Filed to story: Offered to the Lycan King Novel by Misha K (River & Hunter)
“I will take whatever Lia takes,” Hawk replied with a silly smile, earning a blush from her.
“Father,” Arthur said in a grave voice. “I will be away from you for four years. That is a lot of time. It’s not right”
“It’s not that you won’t come here in your holidays, Arthuif Hunter countered. “You must go to college with your mate. As far as the pack is concerned, Elijah and I are here. We’ve done a great job together and will do that as long as we are together. Do you doubt us?”
“What? No!” Arthur was flabbergasted. “I don’t doubt you, but you need me.”
Hunter’s l*ips curled up. “Arthur, you will be surprised that Gabriel, Tina and Gina are also looking forward to joining you all at the college. You three are going to be the first ones to get into a college and trust me, when you come back, your first project will be to build a college for the shifters.”
Lia slapped her h*ands on her m*outh.
“Father, all other pack Alphas have their sons with them in training as soon as they turn eighteen,” Arthur argued. “So?” Hunter shrugged. “That isn’t a rule. Moreover, do you think your mom and I are so old that we can’t take care of the pack?”
Arthur suppressed his l*ips to stop laughing.
“Your mom had both of you when she was only nineteen, so don’t you accuse of old age!” Hunter actually growled. “Who the hell is accusing you of that?” Arthur didn’t even know how to counter the argument. Werewolves lived longer than humans. They matured fast and were superior to them in all ways. Suddenly, realization dawned upon him. Lia wanted to have the best qualification so that she could stand in their society with grace and dignity and not appear weak.
River said, “Four years is h*ardly a time for us. My pups are going to be so much more qualified to take over the pack.”
“What is your opinion, Uncle Elijah?” Arthur asked, well aware that Elijah was against the whole college thing for Lia.
Elijah crossed his arms across his c*hest. “I don’t mind it as long as Lia marries the two of you before leaving. The pack needs an assurance that the future Alphas have their mate already and that the pack’s future is not in the dark.”
Arthur was thrown off the hook. He glanced at Hawk who was absolutely cool about the whole situation. “What do you say, brother?”
“Arthur,” Hawk said. “Father has made a wise decision. It’s not that we won t be training Lia at the college. Let’s just go for it. Like mom said—four years is h*ardly any time.”
“Yes!” River exclaimed. “And when you come back, we are going to h*and you over the reins of the pack and go for a looooong vacation!”
“That’s right,” Hunter supported his wife. He winked at her. “To an unknown location.”
She blushed.
“Oh goddess!” Hawk growled. “Get a room!”
“Why?” Hunter said. “Who knows we will come back with another pup?”
“Ew!” Arthur jumped up. “Just don’t say it!”
Elijah and the rest burst out laughing. Elijah said, “Well River, we would love to have another pup in the family. You should go for it.”
“God damn it!” Hawk too jumped up. “This conversation has taken a disgusting turn.” Lia started giggling. “Don’t go just yet!” Elijah laughed. “We have to talk about your marriage.”
As Hunter and River rolled with laughter at their sons’ reaction, the boys sat down again.
Elijah continued, “The Shaman has said that the best time for the wedding would be the next full moon. Since that is the only day left before you will get immersed with your tests and exams, it is better that your wedding happens that day.”
“How far is the next full moon?” Lia asked as her thoughts ran wildly about her wedding dress and other things. “It is two weeks later.”
“Jesus!” she rasped with wide eyes. “I have to talk to my mom and dad!”
“Of course,” River said with a lovely smile. “And I hope that you are happy about it.”
Lia rose to her feet and went to sit next to River. “If my mates are okay with the arrangement, I am super happy.” She took River’s h*and in hers. “Thank you for being the most understanding person in my life.” She looked at Arthur as if waiting for his approval. When he nodded, she beamed with ecstasy. She hugged River t*ightly. “There are no words… mom…”
River’s h*ands came around her in a warm embrace. She loved how she said mom to her. When she pulled back, she said, “I am very proud of you, Lia. Because of you my pups are also going to college. It’s something novel.” A pale blush dusted Ida’s cheeks. “Thank you again.”
The conversation drifted to preparations for the wedding. Mia along with her pups joined them and the whole room was filled with excitement. Lia missed her parents and Shiloh, but she didn’t call them to disturb them at this time of the night. She just sent a text to her daddy and then joined the conversation.
That night Lia slept between her mates and no nightmare plagued her. The nightmares of dark basement were replaced by wedding dresses and green and blue eyes.
Two weeks later.
“How do I look?” Lia asked Shiloh, blinking her eyes nervously. She was standing in her room in her bridal dress. “Goddess!” Shiloh rasped. “I haven’t seen a more beautiful bride.” She smoothened the waves in the skirt of her white gown and h*anded her the white bouquet of roses.
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