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“Has she always been like that?” Mason asked me.
“Boy?” Derek exclaimed.
“She has always been like that, but you never heard her. And Yes, Derek. We are having a boy. I’m 6 weeks along.” I answered both of them. Derek lifted my hoodie and pushed his head into my stomach.
“Derek stop.” I yelled at him, smacking his back.
“No, I want to hear my boy,” he mumbled into my tummy. Sage entered the tent and immediately turned around.
“That was fast.” She laughed.
“He’s hearing the baby.” I corrected her.
“Oh, thank the goddess. We all know the fastest way to your heart is through cupcakes, not dick.” She laughed.
“Thanks Sage.” I shook my head. Mason wrapped an arm around my shoulder, giving me a side hug before kissing my forehead.
“I missed you Baby.” He mumbled against my forehead. Derek was mumbling into my tummy, and his scruff was tickling my tummy.
“Derek, stop. Your poky face tickles.” I giggled, trying to push him away.
“Ashlyn, Milo would like to say goodbye before we leave.” Sage told me and Derek to let out a growl.
“You are not allowed to growl at me, mister. Both of you are far from forgiven. Now move, I have vampires to say goodbye to.”
Intel Mission Pt 1
Derek
Two and a half weeks early
Magnus and I hated the idea of being away from Ashlyn. She didn’t seem to get better, and she refused to go see the doctor. Mason and I were packing so we could meet our warriors at the checkpoint. We had wolves, dragons, and warlocks ready to head out to the area around Emerald Lake. We wanted to head there to evaluate the level of threat before we brought Ashlyn out there.
We were leaving Sage, Liam and Matt with Ashlyn. Even if she doesn’t want to admit it, she needs protection. She needed us as much as we needed her. Ashlyn hated the idea, but she still agreed to stay behind. I know what the wolf at Blue Moon showed her, terrified her.
She may think that we are trying to protect her, but we are also protecting ourselves. With her out there, the enemy knows Mason and my weakness. If they captured her, there is nothing we wouldn’t trade for her, and that includes our kingdoms.
After we said our goodbyes, Mason and I loaded up our truck, along with our 30 other wolf warriors. We had ten vehicles in our convoy, with Mason, Brandon, and me in the lead.
I know Brandon wasn’t happy to be leaving Sage. I think he was getting excited about the idea that Ashlyn could form a mate bond between them. It’s crazy to think that she can bless people with gifts, especially something as special as a mate bond.
Mason was driving, and I was riding shotgun. I was having the dragons bring in all the supplies, since they can literally fly it in. And then it looks less suspicious on our side, just two princes traveling with our warriors. Brandon was in the back seat of our truck.
It’s weird to think that, even without Ashlyn here, I’d still rather be with Mason. I enjoy his company, even though we aren’t at the point of holding hands or kissing. We were never friends before, but it’s weird that we weren’t; we have a lot in common and not just Ashlyn.
“You doing okay?” Mason asked me from the driver’s seat. And I let out a sigh.
“No. I know Ashlyn is upset about us leaving, and I don’t think it has anything to do with the mission. Have you noticed that she has been really needy lately?” I asked him and it was his turn to sigh.
“Should I pull out my headphones?” Brandon asked from the back.
“I don’t mean like that. I mean, she has to be near one of us at all times. She used to be so independent and was always doing her own thing. It’s just weird having her around all the time. Not that I’m complaining, I’m just asking if you’ve noticed?” I explained.
“Yeah, I definitely noticed a change in her. But you know her. She refuses to go to the doctor and, with her being a hybrid, we don’t know what to expect. I even asked Sage about if witches go through something like a heat, where they would get needy, but she said that they didn’t.” Mason told us.
“Maybe she just feels more comfortable with both of you. Or maybe that wolf at Blue Moon is affecting her more than she realizes and she is seeking the comfort that you both give her.” Brandon chimed in. And that made sense. We watched the recording of what happened and it was terrifying.
“Okay, mister smarty pants. But now you need to explain how you and Sage happened, because none of us can figure that one out.” Mason asked Brandon, and he laughed.
“Yeah, how did the two of you get together?” I asked him, turning in my seat.
“I’m not entirely sure. That night, when we portal back to help Liam with Mason. We stayed up talking and then it just happened. And then it just kept happening.” He explained. Mason and I both started laughing.
“And now you love her and want to be mates?” I asked him and he blushed.
“Did Ashlyn tell you that?” He asked, looking out the window.
“She may have mentioned that Sage asked about the mate bond. And we can all see that Sage is head over heels for you. She is gorgeous and a fucken princess and still chose your ass.” I laughed and he let out a growl, which made Mason and I laugh harder. I could tell that his wolf had grown attached to her.
“Dude, we get it. I was just surprised, since I hadn’t seen you with anyone for a while. And you had to pick Ashlyn’s sister?” Mason asked him.
“I think she picked him.” I told him and he nodded.
“Hey, how do you know I didn’t make the first move?” Brandon huffed in the backseat.
“Brandon, I’ve known you my whole life and when you are into a girl, you’re not the one to make the first move. I’m sure Sage walked into the room naked and you turned around.” Mason was crying. He was laughing so hard.
“Asshole!” Brandon pouted in the back.
“It’s okay, man, you got the girl, and that’s all that matters.” I told him, while Mason finally calmed himself down.
“Brandon, I’m kidding. I’m glad that you found someone. Now we just have to marry Liam off, so he’ll leave Ashlyn alone.” And Magnus let out a growl. He didn’t like the relationship that Ashlyn had with Liam.
“Yeah, we may need to get on that.” Brandon said from the back.
“Do you think their relationship is weird? Or her relationship with Ian?” I asked them both, and they both shrugged.
“I think it’s because we were there when both of them met. They have been attached since they met, but I think that after the whole thing with Madison, it terrified Liam. His feelings for her are innocent,” Brandon explained. It made sense, but I still didn’t like it.
“And the Alpha?” I asked, and Mason sighed.
“To be fair, if he hadn’t done what he did, she wouldn’t have been in our lives. I may not like him, but he cares about her in his own way. I know he would keep her safe,” Mason said, and I groaned.
“I still don’t like it.” I huffed, and Mason laughed.
“Now, who is being dramatic?” He asked me and I glared at him.
“How does it not bother you?” I asked him.
“Ashlyn, see them as family. It’s nothing romantic. Yeah, it sucks seeing her being all cozy with them, but we can’t control her.” He told me.
“Things would be very different if the situation was reversed.” I told him and he sighed.
“If you had a long-time friend you haven’t slept with, I think she would be okay with it. But I know you, you probably slept with them. Just remember that Liam and Ian haven’t slept with Ashlyn, only we have.” He explained. And I couldn’t argue. I had a past with women, not one that I was proud of.
“Fine, I’ll try to be okay with it.” I breathed out.
“Couldn’t think of anyone, huh?” Brandon asked from the back, making Mason laugh.
“Why the hell did I agree to ride with the two of you again?” I huffed out.
We finally made it to the checkpoint, and we all parked our vehicles. My dragons were already here and setting up the tents. I noticed a familiar face talking with Nathan.
“Who’s the girl?” Mason leaned over to ask me and I let out a breath.
“That’s Chantel,” I told him. And he grabbed my chest to stop me from walking away.
“Do you have a death wish? Ashlyn will kill us both if she finds out that your ex is here.” He growled out.
“She’s here because she is good at her job, nothing more. I have Ashlyn, and I’m not about to break that.” I told him.
“I hope you know what you are doing?” He said, before Nathan and Chantel walked up to us.
“It’s so good to see you, Derek!” Chantel gave me a hug, but I didn’t return it. Mason was shaking his head at me.
“Hi Chantel, is everything in order?” I asked her, and she crossed her arms over her chest.
“Right to business, huh? Yes, Derek, everything is in order.” She said, rolling her eyes. I immediately regretted my decision to have her here.
“Chantel, this is Alpha Prince Mason.” I introduced them, but Mason didn’t shake her hand.
“And where is that mate of yours?” She asked him all sweetly.
“She’s our mate, Chantel. And she will be here in a few days.” I answered her.
“Derek, you don’t have a mate, or was that a lie?” She growled out, and I rolled my eyes.
“Chantel, this is business. Either do your job or leave. I’m not playing this game with you. I’m marked and mated.” I told her sternly.
“Yes, Prince Derek.” She said before she walked away.
“If Ashlyn finds out that she is here, you’re a dead dragon,” Nathan said, and I pushed my lips into a line.
“That’s what I told him,” Mason growled out.
“Let’s spread out and lock down the perimeter.” Brandon called out, walking up to us.
“The sooner we get this place safe, the soon we can have Sage and Ashlyn join us.” He said, standing beside me, and I nodded.
Before we could be on our way, Delta Dylan ran over to us. He was panting and clearly rattled about something.
“Mason, I think you need to see this.” He told Mason, and I don’t think it was good.
“What is it?” Mason asked his delta while Brandon, Nathan, and I were following behind them.
“We found a body. He doesn’t smell like a rogue. We had the area checked yesterday by the dragons that had already arrived, and none reported a body being found.” Delta Dylan explained.
We walked for a good hour until we came upon a few wolves watching over the scene. As soon as the body came into view, I knew who he was. Mason reached out and grabbed my arm, stopping me. We both looked at each other and we knew we couldn’t bring Ashlyn here.
“Isn’t that Donny?” Brandon asked, and we both nodded. It was hard to tell it was him. He was swollen and covered in his own blood. I couldn’t even tell how he died.
“Who’s Donny?” Asked Delta Dylan.
“Donny was a friend of Ashlyn’s,” Mason answered.
“And you’re sure that this body is new?” I asked him and he confirmed it was not out here yesterday.
“Let’s take him back to camp.” Mason ordered, and then turned his attention to me.
“This was a message for Ashlyn. Someone knew that they were friends and they could get to him. We need to call Ian and get him here.” He told me and I agree. This wasn’t a coincidence. They were sending a message to Ashlyn.
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