Mated To The Lycan King

Chapter 80

Avalynn Day dreaming about the last few weeks...

I sat on our terrace, sipping my morning coffee. Everything was calm and quiet. No one had heard from Dexter but we knew it was because he was in hiding. He was obviously being shielded by the witches council, there was no doubt about it. I took another sip of my coffee and watched as the sun rose slowly. Beautiful colors of oranges, yellows, and pinks kissed the dark blue sky. Fluffy clouds drifted above my head, with a cool breeze kissing my skin. I focused and thought about the last few weeks and how life has changed since everything has happened.

The last few weeks we have been focused on training and getting the boys acclimated and Matthew training with the rest of the warriors. For a rogue wolf, he seemed to fit in well. He was strong and we were able to find out he was one of the strongest upcoming warriors out of his pack in school. He was quick and very smart. He quickly picked up on our drills and exercises with ease, and what was more shocking was that he was able to keep up with anything and everything that was thrown his way. Something was different about him, I just couldn't place it.

I trained with everyone and worked on powering up my abilities with a select few. We were getting ready to host a dinner tonight with every Alpha in the territory and every strong-abled, high-ranking Lycan from our territory here for the next week. We would be going south soon and really needed to get everyone on the same page. It was going to be a packed house.

The boys were fitting in just fine and their uncle had left and gone back to his pack. I had heard, through the grapevine, that the minute he arrived at his pack he found a second chance mate. I was happy because honestly I still felt guilty for doing what I had done to Bridget, even if she deserved it. The boys loved to follow me around and watch my every move. I liked that they enjoyed being my shadows. They loved coming to training and attempted to do a lot of the moves we were all doing. It was cute and sweet. They have completely stolen my heart.

All three of the boys had their own rooms in our wing of the castle. Once Daniel had left, we moved their rooms to a permanent location and much closer to us. I decorated all the boys' room with what they were into, with the help of Trevor. He didn't care about decorating, but he enjoyed shopping for all the things. He really enjoyed getting everything he needed or wanted to make his room, truly his room. Even with everything being all decked out, the boys were uneasy staying in their own room.

I understood where they were coming from and put up rolling beds in Trevors' room. It took about a week and a half for them to all be comfortable in their own rooms. They all slept in the same room up until yesterday. After they have been here these last few weeks, I honestly couldn't see my life without them. Especially when I watch the way Everest is with them, he was truly a wonderful father figure. We are a weird blended family, I guess. Lycan's and wolves. It's funny when you stop to think about it. Normal Lycans and wolves do not get along, we are better at it because, well I grew up with wolves and we are both royals.

I never heard the sliding door open up as Everest stepped outside. My mind was bouncing around from one detail to another as flashes of images from Matthews' mind appeared in my own. I closed my eyes as I was trying to pinpoint where he was. I, at that very moment, wished that I knew how to draw. Unfortunately, I was not blessed with this talent and so I was sure that trying to attempt it would be a major failure.

When Everest cleared his throat, I nearly threw my coffee up in the air. "Oh, good morning." I smiled up at him.

"Good morning, my love. What are you out here doing out here this early all alone?" He questioned.

"Just enjoying the quiet before the storm." I looked back out into the dark wooded area.

"Oh, what storm?" He pulled a chair away from the table and sat down next to me.

"The boys will be waking up soon. I am trying to get into some type of routine with everything going on. It is an adjustment, a happy one, but still an adjustment." I leaned my head back against the wall.

"We will get the hang of everything, just give it time." He leaned over and kissed me on the cheek, causing a smile to slowly make its way onto my face.

"I love you." I happily sighed.

"I love you," he replied.

Later in the day...

I stood with my hands on my hips breathing heavily. The workout and training had kicked my ass. Even though I was exhausted, the workout felt great! We had been working out and training hard nonstop for two hours. Now my muscles screamed for relief. I looked over at my mate who was walking around without his shirt on. I bit my bottom lip as I watched his muscles twitch and move under his skin. He looked absolutely delectable. My tongue darted out and wet my lips as I thought about all the things I wanted to do to him.

"My Queen. Are you ready to go to the gym and work on your abilities?" I wasn't paying her any attention and still watching my half-naked mate move around and in between warriors, helping them improve. "Hello? Ohhh, I see."

"What? Oh. Hi. Sorry, I was a bit distracted." I laughed.

was just wondering if you were ready to go inside and

stop and grab a couple of waters on the way?" I walked off with her and we

in the ability to search the mind down to just a few seconds. We worked for about another hour before calling it quits. When we walked out of the gym, I was nearly tackled by Bryan and Taylor as Trevor laughed. I let out

with us!" Taylor was holding my hand tightly in his own. For someone so small, he sure had a

love snacks! What kind of snacks did you all have in mind?"

"Banana!" Taylor shouted.

salad and maybe some

thought potato chips?" Trevor was

Bryans is more filling and should hold us over until we have dinner tonight. Dinner is to be later than normal as we have a few visitors arriving soon." We walked down the hall and into

and laughing together. Taylor, who was the youngest, slid off of his stool and

wanted to be closer." He smiled at

nodded their heads, acknowledging me. I leaned over and slowly scooted

be ready to receive them together. I am sure everyone would be wondering about them all but they would all understand. It is my duty after all to ensure

dressed in a flowy, knee-length, forest green dress. It was a modest v-neck and had ruffled sleeves. I put on a light, natural looking make-up, earrings, and a necklace Everest had purchased for me. I was sitting in the

in his tracks as his eyes moved along my body. "Wow,

I smiled and slid my heels on. "I am going to check on the boys." I walked for the

need, they are downstairs and ready to go." Everest

waiting for him to finish getting ready. About twenty-five minutes later, he was walking out in black slacks and a soft blue button-down shirt. He had a dinner coat in his hand, but as of now from his hot shower and rushing to get ready, he was a little warm and decided on

downstairs, my hand in the crook of his arm, and

fellas, ready to go greet our guests with us?"

get to come greet important people?" Bryan's

We get to come?" Taylor

"It will be Everest, Trevor, then myself and you and Bryan in front of us." I kneeled down to them and took both of their little hands in my own. "Is

with me!" Taylor smiled

like to meet people too." Bryan nodded his

for our first guests to arrive. We were only waiting for a few moments when the first SUV rolled into

You are adopting us?" Trevor had a smile

if it is okay or something that you would want to do?" I told him and glanced at Everest, who

an arm swapped with a robotic arm,

to break free. I was someone's hero. Me. I never thought something like that would happen. My heart swelled with pride at

my hero Trev." Bryan told Trevor, as Taylor agreed with

saved us from the

in so many places. I couldn't believe these two young children survived such a m******e. It was all thanks to their older brother. I thanked the Moon Goddess for bringing these sweet-loving boys into my life.

and we all walked inside and made our way to the dining hall. The night was filled with heated discussion about our options. Some were ready to storm the witches' council blindly, others were obviously hesitant. Some even wanted to sit by and wait to see if anything would happen. I wasn't opposed to this idea, it would give us more time to prepare and just live our lives. We had no clue other than somewhere near the mountains. That is if he hasn't moved

if they were all so very powerful, it didn't make much sense to me. Were they playing