My Christmas Hero #4
Then, to my shock, my husband picked me up and put me in the tub. God, it felt so good on all my muscles. Kiara snorted, “You know mate will throw a half birthday party for Hank one year if even one person shorts him a single present.”
I did know that, but that was ok. I didn’t want Hank to get gypped out on presents because he was a Christmas pup. Maybe I should just convince Dylan to throw Hank a half birthday party, so our son never felt that way. It wouldn’t even be hard to accomplish.
I knew I should hurry through getting ready because Dylan was needed out at the party, but he didn’t want me to. Kiara told me, “Mate said to relax, let’s do just that.” I told my wolf, “That man loves us with his whole soul. Dylan loves being on time. Especially if he planned everything.”
Kiara reasoned, “We are still in the right building. Plus, we get our comfy chair back.” Yeah, I needed that to come home with us. Kiara chuckled, “Fang said it is coming to our house.” Oh, thank God. That couch was amazing.
Emmaline linked me, “Are you and Dylan making a dramatic entrance?” I laughed, “Not that I know of. Dylan didn’t wake me up and just told me to take my time getting ready.” Emmaline cooed, “Awww, I love that. All our pups are having a blast back at home.”
I replied, “Thanks for checking on them.” Emmaline replied, “Of course. They are my niece and nephews, I adore them. Plus, they are with my kids.” Eventually I got out of the tub. I told Hank, “Your debut is almost here. Let’s go to see your dad work his Christmas magic.”
I walked out and felt my makeup on before I could even ask Emmaline. Kiara chuckled, “Our hair is done too. Mate linked her for us.” I linked Emmaline, “Apparently linking you myself would be too straining.”
Emmaline laughed, “Dylan’s adorable.” He really was. Dylan helped me get dressed and I decided I really loved Haley in a deeply platonic way. Kiara declared, “I’m telling Thor his mate is the best.” I wished I could link Haley because this red dress made me feel incredible.
Kiara sighed, “I wanted the snowman chair.” I reasoned, “It’s coming home with us at least.” Kiara perked up, “That’s true.” Dylan carried me out of the room. Kiara purred, “Walking does sound taxing.” I would argue, but she was right.
Plus, right now it would be fair to call what I did waddling. I saw my new chair easily when we walked out. It was more like a bed, but that was fine. Kiara purred, “Mate is the best.” There would be zero argument from me about that.
The sleigh chair / bed was stunning. There was even a drink waiting for me, ready to drink. Kiara added, “I smell snacks too.” Yeah, that was my amazing man. Dylan would never miss a single trick so this sleigh had everything I could need.
Emmaline giggled across our link, “I got to help by charming the reindeer. This is just so sweet.” My mate was actually having reindeer pull my sleigh. Shana and Jessica waved excitedly at me while tucked into their mates sides. I felt happy about that.
Kiara snorted, “They would also do that at adult parties.” Yeah, but their eyes looked happier today. Kiara conceded, “That is true.” Dylan ran to the middle of the room. Eric muttered, “I cannot believe he stopped throwing this damn party. He has too much fun with it.”
Haley giggled, “It was so much fucking fun to plan.” Eric nuzzled her, “It looks amazing. I still can’t believe Dylan wanted to host it in our territory.” I bit my lip, because there was a specific reason for that. Krampus was attacking.
Lucas asked, “Oh god, what’s going on? I have to know so that I am ready for the level of crazy we go to. Is there some Santa that’s going to try to get Eric in his lap? I can’t let people see Santa get beat up, and that’s where this will go.”
I snorted, “There will be no Santa getting beat up over made up situations you concocted. Come on now, you know that’s sacrilegious to my mate.” Lucas warned, “I sense something is going on. Is there a cake they will make Eric eat, or some kind of shit?” I just smirked at my brother who sighed.
Emmaline conjured me the gift I’d gotten for my exchange to my sleigh. I laughed happily enjoying the moment until it was my turn. I told the reindeer, “Take us to Maribella.” My sleigh moved over to their group. Alpha Tucker greeted, “Little Lacy, this is quite the getup you have going on.”
I grinned, “Well, you’ve met Dylan. The man can’t do anything halfway.” I handed Maribella the present. A smile overtook my Luna’s half-sister’s face when she opened the Christmas themed silverware she loved to collect.
Maribella squealed, “I don’t have any of these! Tucker, look at them!” She held up all the boxes. Maribella snorted, “You went overboard, but I love it so much!” I gave her a hug and said, “Merry Christmas, Maribella.” She hugged me back and replied in kind.
I told my sleigh, “Back to my spot.” Maribella laughed, “After I take my shot and yours.” I asked, “Mine?” Maribella winked, “We were told whoever had you had to take your shot because you planned to be pregnant.” I shot a look over at my mate who saluted me.
Maribella took her shots. I instructed, “Onward, charmed reindeer, back to my spot.” Jessica yelled, “Wait!” I said, “Or not.” Jessica blushed then came over to me with a gift. Kiara snorted, “This should be good.” I replied, “Jessica actually gives pretty thoughtful gifts.”
Jessica nervously handed me the pristine, perfectly wrapped present. Harold came up and rubbed her back. I gently opened it and gasped, “Oh my god.” Jessica said, “I just thought custom carolers of your family would be cute. I included Hank as the pup in your arms.”
I told her, “This is perfect.” I began to fan my face because this was our Christmas card from last year, with the addition of little Hank in my arms. I reached over and squeezed her hand, “Thank you. This is so thoughtful.” Jessica smiled and Harold kissed her temple.
Kiara sniffed, “I’m only crying because of pregnancy hormones.” I snorted, “Uh huh.” I admitted, “I can’t believe you did this. This must have taken months.” Jessica blushed, “I had them start working on it the second I was emailed your name.”
Kiara said, “Ok, we are officially going to help re-program whatever Mommy Queenie Meanie broke in this woman. I thought she was standoffish and mean. Clearly, I was wrong. She’s nice and Mommy Queenie Meanie was always the problem.
It’s honestly my least shocking revelation of all time. ” It easily was.
Damn. Were Shana and Jessica actually not that bad of people?
I’d never really gotten to know them and just assumed they were like Cassandra.
They acted like it, but maybe that was all a carefully crafted facade Cassandra built up until eventually they were just her little clone mouth pieces. Poor things.
Kiara snorted, “Well, they should’ve stuck up for themselves.
” I agreed, “Yeah, but think of how weird that had to be for them. To realize these last several years that Cassandra never had their best interest at heart. Then wonder what advice was right versus not. Something will be right, but probably not a lot of it.” Kiara hummed, “Well, we will help them now.” Yes, we would.
I already knew Haley was closer to them and always invited them to events, they just usually stuck together. Now, I was going to get them out mingling with other people. It was my new goal, and Alphas always accomplished their goals.
Jessica said, “So, I guess I’ll take my shots now.” I laughed, “Good lord, these rules were not emailed to me.” Jessica shrugged and took her two shots. I told my reindeer, “Alright, now go back to my spot.” I looked around, but no one else was having me wait.
Dylan rejoined our group happily then everything kicked off. Emmaline linked, “What on god’s green earth is that ominous sound?” I admitted, “I do not know.” Then we all saw Krampus on his black sled with skulls on the side of it. There were even horns.
Lucas linked, “WE HAVE TO SAVE CHRISTMAS FROM KRAMPUS?!” I replied, “You do. Isn’t that kind of fun though?” Lucas replied, “Had I not had so much to drink, yes. The point of these was to get sloshed. I followed the rules.” I snorted, “You still think it’s fun.”
Lucas conceded, “Fine.” Dad linked, “We are saving Christmas? Well, that’s fun.” The Trolls and bad elves broke in; except they didn’t because the glass wasn’t actually glass. Kiara chuckled, “Of course not. The Fairies would never let anyone get hurt by actual breaking glass.
A massive screen appeared on my sleigh, and the reindeer took off into the air.
I was getting multiple live feeds of the action.
Emmaline linked, “Because leaning over would be too hard.” I laughed, “Well, that does sound like it could hurt my back. This is way better.” I pulled my blanket around me.
I told Hank, “Daddy’s fun is kicking off.” I snickered while my mate riled up every single Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Male he could. Kiara teased, “He threw in a Male Lead Warrior too.” Yeah, my husband was going to get everyone he could.
The wolves were showing out in full force to protect the presents the pups had made. My sleigh moved outside because Dylan did. Dylan was nearly to Krampus when a snowman with fire for buttons and eyes appeared. I gaped because it was ten feet tall.
Dylan squealed, “You’re cool! I had no idea you were coming.
FUN! A twist for little old me. SGAP, GET THE SNOWMAN!
” Eric asked, “Fucking how?! It’s a goddamn snow man!
” Dylan replied, “Umm by being creative. Obviously. I don’t usually have to tell you how to kill someone.
It’s not a good time for you to be malfunctioning. ”
The snowman punched Dylan in the gut and he flew backward. My husband rolled up, “Wow. They pack a punch.” It drew an ice weapon that touched a Warrior from our pack. She was suddenly in an icehouse with a little fire to keep warm, but there was no way out.