Chapter Forty-Five
Spencer
Grace’s idea of an upscale barbeque was perfect. As darkness fell, tiny lights glowed, illuminating our outdoor picnic area. Dinner finished, my cousins’ band played Greek music, as people danced and chatted.
Dare was playing an oud. I wasn’t sure where the instrument came from, but he seemed to be having a great time playing with them. My parents had disappeared at some point. Right now, Grace danced with Wes and Evan.
The bouncy castle also seemed to be quite popular, especially with the teenagers in attendance.
“Spencer, have you been avoiding me?” Mrs. K came over to me.
“Not at all, it’s just been busy,” I replied. “My father is back.”
“He is. Spencer, I have questions.”
“I might have answers. Walk with me?” I nodded toward a path.
We walked back toward the garden where the cocktail reception had been.
“We didn’t know he was coming. Literally, he was dropped off on the doorstep this afternoon. He remembers his research, but he remembers nothing past leaving for work that morning–including the explosion. Evan told him what happened.” I filled her in.
She squeezed my hand. “I’m so happy that you have him back. Spencer, I know you want answers, but perhaps go easy on him?”
“I will.”
We returned to the party.
“There you are.” Zoie grabbed me and pulled me over to the musicians.
Yes, it was the part of the evening when I played the bouzouki. My mother had brought mine per my request.
Zoie handed me the beautiful stringed instrument that my yiayia had not only given me but taught me to play.
“I suppose that I can play a song for my good doctor–my incredible mate that I am so fortunate to have in my life. She and my equally wonderful pack who have supported me through so much,” I announced.
My publicist looked startled, and I saw her run to get the photographer. I started a song that was one of my yiayia’s favorites, the rest of the band joining in.
People danced, and I saw my pappous take Grace’s hand.
I’d given her some living room dance lessons to prepare.
My mother and father had returned and joined in.
Even Brennan seemed to be having a good time, but one of my aunties had decided it was her job to make sure he had fun.
Daphne danced with my friend, whose grilling duties had now finished.
Brennan’s father had even shown up for a bit, without the Queen Mum, which had been surprising.
My heart burst with love for everyone. Yes, this was just what we needed. A nice reason to get together and have a good time.
“Thank you so much for coming,” Grace told the Nakamuras as we made the rounds to greet everyone before sneaking off.
“Your dress is perfect. This was an excellent party,” Yui complemented. “I’m going to need the name of your planner.”
“Of course,” Grace replied.
“Thank you so much for attending, Councilman,” I stated.
Arm in arm, we moved on. The band was still going; the drinks continued to flow, and dessert had been set out.
“We’re going to sneak out,” my mother said with a giggle, arm around my father. “I suppose you’ll be doing the same soon?”
When had I last seen her this happy?
“We will. Will I see you at brunch tomorrow?” I asked.
“Yes,” my father assured me. “I do hope that we can spend time together, soon.”
“I told you, his whole wonderful pack is coming to visit us,” my mother said. “Oh, those little siblings of Grace’s are so cute.”
“They are, I’m glad they came,” Grace replied.
“And you, my dear, are lovely. I can see why Spencer chose you,” my father added. The two of them had been engaged in a very spirited discussion about qubits earlier.
They left, and Grace and I continued to make sure we talked to everyone.
Evan came over to us. “Getting ready to go?”
“Yes.” Grace hugged him tight.
“You two have fun. See you at brunch.” Evan hugged her, then me. “Congrats, old friend. This was quite a party. Our wedding will be better though.”
“As it should be.” I laughed.
We looked around to see if we needed to talk to anyone else. Verity had already left to catch her flight.
“Sneaking out?” Hale stood there, grinning. “I’ve got you. Don’t worry about it.”
“Thanks, Hale. I’ll see everyone tomorrow at the adventure park for fireworks and dinner,” Grace reminded him.
He left with a wave.
She turned to me. “Should we make a run for it?”
“We should.” Though that really meant going back to the main building, so Grace could change and grab her bag. The pack would make sure the rest of our things and all the gifts got back to the house.
Suddenly, heart-shaped fireworks went off over the lake.
“You planned for fireworks for our departure? How lovely,” I remarked, as we left the party.
“No…” Grace looked at her phone. “This is Hale’s distraction so that we can leave. He and Dare smuggled fireworks onto an airplane. It’s their gift to us. I wonder if that’s why they had issues with airport security.”
Of course it was them.
“Let’s just go, and we’ll worry about the club being angry tomorrow. There are other clubs if they kick us out,” I assured.
We went back to the room where I’d originally collected her, and I helped her change. We’d be taking my motorcycle to the hotel. Evan had already made sure our things were there.
I handed Grace her helmet and grabbed mine. “Ready.”
Eunice was waiting for us. “Where did the fireworks come from? It was a pretty display, but I’m unsure we have a permit.”
“My brothers.” Grace sighed. “I’m sorry.”
“We’ll pay a fine if we need to,” I apologized.
I led Grace out to my motorcycle. Our pack was waiting, along with Mercy.
“I didn’t let anyone attach anything to it or deface it, though your cousin tried,” Brennan told us. “Have fun, see you tomorrow.”
“Thank you, Brennan.” I hugged him. It was probably Daphne who made the attempt.
“Don’t add to the population, subtract from the population, or end up in jail because I don’t have bail money.” Mercy hugged Grace.
“Same,” Riley added.
“See you tomorrow.” Wes kissed Grace, and Evan did the same.
I helped Grace onto my motorcycle and got in front of her, putting on my helmet. With a wave, we took off.
We drove to a luxury hotel that I had booked for the night.
Evan had already checked us in and given me the key, so we went directly to the mating night suite, where champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries awaited us.
“Spencer, this is beautiful,” she breathed, as she took in the lovely sitting room and the view.
“Almost as beautiful as you.” I kissed her long and deep, trying to tell her how much she meant to me, how perfect she was for me.
After all, how many people would be all right with your presumed-dead father being dropped off on your doorstep?
“You planned the most wonderful dinner. Everyone had so much fun,” I added. “It was nice to see everyone. My family adores you. I think my cousins want to keep Dare.”
From my business associates, to my friends and colleagues, to my family, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and was impressed.
She’d been nervous about meeting my family, but they were excited for her.
Just like they were pleased that we became the Thanukos pack, and everyone had taken my last name.
“It was fun. You know, I think we need to help Dare study music.” She popped open the bottle of champagne. “Creed wasn’t happy about going with them all to a hotel at the adventure park, but oh well. Brennan got them a nice family suite with bunk beds. But we’ll worry about my siblings later.”
Her look became coy as she poured us some. “To us, and all the science we’re going to make.”
Taking a glass, I tapped mine against hers. “Mmmm, I think I’d like to make more than science tonight.”
Grace giggled. “I think I’d like that. And perhaps some room service after. While dinner was delicious, I barely got to eat.”
“Same.” I picked her up and took her into the giant bedroom. “Yes, we’ll make a little… science, then have something to eat, then enjoy a bath?” The room had an extra-large tub.
“Perfect,” she murmured as I gently placed her on the bed.
I undressed her, placing her cute departure outfit onto the dresser, along with the even cuter underthings, then removed my own clothes. She’d changed, but I was still in my tux–putting the cufflinks and tie tack aside so I wouldn’t lose them.
“Hi, Darling.” I put my phone on the bedstand and hopped onto the bed with her.
“Hi, Dearest.” She smiled back.
Taking the massage oil off the nightstand, I put some in my hand. “Roll onto your stomach.”
“Gladly.” Eyes closing, she rolled over.
Straddling her, I started massaging her back, trying to get rid of the tension in her shoulders, using the self-warming oil.
Today had been a lot for both of us, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she fell asleep. Though our stay here came with a late-night feast, since so many didn’t get to eat much at their mating parties.
“Too hard?” I asked.
“Not at all,” she hummed.
My cock grew hard as I continued to knead out her tensions and stress.
“Yes, that’s it, Baby Girl, just relax for Daddy and let go.” I felt her tension ease in the bond and be replaced with contentment. With every touch, every stroke, I reminded her of how much I loved her and how happy I was to have her in my life.
How she filled cracks in my soul I didn’t know were there. I was looking forward to the happy life we’d have together.
That our pack would have together.
I kissed her temple. “Turn over for me?”
Grace flipped over.
“Good girl.” I planted a kiss on her nose.
Once again, I straddled her, as I massaged her arms, my hard cock teasing her in the way I knew that she liked, my fingers brushing her nipples but never doing much more. Seeing her delight, smelling her want, feeling her desire was everything.
Oh, that desire built within her. My hands worked her thighs, and I teased her just a bit, then moved down to get her legs and feet.
“Are you still doing all right, Darling?” I started working my way back up her legs.
“So good, but I would very much like your mouth to do a bit of massaging soon.” She smirked at me.
“Soon.” My hands worked up her thighs, gently caressing and exploring her but not doing more than that…yet. The air grew cloying sweet with her desire and arousal–not quite perfume, but ever so delightful.
“Please.” Her hips arched. “Please, Daddy?”
“Mmmm, does my baby girl need her pussy eaten?" Leaning forward, I flicked her nipple with my tongue.
She gasped. “Yes, please.”
“You ask so sweetly. Of course, I will.” My tongue traced patterns down her body until it came to her clit. I circled with my tongue, teasing her as my fingers entered her.
“That feels so good,” she sighed, eyes closing in contentment.
“You feel so good; come whenever you want to.” I ate her with abandon, trying to bring her to her peak with both my mouth and hands so that I could knot my sweet love.
Her thighs trembled, and her scent got even sweeter as she orgasmed.
“Such a good girl, coming on Daddy’s face. So pretty,” I cooed, continuing to tell her how much I loved her with my mouth, my fingers working to get all the special spots that made her squeal.
“Please, I need you inside of me,” she begged.
Oh, I loved it when she asked me to knot her. Though having her like this was hardly a chore. She tasted so sweet and delicious. It was even better than the chocolate and orange pastries I knew she’d included on the dessert table because I liked them.
“Absolutely.” I slowly sank into her.
Gazing into her eyes, I made love to her nice and slow, taking my time, my lips savoring her lips, teasing her breasts, licking my mark on her.
“You always look exquisite taking my cock,” I praised. Over and over, I thrust inside her, sending her all my love, as I made her come several times.
“Spencer,” she screamed as another orgasm shuddered through her body.
Such sweet music. I adored that face she made.
“Are you ready for my knot now?” I leaned in and kissed her again. My knot was ready to be inside her.
“Oh, yes, Alpha, please,” she begged.
“So sweet, so good,” I told her as I pushed my knot all the way inside her, rocking her so she still got pleasure as I filled her with my cum. My lips captured hers as she came again in my arms.
So perfect.
Still joined, I rolled us over so that we were on our sides. I caressed her face.
“Are you all right?” I asked her, even though I could tell she was just fine.
“Divine.” She pressed her face into me. “Just what I needed. Now I think I’d like some food… and I think you mentioned a bath.”
I kissed her. “My darling, I will give you anything you want.”
Just like I’d given her my heart and soul.