Manifesting Powers #5
Tristan greeted, “Hey buddy.” Kai declared, “Aunt Ladybug is the COOLEST! She snuck me cookies, but not peanut butter ones. Those aren’t allowed, I guess.
” I’d say not. Tristan snorted, “Oh did she now?” Kai nodded, “Yes, Aunt Ladybug is very stealthy.” Tristan muttered, “Annoyingly so.” I left them and went in search of Melanie.
I found my wife in the kitchen, came up behind her, and grabbed her hips. I whispered, “You look hot.” Melanie laughed, “I know…I’m all sweaty. We’ve been cooking for a while and…” Zoe bumped her hip interrupting, “That’s not the kind of hot he means.”
Melanie blushed as Dana took Zoe out of the kitchen. Melanie turned around and playfully swatted my chest. My mate said, “I looked like a mess, but your mom said she would snap me clean and into a new outfit.” I wiped some flour off my wife’s face.
I told her, “You look like the most beautiful woman in the entire world.” I leaned down to kiss her, unable to stop my hands trailing down and squeezing her ass.
Mom cleared her throat, “You can have sex later. We need to start lunch.” Melanie pulled away.
I laughed, “I’ll see you in there then, wife. ”
I walked back out and took my seat by EJ. I couldn't deny the burst of happiness that went through me when I noticed the seat beside me was left empty for the first time. My mate and wife was sitting by me at a family function. Oden purred in my head.
Julian winked at me leaning into his own mate and nuzzling her. Gabe was barely acknowledging anyone but his own mate. Addison and Jason were cuddling too. My mate was the gateway to so many mates being here today.
Uncle Bjourn announced, “Hastein’s mate will be joining us and we are not to make a big deal of that. Also, she’s on a mission for the Resistance so should you see her again outside this realm, don’t act like you know her.” Everyone nodded their agreement and understanding.
Mom popped Melanie and herself back in forcing me to go rigid in my seat. Melanie was in a tight sweater and a red and white fitted skirt with knee high tan boots. She was about to sit next to me when a portal opened.
Hastein and Kingsley stepped through together.
Melanie gasped and ran to my cousin’s mate.
Kingsley picked her up and spun her around.
Melanie squealed, “You came!” Kingsley snorted, “You sicced a well-meaning Hackura on me, and he happens to be my mate. I figured you knew I’d come.
” Melanie blushed, “Well… I mean… I might… it’s just… you’ll…” Angelique screamed, “K!”
Uncle Bjourn teased them, “Apparently some people get to make a big deal and it’s fine.
” Aunt Astrid laughed, “Obviously their own little badass girl gang has their own rules. You should know this considering ours does the same thing. Honestly, Kashe’s presence in our lives should tell you that.
” She had a point my Aunt’s best friend had a lot of rules for everyone else that did not apply to Kashe.
Kingsley and Angelique were catching up. Julian linked me, “What the hell is H’s mate? I’ve got nothing.” I admitted, “Me either. Whatever she is, we haven’t encountered it.” Which was odd. As a Hackura we knew more than most other Supernatural’s.
Uncle Aiden popped in apologizing, “Sorry we are late….” He trailed off when he saw Kingsley and his eyes widened.
The utterly blinding smile that overtook his face could not be understated.
Melanie said, “Ummm I have to talk to King Aiden… about something.” My wife then dragged my uncle away. I even heard a pop.
EJ linked me, “Why do I feel like Uncle Aiden knows what Kingsley is?” I replied, “I suppose he could. Or he has an idea.” Uncle Aiden and Melanie popped back in. Kingsley shared a look with Melanie. Aunt Lucinda kissed Aiden’s cheek. Their kids popped in a few moments later.
No one else seemed to know anything about Kingsley. How the hell did Uncle Aiden know then? And how did Melanie know that he knew? The moment passed and we ate our meal together. Uncle Aiden was curious about Angelique. He wanted to know about her life and her answers amused him.
I didn’t miss the sly looks my Fairy Uncle shot over at Kingsley, and neither did Hastein.
I turned and looked at Cassie complimenting, “You look beautiful, little sister.” Cassie sighed, “You have to say that. I don’t see how I have a few months left.
I feel like a beached whale. I don’t know how mom had triplet’s multiple times.
Having twins feels like there’s a serious lack of space. ”
Aunt Astrid laughed offering, “One feels enough like a lack of space. Just be glad we don’t do nine months like humans and Witches. I think your Aunt Katie does things to ensure your mom heal her on purpose so she doesn’t have to do a full nine months.”
Aunt Katie snorted, “I most certainly do not. Plus, none of my pregnancies have been nine months. It’s Logan’s DNA getting in there, thank Aesir. My kids cook in seven months. Which is long enough, thank you very much.”
Cassie shivered and linked me, “Seven months is too long. Human females are stronger than us all. Nine whole months. I have to sleep sitting up because if I lay down my heartburn acts up. I have to eat small meals every few hours or my day is shot to crap.” I comforted her, “You’ll be done soon enough. ”
Cassie sighed, “I’m counting down the days to be honest.” I laughed, “Will these be your only two?” Cassie smirked, “We’ll see.
Maybe for a while, unless I give birth like a Fairy.
Then that makes it easier. I think I want at least two more though.
Probably. Well maybe eight. I like our big family. ”
I laughed, “I get that. Do what’s best for you, Cass.” My sister replied, “I know. I love you, big brother. I’m glad you finally have Melanie at your side this year.” I rubbed Melanie’s back and kept eating. Oden purred, “Everything is as it should be.” It finally was.
Uncle Logan had been right; the pies were the best they’d ever been. All the desserts were. When we got up from the table Melanie went off to talk to her friends. Elise was looking over at them. I linked her urging, “Go talk to them. They will love you.”
Elise sighed, “Ladybug has this whole other life I’m not a part of. It’s nice for her but strange because I was such a big part of her life when she was a pup.” I reasoned, “Mel still loves you. Bring all the girls over there and have a drink with them.”
Elise smiled and gathered the rest of the girls. They walked over to join Melanie and her friends. They seemed to have an instant ease with each other. It wasn’t the same for Elise and Melanie as they had been before, but they were all fine. EJ came over and stood beside me.
My big brother commented, “They get along well.” I laughed, “Of course they do. They are family. We’ve been blessed in that department.
Aesir was on all our sides with mates.” EJ snorted, “No kidding. Or we could've ended up with someone who was prejudiced about some other Supernatural group and we’ve seen how that goes.”
EJ and I shared a look because it wasn’t a secret our Grandma Cassandra was prejudiced against Fairies.
Alania didn’t like anyone who was prettier or stronger than her.
Which meant she didn’t like Cassie or Angela.
They were both prettier than her and more powerful.
Alania must have seen that and set up traps.
I said, “Aesir had our backs.” EJ nodded. Eventually the girls dispersed back into the group. Tristan and Jason went over to Melanie. After a while my wife stepped outside. I was about to follow when Drake did. I figured they deserved a moment.
I felt a lot of conflicting emotions from Melanie but waited until she settled down before joining them. Sam spotted me going and walked over to join me. I put my arms around Melanie when I reached her. My mate turned and smiled saying, “It’s beautiful here.”
I agreed, “Yes it really is.” I kissed her forehead and nodded to Drake. My father in law greeted, “Alexander, it’s good to see you. I feel like you’ve been missing in action the last few weeks.” I sighed acknowledging, “Yeah, I was distracted and a little busy.”
Drake asked, “Would that have anything to do with our meeting tomorrow?” I nodded, “Yes, it would.” Drake commented, “Well, I guess that will lead to interesting things. Dylan’s meetings usually do though.”
I laughed, “Just don’t tell him that.” Drake smiled, “He already knows that.” My father in law had a point.
Sam asked, “How are you, Ladybug?” Melanie replied, “Feeling odd that I’m not cleaning the kitchen but…
I’m not having a panic attack about it so…
that feels like progress.” Oden growled in my head.
I kissed her temple, “You never have to clean another dish so long as you live if you don’t want to.” Melanie snorted, “That seems silly. I mean… I…” I cut her off, “Melanie Jane, if you don’t want wash dishes, I will snap them clean. It’s quite simple and straightforward.” Melanie melted into me.
Drake said, “I could hire someone to clean the dishes for you, Ladybug.” Melanie hummed, “Again... that is overkill… so… but… I’m glad everyone is here….making weird suggestions…and offers.” Oden said, “Freya said Melanie needs this subject change.”
I scratched the right side of my head with my index finger knowing Drake knew the sign to let a subject drop because my Uncle Drake taught him.
Drake said, “We loved the family run, Ladybug.” Melanie choked up then said, “I did too.” Sam chimed in, “We’d love to do it again.
” Melanie bobbed her head and went through a slew of emotions that were hard to interpret.
We spent the rest of the day walking around. Eventually, I grabbed my Uncle Aiden asking, “What was that earlier?” Uncle Aiden replied, “Your mate seems to read everything she can get her hands on. She’s fascinating.”