He gazed out the window. Approaching 7 AM, he rose, showered, and dressed for the day. Subsequently, he traversed the suite and forcefully drew open all the curtains. He was met with a loud growl from her, and, as he discerned from Tyler, he also perceived Maddis’s amusement within his mind, appreciating his mate’s reaction. As they observed her, they noted her eyes shift from Bella’s dark green to Tyler’s vibrant green, after which she covered herself with the sheet.
“Shall I escort the triplets to the dining room for breakfast?”
“Leave.” She said and turned away from him.
“Bella?” he murmured to himself, somewhat irritated by her failure to rise. They had a pack to manage and several tasks to accomplish. She needed to participate in her Luna training, and he intended to devote more time to her and the youngsters today.
“What?” she nearly shouted at him, thereafter thrashing about in the bed against the blankets in her attempt to rise.
Ultimately, I observed her get up, seeming very irritated. ‘I possess an alarm to awaken me, you know’, she grumbled before striding to the toilet and slamming the door shut.
He sighed to himself, “Yes, Luke, do not irritate her today.” He had been attempting to avoid that, but it appeared the commencement of their day was not progressing favourably. Upon exiting the bedroom, he discovered all three children observing him with evident amusement and understood the reason for their presence. They had all giggled, aware of her temperament and his intention to rouse her, an endeavour they evidently refrained from undertaking. They knew better.
He may need to consider their reactions on some times; if kids begin to giggle over anything, he should pay heed and reassess his behaviour.
“You anticipated her grumpiness, did you not?” He half-teased them.
They all laughed again, and the girls nodded, saying, “Do not awaken mother; she is irritable in the mornings.”
“I may require your assistance with that,” he remarked with a smile. “Would you prefer to descend and enjoy a substantial breakfast of your choice?”
He observed all three of them gazing directly at him, immediately discerning their curiosity. She had prepared breakfast for them here, consisting of cereal and toast yesterday. They had already seen the lunch tables, and now it was time for them to see what morning included within the pack.
“What is present?” the girls enquired, smiling at him.
“Everything you can envision will be available.” He crouched and smiled at them, then turned to Karis. “There will be pancakes of various types, along with syrups, waffles, bacon, eggs, sausages, fruit salads, and yogurt—whatever you desire. If it is not present, I can arrange for its preparation.”
The twins were rather enthusiastic, and although Karis remained silent, he rose from the sofa, indicating his readiness to accompany them. This was another positive development.
“Indeed, anything you desire.” He grinned at everyone. “Shall we allow mother to descend when she is prepared?”
He saw everyone nodding and smiling at him. He stood up and departed with his three children, held the door open for them, and escorted them to the lift to descend to the bottom floor for breakfast.
He was exceedingly pleased that they wished to engage in this activity with him, absent their mother, and that Karis appeared agreeable to it as well. He walked alongside him, while the girls charmingly skipped ahead. He glanced down at his son and smiled inwardly. His son observed his sisters, trailing behind them; this dynamic would likely persist even into adulthood.
They would desire to have Mates within this pack, as he doubted Karis would consent to being separated from his siblings; few triplets are ever separated, and the goddess appeared to favour them. This observation piqued his curiosity regarding her potential connection to triplets—perhaps she herself was a triplet or had once borne triplets. He contemplated whether there existed a narrative explaining her preference, which Lanky would likely be aware of.
He observed the girls as they scurried about, examining the food, and heard Karis remark that it resembled a hotel breakfast. He followed them, allowing them to select anything they desired.
All three choose white chocolate pancakes accompanied by boysenberry syrup, and they opted for orange and mango juice as a beverage.
Escorted them back to his table. His entire unit was present, observing him, witnessing their smiles, and understanding the reason: Karis was accompanying him, engaging in conversation with his sisters about the quality of the breakfast. Bella was absent, necessitating encouragement for him to converse today in his presence, indicating clear advancement in the bonding process between him and his son.
Although Macky enquired about her whereabouts, he only shrugged and remarked, “She dislikes rising early.”
They all gazed at him in disbelief, aware of her true nature when present. She had always been an early riser, but that no longer appeared to be the case. Years spent away from the pack had shown to her that rising at 5 AM for training was unnecessary, and therefore she ceased to do so.
Bella discovered herself solitary in the Alpha Suite upon exiting the shower; Luke had evidently persuaded the triplets to accompany him downstairs for breakfast. While the girls’ compliance was unsurprising, Karis’s absence indicated he had also chosen to join his father. This development could only be viewed positively; he was beginning to warm up.
Her father, Jodi, implored her to join them for breakfast and discuss the recent events. He acknowledged her distress and did not hold her accountable, but expressed their genuine want to converse with her.
She sighed, ultimately consented to engage in a discussion with them, contemplated the matter multiple times yesterday, and was reluctant to conflict with her family, especially after recently reconciling. However, she recognised the necessity of addressing the issue to comprehend their motivations and actions.
Entered the walk-in closet to select attire, dismayed by the choices; the majority were formal, including blouses, slacks and several pant suits. Casual options included jeans and t-shirts. She ran her hand along the garments, searching for anything reminiscent of her typical daily wear he had observed. She noted the absence of short skirts and silk camisoles, pondering whether he disapproved of her previous outfits.
