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"Will do," said Ares.
River nodded, and Apollo walked her into the hallway and down toward the stairs.
"You're gonna ask me to let him decide the color scheme, aren't you?" Apollo asked.
River smiled up at him. "You see how he's freaking out. My goddess, he's worse than a Bridezilla about the babies. And you and I don't care what the colors are in the nursery as long as it isn't yellow or orange or brown, so let's just let him have this one."
Apollo grumbled. "Fine. But I still get to pick out the baby bedding."
"Absolutely. Just make sure it's hypoallergenic and organic; otherwise, Ares might have an aneurysm."
They both chuckled as they descended the stairs to the front door. Lachlan and Duncan stood by an SUV with a group of wolves waiting inside it for River.
She'd chosen them officially as her bodyguards because she and Lachlan knew each other the best. Since Duncan had decided to stay with them and become a hybrid, she liked the idea of having a guard who hadn't been with either Ares or Apollo before. Besides, it would be good for everyone to see that even a rogue had a place in the house of Wolvenguard.
Lachlan bowed to them, and Duncan opened the door as Apollo helped her down the front steps.
"Drive carefully," Apollo said to Lachlan. "My most precious cargo is in this vehicle."
Lachlan inclined his head. "Of course, Highness."
Apollo kissed River. "If you have any problems-"
"I won't."
"If you do, remember there's cell signal up there now. Call me if you have a problem."
"Yes, master."
Apollo's eyes glinted. "I like the sound of that."
River smiled. "I'm sure you do. Don't let it go to your head."
Apollo reached for the door. "Too late. Ideas are already percolating."
"I don't doubt it."
Apollo closed the door, and River rolled down the window. "Love you."
Apollo leaned in and kissed her. "Love you too, kitten."
He looked over her shoulder. "Ladies."
"Your Majesty," the wolves said in unison.
"Take care of my Luna."
"Of course."
"With our lives."
Apollo stepped back from the vehicle, and Duncan and the females climbed inside before Lachlan pulled the SUV away from the estate.
River blew out a breath and looked at her phone. They had a bit of a drive before they reached the cabins. Just enough time for her to take a much-needed nap.
KANE
The early afternoon sun beat down on Kane as he stood outside his cabin, watching the dust trail of an approaching vehicle wind its way up the forest road. He'd been expecting River's visit. She'd called ahead to let him know she was bringing some new additions to the White Tail Pack. But something in her tone had left him uneasy.
