Page 87 of His Impossible Elf Mate
One of the elves had worked with one of the ogres from the factory to carve a beautiful rocking chair and footstool.
“In the corner there, please.” He observed the placement, then looked around thoughtfully. “Do you think I should try nursing, like Hiroshi and Tate?”
The question came from nowhere, but I knew my answer. “I think only you can decide what you want to do with your body. Kade did not and all of his babies are perfectly healthy. As long as our daughter is fed, I do not mind how that happens.”
“I think I’d like to try it.” Axel tilted his head as he explained. “Get the full omega experience. There’s room for a playpen at work so I can take her with me. Plus, there’s the community center with the other babies, I think it would be good to have that reason to slow down and just… be with her.”
“Then that is what you should do. Can you also express it so I can have some daddy-daughter time?”
He smiled. “Sure. You’re going to make such a good dad. I’m glad it was you I got to do this with.”
As was I.
Royal Visit
Teárlach
“T? T you need to wake up!”
“What’s wrong?” My conditioning from my time on the battlefield had somewhat worn off in my time with Axel. He had never woken me so urgently. Automatically, I rose from the bed.
“Get up! Dress nicely. Your mother is here!”
My body jolted to a stop and I sat heavily. “What?”
“The portal guard has just informed me your mother and her retinue have just entered Sweetwater. They want to go over the research, meet with Jasper, and see us. We’ve got ten minutes to get to the science center.”
I stayed frozen for a minute, then dashed to the closet. Upon finding one of my finer tunics, I looked for the one made for Axel and threw it to him. “Change your clothes, please.”
My mate looked down at his round stomach stretching the fabric of his t-shirt. “Uh, I don’t think that will fit.”
“There’s magic woven into it. It’s fae silk, so it will stretch.”
Axel looked at the garment appreciatively. “Huh. Why don’t we have more of this material?”
“Because it is insanely expensive. The material is reserved for royalty.”
He looked horrified. “Why’d you waste it on me?”
“You, dear one, are Prince Consort whether the parliament accepts it or not. They will eventually see the error of their ways. Right now, it is important for you to look the part. So get dressed.”
Dressing in my outfit and more formal boots, I quickly combed my hair and braided a few sections. Axel joined me, making quick work of my hair so I looked ready to see the queen.
Rather than walk, or shift, Axel had taken to using the golf carts to get around. This was usually because he had some sort of paperwork with him that was easier to carry this way. Much of the administration of the omega compound was now his job. The omega, Georgia, who had been running the place wanted to take a step back, or rather just focus on the rehabilitation of the struggling omegas. She would work on her therapist’s license and help them that way.
We took the cart to the science center, where there were a few carriages waiting for our arrival.
The fan fair which came with being royalty was terribly boring. I made the best of the situation forAxel who was struggling with his nerves. He was also cold. I wanted to get him inside where it was warmer. He was too pregnant to be on his feet for so long.
Ívarr welcomed everyone into the science center and into a hastily organized meeting room. Mismatched chairs were set out in rows facing a long table at which I sat with my mother, Axel, Ívarr, Teagan, the Alpha Pair and Aldrin. James stood to the side ready to see to the refreshments on offer.
I caught Axel frowning at James. “What is wrong, dear one?” I asked in an undertone.
“He shouldn’t be serving just because he is an omega. He did a lot of the research and he’s stepping in for Hiroshi while he’s on maternity leave,” Axel hissed.
The pack had convinced Hiroshi to take more time off now that he had three young babies of his own, plus little Maddox to look after. His discovery was the one which had led us here. I looked around the room. “Hiroshi is probably relieved not to be here right now. You know James wants to be able to get you a drink if needed.”
James’s omega instincts were strong. Coupled with being a trained nurse, he had a nurturing side a mile wide. He had already fussed over Axel’s seat, insisting he get a more comfortable one.
