The Lycan King novel Chapter 32

Avalyn

"Let me introduce you both to your new family." I smiled at both of them and then looked at Sofiya, Vladimir, Dimitri and Andrei who had welcoming smiles on their faces. When Nikolai had informed them that Adrian and Vanessa would be living here now, they were all shocked. If I were in their place than I would have been too, it's was not everyday you saw the big bad wolf taking in children.

"That's uncle Vladimir and aunt Sofiya, then this his uncle Dimitri and uncle Andrei." I introduced them. And as expected, both of them were too shy to say anything except flashing smiles towards the person I introduced.

"And what's the name of her child?" Adrian frowned as he pointed at Sofiya.

Sofiya frowned back and looked down to her stomach, her hand coming over her belly. "I told you I look fat in this dress." She grumbled to Vladimir and elbowed him in his stomach to which his winced. "Dammit woman."

"She isn't pregnant Adrian." I bit back my smile at the couple's banter.

"But she is." He frowned and took small steps towards Sofiya as narrowed his eyes at her stomach. "I can feel the heat of the foetus, hear the heart beat and smell her too."

"Nessa?" He turned towards Vanessa.

"Yeah, she is a vampiwe." She whispered. Her eyes rounded??as if she was just said something wrong. Then after a few seconds, Adrian came besides Vanessa and clutched her hand in his. It seemed like they were talking through the mind-link.

Sofiya was in shock and if I looked closely, I could spot a tear in Vladimir's eye. "Is it true?" He whispered.

"I don't know, we have to go to the doctor." She mumbled. "I'll see you all later." She caught Vladimir's hand and rushed out with him.

"Do you both want to go see the beach?" Dimitri grinned at the kids. They smiled back and nodded eagerly. I am sure he was going to do his best to gain the position of their favourite uncle.

"They are special." Andrei settled on the couch.

"It seems so." Nikolai seemed deep in thought.

"Alpha, these is something that needs to be discussed." Andrei said, clearly indicating there was work needed to be done.

"You carry on with your work, I'm making dinner tonight." I popped a kiss on his cheek and waved a goodbye to Andrei before going to the kitchen.

I decided to cook?Solyanka Soup?with Georgian bread, Shashlik, Knish?and?Ptichye Moloko cake-Nikolai's favourite.

Sasha and Irina were cutting vegetables when I entered. They both smiled at me. "Good evening Luna."

It hand been a while since I had seen them. They were in their usual uniform of a black dress with a wide neckline. They had their hair tied up too. Which I guess was easy access for when Vladimir needed to feed. The only difference was the black leather collar around their necks. Nikolai had informed me that he had ordered them to put it on again to remind them their true place. He didn't want the cake incident to repeat.

"Good evening to you too." I rounded the counter and opened the fridge. I wasn't going to behave differently to them only because I knew they were slaves now. All the ingredients I needed were there except pork and gelatine.

"Irina, can you get someone to buy pork, gelatine and Georgian bread right now?" I asked her as I removed all the ingredients I needed to cook. After the incident had happened, I had only cooked breakfast. I cooked dinner a couple of times but this setting still felt familiar.

"Yes, of course Luna." She said and made a call.

"I have decided to cook?Solyanka Soup?with Georgian bread, Shashlik, Knish?and?Ptichye Moloko?cake. Irina, you can cut continue cutting the vegetables and Sasha, make the dough for?knish."

"Yes Luna." They both replied and got to work. I started on making the?Ptichye Moloko?cake, determined on making it the best dish. I had promised Nikolai that I would make it again and I was going to make good on that promise.

The three of us worked quickly and efficiently on everything and once the pork, gelatine and Georgian bread arrived, we completed the rest of the things too. I was icing the cake when I heard Sofiya and Vladimir arrive.

"Let this be as it is, I'll finish it. Just place the food in the serving bowls and then you are good to go." I instructed them before I rushed to the main foyer.

Sofiya and Vladimir had small smiles on their faces as they kissed.

"Ahem." I fake coughed to gain their attention.

"I am pregnant." Sofiya grinned and engulfed me in a bear hug. "Congratulations Sof." I kissed her cheek and hugged her harder. I was so happy for her, she deserved it.

After she released me, I hugged Vladimir. "Congratulations."

"Thank you Avalyn." He patted my back. I could hear the smile on his face.

"What did we miss?" Dimitri asked with a grin. He was dripping wet and as were the kids.

"I'm pregnant." Sofiya exclaimed and hugged her wet brother. He lifted her off the ground and spun in circles, causing her to giggle. The kids looked happy.

"You both should go take a bath. Come on, I'll show you both your rooms." I told them and we climbed up the stairs. "What did you do at the beach?" I asked.

"We dunked uncle Dimitri in the water." Adrian said with a mischievous smile. "And we stood on his shouldew and jumped in the watew." Vanessa added with a wide smile. Dimitri had done a good job to bring both of them out of their shell.

"That sounds fun, maybe we all will go to the beach together soon." I smiled and two excited 'yes' met my ears. "But remember, you need to be safe. And no going in the water on your own, alright?"

"Yes, Avalyn." They both replied in unison.

"Do you both want to share rooms like you did in the pack house or want separate rooms?" I asked as I pushed open the door. The bedroom was on the second floor besides Dimitri's bedroom. I decided to keep them away from mine our Sofiya's bedroom so their sensitive years wouldn't hear our...nightly activities. The rooms were sound proof but as Andrei said, they were special and I didn't want to take any risks.

"Share." Adrian replied and Vanessa nodded.

"Alright then. This will be your bedroom, all your stuff is already brought here." I pointed towards the two bags in the corner, "more stuff will be arriving for you in two days. Through that door is the bathroom and through that one is the wardrobe." I said and pointed towards the door. "Also, school starts on Monday." I told them and their smiles widened. They were actually excited to go to school. "Okay kids, freshen up and then come down for dinner." I grinned.

"Thank you, Avalyn." Adrian came and hugged me. "Thank you so much." Vanessa hugged me too. I hugged both of them back. "You don't ever have to thank me kids, or anyone. This is home now okay? It means we are a family." I told them softly.

"Family." Adrian whispered, almost as if in awe. I wondered what their life was back in Mystic Lupus Pack. But now was not the right time to ask, maybe when they were more comfortable with us.

"Come down after you both are done, we will have dinner together." I smiled and then left them alone.