The Nymph of Black Forest

Derek’s POV ~

It has been quiet lately. Which is a welcome break. Monty came in, talking to Micah about chocolate chip pancakes, and apparently, Micah likes them best with peanut butter and syrup..because it tastes like Reese’s peanut butter cups. We are still baffled how they communicate..and Monty understands him.. but we don’t question it. He treats Micah like a little brother, and it’s amusing to watch.

Rhiannon is going through the requisitions for the pack, and I am sorting bills. Shawn speaks “Got an email from a pack over east of us. The Beta is requesting an inquiry to the Alpha’s behavior of late. His mate passed and seems the Alpha is losing control. He’s become abusive and angry..the pack is suffering”

We decided to alert Edward, and offer to send Tom with a few warriors to check out the situation. Donna was sent to the kingdom..and is serving a five year sentence of labor on the farms. Anita and Tammy opted to become lone wolves..but I allowed her to keep contact with her mom, Gertie. There are rumors of a rebellion in the south, that we may have to address in the future, but for now, I am keeping an eye on it.

Rhiannon sits straight up.. “Babe! My water broke!” And all hell broke loose. Monty was as happy as could be..Micah was dancing on the desk.. Shawn ran out to get Sadie.. I took off to our room, to grab our to go bag, with the things we wanted for the baby..

I raced to the infirmary, and stepped into the the surgical scrub room..washing my face and hands. Slipping into scrubs, I ran back to the labor and delivery room…only to not find Rhiannon.. FUCKKKK! Forgot to bring my mate!

I fly back out the door, and she’s walking down the corridor..waddling…and glaring at me “Asshole! What was your plan, Alpha?” And I had no defense. None. So, I thought my best course of action was to beg and apologize and grovel. But, apparently, payback really is a bitch..because I have been punched in the nose.. pinched..threatened with castration.. and now, as she pushes..the bones in my hand are being mangled and twisted beyond recognition. If I am able to sign my name after this, I will be happy!

Our beautiful son slid into this world, at exactly midnight…on the full blue moon..weighing in at a hefty ten pounds and letting everyone in a tristate area know of his arrival! Nothing wrong with his lungs! I washed him clean..his big green eyes just staring at me.. his chestnut curls framing his precious face, and my heart has never been so full!

I carried him back to Rhiannon and placed him in her arms. She dropped her gown, exposing her breast..and our greedy boy needed no coaxing, latching on immediately.. she giggled.. looking into my eyes “He’s insatiable..like his Daddy.. I want to name him Lincoln.” And I smiled..kissing her gently “Welcome to the world, young master Lincoln!”

Three days later, we celebrated the births of the future of our pack. We stood on the stage and I took Lincoln from Rhiannon..raising him high.. I spoke “The new generation has arrived. We present to you the future Alpha of Mountain Moon… Lincoln Andrew Kingston!” As Shawn stepped up beside me.. he lifted his son high..and I said “The pack’s future Beta ….Maverick Lee McTavish!” And the pack went wild.. we felt the comfort and joy of having our future secure settle into the pack!

Edward and Honore’ took turns holding Linc…and complimenting Rhiannon on such a big boy..I was chopped liver, by that point. He is a big boy..and as tiny as Rhiannon is..it baffles me. She spit a whole human out of that tiny body,,,then turns around three days later, looking like she never even had a baby! That amazes me!

We sat to enjoy the feast prepared for the occasion by the pack ladies.. Micah tells us Katrina is expecting and Rhiannon lifts her gently into her hands.. she whispers “Congratulations, Kat.. You’re only having four..so it shouldn’t be too rough a time.” Katrina nods her little head..because, apparently…’only’ four is a good thing in mouse terms..

Monty says excitedly..because that’s pretty much how he says everything “Lily is expecting, too! She gets to be pregnancy buddies with Katrina! That is so cool!” And Micah high fives him, while Lily looks at him askance “Great! Yay! Pregnancy buddies with a mouse…such is my life…no offense, Katrina” and we all laughed. Monty mutters “you do know, when someone says ‘no offense’ it’s because they know it is, in fact, offensive..right?” Making us laugh harder..until she said “Well…No Offense…but you’re an asshole!” And we all howled with laughter. Rhiannon has been such an influence on the ranking ladies…they all have sassy mouths, now. I’m so proud!

The days are back to a routine. Linc has a bassinet in the office so he is close to us.. He is still an on-demand eater…and he demands every hour or so, right now. My poor mate! She doesn’t complain though. She is such a good mom! Our little one is a lucky pup!

I had just finished changing Lincoln when the computer dinged..with another email. Rhiannon asks “You want to check that? I can take Lincoln” I sit down on the sofa with him, shaking my head “It’s probably another cat video from Micah!” She laughs “Cat video? He emails you cat videos?” Nodding, I respond “About twenty times a day! Fucking Monty! Should never have taught him that shit! The worst is the dirty jokes he sends to my instant messenger!” And she fell off the couch laughing!