Limitless Luna

Chapter 29

Catori's POV:

Easton, I think I'm finally up to mingling with the rest of the crew this afternoon. I'd like to formally introduce Evie to everyone present as well as get back into the swing of things.

I watch as he looks back over his shoulder with his toothbrush sticking out of his mouth as he quickly grins back nodding his head, lifting a finger to ask for a moment. "That's a wonderful idea, I'm ready when you are darlin' "

Just as Easton hands me Evie out of her basinet we hear a knock at the door. "Ahh.. visitors, Lance did say they'd swing by this morning. Are you up for a bit of company?"

"Absolutely! Look at this little missy ready to play" I gently bounce Evie as she babbles and waves her chubby arms. "Please invite them in my love."

With Easton at the door Lance peeks his head in followed by a stoic looking Iskander and a relaxed Arsen tailed by Marat who quickly waves and makes his way forward. "Brought you a little something Catori, hope you like smoked fish.. this is my own recipe." I can't help but smile and reach up to hug him with one arm.

"Thank you Marat, I love smoked fish and will definitely enjoy every last bit of it. Hmm.. I might even share a little with Easton" laughing I wink at my mate as he lifts Evie while Lance coaxes her into his own arms.

"Good Morning Princess, looks like you're ready for a little bit of play time" Lance announces as he rocks her gently while she grips his pinky finger. He blows on her tummy as her face lights up amused at the new sensation. 

"Come over grumpy.. don't be afraid, she's perfectly stable enough for you to hold her as well" He says over to Iskander who's settled down into a chair near by.

"Nope, I have no intention of walking over and holding her. What if I drop her or what if she breaks? She looks too fragile, I'm fine looking from here." He says as he casts a longing look at my baby girl.

Lance promptly walks over while Easton helps him arrange Iskander's arms readying him to hold Evie. "Here while you sit down you'll feel a little more secure, we're all here in case you need a hand but I think you're up to it." Easton assures him as Lance places Evie in his arms, we all watch as his breathing stalls and his eyes go wide.

"Breath Iskander, we have confidence in you" I say gently as he looks up at me with sparkling eyes. "Catori... she's she's... magnificent." He whispers his full focus goes back to Evie. "Hello Everleigh I'm Uncle Iskander, it's an honor to hold you tiny little princess." Holding onto her for another few minutes he sat quietly in awe of her before pleading for Lance to take her which he promptly did before Arsen stepped up to have a turn.

Being with a step from her I could see Evie's attention focus completely on Arsen as I'd never seen my baby do to anyone other than me when I feed her. She coo'd and wiggled a little before settling down completely snuggled into his chest as he murmured sweet words and rocked her gently. I could feel a soft soothing vibration radiating from him as he hummed what sounded like a lullaby, his undivided attention on her as even Easton sat back watching them peacefully.