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-Chapter♛♚OneHundredFifteen-

✧STAYING AT GRIMMUALD PLACE✧

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Within the week, Maverick had received the test results. And while it wasn't perfect rankings, it didn't pose as anything worrying or life-altering.

But that did little to nothing to settle Rhea's nerves, in addition to the fact that Alphard was already planning these week-long work trips. Ones that Rhea couldn't manage to take off to join him. Leading Orion to be the one to stay over the manor, or vice versa.

But after nights of Alphard's planning, tonight she wouldn't be heading to her own manor—No, she would be going to Grimmuald Place. As it felt extremely lonely to sleep in the bed they shared while he was away.

If Rhea truly thought about it, this was the first time they were away from one another for an extended period of time. Sure, at work she could hide away from the fact that Alphard was busy away with the company, but when she stood in front of Grimmuald Place, she was feeling misplaced.

Also unnerved, given the fact that the last time she had come here—Sirius was trapped in the basement and Walburga was banished. Upon knocking at the door, she peeked her head inside and pressed forward through the wards.

If one wasn't a Black heir or announced into the family, there was no telling what sort of enchantments were in place to ward them away. But here she smiled to see Kreacher already rushing towards her with excitement—Clearly, Alphard had already put in his good word.

"Good young mistress comes to stay, I have prepared young mistress room."

"Why thank you, Kreacher...Is Orion in?"

"Yes, good master Black is in his study. Waiting for dinner. I will get table set." She smiled down at the elf and took the given steps up towards her room, dropping her things away before knocking at Orion's door.

"Rhea! Ah, I was wondering when you were going to show."

"Yes, well. I would think you'd want me to decontaminate myself before arriving, hm?" He laughed, kissed her cheek, and invited her further into his study—But there was something eager about this kiss that Rhea was startled with.

"How was work?"

"Work...Rather boring without Alphard, now that I think about it. But I'm glad he's gone in my stead. He's much more familiar with the German branches, and he'll be speaking to Walburga about her coming back." Rhea groaned as she plopped down into the chair, and Orion could only smile as he poured her a glass of wine.

Something that Alphard had asked him to do after a shift. "Oh, thank you—When is the planned date for her return?"

"July. So it'll be me and the lads for a bit. And you'll be heading to one of the various countries to enjoy a vacation from work." Rhea hummed at the idea of a vacation, it was something that Maverick had recommended and of course, Alphard and her were going to take advantage of it all.

Besides, her birthday was coming up so soon and there was much to look forward to!

"So we have a bit of time to relax before she returns to the country—Perhaps we should celebrate beforehand."

"Ah, is that the code word for you're returning pregnant after the summer trip?" Rhea started to laugh into her next sip as she pondered it. "That's still to be decided. I would love to, but I am still stepping into this world, and I don't want to leave it so soon. Besides, a babe needs their mother." Orion didn't grasp Rhea's plan, but it hadn't mattered, not when he had an exciting night planned for the two of them.