Saving His Mate

Ch. 13: Birthday Preparations

Faustina's birthday had to be perfect, I wasn't going to accept less than that, and judging by my sister's shopping list she thought the same as me.

It was time to do the shopping, what had originally started as a simple and calm afternoon in my head turned into chaos because of Almec.

He had the great idea of talking to Faustina to tell her that I had permission to buy anything she wanted with his money. That was more than enough for my sister to prepare a giant shopping list and drag me around town to get everything she thought was necessary for the party.

"If I don't stop her now she's going to buy all the tiaras," I told Feinid who was next to me.

The poor delta followed us all morning to make sure we were safe, although he seemed to be getting used to being our personal bodyguard.

"At least she's buying the fake ones and didn't ask for real tiaras, Almec would have bought them for her anyway," he laughed.

"I know, that's what worries me."

"Let him do what he wants with his money, I can tell he's happy to have someone to use his money on. It's not like he has anything else to spend it on either." Feinid helped Faustina reach a costume from the top shelf and returned to me. "Also, I'm starting to suspect that the theme of the party is going to be princesses and I'm dying to see Almec wearing a tiara. I'll even wear a dress if that means to see him like that."

The image of the alpha dressed in his usual black clothes and wearing a pink tiara made me laugh out loud. I had to accept that he didn't look bad in my mind, although I doubted that Almec could look anything less than handsome on any occasion.

"I don't think she could convince him to do something like that," I said.

"I bet you so, he has a soft spot for you two."

"Listo," Faustina said, approaching us with the basket full. "I want to bring this. I already crossed everything off the list. Can we visit Wina? I want to give her the invitation."

I paid for everything and Feinid offered to carry the new bags as well.

Faustina confirmed the delta theory on the way to the inn; it was going to be a princess party, princess Barbie to be more precise. She couldn't stop talking about the cake that Demian promised he would make for her and about the decorations she had planned. Feinid and I played along, asking her questions about the details until we reached our destination.

"Why don't you stay with Feinid and Wina while I go buy your gift?" I asked Faustina.

"Ok, but don't take too long." My sister went in through the back door without saying goodbye.

"Are you sure you can go by yourself? Almec is going to kill me if anything happens to you," Feinid said worriedly.

"I'm just going to that toy store." I pointed out the shop in front of the inn. "You can watch me from the window."

"Send me a message if you see anything strange."

Choosing a gift was never an easy task, especially since I wanted to buy her something she would love with the little money I had. It was my gift so there was no way I was going to use Almec's money, luckily Wina gave me an advance of my salary for the occasion.

"That little doll is very popular with the girls in the pack." A familiar voice sounded behind me.

I turned to face Adira, she smiled at me and surprisingly it seemed to be a sincere smile.

"Is it for your sister?"

"Yes, tomorrow is her birthday."

Adira took the doll in her hands. "In that case, I'm going to buy her this as a gift, make sure you wish her a happy birthday for me."