Essence of Quinn Parts 3 & 4 (MxM)

Blessed

Air pottered around the kitchen, making Ghoulish tea for them both. He'd held Quinn for a little while after he'd found him on his knees before his altar, and they'd talked a little about the events. He was itching to go meet the Abbey's newest resident, but understood that Earth and Zoe needed some time together first.

Air handed Quinn a glass of tea and a plate of the wedding cake he'd brought back from the banquet.

"I saved you some. It's fucking delicious. I've had three slices already."

Quinn chuckled, eyeing the cake. He supposed he should eat. It was approaching midnight now, and he'd had nothing since breakfast. He bit into it, and to his surprise, enjoyed it. It tasted of almonds, and although it was sweet, it was exactly what he'd needed. Air gave him a knowing smile, and Quinn finished the entire piece.

"Thanks," he said when he was done. "That was excellent cake."

"The Doc's mother made it. She's nice. Her parents are staying in a guest suite for a while. Maybe she'll give us the recipe, and we can get Angelina to make it for us?"

"Maybe," Quinn said, sipping his tea.

Air checked his phone a couple of times and frowned.

"What's he like?" he asked. "Is he cute like Zoe, or is he like Earth?"

Quinn huffed.

"He's cute. He looks like Earth. Itzal was right; he's more ghoul than human. He has the horn nubs and the earth ghoul eyes. Tiny claws. I'm sure his fangs will grow in when the time comes."

"Poor ghoul," Air said teasingly. "I suppose Zoe did well with Helena, so she'll have to console herself with that."

Quinn snorted.

"I dare you to say that to Earth."

Air got that glint in his eyes.

"Watch me."

Quinn sighed, not entirely sure if Air was joking or not.

"So, the bonding ritual went well?" he said, rubbing the skin over his heart absentmindedly.

He'd felt their pack bond changing as Zoe was labouring with the kit. Doc Michaels was officially part of them now through Secondo, even though they'd all thought of her that way for some time already.

Air got the dreamy look that was his default when romance was in the air.

"It was perfect. They're so in love and it just makes me feel all..." He shivered and came to stand before Quinn. "You know."

Quinn smirked up at him, but a notification lit up both of their phone screens.

"Looks like they're ready for us."

Air grinned, eyes sparkling with excitement. They waited for Fire, Water and Itzal to arrive, and by the time they did, Air could barely contain himself. This was probably the most important pack event they'd ever had, so they wanted to do it together.

Terzo and Primo's ghouls had stepped in to oversee the overnight security until the pack had met their new member. The wedding banquet and the subsequent party were winding down by then, and most of the guests had drifted home. After Earth left to be with Zoe, Fire oversaw security, but with the events over, normal security resumed.

"Should we take the gifts now?" Air said. "Or later?" He looked around at the others. Fire shrugged and Air grinned. "Fuck it. We'll take them now."

Quinn sighed.

"You're all going to need to carry something. He got a bit carried away with the baby shopping," Quinn said casually.

Fire raised a brow.