Crazy Little Thing Called Mate

\TWENTY•THREE/

- Everest -

For the first time in a while I actually woke up on my own, without anyone disturbing me.

I recalled everything that had happened last night and I felt as my lifted cheeks filled with a warm blush.

I rolled over to find myself alone though.

I hadn't expected this.

I was about to get out of bed when I noticed the small tray sitting on his bedside table...a large glass of orange juice was clearly visible, as well as a covered dish and a small note that sat on the tray like a tent.

I smiled giddily and moved to grab the note.

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Everest,
Work has pulled me away from you too early this morning. I wish that I could've enjoyed breakfast with you, but my attempts in the kitchen are rather minimal so I hope you don't mind too much. If it isn't to your liking the kitchen staff can make anything you'd like instead. I will be back in time for your presenting, I promised I wouldn't leave you alone and here I've already broken that promise, my apologies wife. But rest assured that I WILL be in attendance right next to you this evening.
Your Husband,
-Titus

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With a little hesitation I lifted the cover off of the plate and found a simple grilled cheese sandwich.

The sandwich wasn't exactly my breakfast of choice but I ate it gratefully anyways. I got up and went to have a shower.

Once clean I got out of the shower to the new conundrum of having no fresh clothing.

I padded toward the closet, but of course good old Phyllis had gone above and beyond in her service of the family as I actually did have clothes here.

She may not like me much. But she'd rather bite her tongue and bury her hatred for me than look unprofessional in the eyes of the Alpha Supreme.

I pulled on one of the long sleeved dresses and pair it with some very thick stockings and plain black heels.

I decided to leave my hair down.

I exited the room without a stitch of make up, I was letting my skin breath since I knew I was more than likely going to have to wear makeup later for the presenting.

My hair bounced freely as I bound down the stairs happily. I bid good mornings to everyone I passed and found someone to ask about my father.

"Can you please tell me where to find my father?"

"Oh My Lady, he is in the dining room with your brothers."

At this I was actually surprised. 'Brothers?'

My wolf suddenly became alert, ready to go on defensive mode if need be.

I thanked the man and continued on my way, as I reached the dining room I straightened myself, shoulders back, head up high and then I entered the grand room.

"Good morning gentleman." I acknowledged.

One of the house men pulled a chair out for me and I took the seat with a small 'thank you' I reached out and plated some grapes from the large spread set before me.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" I asked in a rather condescending tone.

"Sister." Rich acknowledged.

"Hey Evie" Ash sounded.

My father only looked on.

But it was Rich who spoke first, "we've come to talk business with your husband.