Bound by Love

19. Strategies and Meetings

Van ran out to their vehicle and got clothing for Wren while Ian gathered all the scattered bits of fabric that were torn from her unexpected shift. Once Van returned the parents stepped out of the room so she could change to her human form and get dressed.

Wren slowly shifted back, her skin shivering from the cool room. Gray, Van, and Ian surround her, offering her the warmth of their embrace. They take turns kissing her sweetly and making sure she truly is okay.

"I'm alright, but... what if I lose it in front of the Council? I don't want to mess everything up." Wren worries, biting her lip until she's reminded not to by Gray's possessive kiss.

"Don't worry my Heart. We will help you, and so will our parents. They will not fight against us and I doubt that even Patricia and Walter would be so brazen as to physically threaten us. Yes they are powerful but even before we grew stronger with our mate bond, they were not more powerful than us. It is only when the Council is in one accord that they can pose as any threat to us. Honestly, I don't think even then they could match us as we are now." He kisses her forehead.

"It's all thanks to you my Angel. You make us stronger, better." He kisses her bare shoulder and hands her the clothes he got.

Ian quickly hugged her, hands on her ass, and squeezing firmly. With his lips tracing his mark he sighs sadly, "We need to get these meetings over with ASAP! I'm getting sick of watching these clothes going on when they should be coming off."

Wren laughs and nuzzles her face against his neck, breathing in his scent. "If I wasn't still so nervous about your parents and the Council, I'd do you all right here. My heart has started to ache with need, my skin feels tight, and my pussy is empty."

The three men groan their complaints and desire. "Are you trying to kill us Angel?"

"No! I'm just teasing you, keeping you ready for the moment we can be alone once more."

"Little Bird, we're always ready for you. Just crook your finger and we'll come running."

"Well, I will certainly try that out later, but for now we need to let your parents back in and then go to the meeting with the Council before we are late. Do you think that we could stop by and see my little brother, Stanley, sometime tomorrow? I miss the little guy so much."

"Of course, my Heart." Gray brushes back her hair, laying a small kiss on her temple.

Wren smiles at them and then proceeds to get dressed. Van had chosen a demure dress, that covered her from neck to knee. The only bit of her marks on display was the small vine tendril that curled up and around her ear, and that is easily enough concealed by her hair. They had decided that it would be best if they kept her triple claim to only those who need to know. That is until they figure it all out.

Once she is covered Van opens the door to let the parents back in. Directly behind them are the wait staff with several trays of food on a cart. They roll it in and set the table.

Wren goes to take a seat but Van plucks her up off her feet and sets her in his lap. Ian and Gray take up residence on either side of them. Ian grabs the plate to his left and puts it beside Van's plate. Gray gets Wren a drink putting it within easy reach of where she is sitting.

The moms all sit together, across from Wren, with pleased smiles on their faces. They are enjoying watching their boys taking care of their mate. Seeing the complete happiness that they now had, revealing just how unfulfilled they had been before.

The dads sat on either side of Gray and Ian. Locryn by Ian, Mathis by Gray, and Garrison just on the other side of Mathis, since his son's side was taken. They unanimously decided that personal conversations and getting to know one another could wait until after the Council meeting. Right now, strategies for taking care of Patricia and Walter, needs to take precedence.