"Go on to your room princess. I need to talk to you aunty " I said placing Darbie on the floor and gently pushed her forward. she was about to complain when I said " Go on princess, I will be with you soon "
she made her way towards the stairs but turned back quickly like she remembered something. she walked back towards me and brought out her pinky "you pinkie promise?" I bent down to her height and smiled at her cuteness. I brought out my pinky finger and wrapped it around hers "I pinkie promise baby". she nodded excitedly and giggle making her way towards the stairs once again.
After she was out of sight, I made my way towards the kitchen where Emma was. I believed she came in here to give Darbie and I some space.
"Alpha" she acknowledged my presence bowing. " m.my niece ......" I cut her off "Yes, is he is Gertrude andI 's other mate" she looked confused and also concerned " But Alpha she is human and might be very difficult for her to ........."
"You don't have to worry about that. you know Gertrude will always try her best to make sure she understands and is always safe" her eyes drip with tears like the walls that hold her up, make her strong just... collapse. "I k-know she w-will be s-safe with you. it's just that after all w-what shes been t-t-through from such a young age she will always be m-my strong b-baby niece. she is very p-precious and tender and has not been apart from me for years"
I moved closer to her and offered her my handkerchief. she wiped her tears and gave me a teary smile. "i know you will want to have her go withyou tonight but is it okay to join us for dinner before leaving?" "yes, that will be graet. just know that you are always welcome in the pack house"
she led me to Darbie's room to wait until diner was ready.
