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Surprise!!

Ryan POV

I woke up but didn't open my eyes when I felt someone stir beside me. It was the familiar warmth I was used to feel each morning. I wrapped my arms around it not wanting it to go away. I pulled the warmth next to my chest before smelling it. A sweet vanilla odor tickled my nose. So soothing... I rubbed my nose on the bubble of warmth searching to envelop myself with his smell. Then I heard a small moan, what a beautiful sound.

I opened my eyes and saw Keith still sleeping in my arms. It seemed like my little angel was having a nice dream. His cute little nose was nuzzled my chest as he pulled me tighter against him. I smiled and no matter how long I wanted to stay with my little angel, I had work to do. I slowly untangled myself from his arms and successfully did without waking him up. I silently went to do my business before walking out on the patio before stretching out my wings and arms. I took a deep breath before going back inside. I silently walked into the closet and quickly changed. Before leaving our privet quarters, I put a kiss on my mate's forehead.

An hour passed before Helena came into my office. I continued to do my paperwork without looking up. Every morning was like this.

"Brother," a deep voice boomed into my office. I looked up surprised to see Zack was here too.

It was also rare for him to call me brother. Not a so normal morning anymore. Something was wrong.

"I'm listening, what's wrong?" I put down my pen as I leaned back into my chair.

"The war might come sooner than expected," started Helena making me look at her.

"There has been a lot of our people getting strange injuries when they go hunt."

"The wounds aren't made by some animals, but weapons. The wounds are too perfect and precise," Zack showed me some drawings.

"We suspect the Aquilam Kingdom to be behind this, but I have no proof," the young woman continued.

I examined the drawings and thought about what they both said. No matter who was behind this, I couldn't let my people suffer any more injuries.

"How many casualties?" I asked my brother.

"Five. Three men and two women. Fortunately, they were experienced warriors or there could have been heavier casualties."

I nodded, "Helena, increase the number of guards patrolling the border, and no can go hunt without warriors protecting them," I paused. "No, forget what I said, reassemble our people. I'll tell them myself."

She nodded before walking out of the room. I had to be cautious war or not, I would not be under a raid. I knew the Prince promised a war, but I didn't think he would be this fast.

"Zack, summon Keith family and his friend. They may have information about our enemy's forces. And... take care of them."

My brother smiled before snorting, "I did become a doctor for that, silly. Anyways, I'll notice your mate family and friend. Don't kill yourself at work," he finished before closing the door behind him.

I sighed, I would protect my Kingdom no matter what. I would keep my mate, my family and people safe.

The door opened and Keith head popped in. He smiled and walked in before sitting on my lap.

"Good morning," he greeted with a cute smile. "What are you doing?"

I smiled back, I would tell him about the possible war later like everyone. "Paperwork. Did you have breakfast yet?"

"No, but aren't you busy?"

"Let's go, maybe Rose have some kind of breakfast with fish?" Keith beamed and as he jumped off my lap, he pulled my arm.

Flying there, I thought about my speech this afternoon. It would be a painful new to hear, but it was necessary. Even if there were tension between the two Kingdom, no one wanted a war.

"Welcome, King Ryan, Keith!" Rose welcomed as he wiped her hand on her apron. "What will it be on this beautiful morning?"

"Do you have some breakfast with fish?" asked Keith excitedly.

"How about Eggs Benedict and Salmon?" she proposed.

"I'll take that!" said my mate cheerfully and Rose looked at me.

"I'll take the same."

She smiled and when to work. Her hands were working so precisely and yet, she was so fast. Soon, two piping hot dishes were ready to go. I thanked and paid her. It was obvious she wanted us to stay a little more to chat, but there were people waiting. So, Keith promised to come help her one day.

We sat down and started to eat. The poached egg was perfect, when I cut one in half, some of the yolk oozed on the salmon and bread. I took a bite and it was like an orgasm in my mouth. There were no words to describe how good it was. I looked at my mate and he was looking at his plate like a miracle came by. I smiled, I was going to order that each morning for him.

Before we could finish our food, Rose walked by and put two other plates on the table. We both looked at her confused since we didn't order anything else.

"It's on me, to thank you for being loyal customers and for your hard work," Rose smiled. "Enjoy!" she walked away and went back to serve a new customer.

I looked at the dish she just put on our table. It was like a thin pancake folded in half, but there seemed to be something in between. I decided to finish my Eggs Benedict before trying that, but Keith tried it right away. His eyes widened and he took another bite. He moaned. He licked his lips before taking another bite.

"Try it! There's cheese, mushroom, some kind of leaves and ham," my mate put his fork in front of me with a big piece stabbed on it.

I didn't bother taking the fork and ate from it. My mate blushed, damn he was so cute.

"Here take one too," I cut up a piece before doing the same as him. Keith was about to take the fork, "Don't. Eat it like that."

My mate blushed again and shyly looked around before nodding. I watched as he slowly opened his mouth and his tongue swirled around the piece of the pancake before closing his plump lips on the fork.

Fuck, I'm hard.