Chapter 184: Chapter 184 Epilogue 2: A Family of Four - Part two
Whilst we enter the living room Deimos instantly slumps down upon the sofa tiredness overwhelming him. We both hadn’t slept even for a minute for the entirety of the journey.
"The house looks different," Deimos states reviewing the new changes of the house. I had felt the difference as well, it looks more luminous and welcoming.
"Ira. She wanted the house to feel more homely so I let her do as she wished." Gio says whilst casually whilst taking a seat opposite his uncle.
"I understand. Lumina craved to decorate the castle’s walls with our pictures and I did not complain."
"That is quite surprising coming from you." Gio teases.
"I simply did not wish to be punished." Deimos shrugs skittishly, a smirk on his face as he converses with the male who seems as though he has lived through a similar situation.
Disregarding the males so they can spend time among themselves, I carry Kal towards the kitchen assuming that is where the females might be gathered. I had missed the wolves I befriended here and I cannot wait to meet Gio’s moon blessed.
I hadn’t foreseen that he would discover her so suddenly, it came as a surprise to me. But the goddess always brings forth mates at the right time as she sees fit.
I wish to observe if she is a good female, not just to stand by Gio’s side but to be the mother Gianna does not possess. Peeping into the kitchen has me find a cordial aura followed by a chattering commotion, all the females are indeed present here. What could be the occasion that such a preparation is transpiring?
"Luna Lumina!" Mia is the first to notice me her eyes widening in surprise as she leaps forward speedily hauling me into a warm hug.
"Hello, Mia." I titter whilst Kal sniffs intensely striving to identify her foreign scent. As soon as the other females overheard her words they come hastening towards me encircling my being within their sphere of warmth each coming forward to place their forehead upon mine in greeting.
"The future heir." Mia gasps scrutinising my male with bewilderment. He is quite enticing to the eyes for his features are a mix of Deimos and me. Many wolves stare at his beauty dumbfounded as though they have witnessed the goddess, it is a common reaction to him.
"And another on the way. You are truly blessed, Luna Lumina." Another female whispers from my side, her globes glistening with delightfulness as she gently peeks at my inflated belly.
"This is Kal. He is three." I state as the females benignantly coo at him some trying to touch his flesh as the little one recoils and nestles into my neck hiding his face from them. They wish to pamper him and play with him but my male always seems suspicious of every wolf he meets. It takes time for him to warm up.
Others lay their hands on my belly attempting to sense the little one who sleeps within. This pup barely gives me any difficulties compared to how draining Kal was during the first few months of my pregnancy.
"Kal is adorable, Luna. We are always boastful that you become pregnant on our lands, it is a blessing for us." Mia utters as my cheeks burn with a wildness to her unhesitant words. Goddess, if they only knew I had also lost my virtue on their lands.
"Come you must meet Luna Ira." She captures my hand as the circle of females stretches allotting us space to stroll through. Yet before we could take a step their Luna already stands in front of us donning an apron her eager eyes eventually settling upon me.
The first thing I notice is that she is not from this soil, she comes from another pack. Her appearance is distinct but she is extremely pretty. "L-Luna Lumina." She hurriedly bows in respect stuttering in nervousness as she addresses me. "It is an honour."
"Please do not be so formal with me, Luna Ira. I am merely Gio’s aunt." I chortle whilst I take a step towards her heat.
"I apologize for not coming to the gates to receive you, I was unable to perfect the drink."
"It is all right, I do not mind for such formalities. A drink? What drink?" I question with interest as her globes light up and she turns towards the counter to pick up a small glass filled with a dense red drink that resembles blood.
"This is for you. Where I come from we share this in our first meeting with those whom we respect and hold dear. Gio told me all about you and I thought if he values you so much then so must I." This female is willing to share her tradition with me despite not knowing how I would treat her or who I am?
"It took us a week to make this. The drink is made from the nectar of the hibiscus. And Luna Ira spent quite a long time researching on which pack grows them so we could trade with them just so she could make you this drink." Mia voices out the truth as I gently take the glass from Luna Ira’s hands.
Such a young female, with such humbleness. "I am grateful. I have never received such an intimate welcome from any female I did know prior." I whisper taking a sip of the sweet-smelling drink as it soothes the back of my throat.
"I added some red raspberry leaves in it, I heard you were expecting. It shall strengthen you." Luna Ira utters a smile on her face as she watches me drink it.
"Thank you, that is so thoughtful of you."
"Oh please, it is all right. We have also prepared a small feast for your arrival, it is not much but I hope you and Alpha Deimos shall enjoy it." She voices pointing towards the heaps of rich smelling dishes behind her.
"You did not have to, Luna Ira." I am polite in speaking with her, I do not wish to alarm her with my over friendliness.
"Ira is fine, Luna Lumina. And it is an Italian tradition to welcome their family this way, Gio told me." It seems as though Gio is open with her of his culture, she seems to learn from him.
"Then I shall call you that if you call me Zia Lumina. Deal?" Her eyes swell to my words as though she had not expected me to permit her to be close with me. She was seeking my approval and is shocked she had gotten it so quickly. Did she think I would test her?
"Deal."
"Good, please let me help. I suppose the feast shall be held at the back as always?" I inquire but before the females could demur Gia barges in with her request to me.
"Zia, can I play with Kal out in the back? I promise I will be careful." She murmurs doe eyes waiting patiently for my answer.
"Of course, go ahead. Make sure he is safe, Gia. I trust you."
"Si, Zia Lumina." She bows friskily as she grabs Kal’s tiny hand as soon as I set him free guiding him out the kitchen and he follows her without any protest. He seems to be interested in her as well.
"You do not need to help us with this, we can manage." Ira comes forward with her courtesy as I tie my hair up in a loose bun, a sign that I am ready.
"Come, Ira. Let me aid you, I am family aren’t I?" I call her by her name, I do wish to have that formal barrier between us. I want to be free with her.
"Of course, Zia." She replies with a grin as she ushers me towards the marble counter.
We spend an hour with the final preparation of the dishes. Feeding the pack is no simple task, I know this and I adore how she chose to do it even though she could have kept it intimate between us. She wanted our arrival to be a true celebration.
"Where do I keep them? On those tables there?" I ask seeking her approval whilst carrying the hefty aromatic foil boxes.
"Yes, right there next to the deserts please." She directs me feebly and I am quick to head over and place them in their designated spot.
I study my surroundings, it is a fine day here in Italy indeed. Harmonious Italian music plays faintly in the background, birds tweeting coexisting with the melody. Wolves relax in circles perched upon white garden chairs chattering among themselves and pups squeal in laughter as they dart around the area playing with a ball.

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