“Pink hair?What’s her name?Did you like her?” I asked just as enthusiastically as Lily.
“Yes, her name is Mrs.Tatt.She is nice, and she even wears princess dresses with frilly skirts.” Lily replied, just as Reid walked in, he was wearing his usual black suit and white shirt looking very formal and work ready.In his hands, he was holding a pair of black Nike joggers and some socks.I watched as he got down on one knee in front of Lily.Lily instantly sitting next to him as he placed her socks and shoes on her feet before tying her laces.
I kind of felt a little left out.I was so used to doing this stuff for her, it was kind of weird seeing someone else dress her and get her ready for school.I felt unneeded.Reid sensing my emotions looked up at me and raised an eyebrow at me.His voice slipping into my mind.
“You’re not jealous, are you?” I didn’t reply.I know it was childish, but I actually was a little jealous.
“Don’t be, someone had to look after her while you napped.Besides, it is good practise for when we have kids.I even did her hair.” I was gobsmacked.I didn’t really picture Reid as the type to want kids, let alone see myself wanting kids.I guess I never really thought of myself ever having a mate either.Never wanting children of my own, I always classed Lily as my own.Now the thought of having my own scared me.Looking at Lily, Reid had indeed done her hair, it was a little out of place but looked ok still, her blonde hair was parted down the middle and pulled into pigtails, I smiled at his attempt.Watching him with Lily, I could see another side of him, one I never knew existed.
I knew I wasn’t ready for kids; I only just found my mate, and now he wants me spitting out a litter.Hell no.Reid stood up and hugged me, wrapping both arms around my waist and resting his head on my shoulder; his lips gently kissed my cheek.
“I didn’t say right away stop stressing; I can feel your anxiety....calm down.When you’re ready, we will talk about it,”
I will never be ready.I thought to myself, it was never a desire I ever had.
“Yes, you will one day.” Reid whispered in my ear.
“Stop reading my thoughts,” I retorted.
“Then stop hiding your feelings, and I won’t have too.”
Lily was digging through her new unicorn backpack, completely oblivious of my inner turmoil or mine and Reid’s conversation.Lily was excitedly getting ready for school, when the doorbell rang loudly, echoing throughout the house.Lily looked at me, nervously.I was confused at her reaction, Reid stiffened beside me as his hands tightened around my waist.Kissing my neck, he let go.
“You should get that,” he stated.I walked out of the room and walked towards the foyer.As I was coming down the stairs, Wendy opened the front door.His scent hit me instantly.I would never forget that scent having spent half my life around him.Confusion took up my mind.I could hear Lily and Reid coming up behind me just as Alpha David stepped in the foyer.
He was clean-shaven wearing jeans and a loose-fitting blue shirt.He also looked like he had a haircut.His hair was neatly done, and he was even wearing deodorant instead of his usual foul whiskey smell, which usually followed him like a dark cloud.He looked good clean, but most of all, like a normal father instead of a dirty rough biker.
I froze on the steps.I could feel Lily tug my hand gently when she grasped it.David looked panicked for a second upon seeing me frozen on the steps.
“Am I late?”
I stared, confused.Wendy piped up when I didn’t say anything.
“No, just in time.We were all about to have some coffee while the kids ate breaky then we will head off.”
David nodded.I made my way down the stairs slowly, never taking my eyes off him.
“Okay...I am missing something, what’s going on?”
“You messaged saying it was Lily’s first day of school and I could attend if I wanted, so here I am” David spoke in a nervous voice.
Reid walked up behind me.“I didn’t text, I don’t even have a phone” I replied confused.Reid reached into his pocket and pulled out an iPhone.
“Well, you do now, and I invited David on behalf of you.Now come on, let’s go have some coffee” Reid said , placing the phone in my hand and walking towards the kitchen.Lily stared up at me nervously before chasing after Reid.I nodded for David to follow as we all made our way to the kitchen.
Chapter 27
Aria’s POV
Once in the kitchen,I started making coffee with Wendy.The atmosphere was a little tense not knowing how to react to having someone that wasn’t a Pack member in the Pack house.David looked extremely uncomfortable, and he and Reid sat across from each other at the table watching each other closely.Neither of them trusting the other.Walking over, I placed a coffee in front of both of them.I don’t know who’s as more shocked Lily or myself when David thanked me for his cup.
I stared speechlessly, so did Lily, the words sounded alien coming out of his mouth.Quickly masking my shock, I took a seat between both Alpha’s, my own cup in hand and watched as Lily and Amber munched on their breakfast.Wendy offered everyone pancakes, but Alpha David declined, and I suddenly lost my appetite.How could I eat when everything felt uncomfortable?I didn’t trust myself to not choke on my food.
When Lily finished eating, she grabbed her bag, chucking it over her shoulder.I stood up and reached for her hand.She grasped it tightly, I could sense she was nervous.I just didn’t know if it was about starting a new school or the fact that David was following behind her.Reaching the foyer, Reid stopped in front of us.
“I have to go to the office.When you’re done at the school head over if you like, Mitch will drive you wherever you want to go” He told me, placing a kiss on my lips before stepping back.Just as he was about to bend down to talk to Lily.David stepped forward.
“Actually, is it alright if after I have some time with Aria?I have a few things I would like to discuss with her?” I was once again left speechless.The man I had always feared asking permission like a child and using manners too.What happened while I was out, he was like a completely different person.