Page 8 of Fated Redemption
“He likes you.” She wiped her eyes and stepped back.
“Actually, this is perfect timing. Arthur needs a new diaper,” Ashby said, plopping the baby directly into Rhys’s arms.
Moe could see a physical change come over his mate. His back was straighter, his hands no longer trembled. The faint traces of panic were erased and replaced with a soft smile. Moe could tell that Rhys immediately shifted his own issues to one side to handle the baby with love and care.
Rhys quickly arranged the baby changing items and changed Arthur as quickly as he had Aidhan. The baby smiled and cooed at him the entire time.
“He’s ready to go, Prince Ashby,” Rhys said, scooping up the baby and handing him to his prince.
“We couldn’t have asked for better footage. I’ll make sure the council sees this. We’ll reiterate that you have one-hundred percent of our trust and support. Don’t worry about those assholes.” Liam smiled then turned with Sebastian and Kent, Lucian in tow and left the diner.
“We’re heading out too. I have a feeling they will need someone to watch Lucian while they are in the meeting, and who better than his favorite uncles?” Rian said, standing with Damian.
“Chin up, Rhys, everything will work itself out.” Damian smiled warmly.
“We need to hurry, I want time to stop at Nic’s and grab some coffee before heading home,” Rian said.
“Good idea.” Damian nodded and they left the diner talking about their next caffeine fix.
Moe walked over to Rhys and pulled him into his arms. Rhys sagged against him leaning on him just to stay upright.
“How about we grab some extra meals, Peyton’s lunch, and head back to the bar? We have all afternoon to relax before the bar opens this evening.” Moe easily supported his mate. Rhys never looked up, just nodded as he kept his face buried in Moe’s chest.
“Ma, can I get a meatloaf lunch with extra gravy, pie and coffee for Peyton, and a couple of boxed lunches for Rhys and I for later?” Moe asked.
“Of course son, give me one second.” Ma kissed her grandson on the top of his head before doing the same to his mother.
“You head straight home and rest. Doc said you’re still anemic from the blood loss from having my grandson. You need to take your iron and get some sleep.”
“Yes, ma’am.” Rebecca yawned and struggled slightly with the car seat. Aleks looked torn. Moe could clearly tell he didn’t want Rebecca driving. Moe was about to offer her a ride when Ashby and Gabriel stepped forward with Arthur all bundled up.
“We can take her home. We carry an extra car seat base in the trunk in the event Rebecca and Ashby need to go somewhere together. That way you have your car for later. Aleks, I imagine you want to…check in on that wolf beta and the lawyer.” Gabriel wrapped a steadying arm around Rebecca and gently took the car seat with the other. Aleks let out a sigh of relief.
“I’d really appreciate that. I want to make sure they understand the rules of Arkadia,” Aleks said ominously.
“Please convey my personal safety advice to them.” Gabriel’s eyes flashed red.
Aleks’s grin was devious. “Of course.”
“Rhys, if you ever get bored hanging around that bar you’re more than welcome to come over and be Super Nanny.” Rebecca leaned forward and kissed his mate’s cheek.
“You are one exceptional woman, Alpha Mother. If we weren’t mated…” Rhys wagged his eyebrows, eliciting giggles from Rebecca and growls from Aleks.
“Great. Now I have to watch out for the pair of you.” Aleks pointed to him and Rhys.
Moe looked over to Aleks, surprised. “What did I do?”
Aleks just scowled. He leaned his huge frame over the car seat in Gabriel’s hand and kissed his son. He stood only slightly straighter before kissing Rebecca. “I’ll see you at home, love.”
“Hurry,” she said, waving good-bye as he left.
“Come on, Becca, let’s head to your place. I bet you still have some of that Lemon Drop cake left, don’t you?” Ashby licked his lips.
“You know I do.”
“I would like a slice as well. The piece thatmon angebrought home from his last visit didn’t go very far between the two of us,” Gabriel said, surprising Moe.
Rebecca gently nudged Gabriel in the ribs. “I knew I could convert you to a sweets eater.”
