Page 44 of Fated Redemption
“My prince, may I have the honor of introducing Abigail Wright, the third in my ménage mating.” Rhys gave a regal bow.
Abby stood and walked over to Rhys, taking his hand. Moe also stood and took a place behind Abby, resting his hands on her shoulders for support. The prince was terribly intimidating when he was in protective mode.
Ashby elbowed Gabriel in the ribs and stood with their son in his arms. He rushed over to hug Rhys.
“Rhys, I’m so happy for you. Fate has blessed you twice. I know I’ve only just met her but I know you’ll be happy together.” Ashby gave Abby a one-armed hug.
Abby stared at the tiny, solemn little face staring at her from Ashby’s arms. She stared at him just as solemnly, and then suddenly stuck her tongue out at him.
“Bleh!”
The baby’s eyes widened before a tinkling giggle filled the diner. Gabriel moved faster than Abby could track to stare down at his son. Both Ashby and Gabriel looked surprised.
“It’s the first time we have heard him laugh. He’s such a serious little man.” Ashby dabbed his eyes. Gabriel’s eyes were glowing an azure blue.
“He looks just like you,” Abby commented.
“Oh Ashers, he has the most contagious laugh,” Rebecca said.
Abby turned and sure enough the entire diner was grinning ear to ear.
Abby, Rhys and Moe went back to their seats before she turned to face Ashby.
“So, you’re in, right?”
Ashby took a deep breath. “There’s no such things as ghosts right?” he asked, looking over to Gabriel, who noticeably refused to comment.
“Right, Gabriel?” Ashby asked, swallowing hard.
“I’m sure nothing there will harm you,mon ange.”
Abby grinned at his response and looked over to Rebecca.
“Score!” they said together.
Abby looked at Gabriel and then Ashby, and had a thought.
“If shifter blood affects vampires, how come you’re not all addicted?” she asked.
Gabriel smiled and looked at Rhys, who nodded.
“You are correct, normally shifter blood is quite addictive to vampires. However, if Fate chooses a shifter for our mates, their blood simply tastes delicious and does not have any side effects,” Gabriel explained.
Abby looked over to Rhys and Moe and winked.
“In-ter-es-ting.” She drew out the word.
The diner door swung open and a tall, slim man walked in wearing sunglasses. He paused letting the diner get a good look at him.
A tall man who looked like Aleks walked in behind him with a beautiful red-head. The one she assumed was related to Aleks, immediately dropped the five suitcases he had been carrying. The slender man dramatically pulled off his sunglasses, revealing startling, honey-colored eyes, and tossed his shoulder-length rich brown hair over one shoulder.
“Arkadia, I am here! Now, where are the men?” he demanded.
“Rebecca, who are they?” Abby asked.
Rebecca grinned. “The exasperated couple behind Mr. Front and Center is Connor, Aleks’ brother and his mate Madison,” Rebecca said, pointing to the pair.
“Everyone, I would like you to meet Gideon McFarly,” Madison said, introducing the man to the room. Everyone offered their name and welcomed him to Arkadia.
