The Unknown Lycan Princess - Chapter 77: Chapter 77

Beth’s POV
I heard one of my pups whimper, but before I could even open my eyes or move I heard Ares talking to my pups. I decided to stay in bed and just wait and see what happens. I did NOT expect Ares to pick up one of my pups and sit in the rocking chair with her. I also didn’t expect to hear him tell her a story either. After listening to Ares tell Esmerelda the tale of the Fallen I realized he knew more than he was letting on about a LOT of things. That asshole could have at least warned me so that I would be prepared and could help prepare my daughter for what her destiny was like.
If it weren’t for that scroll I found hidden in the cabin then I would have been completely clueless until now. Ugh. Freaking God of War. At least he can be called a good babysitter. He got her to go back to sleep without much of a fuss. I craved to go hold my pups, but my tiredness was quickly overtaking me again and in the next blink of my eyes I felt myself fall into a deep sleep.
I awoke again to screaming cries. Oddly enough it wasn’t my pups that I heard it was Blaze. I sat up and couldn’t help my laugh that came out as I saw my little Link sitting on Blazes chest raining his tiny little fists down on Blaze. “If you evwer wake my babies again I will do mower than dis to you.” Link surprisingly let out a menacing growl in Blaze’s face.
That was Ethan’s cue to get the little rascal off of his uncle before things really escalated. “Easy there little man. Uncle Blaze is very sorry for his poor behavior yesterday. Aren’t you Uncle Blaze?” Ethan growled that last little bit out between clenched teeth. He was obviously still upset as well.
Blaze to his credit looked repentant for his actions yesterday and put his palms up in a surrendering motion and said, “I am sorry for my outburst yesterday. I didn’t mean to lash out with the pups around. I promise I won’t do it again.”
“Link, baby, come here. I need my morning cuddles.” I said as I held my arms out for him. He took one last look at the pups and gave Blaze a heated glare and then turned back to me with a huge smile on his little face and ran and jumped on the bed right into my arms.
“Mama, I missed you.” Link said as he snuggled into my arms. I rubbed my cheek against the top of his head rubbing my scent on him. We were broken out of our snuggle bubble when the first whimpers of my newborn pups could be heard. Link was quick to let me go and jump off the bed and headed over to the cribs. Ethan and Alexi were quick to start the process of changing the diapers with a little “help” from Link that made the whole process take just a bit longer. It was so cute and adorable to watch him and his dads take care of the pups. It was even funnier when Link would tell either Alexi or Ethan that they were doing something wrong. It took a few minutes but the first pup was finally placed in my arms and quickly attached to my breast. No sooner did I get little Ares settled was Dimitri ready and placed in my other arm and he too started to suckle away. It was perfect timing that little Dimitri was done eating by the time Esmerelda was ready for her breakfast too. Little Ares seemed to have a larger appetite than his siblings and was still suckling away well after his siblings were done.
Finally, little Ares was finished and I placed him on my shoulder and I lightly pat on his tiny back to help release any excess air he might have gulped down in his little feast. It didn’t take long and a loud burp passed through his tiny little lips. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the little satisfied smile that graced his tiny face. Obviously quite proud of his little self. I handed him off to Ethan as Alexi still held Dimitri and Jessica was holding Esmerelda. Link looked a little put out that he didn’t get to hold one of the pups but he quickly got over it as he went over to little Esmerelda and she grabbed his little finger in her tiny hand.
I took this opportunity while my pups were fed and in good hands to go to the ensuite bathroom in my room and take a quick shower to make myself feel somewhat human again. After my refreshing shower I pulled on the clothes I brought into the bathroom with me. I was surprised I wasn’t too sore after squeezing three humans out of my body the day before. Thank goddess for fast healing.
I walked out of the bathroom and before I could take two steps out Ares appeared in the middle of the room with an armful of gift bags in his arms. He unceremoniously dropped them all on the bed and then strode straight towards Ethan who had little Ares and pilfered my son from his father’s arms. I think what shocked us all the most was that he started to coo and baby talk to him.
Ares looked up and looked around him and said, “What? You’ve never seen a grandparent dote on their grandchild before? Ethan! Get away from those bags. What do you think you are doing? They aren’t for you. They are for the pups.”
Ethan dropped the bag he was searching through quickly and looked up with a small bit of remorse, but it was overshadowed by his scowl just moments later as he defended himself and said, “I was just checking there weren’t any weapons with sharp pointy ends in these bags. You are the god of war and one of the first things you gave to Beth was an enchanted dagger. So forgive me if I don’t trust the ‘God of War’s’ gift giving abilities.”
Ares let out a deep belly laugh and said, “You would normally be correct to check, however, those gifts are from the other gods and goddesses. At least those that wished to offer their congratulations on the birth of Beth’s pup.”
Before they could get further into their little chit chat I cut them off. I knew he was here to send me off again on my last task, and I would prefer to get it done before there is another attack. So I said, “Cut to the chase Ares. What is my next task? I am surprised that you didn’t pop into my dreams last night as you did the room. Nice story time by the way. You do realize we are going to have to have a long long chat about that story.” I looked at him pointedly and I was astonished to see the slight blush on his face. As quickly as it appeared though it was gone. So quickly that if I had not seen it for myself I wouldn’t have believed it.
Ares cleared his throat and began to speak, “Always so to the point. I knew you were more like me than anything,” Ares puffed his chest out a little with pride evident in his features before he continued, “We can come back to the story later after all this has been handled. I am here to tell you your next task. This one I would think would be best done while you are either back at the pack or at the Vampire castle. You will be going on a spirit journey. You will have to travel in your spirit form to the underworld to who this all began from. You need to find Sierra and gain her forgiveness, approval, and finally a tear for the final spell. If you don’t know Sierra is the rejected mate of Lupus. This will most likely be one of the harder tasks we have asked you to perform.”
“How long do I have to complete this task? I literally just gave birth yesterday?” I asked with a bit of annoyance. “Unfortunately we need you to complete this task before the next full moon which is in three days. I would suggest getting back to the Vampire Kingdom before you start this task. It would be better to have you surrounded by guards while you are in a vulnerable state. You will have to perform this task on your own. It is not safe for your mates or anyone else to travel to the spirit realm. Their souls may not return.” Ares stated in a solemn tone.
“Well it looks like we are going to be heading back to the palace then once the doctors let Beth go. Jessica, are you staying here?” Ethan asked his sister.
“Well I….” Jessica said.