A Blessed Morning

Ili was asleep in the pullout sofa and Arth was asleep next to him, curled around his uncle.

Jana smiled at the sight. He pulled the blanket up over both of them and pecked on both their forehead as Magnus watched.

"You know I am going to hate the day he has to leave," said Jana.

Magnus knew which he Jana was referring to.

" I can already see the tantrums," smiled Magnus and held Jana.

"We will go see him when we can," said Magnus.

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"I was wondering if we can all go to Myrkovir," said Jana.

Magnus was silent.

"All?" asked Samuel.

"Yeah," said Carles.

"Yeeeeaaa. Let's go. It's beautiful," said Arth jumping on his seat.

"Well, the prince has spoken," said Clement.

Magnus snorted as he ruffled his son's hair fondly.

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Jana looked at Magnus as they walked down the prison. Jana stood in the shadow while Magnus stood before the women he had imprisoned.

"Heard your mate left, Alpha, Have you come to your senses and came to take us to your bed?" asked one of them.

"I would rather never have sex," said Magnus.

"We can make you feel better," said another among them.

"Just let us out. It was only time before he left you. has heard he was a rabid one in his early twenties and he would even sleep with someone now, cheating on you- come on let us get one over him," said another.

Magnus just rolled his eyes.

"As the pack Luna you can decide what you want to do with them," said Magnus looking at Jana.

Then he looked back at the women.

"Do you know that I and Jana have a purity bond?" asked Magnus.

All three gaped.

"I want these three banished from Manowar and their wolves must be taken from them," said Jana.

"Trying to intentionally defile a bond is worthy of a death sentence," said Magnus.

"No Killing," said Jana.

Magnus sighed.

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They were all on way to Myrkovir soon. Once they reached the edge of Myrkovir, the guards smiled as they bowed.

"To think that you are now mated. I feel like it was just yesterday that you would all chase each other through these woods to Myrkovir, and of course come running to hide behind Alpha Ethan and Atrey,"' smiled the old guard smiling.

Jana and Carles flushed but led in.

Arth jumped down and ran.

"Don't worry. Even the air in Myrkovir and these woods know him," said Jana pacifying Magnus. But the man sped off turning into wolf form, running after his pup.

Jana groaned.

Ili , Clement and Samuel followed.

Carles and Jana looked at each other.

"I see, has got the great Mantini's wrapped around his little finger," said Evan who got there from the other side hugging them both.

"Yes kiddo," smiled Jana ruffling his hair.

"How is Eka?" asked Carles.

"He has been grumpy and throwing a fit for anyone breathing around him since he heard of the attack and well that King kind of got involved," said Evan, a sad smile on his face.

Even the guards' face fell at that.

They walked through Myrkovir greeting everyone as they went.

"We saw the Mantini's here," mumbled some.

"I hope you are all aware I am mated to Magnus Mantini and Carles to Samuel Mantini," said Jana amused hearing the mumblings.

All flushed at that.

"Yes your Majesty," voices echoed.

Carles leaned a bit onto Jana as they walked.

"You okay bro?" asked Evan as Carles gripped his hand tight.

"Just feeling a bit woozy, must be the travelling," said Carles.

"I will carry you?" asked Jana.

"No, We will walk, its okay," said Carles.

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Atrey was in the gardens when a child ran in.

"Grape-" he heard and knew who it is and turned to have an armful of all of their first grandchild.

Atrey lifted him up.

"Oh, my baby has grown up so fast," said Atrey kissing him everywhere.

All four Mantini's stopped, having followed their little pup.

Atrey looked at all four of them. For a small, simple man, Atrey De Russe is everything he is said to be. Firm and stern.

"I am wondering what took you these many months to bring my kids to see me," said Atrey.

Samuel and Magnus look down.

"Sorry uncle, it won't happen again," said Magnus.

"Yeah, our apologies," said  Samuel.

Atrey gave in and smiled. He hugged each of them and kissed on their foreheads and cheeks greeting them like the goofball he was.

"Good, now, let us all troop in. Evan was in the woods. Hopefully, he saw Jana and Carles. As soon as the words left his mouth, they saw the three coming. Carles looked tired. Samuel rushed to him.

Jana let go of Carles' hand as Samuel took charge. Evan also let go.

"I am okay," smiled Carles leaning onto Samuel who sighed as he held Carles.

"Maybe you can rest a bit, come on," said Atrey and led him inside.

Carles went over to his room in the house and Samuel was with him. The man was on his side as he made Carles lay down a bit.

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Later all were having lunch. They then heard footsteps. A beautiful man stood at the stairs. He looked sleepy.

"Eka," squealed Arth as he ran to him. Eka turned and saw Arth and his face widened into a broad smile.

"Oh, my champ you have grown and what's that beautiful shade on your hair?" asked Eka as he took his nephew in his arms. Of course, Jana had called and told him every single detail, but hearing from Arth was fun.

"It is Dad's hair," said Arth and looked proudly at Magnus who was smiling at him, a small smile. It was the first time he was using Dad instead of Dada and Jana saw Clement and Ili give thumbs up.

"Wow, congratulations, you look more beautiful now," said Eka.

Arth preened.

"I seriously don't see myself being okay with some stupid kid coming and claiming our kid," muttered Samuel to Carles looking proudly at Arth. Carles smiled fondly.

"I know," said Carles as he leaned on Samuel's shoulder.

Eka turned and looked at all.

He greeted all the Mantini's by a shaking hand.

"Where is dad?" asked Eka looking around, his hand around the pack Alpha Evan who was smiling.

"He went to meet the north tribe. Should be back soon," said Evan

"Hmm, did you by any chance without my knowledge tread closer to the east edge?" asked Eka casually.

Jana and Carles glared at Evan.

"He caught up with us from the east," snapped Carles.

"I thought you said you were going to see the guards," glared Atrey.

"Okay, I am sorry. I am the alpha of the pack you know.  Treat me like one for two seconds please," scowled Evan.

All Mantini's looked at each other.

"Well, next time behave like one then," snapped Eka, furious.

Evan cringed and flinched. He then pouted.

"I am sorry," he mumbled.

Eka looked at him.

"I promise I won't do it again bro," said Evan pinching his ear.

Eka sighed and hugged Evan to his side and droopped a kiss on his forehead.

"But I am still not saving you from Papa's wrath," said Eka.

Sure enough Atrey slammed a jar of juice in front of Evan who cringed.

Jana snorted.

"Dad," smiled Eka. Ethan was at the door. He took a look at Atrey's bad mood and groaned.

"Maybe I will just have a word with the guards and be-

"If you don't want to sleep in the couch at this age, walk in now," said Atrey. And all Mantini's were shocked as the great Ethan De Russe just walked in and sat down at the head of the table greeting them all and glaring at his youngest.