Violet Rose

Day with Mom

I woke up and felt trapped. I was about panic when I looked down and saw a little hand. Then I remembered I fell asleep reading the kids a book. It was nice have a quiet moment with my kids but at the same time I realized how inappropriate it was for me to be spending the night. I wiggles myself free from them and gently scooted off the bed. I grabbed my boots and tiptoed out the door making sure to close it gently behind me. I was almost home free but of course Cole was sitting in the kitchen drinking his coffee.

"Liza" I froze and waited a a moment.

"Liza." Cole said with a little more authority. I turned on my heels and headed towards to his direction.

"Yes My King."

"Take a seat." I pulled out the chair next to him and took a seat looking everywhere but him.

"What can I do for you my King." He chuckled and took another sip of his coffee.

"That's funny you only talk to me like a king when no one else is around? You didn't have that attitude when you barged in my office yesterday." My face turned red. He was right and I knew Cole better than to think he would just let it go.

"I'm sorry about yesterday my King it won't happen again."

He didn't say much for a minute.

"Please do so since you will be moving into the pack house  today."

If I had a glass of water I knew I would've spit it out In his face.

"I'm sorry what?"

The redness on my face had left and was replaced with a very pale look.

"You heard me. Kings don't repeat themselves. I saw you with the kids this morning. I think having you around might be good. Plus they hate our body guards we give them and I know Violet has been sneaking out. Last nights you joined her so I figured if she was around someone who she didn't have to hide from things might go by smoother for the transition."

I looked at him confused. " transition?"

He stood up and grabbed his paper" nothing for you to worry about. The maids moved your stuff this morning so you can go get ready down the hall, last door on the left. You have been reassigned and officially are the children's body guard."

I wanted to ask more questions but it was clear Cole thought this conversation was over.

I walked down the hall and noticed that this was my old room when I first came to the pack house and hadn't yet accepted Cole as my mate. Everything looked almost exactly as I remembered.

I headed to my closet and grabbed a sun dress and the proceeded to take a shower. I didn't feel like doing anything too fancy so I when I got out I threw it up in a high pony tail.

I decided to make pancakes. Cedric used to like them in the shape of dinosaurs.

I made some with blue berries and then topped them with more blueberries and strawberries. They were Colton and Violets favorite. After that I made a few Triceratops for Cedric adding chocolate chips and and whipped cream. Once the pancakes were done I made some bacon and sausage and then grabbed the orange juice. Of course Cedric like Apple so I grabbed some of that as well.

I finished cooking and began bring the food to the table. I was just about finished when I heard three sets of foot steps.

"MOMMMMMM" they came barreling in saying it in unison. Cedric was the first one to look disappointed followed by the twins however they quickly hid it and smiled.

I walked over to Cedric I placed my hand on his head. " let's have some breakfast and then we can do something fun." Everyone sat down and the disappointment was replace to smiles again when they saw their pancakes. It was a pleasant silence when Zeke walked in and took a seat.

"Hello father." They all said in unison.

"I see you guys are getting spoiled with your breakfast. Did the maids make this?"

Cedric shook his head and looked at him with a grin. "No Liza did she even got the eyes right on my Dino pancakes isn't that cool!"

Zeke looked at me while responding back to Cedric " yes that is cool. Make sure you tell miss Liza thank you." They all nodded and we finished breakfast in silence. Once everyone was done I told the kids to go get ready while I cleaned up.

I was finishing the dishes when Zeke came and joined me at the island by the sink.

"I don't know how you did it but thank you."

"I smiled while loading the rest of the dishes. " all I did was cook breakfast Alpha." He set his cup down and came closer.

"No you gave my kids laughter and a piece of their mom again even if just for a moment." 

I looked at him and  didn't hide the fact that I was staring at him. In most cases it was rude to stare at your alpha like this but I didn't care.

"We are going to the meadow if you want to join us."

I don't even know why I invited him but it just blurred out. I figured I would be safe since he probably had his Alpha duties to tend to but to my surprise he said he would come.

The kids came down ready to go and we all headed down on the trail. The walk wasn't long and I knew this would bring back memories but I also knew that ignoring the feelings weren't going to help them heal either.  When we get there the sun is perfect and I laid down a big blanket ne'er the pond.

Colton and Violet went and started playing in the water while Cedric helped me make a mud castle near the bank. I didn't pay much attention to Zeke but I knew he was staring at me because every time I looked up he hadn't moved his gaze.

I saw something in the trees and tried to make it out. Once I got wind of the scent I excused myself and sat next to Zeke.

"What is going on with Violets mate?"

He looked angry then sad "why do you ask?"

I sighed and looked at him "because I smell a pretty upset boy lurking in the woods staring us."

Just then Zeke lifted his head in the air and also caught wind of scent. I expected him to react or do something but instead he just laid there.

"She blames him for Rose death." I nodded and let a moment pass.

"Well do you?"

He shrugged "I did in the beginning but then I realized that apart of it was our fault. He didn't know and he just wanted to be connected to his mom."

I agreed "the things we do to feel love."  He nodded in agreement. I watched the kids splash and come play with Cedric in between.

When they were worn out and they plopped their wet bodies on our blanket.

"Did you have fun?" Violet smiled

"Yes I missed coming here in the day time. Father Cole won't come here with us anymore. I think it makes him too sad."

"Well let's stay here a little longer and unwind." Cedric came running and climbed into my lap getting my dress completely went but I didn't mind.

"Will you sing to us?"

I kissed his forehead and nodded" of course Mon papillon. Here's a lullaby I used to sing when I was younger.

It's called

Butterfly fly away:

Caterpillar in the tree

How you wonder who you'll be

Cant go far but you can always dream

Wish you may and wish you might

Don't you worry hold in tight

I promise you there will come a day

Butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away

Flap your wings now you can't stay

Take those dreams and make them all come true

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away

We've been waiting for this day

All along and knowing just what to do

Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away

No one said a word but I could feel Zekes hand cup my cheek. He leaned in and buried his face in my hair for what felt like an eternity.

"You even smell like her." He whispered and I could feel a tear fall down his face. 

Today I would give them one more day with their mom and give Zeke one more day with his mate. then tomorrow I will figure out how to get Liam and Violet In the same room.