The Alphas’ P**n Star Mate

"Make that two, Nonna," Mick said, coming in from the kitchen entrance. He stopped to kiss her head as she patted his cheek, then made a beeline for me.

"Cara Mia," he exhaled, bending to bury his nose in my nape. "Ah, there it is. Perfect."

"Rough morning?" I laughed, patting his head.

"Long morning. I think I sparred with every elite warrior, or at least most of them."

"Why?" Miles asked, looking between my espresso and me, like he was asking permission to have some. I nodded and he gratefully lifted it to his lips. The man is addicted. Every morning starts with espresso for him.

"I let Rome out for the first time," Mick said smugly. "You have to come to training tomorrow. You're the last one to defeat."

"Bull shit," Beau huffed. "Fight Lenny."

"Rome did," Mick smirked. "Whooped his tail."

"That's why Lenny wasn't at our training this morning," Alexi said.

Jamie had stared after Nonna this entire time, and started to stand. "I think I should go help in the kitchen," he muttered. "Sit your ass down," Mick growled.

I laughed, and so did half of the people still in the dining room. Jamie grumbled, but plopped his ass back in his seat.

When Nonna did come back in, an espresso cup in each hand, she also had an omega trailing behind her with a new mood board and a stand. This one looked like it was for centerpieces, and I was overwhelmed before she even started talking.

As we ate, Nonna went over each picture, describing the vision behind them all. Jamie somehow snuck over and inserted himself in the discussion, making a show of supporting Nonna's opinions fully. Mick was annoyed, but Nonna just told him to hush and eat his food. "I really am fine with anything, Nonna. I'm not picky," after she started the rotation of centerpieces again.

"It's not about being picky, my love. It's about the memories! You will look back on the pictures of this ceremony for the rest of your life, remembering your public devotion to your mates and your pack! You will show these memories to your pups one day."

My pups. I guess she was right. Luna ceremony, making an heir, putting the pack first. These should be my priorities now. I'm a Luna again, mated to two incredible Alphas. I don't want to slack on my responsibilities and make life harder for them. "I like the one on the top left. The one with the yellow suns in the center. I think they represent Setting Sun the best."

Nonna smiled joyfully, bending over to pat my cheek. "Excellent choice. Gail can get them ordered today." She snapped her fingers and pointed at Jamie. "You. Pick those up and follow me."

"Yes, Nonna," Jamie smiled wickedly, making Mick growl again.

"Watch yourself," Mick snapped as they walked away.

"I'll be too busy watching your Nonna," Jamie stuck his tongue through his cheek, hurrying after my mates' grandma with the stand in one hand and the mood board in the other.

"Go get them, tiger!" Beau cheered him on, even though he and Nonna had already left.

Mick glowered at them. "All of you, be at the elite class tomorrow morning."

"What did I do?" Alexi scoffed.

"Guilty by association."

"Fight Chloe too! She's the one giggling like crazy at your expense."

"Can't," Mick gave me a crooked smile. "I like her more than you three." Three? I sat and thought for a moment, then something occurred to me. "Hey, where is Boyd? I haven't seen him in a while?"

Beau and Alexi grew quiet, tension building between them.

"We don't know. We haven't seen him for a while either," Alexi said.

"You haven't seen him at all?" Mick asked. "I thought he was just avoiding me."

"We did too, but he's been MIA for five days now. We were going to see Rodger later to see if he can locate him," Beau said.

"We need to go see Rodger too," I told him. It's been days since Rodger's sisters got here and I still haven't found time to go meet them. Mick and Miles have been busy and don't want me going out on my own. I don't want bodyguards following me around everywhere either. "Want to come with us?" Beau asked.

I looked at Mick, and then Miles, seeing if either of them opposed the idea. I knew Miles had to get to the office. Beta Desmond, Emily and Billy were probably already working. Mick would want a shower and to get ready before leaving again. Going with Beau and Alexi sounds like a good idea to me while my mates are busy.

Miles pulled my bottom lip from my teeth. I didn't even realize I had been biting it. "I don't mind if you are looking for my approval. Just take guards with you."

"But Alexi and Beau are warriors," I argued. "I'm not bringing more." Plus, I can take care of myself, but they won't like hearing that. They still think I need protection at all times. "She'll be safe with us," Beau spoke up.

"But we can't mind link you," Mick said. "If something happens, you won't be able to tell us."

I rolled my eyes. "I can."

Miles and Mick exchanged a look, then Mick sighed heavily. "Be careful. I'll come get you once I'm done showering and getting ready."

"You two are acting like she's a child," Alexi scoffed.

"She's their baby," Beau snickered.

"Oh, I forgot," Alexi rolled his eyes. "Let's go before your wardens change their minds and won't let you."