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***Vintage POV: ***
Waking up next to Cleopatra is amazing. I listen to the heart rate of the pups and rub her bump. It is more of a pouch right now. It is getting big. I can't wait to meet the pups, especially my little Alpha. I will teach him how to be strong and fearless. As for my princesses, they will be like their mother, strong and fearless as well, but protected and loved.
Goddess help their mates when they find them because no one is going to be good enough for my princesses. Even if the Goddess herself chooses them. Unfortunately, I have to get up and go to my office, the report I requested is waiting for me on my desk. Reluctantly, I got up and got dressed, then headed to the office. I read over the report left for me. I must say that Robert is an interesting person.
*Robert Rinaldi
D.O.B: 12/21/1980
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 230 lbs.
Eye Color: Grey
Hair Color: Strawberry blonde
Relationship Status: Divorced Cleopatra Noir (m. 9/18/2012-d.08/23/2018)
Children: Diseased
Cover Occupation: Archeologist, and history teacher
Actual Occupation: Second in command of the Hunter Council *
The file has much other interesting information about Robert. He was born into the Hunter business. His father was the former second leader. He has multiple properties around the world, and multiple bank accounts, domestic and international. He is a weapons expert. He never remarried after he divorced Cleopatra. He has no social media account; all of his vehicles are registered to different addresses.
It pisses me off just to think about if he would have taken Cleopatra and my pups, we would have a hard time finding them. He has enough money and resources to disappear off the face of the earth. One question I need to be answered is with all the resources he has how come he didn't find Cleopatra sooner. He seems kind of honorable, he doesn't attack peaceful shifters, only rogues and other dangerous supernatural. Most hunters can't tell the difference between peaceful supernatural and bad ones, but he seems to.
"Bro, are you ready to go", West says as he walks into my office without knocking.
"I see you still don't know how to knock", I said to my dear brother.
"Nope, anyway what are you doing. We need to get going before the girls stop us", West says as he sits down.
"I am looking over the file about that hunter", I said with disgust.
"Anything helpful?', he asks. West have this carefree attitude that makes him kind of boyish.
"Some, he has a lot of resources and wealth", I said with a shrug. He is rich, but not as rich as me.
"And so do we. What's your point, Vintage?", West asked right now I would rather be talking to August right now.
"My point is if he were getting a hold of Cleopatra, it would be hard to find her", I saw him getting mad.
"You and I both know you and Valenzano will never let that happen", he said, trying to cheer me up.
"I know that's right", I said, smiling. I love my brother.
"Anyway, where are we going to get this ring", he asked.
"Cesari Jewelers", I said, smiling.
"Cesari Jewelers...huh", West looks at me suspiciously.
"Yes, Cesari Jewelers", I said, rolling my eyes at him.
"Aren't they known for putting trackers in their jewelry?", he asked suspiciously.
"Yes, they are...so", I said, without a care in the world.
"Are you going to get one of their specialties", he asked, as he raised an eyebrow.
"I am not sure. But I will get what I deem fit for my mate and your future Luna", I said, grabbing my wallet.
We left and made our way to Cesari's. Usually, an appointment is needed to be seen, but being who I am, I don't need one. I have never been here before, but my father buys all my mother's jewelry from here. And she had the best jewelry known to man.
As we walked in, we couldn't believe our eyes. This place looked like a treasure cave. Then we smelled the smell of smoke, tar, and burnt oak. Now it makes sense a dragon, no wonder my father was able to buy my mother the rarest of jewels. Dragons are known to be collectors of fine metals and stones.
"Good morning, Alpha and Beta", the owner said.
"Good morning Mr. Drago", West said. I know he has been here with father a couple of times.
"Alpha, what can I help you with today?', Mr. Drago asked with a smile that tells me he sees us as dollars.
"I am here to buy an engagement ring for my Luna, and I want the rarest of stones for her", I said as I looked around the store.
"Of course, only the best for you. And how are your parents ", he says as he flips through his book of inventory.
"They are just fine", I said, looking at some rings. But nothing catches my attention.
"Any idea of the color, clarity, size, or budget you have in mind?", Drago asks with a grin. Just by him grinning like the grinch, I know whatever he is going to show me will cost a king's ransom.
"No, I don't, but her favorite color is blue", I said, looking at him.
"I have just the thing," he said as he walked into a hole and disappeared.
"Look at this place. Dad must have spent many fortunes here on mom", West says and whistles.
"I am sure he has and still does", I say as I laugh.
"I found what you are looking for and I think your Luna will love it. It is an exquisite piece and old, not as old as you or me, but old", he says with a giggle. He opened the box and West, and I stared in amazement.
"Wow, where did you get this from", West asked. He seems to have more questions than I do.
"Before the French gemologist, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier cut the Hope diamond. It was 115 carats before he cut it down to 45.52 carats. This is the 69.48 carats that were left uncut", he said, staring at the stone.
"Wow, Cleo is going to love that Vintage", West said, excited. His excitement is going to cost me.
"I can cut it in any shape you like, Alpha", Mr. Drago said, smiling hard.
"No, it is perfect the way it is. My Luna will love it, the color, the roughness, the pureness of it. She will love it", I said, not taking my eyes off the diamond.
"As you wish, Alpha. What type of setting do you desire for your Luna?", he asked, knowing damn well I want the best.
"20 karat platinum", I said.
"As you wish. I will have it for you right away", Mr. Drago said and disappeared again.
"By the way, how much does all this cost", West asked out of curiosity, it isn't like money is an issue for me.
"For you, Alpha, it is $500 million", he said, and I just shook my head.
"Well damn, Vintage", West says in shock.
"I am sure that price includes a built-in tracking device in the band", I say as I look at Drago, implying I won't pay more for the tracking.
"Of course, Alpha", Drago says with a bow.
"West what are you going to get Jazz?", I asked.
"I have no idea. After she sees Cleo's ring, she will want one just as big. Thanks a lot, bro", he says with an eye roll.
West and I got rings for our mates and headed out for lunch. I look at the time. The girls should still be at the spa. It takes almost all my control to not call and check up on her. The fact that I have four warriors guarding them puts me at a little ease.
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