Mistress of the Household

*Chapter 16*
Reginald already left on Friday night. I even had to see him off making sure that he would leave so I could have the assurance that I would be the master of this household again.
On Saturday morning, I have ordered all Reginald's servants and my servants to clean the whole manor and even tend the garden.
"Make sure I won't be seeing any dust from this manor, especially the furniture," I said as I unfolded my fan to gently fan me.
I glanced at myself in the mirror, smiling secretly as I saw the intricate gold design of my house dress. It was so beautiful I couldn't stop staring at all of the gowns I wore, whether it was a house dress, indoor dress, or outdoor dress.
"Check all the wall lamps and their hose if there is a leakage," I ordered my servants by pointing at the wall lamps using my folded fan.
They bowed their heads and immediately checked them. The female servants were busy cleaning the expensive figurines bought by Reginald from the Estasia Eglaria Kingdom. The other displays were from the Waevalon Kingdom and the Yuanzhong Kingdom.
I've been there to those three kingdoms which each have Alpha King and Luna Queen. Only Waevalon Kingdom and Estasia Eglaria Kingdom have both Luna Queens while the Yuanzhong Kingdom's Luna Queen had died from an illness.
However, our Sowinski Kingdom didn't have Luna Queen but only we had Mother Luna Queen and Grand Alpha King, the Alpha King and his brothers' parents. Hence, Alpha King Azarius hasn't found his mate yet.
Even his brothers, the other lycan princes, hadn't found their mates yet even though they were already old enough to look for their mates.
It wasn't a trivial matter here in our kingdom if Alpha King Azarius hadn't found his mate. It was pretty normal yet sooner or later, the noble factions and the court would pressure our Alpha King to have a Luna Queen soon.
If that would happen, there was a high chance that our Mother Luna Queen named Adeline Fae Rosch and Grand Alpha King named Apollo Karson de Carteret were going to set Alpha King Azarius for an arranged marriage.
It could be they would pick the woman who hasn't met her mate yet.
They would do the same method like the scandalous news that happened in the Waevalon Kingdom in which their Grand Alpha King named Claudian Alexander III set his son, Claudian Alexander IV, the current Alpha King, up for arranged marriage with a female werewolf who hasn't found her mate yet.
Due to the reason that Alpha King Claudian received a rejection from his mate so he needed to be wedded to the woman that wasn't his mate.
However, it was revealed that the woman who was arranged to him named Rachelle Simon, the 25th General of the Waevalon Kingdom's military was Alpha King Claudian's mate who rejected him.
It was a big twist that even the subjects here in the Sowinski Kingdom were surprised by what happened.
In the end, they ended up being married, and what surprised us more was that Luna Queen Rachelle of the Waevalon Kingdom was the one who would lead the brigade for this coming war with the rogues.
It never happened here in our kingdom that a Luna Queen could lead the war. It was always the Alpha King who led it, not the other way around. It was why when we knew it, we were all surprised.
I had been wondering if Alpha King Azarius would have a twist now that he was the one ruling our kingdom. I wondered if he could ever meet his mate this year or he would be forced to enter into an arranged marriage soon.
I went to my study room as soon as I was done executing my power as the mistress of this household. I made sure that all the chambers have new clean bedsheets and pillowcases. And even new curtains.
I checked my next agenda for today before I reclined on my seat to rest for a bit. I closed my eyes, sighing.
Then I felt a presence behind me, trying to sneak on me.
"Nice hiding place, darling," I uttered, not daring to open my eyes but I could still feel his presence that was already beside me. "Do you not think I cannot know your scent?" My voice was firm and stern, excreting my dominance.
"Because I am your mate that is why you can smell my scent, my goddess," he replied in his husky tone that always caressed and throbbed my clit and my nipples.
I showed him my hand while my elbow was supporting it on the armchair, still closing my eyes. Not long after, I felt his calloused hand caressing my hand. Then I felt his stubble beard that was well maintained under my fingertips that added his charisma which made him more rugged masculine.
"Here I am greeting my goddess," he said sensually.
Frederick guided my thumb to caress his lips. I slowly inhaled when I felt his wet tongue sensually licking my thumb that sending tingles down my spine.
I slowly opened my eyes and looked down to see him kneeling before me while he gently played my thumb inside his mouth. I formed a smirk, seeing his obedience again.
"How many times are you going to fool me with that kind of behavior of yours, darling?" I removed my thumb away from his mouth so I could grip his jaw harshly. "Have you thought of me that I am going to believe that you are behaving again? Hmm?"
Did he think that I forgot what he did days ago when he became a vile brat? I scoffed silently.
Frederick whimpered under my touch. I could have sworn I saw his attractive olive orbs dancing in happiness whenever I was being harsh on him.
"If I am like this, I already know that you are going to pay attention to me, my goddess." There was a hint of arrogance in his tone. "Because you know that if I behave, I will misbehave under your watch." His upper lip lifted to a smirk.
I rolled my eyes and released his jaw. I even wiped my thumb against his tunic and got busy with the things I need to work on for today. I hummed and read the reports for today because Reginald wasn't here so I was in charge of running the pack along with Marius who was in the training camp located at the Calsend Hills.
I ignored Frederick's presence who settled beside me and sat at the armchair. I almost stiffened when I felt his calloused hands on my shoulders.
"My goddess, why don't you visit the infirmary? It seems the reports arrived tell that your good-for-nothing husband does not give enough support for the female werewolves who gave birth to their pups this month."
I tsked and turned my head to arch my eyebrow. "Since when did you even dare to pry on my business here?"
I almost moaned when Frederick started massaging my shoulders. "Hmm... Because I am here and I have nothing to do but to interrupt and beg for my goddess's attention?" There was a mischievous grin smearing on his lips.
This man... He was testing my patience again.
"I am just trying to help," he added, shrugging. Then he continued massaging my shoulders creating little sparks on my skin.
My wolf was urging me to purr under his touch but I became stubborn and ignored it. However, I couldn't ignore how good his hands were, especially with the way he was massaging them.
A moan escaped from my lips which made me cuss under my breath. I heard Frederick's short chuckle. Then I felt his lips near to my ear.
"My goddess, I can smell your sweet arousal. If you allow me, I want to taste you down there," he whispered huskily. "I can even make you have your ecstasy."
I snorted and reached for his burgundy collar and his chains. Then I harshly pulled it down siding my head so I could take a look at him having a surprised expression. What surprised him more was I switched our places by having Frederick sit on my chair while I was standing up in between his legs.
"What a tempting offer, darling, but..." I paused and pulled up his chains. "I'd rather want to see you being tied up in my bed as my lashes hit you. Then beg at me for wanting me to touch you. How does that sound?" I asked seductively. I even placed my knee in the apex of his thighs earning a soft gasp and groan from him. Then I placed my hand on his neck, almost choking him. "I believe you haven't experienced that, don't you, darling?" I smirked.
His breath became uneven when our faces were being closed to each other.
"Answer me," I said firmly.
Frederick nodded. "Y-Yes, my goddess... I haven't experienced it..."
"Right. You haven't experienced it because you are misbehaving. Instead, you are becoming so melodramatic. How must I do it with you then? Do you get me?" I didn't show any ounce of expression and remained devoid of emotions.
"Yes..." I squinted my eyes when he didn't address me. I squeezed his cheeks, digging my nails when he was becoming stubborn again. "...my goddess."
"Good." I was about to distance myself when he held my thigh in place and pressed my knee more to his bulging trousers. I only arched him an eyebrow, not saying a word. But through that firm gaze from me, Frederick released his hands from my thigh. I secretly sneered and distanced myself from him. "Heimon," I called.
The door swung open revealing Heimon who bowed before me. "Yes, Luna? What is your command?"
I glanced at Frederick who remained silent while I was still holding his chains before I laid my eyes back to Heimon. "Is it true that Reginald did not give any support for our female werewolves who gave birth in our infirmary?" I showed him the reports Reginald had been neglecting which Timothy had been asking for funds to support the pup laboring of our pack female members. I tilted my head a little. "Reginald is also commanding you to bring the reports you never tell me because I have no interest to know. Now it got my attention thanks to my pet who meddled on my private affairs. I need to know more about them and take action on them."
I approached Frederick and buried his face to my chest, which he didn't complain about. He even wrapped his arms around me before his face raised to place small kisses on my neck which I allowed him.
To ignore the goosebumps I was feeling, I turned to Heimon whose face was apathetic, not minding what Frederick was doing to my neck. "So? Tell me," I urged.
Heimon bowed his head. "It is indeed that our pack doctor has been requesting funds which... forsakes Alpha Reginald, Luna Novalie. They have been requesting it for months already but Alpha never approves it even though Doctor Timothy offers many reasonable reasons to bestow the infirmary some funds on it."
"I see..." I placed my chin on top of Frederick's head when he stopped kissing my neck. I gently combed his hair while looking at Heimon. "Now I know the reason why there are no funds set for the infirmary. I failed as a Luna to even ask for it," I admitted, sighing. "That was frustrating that Reginald didn't allow it." I hissed.
"Indeed, Luna," he agreed. "What must you do, Luna?"
I sighed and inhaled Frederick's scent which calmed my nerves. "Darling, any suggestions?" I asked when I remembered that it was Frederick's fault why I must pay attention to this matter. But it was all thanks to him as well that he was being nosy to my affairs today.
Frederick looked up at me. "Is it possible that the restricted fund can be touched and create a portion for the infirmary funds?"
I couldn't help the smile lingered on my lips at his words. "What a smart suggestion, darling." I winked and took the other folder to see the budget financial statement Reginald had to remark and have my approval. I checked the restricted fund Reginald and I both agreed. "Hmm... These are short-term investments that are restricted and are important for the pack. I cannot simply move them and sell them recklessly."
I thought of another way. There might be something helpful here. That must be—
"Donation, my goddess."
"Donation."
I smirked when Frederick and I spoke in unison. His eyes danced in happiness when he knew that our minds were in sync. I disheveled his hair and looked at Heimon who looked surprised at us.
"I will visit the infirmary today. How much time do I have left before my preparation for Duke Rosenfield's party?" I asked.
Heimon snapped back and immediately fished out his pocket watch to check the time. "T-Two hours, Luna."
I nodded. "Alright." Sighing, I looked at Frederick who was watching me intently. "Come, darling." I offered my hand to him. "Would you like to come with me?" I asked in a soft yet firm tone.
His olive eyes glowed in happiness and took my hand. By then he intertwined our hands together. "Yes, my goddess," he said dreamily.
As promised, we visited the infirmary. Then I spoke with Timothy, the pack doctor here in Lone Crow pack about my plan to donate to the infirmary.
His eyes widened when I told him that I would donate five hundred million gold pieces which I wrote in a cheque. "Luna..." Timothy got teary-eyed when I handed him the cheque.
"Right, right..." I patted his head and chuckled softly. "All I need to have is the ledger. Duplicate a copy of it and deliver it to me. Also, I need the source documents on how you spend this amount. I need to make sure that you are not going to take it for granted, Timothy."
Timothy nodded and held my hand as he sniffed. "Yes, yes, Luna. You can count on me. Thank you so much, Luna. We had been begging at Alpha to ask for funds but he never approved it."
I scoffed and smirked. "What do you expect from my good-for-nothing husband?" I rolled my eyes. "I have no idea how he became an Alpha here. His younger brother is more suited to be the Alpha instead of him."
I was talking about Reginald's youngest sibling named Jonathan Westervelt who was studying at the royal academy right now. He also has another sibling which was second to the youngest named Patricia Westervelt-Brown who was residing in another pack named Secure Reese pack living with her mate and got married to build her family there.
"Uh..." Timothy cleared his throat, expressing he was uncomfortable about this topic.
"It's because he is the oldest son." I was the one who voiced out what he had on his mind. I tapped his shoulder. "Worry not. I already know that fact, Timothy." I grinned. "Now, allow me to see the newborn pups. I am dying to see them," I told.
Timothy bowed his head and smiled. "As you wish, Luna."
I glanced at Frederick who was a few meters away from me because I told him to wait there and wait for my order. I already knew that he was watching my movements ever since I compelled him to stay there from his standpoint. "Come." I nodded my head, allowing him to come with me.
Timothy led us to the newborn nursery. My chest rose as I couldn't help the smile blooming on my lips as soon as I came to hold one of the newborn pups. I didn't know why I got excited every time I would visit the newborn nursery.
"My, my... So adorable..." I paused and looked at the tag. "Mia." I nodded. My expression softened when the baby pup named Mia giggled upon seeing me. "I shall take it from here," I told Timothy.
He bowed and left us. With that, I distracted myself from having baby Mia in my arms, cradling it in my arms.
"What a gem..." I said softly and sniffed her scent. "Come, Frederick. See this baby pup I am holding. Hurry!" I said excitedly.
Frederick approached me. He cradled the baby pup in his arms. I couldn't help smiling seeing how adorable Frederick was right now. It looked so fascinating as well.
"Is it just me or does every baby pup smell so good?" I asked when I placed a soft kiss on her forehead.
"They do smell good," Frederick said, smiling.
I held the frail, little hand of baby Mia and drew closer more so I could see her black irises.
Before a baby pup could reach a year old, the color of its irises is black. Once they reach one year after they are born, their irises change and depend on which parent's eye color the pup inherits.
"She's such a sweetheart." I felt like I was already melting under her gaze. It was too charming for my own good.
"It would be marvelous if I am holding *our* daughter."
"Huh?" I looked at him in disbelief but somehow, my stomach somersaulted at his words. "What the hell are you talking about?" There was annoyance that arose in me when I managed to comprehend what he said.
Daughter?
Our daughter?
Is he in the right mind?
Frederick smiled sheepishly. "If we will have a daughter, I want it to look like you, my goddess," he added, rendering me speechless again.