Chapter 61 It's My Party

Chapter 61 It's My Party





Tristan





We were all waiting for the twins to come to their party. Zyon, Mick, and Maddison were standing right next to me. Khione was with Dominic to walk in with him and the twins. Everyone clapped as they made their way in stopping at the top of the grand staircase. I knew this was the twin's moment, but my eyes were glued to Khione. Still as beautiful as ever, she wore her hair at shoulder length now with bangs but that’s the only difference. She was still beautiful, and the years hadn’t aged her. My beautiful loving sweet strong nurturing mate still made my heart race and now my mind was distracted by the thoughts of tasting her. I was so distracted that I barely registered the sudden silence as they stopped in the middle of the staircase. Danny and Elle both scented the air and turned their gazes my way or so I thought





                                        “Mate!”





                                        “Mates!”





I felt myself stiffen unsure what to do when I realized they were looking at my kids. My kids weren’t even seventeen yet. I stood in front of them and the twins growled as Khione had to step in, telling them to calm down.





                                        “Please, everyone enjoy the party eat dance have fun while we sort this out.”





She announced before linking us to meet her in the throne room. I turned to the three of them and they were stunned because as far as everyone knew they were all siblings. We never explained that Danny and Elle were adopted and that none of us were biologically related to the two of them. The whispers surrounded us because the people didn’t know this either. What a way to kick off the party with siblings being mated we all rushed out of there with all the kids between us trying to shield them. The kids walked in silence, but the tension was palpable. Because how could this be happening and would this mean rejection? I knew they had so many questions. Questions I wasn’t ready to deal with. They were still my babies, and I wasn’t ready for them to be mated. I know it’s selfish, but time truly flies, and in the blink of an eye my kids were practically adults, and the real world would destroy our happy bubble soon enough. Since Becca and Tina remained in the dungeon our lives have been peaceful but before we made it out of the hall a portal opened.









Jaxton





All of us were on the stairs on our way out to sort this nonsense out when two kids well teenagers came through the portal they froze before saying





                                        “MATES!”





They looked familiar but this couldn’t be happening. They were looking at all of us more specifically they were locked on Claudette, Charles, Christos, Brady, Lya, and Noemie. Claudette and Charles were my children, and I was surprised. Brady was Dominic’s son Lya was Ehtan’s daughter Christos was Quintan’s son and Noemie was Colton’s daughter. This was chaos there were too many kids…teenagers too much confusion four of them screaming mates guests watching this crazy play Khione trying to keep the order and us her mates trying to separate our children from these four it was so much drama so much disorder I was getting a headache.





                                        “ENOUGH!”





Dominic bellowed and everyone stopped





                                        “Thank you. Children, we will sort this out in private you two newcomers follow us.”





Khione was always so poised and ready to take charge, she said it and we did it. We all followed her up the stairs ready to figure this out.





When we made it to the throne room, we all stood around looking at each other, all the parents were in the center by the throne our kids on the right and the four claiming to be mates were on the left. Before we could address the mate part Khione turned to Dominic.





                                        “Care to explain why these two look like our Danny and Elle.”





Dominic didn’t hesitate nor did he look like he was nervous.





                                        “Well, they’re siblings. I had an acquaintance who knew someone who would agree to raise the children. We agreed we would tell them eventually. I haven’t had contact with her for a few years, so I didn’t get to discuss this with you. There were six of them, but at the time they were born, I didn’t think we could handle six kids. It seems ironic now considering we ended up with 22 children. But at the time I didn’t want to overwhelm you. My acquaintance said her friend was desperate and couldn’t have children. So, I thought that it wouldn’t cause too much harm to give her something her heart desired. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you Khione but everything has been so quiet and peaceful I didn’t want to disrupt it.”





Colton whistled and we all stood there a little shocked before Khione turned to them and asked their names.





                                        “Gabriel.”





                                        “Gabrielle.”





                                        “And your mom?”





                                        “Genisis.”





                                        “And did she tell you the truth?”





                                        “Not really, she told us she had a surprise for us and she told us we were adopted but not that there were six of us. She opened the portal and told us our present was on the other side.”





Gabriel answered





                                        “So, your mom is a witch?”





                                        “A blood witch yes.”





Gabrielle answered this time. Khione raised an eyebrow turning to Dominic. Dominic nodded the truth. This was a lot to take in Khione sat on her throne for a moment before addressing Danny and Elle.





                                        “Well now you know you two were adopted. I never wanted to tell you but here we are. So, your siblings are your mates, but they are not your biological siblings.”





The kids let out a breath.





                                        “However, they are still 16 so there will be no marking anytime soon.”





We agreed with them well, all the parents, that is. Our kids had no outward reaction but the other four looked annoyed but didn’t utter a word in protest.









Ethan





I don’t know why, but this situation made me feel uneasy. Lya didn’t seem to be ok with this situation she was too quiet. I could sense her discomfort. I pulled her to the side to ask her if she was ok





                                        “Li-Li are you ok?”





She looked into my eyes, tears in her eyes confusing me.





                                        “I don’t know Dad.”





                                        “What do you mean you don’t know?”





                                        “I…...”





She takes a deep breath





                                        “I have a girlfriend. I don’t know if I want to be his mate.”





                                        “I see. Why haven’t you mentioned this before?”





She shrugged





                                        “Who is it?”





                                        “Carrie my best friend.”





                                        “Well let’s just enjoy the party and take things slowly.”





She nods





                                        “Let me discuss this with your mom quickly.”





I gave her a long hug rubbing her back to comfort her before walking over to Khione. She didn’t say a word about what Lya disclosed a few minutes ago as I told her she just simply nodded before she announced to all the kids that





                                        “We will announce to the guests that Daniel and Danielle are adopted that Gabriel and Gabrielle are their biological siblings and that the party will continue. We will get into all the heavy stuff tomorrow. But for tonight let us have fun let's celebrate the birthday of the four of you and get to know each other.”





The parents nodded; the kids silently agreed. So, we all made our way back to the party. Khione held my hand and took a deep breath. Everyone looked at her and always assumed she was strong (she is), powerful, untouchable. She was stoic ninety-nine percent of the time. But I’ve always seen beyond her mask, and I know she was an emotional mess right now internally. I know she was upset that Gabriel and Gabrielle are an unknown she wasn’t comfortable with. I saw the way she’s been glancing at Dominic since he confessed. But this wasn’t the time for digging. So, she held onto my hand I knew she wanted me to lend her my strength and I would do whatever she asked.