Chapter 60 – Cut His Balls Off

Damien

“So, are the arrangements ready for this buzzard guy?” I asked Jy as I flipped through the files on my desk. I’m still pretty annoyed that this fool is coming here. “Yep, he’ll be here in a few hours and your girl is pretty excited.” I threw a book at him. “Hey! That’s not nice.” He said flipping me off. “Besides, for some unknown reason she only has eyes for you.” Koltyn interjected his opinion. “What do you have on this buzzard fool?” I looked at Moses and Shadow. “He’s worked as a freelance journalist; he’s been at it for the past 15 years. He’s won a few awards.” Moses started. “Even one with my gorgeous baby mama.” Shadow smiled. “Yeah, yeah but is it safe to have him here?” I grumbled. “We can’t find any reason not to have him here.” Moses said and Shadow nodded in agreement. “Until I am comfortable with him, I want eyes on him at all times. Damien.” Jyden sighed. “Jyden, please it’s what I want, just keep an eye on him, friend or not. This is not just the life of my mate and the mother of my children but all of our mates and pups.” “I’ll have Spyder and Spencer on him, he won’t even know he’s being followed.” Shadow offered. “Thanks, that would be great.” I told him. “That’s settled, what next?” I asked. “Mom wants to plan the baby showers.” Jyden smiled. “Yeah, that’s fine.” I told him.

-KNOCK, KNOCK- “Enter.” I said. In comes mom with a huge smile. “Why are so happy?” I asked. “Well, Jyden said you okayed the baby shower.” She went to each of us and kissed our cheek or the top of our head. “I think we should have our Alpha baby shower first and then we can have...” Shadow interrupted. “Uh, mom...I think you should go ahead and have Jen’s also. They’re all thick as thieves.” He laughed. “True, okay. We’ll start planning for this weekend.” I raised a brow at her. “You know just in case. Ebbie mentioned that there’s the possibility of them entering this kingdom early.” “She didn’t mention that to us.” I panicked. “Calm down, if they’re early, she said they will be just fine.” She rubbed my back. “I will see you later, I have so much to do and so little time.” She said a whirled outta the room. “Dbear, you okay?” Reign linked. “Yeah, I’m good.” I tried to assure her. “But I felt you panic.” She worried. “I’m okay, just thinking about our pups and it’s getting real. We’re having a little female.” I breathed out. “I have no idea what to do with a little girl. Jazlyn was such a tomboy, she hated to dress up and be all girly, now look at her.” She chuckled. “Well, I have no idea what to do with little boys. So, I guess we’ll have to work together.” She was, is, amazing. I’m supposed to be the one being strong and encouraging but she’s the one soothing me. “Yep, we will work it out. Oh, be prepared, mom is on her way to talk to you girls about the baby showers.” “Okay.” “Did you finish the arrangements for Buzz?” “Yes, everything is ready for the buzzard.” I said with irritation. “Damien Ayres Hunt! You better behave yourself! He’s a very good friend.” She snapped at me and cut her link.

I let out a deep breath and pinched the bridge of my nose. I looked up, “Shut the fuck up!” and threw whatever I could find at them. “Dammit, my girl is pissed at me because of this buzzard fool!” I scowled. “First of all, stop calling him buzzard.” Koltyn suggested. “Second, trust us when we tell you he’s good people. Damien, you need to trust us more, especially me. I’m your brother, I’ve been with Reign since our career started. I would never let anyone hurt her.” He took a deep breath. “Not even you.” I thought for a few minutes, “Fine, but I still want him followed and when I’m comfortable with him, I will loosen the reins.” I realized what I said. “Don’t even say it!” I gritted as my so-called brothers snickered at me. After recovering from his laughing, Jyden smiled. “Sounds good but please, give him a chance.” “Excuse me your majesty,” the guards called, “her majesties guest is on his way to the castle.” My assistant informed. “Thank you, Nancy.” She bowed and we left my office making our way to the receiving area...whatever. “Buzz!” Jyden called as this buzzard turned around. He was about 7 foot tall, say about 350 lbs. and built like a brick wall. This buzzard better keep his distance from my girl. “Hey, hey Jy-man! Good to see ya!” He hugged my crazy ass brother, then moved onto Koltyn. “Kol, dude what’s with the fur face?” He laughed. “Me? Look at you! You look like a grizzly bear.” Koltyn joked. “Buzz, meet my older brother, Damien...” the buzzard looked at me eyes wide. “Wholly shit! Dude! You didn’t tell me your brother is King Damien Ayres.” He said dropping to one knee. “Whoa, WTF?” Jy and Koltyn said in unison. “How do you know about Alpha...” “Uh, fuck.” He said rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m a shifter.” “No shit?!” Jyden said out loud. “Yep, I’m a bear.” He smirked at Koltyn. “So, Kol, your description is pretty much on par.” He turned to me. He bowed. “Your majesty, I am Alexander Cross, werebear assassin.” “Uuhhh...you’re a what?” I asked him in shock. I looked at Jyden, my anger was beginning to boil over. “You brought an assassin to our kingdom! To our home? Are you outta of your fucking mind?” I growled. “Your majesty, rest assured, I mean you or the kingdom no harm.” He said. “I have only ever worked for the were military.” “Is that supposed to make me feel better?” I narrowed my eyes at him and gave a death glare to my brother. “Your majesty, it is my understanding that I now work for you as the supernatural realms now recognize you and your mate as the King and Queen of all realms.”

“Damien, hunny bear.” I heard through my link. I spoke out loud. “Yes, my love.” The guys looked over at me. I glared at them. “I placed an order that should be arriving any minute.” She said sweetly. “And why are you so angry? I could feel it.” “It's nothing babygirl, don't worry about it. I'm okay, Jyden is being his pain in the ass self. We’ll wait for it and then head back.” I told her. “See you in a few, I love you.” I could hear her sigh with contentment. “What are we waiting for? Or should I be asking how much are we waiting for.” Jyden chuckled. “And you blamed me for what this time?” “I have no idea but I’m willing to bet it’s a big order.” I snorted. “And I blamed you for my rush of anger.” Jyden was going to say something but stopped himself and shrugged his shoulders. “That means Ana won’t be cooking tonight.” Noah smiled. “Which is good, daddy d wants to take her out and maybe even on a mini vacation before the twins get here but she doesn’t want to leave Cloie.” Jonah explained. “Have you mentioned this to Cloie or even Reign?” I asked. “Not Reign but Cloie has tried to convince mom but no luck.” Noah said with a frown. “I’ll mention it to Reign, maybe she can convince Ana to take at least a few days off.” Noah and Jonah snorted. “Hey, you know how Ana listens to Reign, if not I can go all Alpha on her ass.” I laughed. “Whatever, it’s your head.” They laughed.

“Your majesty, Queen Reign’s food order is here.” One of the guards told me with a smile. I raised a brow at him. “She even ordered food for us.” He smiled. “Of course, she did.” I patted the guards back. “You and the guys are important to her.” “Okay, you nitwits, get the food and let’s get back before she sends out a search party for her food.” I said taking one of the boxes from the guard and made my way back to the mansion. “Your majesty, please allow me to carry that?” Buzzard offered. I kept walking, “Okay, your majesty.” He sighed. “I understand your concern, you don’t know me but please be assured that I have no ill intention towards you or Reign...” “That’s her majesty or Queen Reign to you.” I growled and turned to hand off the food box to Moses. “Until I am absolutely positive, you’re...” “I, Alexander Cross, werebear assassin warrior for his majesty’s kingdom...” he interrupted and dropped to one knee “...vow my life and loyalty to you, Alpha King Damien Ayres and Alpha Queen Reign Dyanera Hunt.” He pounded his fist to his heart. “You know my wife’s going to be pissed when she finds out that you are a werebear and that you’re an assassin.” I smirked at him. “No kidding, she’s barely forgiven us for not telling her.” Jyden breath out. “I’ll deal with her wraith.” He grinned. “Dude, she’s pregnant with three Alpha pups.” Koltyn chuckled. “Three little Alpha’s?” He said with surprise. “How is she even able to? She’s not even five feet and barely a hundred pounds.” “That’s why she’s not been alone since her second month.” I told him. I... he started as we walked into our living room. “Buzz!” All three girls squealed. Of course, my beautiful pregnant wife couldn’t get up to greet him. She tried her best to get up but wasn't having any luck and was very frustrated. He walked over to her and embraced her tightly. I growled in warning at him. He stepped back with his hands raised in surrender.

“You okay?” She asked him glaring at me. “Yeah, just getting my hug in before you get mad at me and try to kill me.” He snorted. She looked at him in confusion. “Well, then maybe we should talk and eat.” She smiled. “I have to hold my temper, or my little ones will rebel.” She rubbed her tummy. “So, let’s eat and you, Buzz, tell me why imma gonna be mad at you.” She said while piling her plate with a little of everything she ordered, which was a lot. This Alex, aka Buzzard, shoved a couple of wings in his mouth and pulled back nothing but bone. “First you need to remember that what imma tell ya happened long before I met you and that I just found out who you are. So, you can’t hold anything against me.” He told her and she raised a brow at him. “Spit it out Buzz.” She chomped on a carrot. “Well, I’m a werebear assassin and I have pledged my life and loyalty to you and King Damien.” He looked at her and cringed as he continued. “I had no idea that you were THE Queen Reign, and the band of merry men are THE royals until I got here.” He admitted. They all sat in silence. Reign continued to eat, asking a question here and there. “Why is everyone so quiet?” She asked with a frown. “What?” She asked as they all just stared at her. “Well, we were kinda waiting for you to...you know...wolf out.” Jyden smirked. “Why would I do that?” She calmly asked. “She’s way to calm.” Koltyn whispered. She glared at him. “Do you want me to wolf out?” She threatened. “No...no...no.” He shook his head. “I like the calm Reign, always have.” He grinned at her. “That’s what I thought.” She stuffed fruit in her mouth. “Look with as much that has happened, I want to be mad, but I can’t. I don’t want to hurt my babies, am I mad and annoyed? You bet your ass I am, but I understand everything now. I just wish mom had told me everything before she died and that everyone else had trusted in me enough to tell me the truth.” She rubbed her face.

I sat down next to her and rubbed her tummy. I could see the babies start to move around. “Babygirl, relax, the pups are feeling your stress.” I rubbed her belly. “I know, sorry.” She sighed. “You have nothing to be sorry for. We should have trusted that you would have taken the truth as well as you did.” I admitted. “Hey.” Buzzard called out. “Let’s just talk, get started on the article which I am gunna turn into the cover story.” He wiggled his brows up and down. Reign my mom called walking in. “Oh, good all of you are here.” She smiled. “Can we go over a few details for the baby shower?” “Sure, do you mind Buzz? Not at all but I am listening in.” He smirked. “And who are you?” Mom Becca asked with a raised brow. “Oh mom, sorry, this is Buzz. He’s a friend and the reporter who’s doing the interview.” Jazlyn introduced. “Alex Cross, ma’am but you can call me Buzz.” He bowed. “You’re a shifter?” She asked. “Yes, a bear.” He responded. “Good, we could use as much muscle as we can get.” She giggled. “Dude, you’re in so much trouble now, we’re outta here.” Jyden rushed to the door. “Stop right there young man!” He stopped mid stride and turned around with his shoulders slumped. “Here is a list of items I need for you and Koltyn to make sure are here by morning.” “Really mom? By tomorrow morning?” Koltyn asked. “Yes, the shower is on Saturday, today is Thursday, tomorrow is Friday. Our guests will be arriving tomorrow evening for the BBQ. And remember this shower is for YOUR mates and YOUR pups, so get moving...” she shooed them out. They gave their mates a kiss, kissed their stomachs and went off on their mission. “Damien, you will be in charge of entertaining the Alpha’s while the Luna’s are with us.” “Mom, really?” “Yes, do you really expect the Alpha’s to allow their Luna’s to travel unprotected? And without them?” She raised her eyebrow at him. “Would you allow Reign to go anywhere on her own?” Mom smirked as I nodded no. “That’s what I thought.” “Babe, if you need me, call me. I will be in my office planning activities.” I said, kissing my mate and our pups. “Okay my lovelies, here’s what we have planned.” Mom clapped her hands, they all giggled as I walked out.

“Da, you want us to stick around.” Moses asked. I eyed buzzard, he made eye contact and nodded. “No, buzzard will keep eyes on them, this will be the start of his vow”. I said and walked out. “Besides, Spyder and Spencer are lingering in dark corners.”

Reign

“Mom looks like you have everything covered.” I laughed. “What do you need us for? I need a picture of each of you. I plan on placing them at the entrance of the pack house.” “I can take the pictures and blow them up.” Buzz offered. “That would be wonderful, can you get it done...” Buzz interrupted. “Yes, I can have them ready by the time your guests arrive. I will need somewhere to set up my dark room.” Mom’s eyes glazed over. “There’s always the dungeon.” Everyone went silent. “I’m kidding.” She giggled. “My assistant, Angela, will show you a room that should fit your needs.” She smiled. “Ahaaha! Thank you, ma’am.” He laughed. “I like her.” He grinned at me. Please call me mom, everyone does.” She smiled. “Okay, thank you.” He chuckled as Angela led Buzz to the room he would be using. “Ladies, I will be back in an hour, so get yourselves ready.” He winked. “Come along my loves, let’s make you more gorgeous than you already are.” Mom clapped. “Did someone say makeover?” Mom Apryl came in followed by Grams, Bea, and Ana. “No but close enough, Reign’s friend, Buzzy, is going to take their portraits for the entry way for the party.” “How wonderful, let’s get you ready.” They all said, and we all groaned. “No groaning, up, up, up.” Mom smiled and led us to the dressing room. Three hours later our portraits were taken, and Buzz was in his dark room doing his thing. Grant and Grifyn were now on duty, Madison, Grace, and Aleya were drafted to help cook and decorate. We mommas were sitting in the living room of the pack house watching everyone. “So, are we actually ready for this shindig?” Ryott asked still snacking on the food from lunch. “No but the grama’s are excited, so we can’t disappoint them.” I smiled trying to get comfortable. “Aahh!” I yelped out doubling over. “Reign!” They all yelled out. “Something’s wrong...” I yelped out ...the babies. I huffed out. “Grif, go get Damien and dad.” Grant started instructing. “Aleya go get Ebbie.” He picked me up and rushed to our clinic rooms. Grant got us to the delivery room, my personal nurse, yes, Damien hired a personal nurse to always be around just for me and the other preggos. Grant gently laid me down on the bed.

“Your majesty,” the nurse, Sofia gasped. “Oh my, let’s get you set up. Looks like the pups are ready to make their grand entrance.” She said with excitement as she fluttered around the room. “Dr. Ebony is on her way, she’ll be running in in 5...4...3...2...1...” Sofia counted down and right as she said one, Ebbie barreled through the door with my dad, Apryl and the rest of the family following behind. “Whoa, whoa, whoa, way too many people in here!” Sofia raised her voice. “Only two people allowed and one of those will be King Damien.” She instructed looking at me. “Ma, will you please stay?” I asked huffing and puffing. “Me? You want me to stay?” She asked as tears threatened to fall. “Yes, please.” I smiled but another contraction ripped through my belly. Ma flew to my side and held my hand. I gripped Grant’s hand so hard that we heard a loud crack. “Aahh, shit!” Grant yelled. As my contraction died, “I’m so sorry Grant.” I said releasing my hold on his now broken hand. “It’s okay sis, it’ll heal.” He winced. “Grifyn get him to the clinic, Dr. Wagner will be waiting on him. He will set it so it can heal properly, now go!” Aunt Ebbie instructed. Grant leaned down and kissed my cheek. “You got this sis.” He walked out with Madison cooing at him followed by Grifyn. He was eating this up, being fawned on by his mate.

“Where...is...Damien?” I asked between deep breaths. “He’s on his way, he was all the way at the southern border making sure it’s secure.” Ma explained. “Dad said he will be here any second...hang in there my sweet girl.” She cooed and held my hand. I tried not to grip her like I did to Grant, I didn't want to break her hand also. “He better get here fast! He’s the one that did this to me! Not just one pup but three of them!” I gritted through another ripping contraction. “I know baby, right now you need to breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.” She said calmly. “Tell daddy to rip his balls off!” I screamed. “I’m sure your dad would be more than amicable to doing that but let’s hold off on that for a little bit, okay.” She chuckled. “Apryl.” I heard Aunt Ebbie call. “She should be able to relax now; I went ahead and gave her a very small dose of pain medicine.” “What? NO!” I squirmed. “Sweetie, I had to, one of the babies is in a breach position and I have to turn it so he or she can deliver correctly, it’s going to be painful.” She explained.

“Damien, where are you?” I cried.