93 Bella It was a very nice dinner and Parker offered to drive them back to the house .
Shed looked at the boxes of desserts that had been packed up , both Whit and Milly were carrying a box each , had even gotten to choose what desserts theyd wanted in those boxes , and had their names printed on them by Parker himself .
She was carrying one as well .
I think , after all that sugar , a walk to burn off the sugar high theyre both on , is probably wise .
She told him , to which hed chuckled softly and nodded .
The walk was needed , Milly was a little on the hopped up side , and running about in the foyer with Whit , happy about the treats she was getting to take home .
Ill walk you then , Parker had stated .
Why ? shed asked right back .
Hmm , being a proper gentleman , hed stated with a smile .
Overly so , I think .
Shed commented as theyd strolled out of the packhouse .
I also dont think Ive seen you … she looked at him .
This happy before .
Why would I not be happy when youre here inside my pack .
he asked right back .
That , right there .
She pointed at him .
Is weird .
He snorted Maybe to you … but not to me .
Im very happy right now , Belladonna .
Youve given me something I long for .
She saw his eyes move to Whit , who was half heartedly chasing Milly about on the path ahead of them .
Mm , and heir .
She nodded .
No … a happy , healthy son that loves his little sister .
Parker stated Youve raised him so well , hes patient and loving , kind and I can see a lot of you in him .
I like that , and it is how I pictured our children would be , he commented .
Children ? she frowned up at him .
I wanted us to have children .
Surely you recall that … Whit and Milly are exactly how I pictured them to be , even how they get along .
Parker nodded as he watched them .
Its likely from what I am seeing from Whit , hell want to be here often or … stay here and not leave at all .
Bella told him , and it was what she was thinking her boy would want .
1/4 +8 Points 93 That would be nice , but Belladonna , Id like you to want that for yourself as well .
Not just be here because Whit would like that , I get you wanting him to be happy , but I also want for you to be happy .
Only return to Lustrous if you want too .
She frowned now .
Its Whit you need … Its not only Whit that I want .
He commented , I want all three of you .
That made her turn and look at him .
Well its not like I will just hand him over to you and walk away from him .
Hmm , I think you missed my point .
Parker smiled at her .
Im interested in being a family , Belladonna … You and I , going out … dating with a view to becoming something more in the future .
That stopped her footfall .
Why would you want that again ? We didnt exactly have the perfect Mate Bond before .
Agreed , but this time around , it would be different for both of us … be something that wed choose for ourselves , so that in itself would see our relationship be better , would it not ? I suppose it would .
She nodded , and moved on again , though a part of her thought he was a bit nuts to want them to get back into a mate bond with each other .
Shed been forewarned by both Gretta and Aston that he would be looking for that ; Shed not thought that he would want that at all .
Just want Whit .
Its a bit weird , dont you think ? To want something like that ? she shook her head .
No , he stated simply , not at all .
What about Milly ? she asked after a minute of silence .
She wasnt about to go giving up her daughter .
I would bleed her to me and myself to her , accept her as our daughter .
Again , she frowned at him .
You would really do that ? she asked a little disbelievingly .
Not many Alphas out there would do that , or she didnt think so , especially seeing as Millys lineage was unknown to everyone .
Yes , shes adorable , Parker nodded .
Im open to many things Belladonna , you just need to be open to getting to know me properly .
And if I said I wanted to bleed other orphaned children to me , she questioned him .
Id let you , how many are you thinking ? he smiled at her , un phased by her question Four more children , and wed be able to put each one of them in charge of the subsidiary packs , 2/4 93 when theyve all graduated from Alpha College .
She was staring at him now , damned near speechless , and he smiled at her and continued on with his thoughts on the matter .
Our daughters would , of course , be running the closest packs to us here in the main pack .
Which Whitney would inherit , but six children to run the conglomerate would be good .
Theyd all get a pack of their very own , so to speak … That would take the pressure off Whit when he takes over , so , unlike myself , he wouldnt have to work 12 to 14 hour days , and leave any mate he gets feeling as though she or he , they , which ever it is , didnt have much time to spend with him .
It is , as you know , very demanding time wise to run the pack .
You worked long hard hours , as did I.
I dont really want that for our son , dont really want it for myself most of the time .
Its very exhausting , he stated .
She did recall how busy he was .
Arent you busy now ? she asked .
Yes , Im , however , letting things be put off a little , working after hours .
So I can spend time Whit and Milly .
with you , So … still long hours ? More so even than before ? she shook her head .
The man never stopped working , it seemed .
Just pushed it until she and the children had turned in for the night .
He was probably more tired than before .
Yes , but it is worth it to me .
I want to spend as much time with you and the children as possible .
I want you and Milly to see that Ill be around .
For you to see that I am not the same person I was back then , Belladonna , I believe I have grown and now have a better understanding of where I went wrong with our mate bond .
I will not be doing that again .
You speak as though youre already in a relationship with me , she murmured .
Yes , because it is what I want .
We live very long lives Belladonna , and I have no intentions of being with anyone else , and I have the patience to wait for you to see I have changed and can be a good Mate to you .
And if I decide its not something I want ? she asked .
The man was it seemed a bit on the nuts side .
They were rejected mates after all and how many rejected mates got back together ? Hmm … Im not thinking about that possibility , trying to stay positive .
Im not asking you to say yes right this very second , just think about it … I know I could be a good Mate , make you happy this time around .
I wasnt a terrible mate to begin with , was I ? he asked her right back .
No , she answered honestly , and hed not been .
Not compared to all the horror stories shed heard inside the Hollowed Moon .
3/4 +8 Points 93 Would you think about it ? … Date me and get to know me properly , see where it goes ? he asked her simply but very directly .
I dont know , I guess I could think about it , she nodded .
Freya , she murmured .
I dont know how shell feel , she is currently sleeping , and Id have to discuss it with her first .
At your leisure , Belladonna .
He nodded to her with a smile as they came to the house she and the children were staying in .
