3-Before They Fly.

Bär stands back as the pack waits for the Beta’s twins, Gabby and Davis, to step out. He checks his phone, and he again didn’t call Ingrid back. She has been calling for two weeks and he keeps forgetting.

His wolf, Buck, keeps reminding him.

Buck- She will be in her office in about 15 minutes.

Bär- I see that. You have been very annoying about it.

Buck- She is someone we need to keep happy.

Bär- Why?”

Buck- I can’t tell you. But I will say, I have been around as long as you have, but you can only now hear me.

Bär- Will Ingrid be my mother-in-law?

Buck- Would that be okay?

Bär- I like Emma, but Ada comes on strong. The last time I was in Germany she almost threw herself at me.

Buck- Do you trust our goddess?

Bär- Of course I do. I will only accept my fated mate.

Bär is pulled away from his conversation with Buck by the screams of 'MINE'!

Davis has Rose wrapped in a tight kiss as the couple becomes official.

Bär smiles for his sister getting her man. But his smile drops when he sees Gabby in the arms of a Warrior who is a student at the University.

Duke is pulled away by Anderson, their father.

“It’s going to be okay, Duke,” Ariella, their mother, soothes her youngest.

“Yeah, I know,” Duke starts breathing deeply.

“You will find your mate,” Anderson assures Duke with a hug.

“What a crock of bull shit,” Bär calls out his parents. “When I didn’t find my mate, you both just shrugged and socialized. You cuddle your baby boy.”

Ariella walks over to Bär with a bored expression. Bär is now taller than his father so he stands up and faces off with his mother.

“Have I ever told you about a fight I was in while pregnant with you?” Ariella asks Bär to remind him she is not to be crossed.

Bär lowers his head, “I’m sorry, Mom.”

Ariella hits the flatten spot on the back of his head.

“Forgiven,” Ariella turns around and walks away.

“Sorry, Mom,” Duke mocks.

“Boohoo, I need a cuddle,” Bär mocks back.

Anderson laughs at his sons before backing away.

The boys tussle a little before pulling away.

“We leave tomorrow,” Duke reminds Bär. “We should make sure we are packed.”

“Yeah, I just need to make a quick call,” Bär waves them off as he returns Ingrid’s call.

“King Consort’s office,” Ingrid answers.

“Ingrid, it’s Bär, I’m sorry for not calling sooner,” Bär is cut off by her.

“Well at least you called back. I have four invitations that need to your approval before I RSVP,” Ingrid complains.

“I’ll see you tomorrow evening. I really hope they are letting you at least come in late so it’s not such a long day,” Bär is smiling thinking about Emma. He has to get used to the idea of Ada, but Emma has been in his eye since they were small.

“Yes, Emma and Ada too. They are going to be the King’s floor maids,” Ingrid tells him.

“Oh, I’m sure we can promote them quickly,” Bär smiles again.

“Thank you, Your Highness, now to these invitations. Caleb and Lewis have accepted on the Faerie King’s Eldest Daughter has taken a husband. Their wedding is on October 18th,” Ingrid waits for him to decide.

“Do you think Emma and Ada would like to go?” Bär asks, sure they are his mates.

Ingrid is silent for a moment.

“Why does Your Highness care?” Ingrid asks.

“My wolf has been pestering me to return your call because I need to show you respect. So, I made a small leap,” Bär confesses.

“Would you like me to ask the girls about these?” Ingrid’s voice is forced.

“That would be perfect!” Bär smiles. “I’m excited to see you all tomorrow. Oh, would you inform them please that Duke didn’t find his mate, so he is a little off. We will need to keep our excitement down.”

“I will inform them,” Ingrid feels her heart contract. “You will accept them both.”

“As their Mate, I will crown them both Queens and love them equally,” Bär tells her. “I will take care of them.”

“Thank you, Your Highness,” Ingrid is trying to not cry.

“I think you can call me Bär, you are going to be my mother-in-law,” Bär smiles at her.

“I will not call you Bear; I will say it correctly. Bär,” Ingrid corrects his Americanization of his very German name.

“This is going to be fun, being your son-in-law,” Bär laughs.

Ingrid laughs as well.

“See you tomorrow, my son, Bär,” Ingrid’s wolf, Liesel, growls at her calling him her son, but Ingrid ignores it.

After they hang up, Bär goes to prepare for his trip and Ingrid calls her girls to her office.

“Ingrid?” Lewis asks, seeing her with tears running down her cheeks.

“His Royal Highness believes my daughters to be his mates,” Ingrid wipes her eyes. “I have no idea why I’m crying about it. They will be Queens.”

“The goddess blesses them because of their father. He gave up his life for Caleb, I can never repay the debt to your family. The goddess can do that,” Lewis smiles as the girls come in.

“Girls, I have spoken to the Crown Prince. He would like you two to accept or decline his invitations. He has a feeling they will be your responsibility,” Ingrid chokes out.

“I KNEW IT!” Ada screams and starts jumping. “Can we fly there now?”

Lewis smiles at her.

“His plane leaves in 10 Hours, he will be in the air before you land,” Lewis laughs.

Ada can't stop smiling.

“Now, first lesson in being Queen,” Ingrid motions the girls to sit. “Emma, are you okay?”

Emma nods but looks lost. How could the goddess give Ada what she wants so bad?