Chapter 31: The Agreement

By this time, Soren believes that Bonnie is interested in him. On the other hand, Bonnie spent time each night having phone interludes with Alpha Brian, her fated mate. This was a triangular love affair. Bonnie was not interested in Soren at all but considered him a friend.

Each night Brian called Bonnie and the twins. Bea complained to her dad that her mommy is too busy for them, and she spends a lot of time helping the new Alpha Soren get so many things done, or Mommy is busy helping Nana with work. Alpha Brian asked Brady what was happening. Brady told him nothing much, and if there were anything to worry about, he would call him. Alpha Brian spoke to Bonnie and said to her that the twins are feeling neglected, and if she is too busy, she might as well returns the pups. Bonnie was upset but not letting him know it; she told him they were busy with the new Alpha induction ceremony, and the pups said that she was helping Soren out. Bonnie assured him there was nothing to worry about, that Soren was the older brother she never had. Alpha Brian decided to leave it alone.

Soren and Cadian were friends in high school. Soren heard from Luna Azalea that Bonnie was living in the Cayman Islands with Cadian, so he called him. They chatted for a while when he asked Cadian who was the twins’ dad. Cadian told him it was not his decision to tell anyone about Bonnie's business. If he needed that information, he had to ask Bonnie about it. Cadian said, out of curiosity, why do you want to know? Soren said because I asked her hand in marriage. Cadian said, "What!" He said he already spoke with Alpha Douglas about it. He will readdress it with Alpha Douglas after the induction ceremony. Cadian told him he did not think Bonnie would want to marry anyone from the pack. Soren said, "Ok, we will see." Then he said bye and hung up the phone.

Soren asked Bonnie to accompany him suit shopping for the Alpha induction ceremony. They selected a dark charcoal suit with a red tie and white shirt. Bonnie noted although Soren was a ruggedly handsome guy, he was debonair in this suit. Any female wolf would love this guy except her because she is already accounted for. That evening the entire pack assembled on the tarmac of the training grounds. The inner area was concrete, while the running track was rubber tarmac. This area had bleachers surrounding it with centre stage. Healthy green trees surrounded the two miles grounds. Alpha Douglas, his Luna and his family, His Beta and Gamma and their mates sat on chairs up front on the left. Soren, his Beta and Gamma, sat on the right. Three handsome, unattached males of the Edinburgh Pack are ready to take over and lead, keeping everyone’s best interest at heart.

Alpha Douglas alone went up on the stage in the centre since Soren did not have a mate. Everyone howled when they saw their Alpha. He gave a speech explaining due to Illness, and he had to step down and give way to a younger Alpha who was capable and ready to lead the pack. He then announced Soren to accompany him on the stage. All the pack members howled. Alpha called his Beta and Gamma on stage. Then he cut Soren's wrist and announced to the pack that he was handing over the pack, the leadership, and power to Soren. He then told him as Alpha Soren. Soren turned to the rising moon and howled, and all the pack members turned their faces to the moon and howled. Next, the new Alpha called his Beta forward and did the same with his new Beta and announced him as his Beta, then he called his Gamma and did the same. Then he told him as his Gamma. Every time someone is declared, the pack howled. The new Alpha called Bonnie and the twins on stage, and he announced the twins as new members of the Edinburgh pack. There was no sharing of blood because they were still young children. Douglas and Azalea were invited on stage with Sasha and Michael. Alpha Soren said since he does not have a Luna yet, he is requesting Bonnie to help him by taking on the responsibility of allowing him to lead the pack. He then asked Bonniecto to be inducted back into the pack. Her dad shook his head positively, so she nodded. He cut his thumb and hers and mixed blood.

Bonnie was shocked, she could not find words, but she had a hunch where this was leading, so she told him she would help him out until she was ready to leave. In the meantime, he must find his Luna. The pack howled and welcomed Bonnie back to the fold. Alpha Soren invited everyone to the banquet that was held for the ceremony. Douglas and Azalea told Bonnie that they were going home because Douglas was getting tired and he must rest. They would take the pups; if Bonnie wanted to stay, she could. It was Bonnie's time to chat with her mate, so she said she was heading home with them. They no longer lived in the pack house, so they had to drive home. On their way home, Douglas said to Bonnie, we have a lot of lot to talk about tomorrow, especially that old agreement we had with Sasha and Michael. Bonnie said, "Ok, Dad, we will discuss it."

Douglas needed to have that talk with Bonnie about the agreement. He asked Bonnie out to a dad and daughter day. She arranged for Azalea to take care of the twins for her date with Pop. Azalea planned to take the twins on a sightseeing trip around Edingburgh City.

Azalea booked the ultimate bus tour for them. They left early that morning, and first, she took them for breakfast at The Edinburgh Larder. They ordered the full Scottish breakfast: haggis, waffles, black pudding, roasted flat mushroom, cherry tomatoes, potato scones, homemade beans, poached eggs and buttered granary toast. The twins loved the waffles, potato scones, and the haggis. Their grandmother ordered an extra portion to take home for them.

After breakfast, they were ready for the tour. Azalea wanted to introduce the twins to the Scottish culture and history, so they did the hop-on, hop-off city bus tour. The first stop was at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King's Official residence in Edinburgh. This tour lasted for one hour. The twins loved the gardens and wanted to play hide and seek, but Azalea told them that it was a tour and they should not run about but stay close to her so that they would not follow a crowd and get lost. They were lucky because there was a garden party that day. Although it was a tour, they felt like they were part of the party. They saw the Duke Prince William and Duchess Katherine of Edinburgh. They visited the Palace Shop, and their grandmother bought each pup a Paddington Bear. They stopped by the cafe for a snack, loved the tea cakes, and did activities and trails. They enjoyed the interactive multimedia tour. After that, they went to join the Abbey Strand Centre and step back in time to the Court of Mary, Queen of Scots. The twins loved dressing up. This made them remember their class play. They got the opportunity to make their own pomander and paper ruff to take home. The twins enjoyed this trip and were not bored on this visit.

They then visited the castle of Edinburgh. The difference between the two castles was that this site was entirely of historical wars and sat on an extinct volcano. Brady got to pretend to be a prince, but Beatrice wanted to be a pirate princess. They visited the St. Margaret's Chapel, the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the One o clock Gun. As they were tired, their grandmother took them to lunch and back to the bus. They slept on the bus to the next destination.

By three o'clock, they went to see the Royal Yacht Britannia. Brady and Be loved this tour. This has been a floating Palace for over forty years. They visited the Sun Lounge, Queen Elizabeth's favourite room on the yacht, and they saw the royal tearoom; their Nanna took them to the store to buy each of them a toy yacht. By the time this tour was done, the twins were ready for a long sleep.

On the other hand, Bonnie and Pop were also going through a long day of chatting and recapping events that Pop missed. She told him that when she reached the USA, Elise threatened her, and he smiled because that made him remember Elise's mom threatening Alpha Soren's mom.

Bonnie expounded that she was placed in danger by Elise drugging her and dragging her to a darkened room, and she had sex, resulting in the twins. Pop cried for her, losing her innocence by a wilful spoilt brat. She told him that when she realised she was pregnant, she went with her childhood friends Cadian and Callum to the Cayman Islands, and they became her loyal supporters. They took excellent care of her during the pregnancy and took her to the prenatal clinic visits. He wanted to know if any of the two male wolves were interested in her as a mate, and she told him no.

She told him that the twins considered the brothers Callum and Cadian as their uncles, and they loved the twins, and the pups returned the same love to the brothers. She gave her dad all the details of her life in the Cayman Islands: the Christmases he missed with the twins, the birthdays her parents missed, and all the plans the brothers ensured the twins had for each event. Pop was highly grateful to his friends and their sons. She also told him Nathan supported the twins financially and was their Godfather. She expounded that Nathan's money for the pups was invested in the company the brothers and she owned. Pop told her he was proud of her accomplishments. She explained that she went back to New York on business and was designated to set up their company New York Office. Dad said, "Mhhm! But here is this important thing I want to discuss with you.

She said, "Dad, before you start, aren't you going to ask who the pup's dad is." He replied that man is not important right now. What I have to say to you is much more important than him.

He told her that when her mom could not have a child, Soren's mom took Azalea to the witches of the North, who were relatives of hers, and they helped her with a potion. She promised Soren's mom if she got pregnant, and it was a boy, Soren would be his Beta, and if it were a girl, Soren would become the Alpha, and she would become his wife. Her eyes popped open in surprise. No one ever mentioned this before. She told him she had a Fated Mate, but he said if her mate couldn't find her and care for her, she should not think about him now. She should concentrate on the promise, especially now that Soren is the pack's Alpha. Marrying him will undoubtedly cement her position as the only Alpha female in their bag. He told her that Soren was in love with her and that he would make a great father for the twins. Most of all, Pop and Mum needed her near because of Pop's illness.

Bonnie felt she was going crazy; she looked at Pop, the first male she ever loved. He is her beloved father; how can she disappoint him again? She said to give her time to consider it. She told him that she would also have to let her fated mate know her decision. They finished their meal and headed home.

When they reached home, Azalea and the twins were not back yet, so Pop dropped Bonnie off at the pack house, where she had some unfinished work. He knows Alpha Soren went to a meeting, so he visited the Pack Library and Hospital to spend long overdue time with his friends. After Bonnie was finished with her assigned work, they went home.

When they arrived, the twins had already bathed and were fast asleep. Azalea could not wait to talk with Douglas. After she hugged Bonnie and discussed the day's events, Bonnie checked on the twins. Azalea asked Douglas if Bonnie agreed to the proposal and if she adhered to the promise. He told her there was no confirmation. They planned a dinner for the next day and invited Michael, Alpha Soren and his team to a meeting and dinner.

Later that evening, the family had dessert as no one was hungry, and they talked with the twins. Azalea and Douglas told the twins that they would like them to live in Scotland. Brady said he wanted to live in the Cayman Islands, where it was warm, and there were white sandy beaches everywhere, and he loved the blue water and his uncles. His grandfather told his uncles they could visit him anytime when they visited their parents, and he promised both.

Their grandparents would take him to beaches regularly. He said to his grandpop that it would not be the same. Beatrice told them that she loved her new school, being with her American family, and New York. By this time, Bonnie is caught between a rock and a hard place. She misses her mate but also wants her parents close by.

Both pups did not want to stay in Scotland. Bonnie told the pups not to worry and that she would find a solution. She put them to bed and returned downstairs to talk to her parents.

Meanwhile, the twins were very concerned for their mommy; they both agreed that Uncle Soren was excellent, but their daddy was more fantastic and handsome. Plus, their daddy loves their mommy very much. They cannot allow Uncle Soren to take their mommy away. They have to take action quickly so Daddy can come for them. They knew they would be in big trouble if they contacted Daddy and told him. This was one of those times Mommy had to let Daddy know what was happening first. Bea said, "Let us call daddy now." Brady said, "No, Bea, we cannot do that because Mommy will be furious." They know when Mommy gets furious, she sends them to different rooms, and they don't talk to each other. Should they disobey Mommy and call Daddy for help?

My Beloved Readers,

These two cutie pies are at a crossroads in deciding for their loving mommy; what do you think will be their next step?

Love always

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