Blissful Days!
“So, what do we do if someone not on the betting board figured out that Harry is pregnant?” Ariki asked two days after they confirmed that Harry was in fact pregnant.
“Who figured it out?” Harry asked curiously.
“Mom did,” Ariki answered with a laugh. “Said she has gotten really good at figuring out when Bahn and Bhindi are carrying. She said that was why she asked you to tell me to call her that day in The Pits so that she could let me know.”
“Damn, we didn’t even consider her for the board,” Fred chuckled as he nuzzled Harry’s cheek.
The Submissive had roped him into a cuddle after lunch and the two of them had simply been sitting together and talking quietly about everything that was going on. Harry had been in near constant contact with someone.
“So, what do we do?” Ariki asked.
“Swear her to secrecy,” Harry stated. “Tell her we have a bet going she loves getting in on them.”
“Yeah, she does,” Fred agreed.
“Got it. I am meeting her in town in a few minutes to spend some time together,” Ariki let them know.
“Tell her ‘hi’ from me please,” Harry stated as he tilted his head up for a kiss. The Beta was happy to give him what he wanted before he headed out.
“Are your dads still coming over today?” Fred asked.
“No, I am going to meet them at Aiden’s manor. There is apparently a new shop that just opened up. Someone who makes unique and beautiful blades. I am thinking about perhaps ordering a set for us all and a few extra for whoever I end up bonding to during The Hunt,” Harry told him.
“So, that is going to put you in direct contact with three people on the board. No hints Harrykins,” Fred stated.
“Of course not,” Harry said with a chuckle. “I am just as interested as the rest of you to see who figures it out and says something.”
“Is anyone going with you today?” Fred asked. They had kept Harry home all day yesterday and doted on him. Today had been pretty much the same. Harry was pretty sure they were all going to be a little overprotective for the entirety of the pregnancy. He was sure he would get tired of it eventually, but for right now, he was fine with it. He wanted the extra affection and attention.
“Hadrian is going with me,” Harry answered. “He insisted.”
“Yes I did,” Hadrian agreed as he strode into the room. “I want to spend all of my time with you that I can before the Hunt stuff starts. Next month I will be busy with Title fights and then there is always some sort of function to attend as a Blood Title holder.”
“Well, good,” Fred responded and kissed Harry soundly before letting Hadrian help their Submissive to his feet.
Hadrian cuddled Harry close and kissed him gently before nuzzling him and breathing in his scent. He had been almost as touchy and clingy as Harry was. But only with the Submissive. Fred had a theory that it was because he was the Sire. He had George had their own separate bet going.
George thought Orion was the Sire or maybe even one of the two of them or even Charlie since twins ran in their family. Fred was positive it was the Shadow Ace. They would just have to wait and see.
Harry waved at Fred before he let Hadrian swing him up into his arms and portaled them away. They landed in the Manor’s transportation room and Hadrian simply strode through to the Throne room without putting Harry down.
“I could walk,” Harry pointed out with a laugh.
“I like carrying you,” Hadrian countered. “Why should you ever walk when you have so many of us to carry you around?”
“You sound like a lovesick fool,” Aiden said from his throne. “Aren’t you supposed to grow out of that stage after a few years?”
“I hope they never grow out of it. My Pup deserves to be treated like a princess,” Sirius countered.
“Yes, he does,” Grandpa Briar said from next to him. “Now, put him down so we can hug his neck. I don’t feel like we have seen enough of you lately. I insist you come around for the day soon. Bring my Great-grandsons with you.”
Hadrian gently sat him on his feet and then hovered as Harry strode up to Briar and hugged him. He greeted Sirius as well before stepping close to Hadrian again and letting the Ace pull him close so that his back was flush to the taller man’s chest as he nuzzled him again.
“Bit clingy today isn’t he?” Sirius faux whispered.
“A bit. But it’s fine,” Harry responded with a chuckle.
“Is it because the Air Ace and you are courting?” Aiden asked as he stepped down from his throne and joined them. “I heard from one of my hounds that was at the Pit’s a few days ago and overheard.”
“Did you finally ask or did he?” Sirius asked with a wink.
“Harry did. He was so very adorably awkward,” Hadrian informed them.
“It was awful,” Harry said with a blush.
“Does that mean you have decided to Hunt?” Briar asked with a grin.
“Yeah, I am going to Hunt. But I am supposed to be meeting with Xander soon to make a game plan on what he is looking for. An entire suit or just a King and Queen. If he has someone in mind or if he is completely open,” Harry answered.
“Are you Hunting for anything aside from Gheyo?” Aiden asked him.
“I don’t know. I mean I am not completely opposed to other ranks if something comes up, but for the most part just Gheyo to give Xander a suite,” Harry responded.
“So, you will be spending a lot of time in the Pits,” Aiden pointed out.
“That’s the plan,” Harry said with a nod.
“Make sure you have adequate protection,” Aiden insisted.
“I didn’t plan on ever going alone, but just for the record, I am perfectly capable of protecting myself. I am a Gheyo Submissive and have been functioning as a military circle for a few years now,” Harry pointed out.
“Of course you are capable,” Hadrian stated with a laugh. “Everyone knows that you are. In only a few years, you have made us one of the top circles for rescue missions that involve children. No one doubts your abilities, My Love.”
“And just for the record, I never said I doubted your abilities,” Aiden stated with a roll of his eyes.
Just then a door opened to the side of the room and James came striding in with Cethin. James was blushing and the snarky Mage looked very pleased with himself.
“Sorry,” James said and then elbowed Sirius when he waggled his eyes at them. “We lost track of time.”
“Please, spare us the details,” Briar said with a scowl.
“Please,” Harry agreed. “So, are we ready? I am excited to see this new place.”
“Yeah, let’s get going,” Sirius insisted.
“See you soon, Aiden,” Harry said and waved at him with a bright smile before they took off.
They made it out of the Manor and down a few roads before Harry spotted the new shop. Sirius had been right, Harry loved the blades. They were beautiful and unique. The shop owner was a gorgeous Shadow Joker named Donovan. He was friendly and eager to help him figure out what he wanted.
“So, this blade has a hollow place in the handle and up the blade for you to put poison in?” Harry asked excitedly.
“It does. I work with poisons often and I thought it would be a great idea for someone like me who enjoys it,” Donovan answered.
“Oh, I love poisons. Though Paralytics are my favorite,” Harry stated with a beautiful smile as Donovan handed him the blade from the case.
“Do you buy them or make them?” Donovan asked curiously.
“He makes them,” Sirius responded. “He is brilliant at it to. Powerful shit. I accidentally licked my fingers after messing around in his work area once and was already feeling it before he administered the anti-paralytic.”
“I swear he has no self-preservation skills,” Cethin said with a groan. “When did this happen?”
“Like a year and half ago. He didn’t tell you?” Harry asked with a laugh.
“Of course I didn’t. He would have ban me from your work room,” Sirius stated.
“I am banning you now,” Cethin responded firmly. Sirius pouted and James laughed before wrapping an arm around the hellhound.
“I make my own poisons as well. I would like to maybe exchange pointers with you one day,” Donovan said to Harry.
“Sounds great. I am always looking for ways to improve what I have,” Harry agreed. “I am very interested in this design but not for what I am going to be getting today.”
“Ok, so what are you looking for today?” Donovan asked as he took the blade back and put it back in the case.
Harry launched into his explanation while the others looked around. Well, all except Hadrian who continued to hover. Harry chuckled when he felt the Ace wrap his arms around him again. Hadrian was going to give them away quicker than anything else. His Ace was never so touchy in public.
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“Ilsa tells me that you are planning on Hunting and that you are walking during introductions,” Bahn pointed out as they were having lunch a week later.
“That is the plan,” Harry agreed as he eyed the food in front of him.
“What’s the matter what with your food, Harry?” Surajini asked.
“Nothing,” Harry answered. “It’s my favorite thing to eat when we come here but I don’t think this is what I wanted this time.”
“Well, order something different,” Briar stated. “Get that wrapped up to go, one of your bonded will eat it.”
“What did you order? That smells good,” Harry asked as he leaned toward his Granddera.
“Do you want to taste it first?” Briar asked him. Harry nodded and used his fork to take a bite of the chicken dish.
“Oh, that’s amazing,” Harry said with a moan. “Definitely that.”
Briar chuckled and then just switched their plates.
“What are you doing?” Harry asked him.
“Just switching. I like yours just fine and it will keep you from having to wait for them to bring you something,” Briar answered.
“Are you sure. I can wait,” Harry insisted.
“It’s fine, Love,” Briar waved him off. “Now, back to you Hunting and Walking.”
“I don’t really know all of the details. Ethan is handling things. He banged out a few details with Perry and Pen and now he and Draco are taking care of the rest,” Harry told them all.
“Do you know what Ranks you are Hunting for?” Bahn asked.
“Mostly Gheyo. Perhaps a Mage or Joker. Maybe even a Medic or another Pareya,” Harry answered.
“The last time I talked to you, you were very adamant that you were only Hunting Gheyo to balance out your Suite for Xander,” Briar pointed out. “Did something change?”
“Not really, it just a few things that have been talked about around the house. With adding another entire suite, Ethan says there is a possibility that my Pareya will become a little unsettled. And Quinn has mentioned a medic that won’t shy away from joining us on missions. He still doesn’t want me to bond to another Healer, but he wouldn’t be opposed to a medic to help him keep us all squared away,” Harry explained.
“Makes sense,” Surajini spoke up. “Though I am surprised that Quinn actually brought up adding a medic.”
“So was I, but I don’t think he really likes being involved in our missions directly. He likes coming in after and helping with you all. But he doesn’t want to leave us unattended during the actual mission,” Harry responded.
“He has mentioned that,” Surajini agreed. “Not often, but we did talk about it a few times.”
“Have Ethan and Draco gotten your outfits squared away?” Bahn asked.
“I honestly don’t know,” Harry said with a laugh.
“You know Harry,” Briar spoke up. “They lay out his clothes and he puts them on. He doesn’t fuss over things like that.”
“Nope,” Harry said with a grin.
“Honestly, you are hopeless. You are lucky that you have Draco and Ethan. I will get with them about it to make sure that you are dressed appropriately for your status,” Bahn said with shake of his head.
“I..I know…I have just never been good at that stuff,” Harry said and then sniffled. “You think I need to be more involved? Do you think they hate it that I don’t care more?”
“What?” Bahn asked in shock. “Harry, no.”
He reached over and patted Harry on the shoulder who promptly burst into tears and buried his face in the older Submissive’s chest.
“Oh, my,” Bahn said with a chuckle as he wrapped an arm around Harry and held him. “I guess that explains why he has had at least one of his bonded walk by here every twenty minutes or so.”
“And why that Shadow Ace of his has been so clingy,” Briar added.
“Why haven’t you said anything?” Surajini asked as Harry straightened up and wiped his eyes with a blush.
“We were waiting to see who guessed it first. We have a bet going,” Harry answered with a shrug. “Sorry, that hasn’t happened before.”
“How long have you all known?” Bahn asked him.
“A little over a week,” Harry answered. “I am a little over a month at this point. Don’t say anything though, we have a bet on who guesses first and second. I don’t think anyone else has figured it out yet.”
“Bet is done,” Orion stated as he pressed a kiss to Harry’s cheek. “Hadrian, Rathal, and I just came from a very interesting conversation with a certain Air Ace. He was suspicious after his last conversation with you and wanted to make sure that we knew.”
“So, the twins and everyone who agreed with them wins,” Harry stated. “And Ariki and I get second.”
“Yep,” Orion answered and lifted Harry up and claimed his seat before settling Harry in his lap.
“Who were the ones that were betted on?” Surajini asked.
“Cethin, Sirius, Xander, Aiden, and Bahn,” Harry answered. “Though, I am not sure if this will count. I kinda gave it away with my wacky emotions.”
“It counts,” Orion insisted.
“Aiden was an interesting choice,” Surajini pointed out.
“Not if you have seen the two of them together,” Briar countered.
“Is he interested?” Bahn asked curiously.
“I don’t think so,” Harry answered. “I think it is more like he knows that I have been abused and lived a hard life as well as the fact that I am his Lady’s Childe. He sees me as someone that needs to be protected.”
“But there are some who think it is more personal and that he is interested,” Orion pointed out.
“I don’t think it’s that,” Briar insisted.
“I don’t either,” Harry agreed.
“Very few people have seen Aiden interact with the pups that are born to his hounds. I have had the pleasure. He is like a completely different person. Kids are definitely his weakness,” Briar pointed out.
“That is unexpected,” Bahn stated. “I have only had the occasion to be around him at dinners or other gatherings like that and he has always been very snippy and unapproachable. But people are always different outside of their homes.”
“You know who we should have put on the list?” Orion stated.
“Who?” Briar asked.
“Ilsa,” Harry said with a grin. “She had it figured out before we even confirmed it. She has known for over a week and was sworn to secrecy.”
“Of course she did,” Bahn said with pride. “She is very observant. She is one of the first ones to figure it out every time someone in our circle is carrying.”
“That’s what Ariki said when he told us she had figured it out,” Harry said with a laugh.
“So, what were the prizes for winning?” Surajini asked.
“First place gets to tell their families first. Second place gets to be the first to learn the gender,” Orion answered as Harry kissed his jaw.
“In other words, you need us to keep quiet until whoever chose your Air Ace tells their families,” Briar stated.
“Yes, please,” Harry answered as he got more comfortable.
“I think maybe you need to take him home for a nap,” Surajini stated with a laugh. “He looks like he might fall asleep right there.”
“The first couple of months can be so exhausting,” Bahn agreed.
“The whole pregnancy honestly,” Briar added.
“Agreed,” Surajini stated.
“I hate being so sleepy,” Harry said with a small pout. “It’s going to be like this the whole time?”
“Not necessarily,” Bahn answered. “Every one of mine were different. Some made me exhausted the whole time, some made me energetic, some made me sick, some made me frisky. Every pregnancy is different.”
“Absolutely,” Surajini agreed. “Mine were all different as well.”
Briar nodded his agreement and then they all said their goodbyes. Orion carried Harry home and then straight up to their room. Harry was asleep before they ever made it to the bed.
Harry woke up about an hour later with Mira and Ethan in the bed with him. He hated being so sleepy all of the time, but he would never complain about all of the cuddles.
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“The eggs are so small,” Duncan stated as he held Harry’s hand and walked through their little Dragon enclosure.
“They are always that little,” Teddy said from Harry’s other side.
The three of them were walking together and looking at the Dragons and their new clutches. Alec was hovering nearby. He was keeping an eye on them without invading on their time together.
Harry was making it a point to spend as much time with his sons as possible. He wanted to make sure that they knew they were still loved and cared for even if there were new babies on the way.
“Dera, do you think it has been long enough that one of them will let us pet them?” Duncan asked curiously.
As of yet, they hadn’t attempted to pet any of the Dragons. This batch of nesting mothers was a little more touchy than previous ones. They hadn’t let any of them other than Charlie and Alec near them. But now they were more settled and calm.
“I don’t know, let’s ask,” Harry stated and headed for the calmest of the Dragons.
The mother lifted it’s head and huffed over them gently before settling back down still watching them.
‘my little ones want to know if you would let them pet you?’ Harry asked her.
*They may but only on my side furthest from my clutch.* she answered.
“It’s so cool that you can talk to them like that,” Duncan said with a wide grin. “I wish I could talk to them too. Dragons are so cool.”
“They are very cool,” Harry agreed. “She will let you pet her as long as you are very careful and stay on this side away from her clutch.”
*You carry your own little hatchlings. I can smell them.* the dragon stated and gently puffed a breath over Harry’s stomach.
Harry smiled brightly as he watched his boys pet the dragon gently. They were talking excitedly together but none of that excitement made them careless. He heard them whisper about how jealous one of Grandpa Bahn’s boys was going to be that they got to pet a dragon up close.
They were going to be going over there this evening to have a sleep over. Harry was hoping that Duncan would do good. Teddy had spent the night over there before, but this would be the first night that Duncan had spent away from home since they had rescued him.
Harry probably wasn’t going to sleep very well tonight. He would be ready to go and get his boy if he needed him.
“My Love,” Alec said gently as Harry and the boys left the dragons.
“Hello, my lovely Merrow,” Harry greeted him with a kiss. “I saw you hovering.”
“As if you expected otherwise,” Alec stated pointedly. “Bahn and Ilsa are here.”
“Already?” Harry asked with a pout.
“It’s time to go?” Teddy asked excitedly.
“Go and get your bags, Guppies,” Alec instructed. “Draco and Mira already got them packed up for you.”
“Awesome, I am so excited,” Teddy said and grabbed Duncan’s hand, and they took off running.
“Alright?” Alec asked as Harry leaned into him.
“Yeah, just nervous,” Harry responded with a sigh. “I want this to go well for Duncan. I know how excited he is about this, and I don’t want anything to mess it up for him.”
“He is going to be fine. He is tough,” Alec insisted as he swung Harry up into his arms. Harry laughed and wrapped his arms around the Merrow’s neck. Alec hovered just like everyone else, but he was also one of the only people who didn’t handle Harry so gently just because he was pregnant now.
“I see you still aren’t walking anywhere,” Ilsa teased as Alec strode into the room and placed Harry on his feet in front of the Ace. Ilsa hugged him just as tight as she always did.
“Eh, it makes them feel better and I don’t mind. If I really wanted to walk they would let me,” Harry said with a grin. “I think it will calm down after a little while.”
“It will,” Bahn agreed. “For most of them. A few will hover the entire time. Like that Shadow Ace.”
Harry turned to see Hadrian leaning against a wall on the far side of the room. He smiled at him and blew him a kiss. Hadrian, so far, had hovered and pampered the most. Harry heard the twins whispering about thinking he might be the babies Sire. Harry thought they might be right.
That or his Shadow Ace was just going to be one who treated him like something precious whenever he was expecting. Harry was hoping it was both.
There was a commotion as Teddy and Duncan came running into the room with their bags laughing.
“There’s my sweet boys,” Bahn said with a smile and leaned down to pull both of them into a hug. “Ready to have the best sleep over ever?”
“Yes!” They exclaimed excitedly together.
“Good, kiss your Dera and let’s get going,” Ilsa instructed.
“Gently,” Hadrian reminded them as they turned to tackle him but stopped quickly.
“Oh, we are made of tougher things than that. They wouldn’t hurt him,” Bahn said with a laugh. “Hug your Dera. Make sure to squeeze him tight so he doesn’t miss you too much.”
“Love you, Dera,” Teddy said and hugged him tight before lifting his head for a kiss.
“Love you too, Darling,” Harry said and kissed his head before turning to Duncan.
“If you miss us too much, Dera. Just call and I will come home to be with you,” Duncan insisted.
“You are such a sweet boy, My Duncan. I want you to go and have so much fun that you are sad to come home tomorrow. Can you do that for me?” Harry asked him.
“I don’t know that I would ever not want to come home, but I will try,” Duncan said with a shrug. “I love you, Dera.”
“I love you too, Duncan,” Harry responded and hugged him tightly. Duncan kissed Harry on the head and then stepped back with Ilsa, Bahn, and Teddy. “Be good boys and have so much fun.”
“They will be fine. You guys enjoy your kid free night,” Bahn insisted and then they left.
Harry turned to see Orion leaning against the doorway and grinning at him. Harry went into his arms and let him wrap him up and hold him close.
“Riki and I want to take you into the city for a nice dinner. What do you say?” his Alpha asked him.
“That sounds really nice. It’s been a while since we have had a date night,” Harry agreed.
“Yes, it has. Go upstairs and get ready. Draco is up there already waiting for you,” Orion told him and then kissed him lovingly before sending up to get ready.
Harry was so excited to go to dinner.
Draco, Fred, and George fussed over him in the bath and then over his clothes and hair as well. He felt really good when he headed back downstairs where his Alpha and Beta were waiting for him.
Harry nearly purred at how nice the two of them looked standing together. They looked so good. Harry and his circle were very laid back aside from his Royals. They spent most of their time in armor or casual clothes when not on missions.
“The two of you look amazing,” Harry said with a chirp.
“Ravishing,” Fred and George agreed.
“You look absolutely gorgeous as well,” Ariki stated as he came forward and kissed Harry deeply.
“Almost makes me want to take the two of you upstairs instead of out to dinner,” Orion said as he took his turn kissing Harry breathless.
“But then you would let all of that hard work go to waste. The three of you look amazing. Go out and have a great time,” Charlie told them and kissed each of them.
“He’s right. I want to show off my stunning Alpha and Beta. Besides, I am excited to see what you planned,” Harry insisted.
“Right, speaking of, we better get going,” Orion agreed.
“So, excited,” Harry said as he waved goodbye to their bonded that were in the room before they ported away.
“The Dive?” Harry asked as they were led to an upper floor.
“Yeah, they are putting on a show tonight. The Fast-flyers and I think a trick flyer or two are supposed to be here. I know how much you love watching them,” Ariki stated.
“And we reserved really good seats,” Orion added.
“This is going to be amazing,” Harry said excitedly.
And it was. He spent nearly the entire meal mesmerized by the flyers. Orion and Ariki kept having to hand feed him or prompt him to take a bite. There was one particular flyer that had Harry’s attention for most of the show.
He was a trick flyer and did the most amazing things. Gorgeous white wings that caught the light and reflected rainbows. At one point the Air Dragel perched on their platform to show off and launch himself from. He had winked at Harry just as he dropped backward causing Harry to blush brightly.
“So, what do you say we go down to that little shop you like and get ice cream?” Orion asked when the shows were over.
“Or we could just go home and the two of you can take me to bed,” Harry countered.
“Oh? Does the flyer have you all hot and bothered?” Ariki teased. Harry blushed and then swatted his arm.
“He is very good looking, but I have been hot and bothered since I saw the two of you at home before we left. The two of you together are beyond gorgeous,” Harry insisted.
“Ice cream first,” Orion stated with a chuckle. “Then we will take you home and have our way with you.”
“Why?” Harry pouted.
“To build the anticipation, of course,” Orion insisted and then he pushed Harry into Ariki’s arms. “Come along.”
“He is using his Alpha voice, better do as he says or he might spank one of us later,” Ariki faux whispered. Then he yelped when Orion swatted him on his butt.
Harry laughed and then danced ahead of the two of them. He was turned around not paying attention when he bumped into someone who carefully steadied him. He looked up and into the pretty blue eyes of the trick flyer. He blushed prettily as he carefully stepped out of the man’s grip and into Orion’s embrace.
“So sorry, I wasn’t watching where I was going. Are you alright?” Harry asked quickly as Ariki fussed. Harry swatted his hands away with a laugh.
“Fine,” he answered with a chuckle. “Though from the way your bonded are fretting, perhaps I should be asking you that.”
“Instincts,” Harry stated with blush and a smile. “I am carrying.”
“Oh, well then I am exceptionally sorry. And glad that you are ok,” the man insisted.
“I’m fine,” Harry responded. “As they were reminded, recently in fact, just because I am carrying doesn’t mean I am any more delicate than I was a month ago. They don’t seem to have a problem tossing me around when we spar.”
“Spar?” he said curiously.
“Oh, yes, our little Submissive is quite the fighter. He has proven himself capable on every mission we have gone on,” Orion said with pride.
“Well, that explains the mixed feelings I was getting from you. You are Gheyic,” the man stated.
“Yep,” Harry said proudly. “I’m Harry, by the way. You are a magnificent flyer. I only wish I was that good.”
“Thank you, Harry. I’m Griffin. I am happy to impress. Well, I see my friends, so I am gonna get going. But it was lovely to meet you and yours. Perhaps, we will see each other again,” Griffin stated with a slight bow before heading off.
Harry leaned into Orion and smiled up at him.
“I thought you were taking me for ice cream?” Harry said and fluttered his eyes up at him. Orion chuckled before he claimed Harry’s lips.
“If you could stop causing chaos everywhere we go, perhaps I could actually get you to the ice cream shop,” Orion countered.
“It’s not like I do it on purpose,” Harry pouted.
“Of course you don’t my love,” Ariki insisted and swung Harry up into his arms. “I am just grateful that your tendency to attract trouble has never followed you on a mission.”
“You can say that again,” Harry agreed.
Harry was happy to let his Alpha and Beta feed him his ice cream. They also managed to tease him relentlessly until Harry was ready to demand that they just take him on the table right there in the shop.
“That’s it,” Harry stated and stood up. He vanished the ice cream with a wave of a hand and then stood with both hands on his hips. “You take me home right this instant and absolutely wreck me or I am going to go home and find someone who will.”
“Home it is,” Orion growled out and stood quickly pulling Ariki up with him. He pulled Harry and Ariki close to him and ported them straight out of the shop and to their private bedroom at home.
Harry was gently tossed on the bed and the two of them proceeded to do exactly as they were told. Before the night was over, Harry was absolutely wrecked and completely satisfied between the two of them.
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“Hey,” Xander called as he strode into their sitting room.
“Xander! Hi,” Harry greeted with a happy chir.
“And how are you, Little Warrior? I heard you got to have your first sleep over last week,” Xander asked Duncan who was standing in the middle of the sitting room showing Harry the new drills that Blaise and Arran were teaching him.
“It was so much fun. I can’t wait to do it again,” Duncan answered with a smile. “I was just showing Dera what I have been learning from Arran and Blaise. Wanna see?”
“I’d love to,” Xander agreed and claimed the spot next to Harry when he patted it for him.
Harry and Xander sat together and watched as Duncan excitedly showed them what he was learning and praised him for how well he was doing so quickly.
“Hey Dunk,” Orion called out as he strode into the room. “Charlie and I are going to run into town to check on a few things we ordered for the Hunt wanna come?”
“Do you need me to stay home and help you with anything, Dera?” Duncan asked the Submissive. Duncan always made sure that Harry didn’t need him first before he agreed to do anything with anyone else.
“Go and have fun, Duncan. See if you can talk them into a sweet treat for us. If I need help with anything Xander can help me,” Harry assured him with a smile and then kissed his head before shooing him off to spend time with the others.
“See you soon, Love,” Orion said and kissed Harry’s head before hefting Duncan up on his shoulders and heading out of the room with the laughing six year old.
“So, what are you up to today? Do I get you for the whole day or are you just here before work?” Harry asked him.
“Today, I am yours,” Xander replied with a wink. “In more ways than one if things go the way I want them to today.”
“Oh really?” Harry asked with a blush. Xander stood and held out his hand.
“Can I take you up to the Air city for a date?” Xander asked.
“That sounds lovely. It’s been a while since my dad, and I have gone up there with Uncle Lewis. It’s always so pretty up there,” Harry agreed quickly. This would be their second date together since they started courting.
“Great, I just wanted to take you to lunch and perhaps a walk around the shopping district if you are feeling up to it,” Xander explained as Harry stood and slipped his hand into the Ace’s hand.
“Perfect,” Harry responded.
Xander walked outside with Harry and then swooped him into his arms securely. Harry grinned. They were clearly not going to take a portal. Harry loved to fly. Xander flipped out his beautiful wings and then with one strong flap, they were airborne and headed straight up.
Harry hoped this night ended the way that Xander had implied, they hadn’t been courting for long, but the two of them had been dancing around each other for years. They didn’t need to court each other for long, they knew they would be good together.
Xander swooped and Harry laughed as he wrapped his arms tighter around the Ace. It was always so fun to fly with his Air Bonded. Harry was an ok flyer, but he was better with a broom. So, his bonded would indulge him with a fly like this every once in a while.
This was a great start to their date. And it only got better from there.