Chapter 400: THE HEMMING’S GATHERING
HUNTER’S POV
" We are back’" Aspen’s voice reached my ears as he walked into my office late Friday afternoon.
" How was it ?" I leaned on the office chair and looked up at him.
" Lots of alcohol and partying" Aspen chuckled
" I bet. The Yakuza gang have always been extra " I responded as I stood up and walked towards Aspen and stood a few feet from him.
" Ma has invited all of us for dinner, " Aspen announced.
" I know" I responded and waited for him to speak up as Aspen was always straightforward and he had a reason to co to my office.
" Take a walk with " Aspen suggested and I agreed as we walked out of the office. Everest t
at the exit of the pack office and after exchanging a few words, I left him in charge and walked with Aspen down to the town and we ended up in the pier.
" What bothered you that you decided to take a walk with . ?" I asked once we stood by the pier staring out at the sea.
" Hunter, do you think Ma, will be disappointed that I am mated to the Battalion and will not give her grandkids?" Aspen asked.
" What the fuck are you on about " I raised one eyebrow and then added " Why are you worried about such nonsense?
" Addison is pregnant and will be due in months. And you and Tala will have a pup, that leaves
out of the equation. " Aspen responded.
" Tala and I are not ready to have a child " I voice my thoughts.
" Too late, she is already pregnant " Aspen announced and my jaw dropped in shock.
" What ?" My voice croaked.
" I just t her as I was entering the pack office and my wolf is never wrong. There is a life that is beating in her belly" Aspen smiled.
" Oh my " My legs gave way and I sat down on the pier as Aspen burst out in laughter.
" Congratulations brother, I bet Tala is not even aware " Aspen patted my shoulder and lowered himself next to .
" I never expected it, " I whispered in Aspen.
" I ca to the pack office to deliver the new paintings and talk to you about dinner. I have a gift for Ma. We bought one of the villas in Pier for her. "
" What ?" My eyes widened in shock.
" The Battalion felt that Ma needed a ho where she could garden and retire " I explained.
" You do know that she is tied to the hip with Elder Zaya" I pulled Aspen down and he sat down with a thud.
" The house was specifically renovated and the interior was designed by Conri and . We worked hard to ensure that Ma and Elder Zaya would love it" I explained.
"You have matured so fast, Aspen. " My hushed response ca as I felt emotional.
" Ti has flown by. But I love that we are together at last" Aspen nodded in response.
" I never expected it or imagined that one day we shall be together. " I chuckled.
" Ma always encouraged us and never lost hope," Aspen inford .
" Co on, you need to take
shopping. I had not prepared a gift for Ma" I stood up and pulled Aspen with .
" I have sothing for you," Aspen smirked. " Drive
back ho to pick it up."
" It seems I need to rely on you from now on" I placed an arm around his shoulders as walked back to the pack office to pick up the car. We drove to Aspen’s ho and he took
to the backyard where he had set up his painting room. My eyes widened as I stared at the "gift" he had prepared for .
My jaw dropped as words failed
as I stared at the painting before . It was a picture of Tala, Aspen, Ma, Elder Zaya, Everest and Levy, Conri and Lucian, Commander Abram, Jerusha, Oliver, Graham, Keith and Addison, Benjamin and Luna, Luke and Lenora, Tizheruk and Haida. Aspen had captured everyone from the pack and included Tizheruk and Haida in the painting. My eyes watered imdiately as I felt emotional as tears flowed freely from my eyes.
" Do you like it ?" Aspen asked.
" I love it " My voice croaked and the tears flowed freely down my cheeks.
" I can see " Aspen walked over and pulled
into a hug.
" Oh Aspen, Ma will love it " I responded as I returned the hug and we held each other.
When we stepped back, I stared down at him and said " You have grown into a fine young man. I always thought that I let you down by staying away from Sitka. But you proved
wrong when you went after your mates and ca back to Chugach and settled down with them. "
" I know Hunter. It was not easy for you when we were separated. But I hoped that I would be able to make my big brother proud" Aspen responded.
" Hemming my wolf, is awed at your Alpha Gold wolf " I responded and wiped the tears with the back of my hand.
" I know that it cos as a surprise to everyone but my mates made
accept myself and helped
be who I am now. I can’t thank them enough" Aspen asserted.
" You will make a fine Alpha " I chuckled.
" No. I want to pain and live a peaceful life, travel the world, and spend ti with my mates" Aspen confessed.
" I heard from Addison and Tala that you were giving out all the paintings for free. How will you earn a living if you keep doing that ?" I scolded him.
He chuckled and then seed to blush as he inford
" Brother, all my mates gave
half of their wealth. I have a fat bank account, villas in eight countries, a shipping company, and a ho in Russia"
I could only stare at Aspen and shake my head in disbelief.
It was late afternoon the next day when we all convened at Elder Zaya’s ho for dinner. Tala and I, Ma, Elder Zaya, Everest and Levy, Conri and Lucian, Commander Abram, Jerusha, Oliver, Graham, Keith and Addison, Benjamin and Luna, Aurora, Lovita, Tharn, Toten and Uncle Cadman, Zeeb and Anisha were present. We all squeezed into the outdoor garden in the backyard. The mood was hearty and smiles filled the room as Tala and Luna served dinner.
" Where are the pups?" Everest asked Benjamin.
" At the Freki resort mansion with Luka," Benjamin responded.
" I miss them already, " Luna huffed.
" They will be fine " Benjamin assured her and rubbed her back affectionately.
"Thank you all for coming " Elder Zaya raised her voice and we turned to listen to her. " We must cherish monts like this when we have ti to gather and eat together.
" Absolutely. I am blessed to have you all here. Thank you for coming." Ma added.
After dinner, the table was moved from the garden and we all sat down to enjoy a drink then Aspen winked at
and I knew it was ti to give Ma the gifts.
" Ma, we have sothing for you" I spoke up and everyone around us watched as Aspen walked forward and then took Ma’s hand and handed her the key.
" My mates and I bought a house for you and Elder Zaya. Conri and I spent ti on the interior design while Everest built the backyard together with Levy, Keith, and Addison. We want you to spend the rest of your lives enjoying the view of the sea. " Aspen inford her and we watched as she bead and Elder Zaya laced her arm around Ma.
" Thank you so much " Elder Zaya smiled with joy as Ma sniffed and held back her tears.
" Thank you so much. You are wonderful children" Ma nodded.
I walked to the table where I had placed the painting, picked it up, hid the front as I walked to Ma, and beckoned Tala to join .
" Ma, I have sothing for you. Your new house will need a wonderful picture. " I smiled and it
"What did you have your brother do ?" Ma’s scolding voice rose.
I presented the painting and I noted the pin-drop silence around us. I could read the emotions around as I felt the intake of breaths from everyone.
" Wow" It was Conri who spoke up first.
" Thank you Hunter and Aspen" Ma nodded as tears rolled down her cheeks and Addison bit back a sob.
"You are most welco. We are all family " I nodded.
" You wanted to make us cry " Tala sobbed and Luna rushed over to her and they embraced each other.
" He did, " Anisha sniffed and Zeeb chucked in response.
"Did you tell her?" Aspen whispered to .
" What are you whispering about ?" Lucian asked.
By the way Aspen sparkled, I knew he was about to spill the beans and hence I rushed to speak up " I have so good news. Tala is pregnant"
" What?" Ma, Luna, Anisha, and Elder Zaya yelled.
" I am?" Tala responded in shock as her eyes widened at .
" She is" Conri affird and Luna laughed in happiness as she stood beside Mrs. Hemming and Elder Zaya.
" Aspen found out yesterday" I confessed and pulled Tala into my arms. " His Alpha Gold wolf felt it "
" That is the best news. You have made today worthwhile." Mrs. Hemming stated.
"Congratulations Tala and Hunter" Everyone in the room piped as Tala bead and raised herself and pressed her lips to mine.
" Oh Hunter, you have made
so happy," Tala declared.
The celebration went on for hours and everyone left one by one just after two pm.
" Hunter, thank you so much for today" Ma whispered as she embraced .
" I would not be here if you had not held on. Thank you Ma, I owe you so much" I responded.
" You are befitting to be the head of the Hemming family. " Ma declared.
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