The First Spell Weaver of Airendell: Book Two of the Airendell Chronicles (22 page)

“We have another event we need to plan,” says Kyle thoughtfully.

“What’s that baby?” asks Morna.  “Oops, sorry, I forget I am not supposed to call you baby anymore.  Forgive me, Kyle!”

Kyle rolls his eyes at his mom and says, “The event I am thinking of is a wedding.  I know you guys got married way back when, but I think you should renew your vows, and include your children in the ceremony this time.”

“Hear, hear!”  Says Luca and Valliant in unison.

Morna blushes and says, “It sounds like a plan to me!” Morna happily watches Aideen and Aiden with their heads together, obviously in deep conversation.  Morna is easily hearing everything Aideen is saying and can surmise most of what Aiden is saying.  Finally after about ten more minutes, Morna says, “Aiden, you look tired little man.  It’s time I take you to bed.  You can see Aideen first thing in the morning.  She is staying with us.”  Aiden nods at his mother and holds his arms out to her. 

When she picks him up, Aiden sees how tired she looks, and he looks at Luca, “Will you come too Luca, maybe carry me for Mom, she looks tired too.” 

Luca approaches his mate and says, “Your son is a wise lad, he says you look tired.  I agree.  Let me carry him for you love.”  Morna allows Luca to take her son out of her arms, but looks saddened by it.  Luca hugs her with one arm and kisses her forehead, guessing what she is thinking. 

“Mom, I am sorry.  Did it hurt your feelings?”  Aiden asks telepathically.

“Not at all Aiden.  I have just missed taking care of you and your sister and brother.  I missed you rotten rug rats!”  She giggles with him at that and takes Luca’s hand as they walk to his bedroom.

Luca sets Aiden on the bed and Morna changes him into his pajamas.  “I am sorry, but I don’t have any of your favorite books with me.” 

“Can Luca tell me a story?” Aiden asks.  Morna looks at Luca and tells him what Aiden wants.

“Sure I can, kiddo.  I can tell you about a hapless wanderer who literally stumbled into a very magical place where he met a beautiful girl who later became his bride.”  Morna and Aiden chuckle at that.  Morna lies beside Aiden as Luca tells his fairy tale.  In truth, it was a lovely G-rated version of their own love story, courtship and wedding.  When Luca finishes telling about their magical wedding he is delighted to see that both mother and son have fallen asleep.  “Morna, do you want to stay here, or should I carry you to bed?” Luca whispers quietly.

“I will walk across the hall later.”  Morna says in her sleep thickened voice.  Luca sits on the bedside and watches mother and child in their restful sleep for over a half an hour before he reminds himself that he has guests to attend to.

When he steps out in the hall, he meets Kyle.  Kyle chuckles and says, “Just like old times.  She fell asleep beside him, didn’t she?” 

Luca laughs and nods.  “She is so happy to have you children with her again.”

Kyle gets serious, “I am just glad to see her alive.  The last thing I saw of her was that huge piece of steel sticking out of her chest.  I thought she was dead for sure.  The sprite had me and was carrying me off and I was trying to fight it.  I didn’t understand that I wasn’t in my human form any more.  It was very confusing.  The elves took good care of us, and explained everything that had happened, and assured me that Mom was alive.  But I knew she had been hurt bad.  It took them several days to restore our bodies from the damage from the wreck and the flames, I just couldn’t believe Mom had survived.  I knew Dad had not, the Elves told me he didn’t deserve to be rescued. I knew why, and didn’t argue the point.  But it is good to see her well, but she really looks tired.  How long did it take Mom to get well?”

“Almost a year.”  Luca says quietly.  “My venom healed a lot of the damage that was lingering.  A little over two weeks ago she still had a limp and horrible scars and a lot of pain, but she is much better now.  I am grateful for what I am because it healed her.  She wouldn’t ever admit how much pain she was in.  But she couldn’t hide all of it from me.”

“How long after the wreck before you found her?” Kyle asks.

“Too long!”  Luca says vehemently.  “It was a matter of days.  She was in a coma for a few months.  Then in the hospital another three months after that.  After she checked herself out I kept an eye on her, but she wouldn’t accept any help from anyone.  It hasn’t even been three weeks since she got her memories back of who I am and who she really is.  Everything is pretty new to her too.  But since we are here in Asgard, her home world, most of her memories from all of her life times are back and fresh.  She has a good grasp on almost everything now, but she still struggles.”  Luca tells Kyle honestly.

“Thank you for being so honest with me Luca.  I really appreciate it.”  Kyle says sincerely.

“You are a young man and not a child.  You need the truth.” Luca says earnestly. 

“Well my body thinks it is still a kid, and I am sleepy.  I will see you in the morning.”  Kyle hugs Luca and goes quietly into his bedroom.  Luca smiles hugely as he watches him go.  His heart is full, he is eager to further develop a strong bond with that fine young man.  “Morna, you did well.”  He whispers, and turns when she mumbles from Aiden‘s doorway, “Thanks, but he did it all on his own.  He is an awesome kid, always has been.”

“How did I not hear you, love?”  He asks as he kisses her softly.

“Vampire stealth, ever heard of it?”  Morna chuckles.  “Let’s go see our guests settled.  And then I need to go to bed, for real this time.”  She chuckles again.

They walk hand in hand to the dining room.  The adults are enjoying a brandy, except for Damian and Breena, they seem to be intent on enjoying each other.  ‘Well, it‘s happened,’ thinks Morna.  They have mated.  She knows her sister and Damian well enough to know that it will be a life mating. 

Morna looks around for her father, and asks, “Where has Valliant gone? “ 

Breena chuckles, “I think he had a hot date with Gullveig.” 

Ingrid appears instantly with an icy coke for Morna.  “Jeez Ingrid, it’s spooky how you do that!  Thanks sweetie.  We will clear out of here in a few moments.  But she notices that most of the dishes have already been cleared away. 

“Aggie and Brynhold have gone on to bed.  I was just waiting to wash these last glasses and see if you wanted anything else before I go to bed.” Ingrid says.

“Ingrid, go on to bed.  I will clean the rest of this up.” Says Luca quietly.

“Oh no sir! I couldn’t let you do that!  You need your rest.”  Says Ingrid.

Everyone laughs and Morna says, “Ingrid, sorry honey, we aren’t laughing at you.  Luca and Damian can’t sleep.”

“Oh I forget he’s a, I mean… sorry, I am putting my foot in my mouth.  But you just seem like all the other gods around here Sir Luca.  I forget you are a vampire too.  You don’t act like one would expect a vampire to act.”  Ingrid blushes, and says, “Thank you sir, I would love to go to bed.  Good night all.”

Collingwood stands and thanks Morna and Luca for their hospitality, and bids them a good night.  Then Agnar and Aideen rise and head for bed too.  Aideen hugs and kisses her father and then clings tightly to her mother, and whispers in her ear, “Thank you for my brothers and sister!  They are awesome!  I love them and I love you so much Mama!  I will work hard to be a good sister to them and good daughter to you.”

Morna hugs her daughter and says quietly, “Sweetheart, just try to be happy and be yourself.  Then being sister and daughter will come naturally.”

Agnar smiles proudly at Morna and kisses her cheek and whispers, “Thanks Mo-Mo.  She needs your loving acceptance.  You are awesome with her.  I am sorry I underestimated your abilities as a mother, I really should have known better.”

“You twerp!  I told you a hundred times, I hate to be called Mo-Mo!” Morna laughs as she throws a napkin at him.

After Aideen and Agnar have had plenty of time to get out of earshot, Morna looks at Breena, “Is he now really as good of a guy as he seems?  Is he for real?”

“Yeah sis, I really think he is.  I know he loves her like crazy.  And she feels the same way for him.  And all of her feelings for Luca tonight were totally appropriate, not over the top like they have been in the past.  I think Agnar is really, really good for her.”  Answers Breena thoughtfully.

Luca literally sighs in relief.  Morna smiles happily at him.  Then she looks at her sister.  “I guess we have two weddings to plan?”  Breena blushes and Damian shifts uncomfortably under Morna’s gaze.

“Chill out Damian.  I am really happy for the two of you.”  Morna says and rushes over to hug her sister.  And then turns to Damian.  “Can I hug you?”  He nods happily and she holds him close for a long moment.  She is so grateful that she met this young man.

Morna goes back to sit down by her own mate and says, “Well, mine and Luca’s will be super simple.  I hate pomp and circumstance, so these Norse ‘gods’ will just have to deal with it.  Besides, it is a renewal ceremony, not an actual wedding.”

Breena chuckles and says, “Well if what Gullveig and Heimdall say about me is correct, I better plan something quick or it will look like a shotgun wedding.”  Damian hugs her to him and lovingly kisses the top of her head as he trails his hand around to her tummy and caresses it gently. 

Morna looks at Damian proudly and says, “Son, I am so glad you had the courage to confront Luca and I at Mad Mike’s that day.  Bringing you into our family has truly been a blessing for all of us.”  She smiles brightly at him and says, “Don’t worry, I plan to work on my habit of calling you Son, I just feel so damn maternal towards you and these hormones aren’t helping any.”  Everyone chuckles at that.

“Mother, er I mean Morna, I don’t care what you call me.  You can call me Mud and I will still feel the same exact way about you that I feel right now.”  Damian says with feeling.

Tears silently roll down Morna’s face at Damian’s heartfelt words.  Luca chuckles and fondly chides Damian, “Now you have done it boy.  I am taking my emotional and pregnant wife to bed.  She is exhausted and really needs some rest.”  He gets up and kisses Breena’s cheek and pats Damian’s shoulder then turns and scoops his wife up into his arms.  “Don’t you dare try to argue with me woman, you need sleep!”

Morna kisses him softly on the cheek and says, “I wouldn’t dream of it, Man of Light.”  She turns her smiling face toward her sister and her mate and says, “Sweet dreams you two.  Join us for breakfast in our suite at 9:00 if you feel up to it.”  And then she snuggles into her mate and says, “Take me to our bed Luca, I am indeed tired.” 

Luca swiftly carries her toward their bedroom, but when they get to their door, she says, “Let me check on my babies before I turn in.”  He sets her down gently and follows her into Kyle’s room. 

They can both tell by his even breathing and lower heart rate that he is deeply asleep but he says, “I’m fine Mom.  Go to sleep.”

Luca leads her out into the hallway and chuckles quietly.  “Like Mother like Son!” 

Morna smiles, and says, “He’s far superior to me, but time will prove I’m right.”  She says smugly. 

Luca smiles indulgently and opens the door to Aiden’s room.  He too is sleeping soundly and seems well enough.  Luca was deeply touched by Aiden’s and Aideen’s immediate bonding tonight.  Morna and Luca silently slip out of Aiden‘s room. 

Luca silently leads her to Nora’s room.  He is deeply moved by the sight of the sleeping girl, she reminds him so much of Morna’s first incarnation.  He looks at his mate’s face and is deeply moved by the love he sees there.  He knows that Nora is indeed a special blessing to Morna, despite the horrible way she was conceived.  He squeezes her hand gently and leads her out into the hallway. 

He is overjoyed at the peace and contentment he sees on the face of his mate as she looks into his eyes and kisses him passionately.  Luca silently leads Morna to their bedchamber.  He suspects all the strong emotions that this evening with all of her children has stirred some other strong feelings in her.  She turns to him and starts pulling his cotton pullover off before he weaves a buffering spell.  He groans happily when she starts kissing his chest.  He picks her up and quickly carries her to their bed. 

She is struggling to undo his belt and gasps when he takes her face in his hands, “Baby, I know emotions intensify your sex drive right now, but slow down.  I am not going anywhere.  I am yours for eternity.”  He kisses her slowly but very deeply as he lovingly caresses her eager body through her clothes.  He pulls back and delights in the love he sees in her eyes as he reaches down for the hem of her plain white tee shirt and slowly pulls it over her head and tosses it on the floor.  He sighs happily at the sight of her in the emerald green bra, and is reminded of the very first time he made love to her in his body at their house on Maple Street.  He buries his face between her breasts as she entwines her fingers in his hair.  He nips her left breast through the bra and is rewarded when she moans softly and pulls his head closer.  He reaches down and unsnaps her jeans and pulls them off her body quickly and tosses them into the floor with her top.  And then he quickly removes his own clothing and tosses them into the floor.

“Morna, you are so beautiful!” Luca breathes as he buries his face in her pubic mound and revels in her scent as she reflexively parts her legs gently for him.  “Baby, you smell so good!” he growls as he nips at her tender flesh through the satiny material.  Morna growls too and writhes against his mouth as she clutches his head tightly to her body.  He revels in the moisture on her panties and the extreme heat he feels radiating from her womanhood.  He is eager to remove the panties and taste her there, but he wants to do something else first.