Tease Me Please Me by wizardtho
Chapter 16:
I stopped dead in my tracks when I heard the happy voices through the open dining room door, then found Char with my sketch, directing some of the boys on the exact position of the dining room table. I smiled as I placed a hand gently on her shoulder, "You keeping these boys in line for me, Char?" Everyone one chuckled as Damon said dramatically, "She's a slave driver, Bella... an absolute slave driver." I laughed, "Oh, hey, now. It can't be that bad, as long as you get everything in the right places. Remember, we're trying to make the sketches come to life, boys. How about I make a deal with you. If you do a good job for Char, I'll sing for all of you during the party. That's a big thing for me, since I never sing in front of anyone." Their eyes went wide, then I heard a chorus of, "Yes, Miss Bella."
I laughed as I exited the room, my mates following right along, then found Micha already in the kitchen with Adriana helping him. They had both changed into comfortable clothing. He smiled as we walked in, saying, "It'll be another ten to fifteen minutes, so you have plenty of time to see the back part of the clearing. Have fun, Bella." I smiled, "Thank you, Micha. I believe I will." Major picked me up to wrap me around his waist, then we headed back out to the entry and down the main steps. Once we were outside, Major let me down gently, then said, "Close your eyes for me, Kitten. I'll turn you around, then let you know when to open them." I nodded, smiled softly as I closed my eyes, then felt Major turning me around. "Three, two, one... open your eyes, Kitten."
I did, immediately gasping as my hand went to my heart, "Holy shit, it's amazing! It's so perfect!" Beyond the stone patio, there was a beautiful lagoon style multi-tiered waterfall pool and spa. Surrounding the pool and spa was a plethora of different plants and flowers. It all made it look like the scene had been there forever. All of the colors, the lushness of it was so inviting. I knew I'd be spending a lot of time out here... once there was something to sit on. "I love it. It's so beautiful. I'm really glad I set the bar area up like I did. I can see me -all of us, really- spending a lot of time out here."
I turned back to see all three of them were beaming. Captain explained, "This was the last thing I finished before I had to hurry and call Major, to getcha out. I got the groceries right after I was showered, then I was headed to meet up with ya as soon as they were put away." I kissed his lips lightly, "It's perfect, Captain. So truly beautiful. It all looks like it's been here forever. It fits with the surroundings amazingly well. I can't wait to see what comes out on the paper for the furniture out here. Can we go up now, so I can see it from the balcony?" Major and Captain both smiled at Stefan, so he walked up to place his hands on my waist, "May I, Ma Douce?" I giggled, "Of course, Stefan. You never have to ask to hold me or love me."
He kissed me sensually, picking me up as he did. I wove my fingers in his hair as my legs wrapped around his waist. God, did it feel amazing when my vampires treated me like this. I heard Major whisper, "I know, Kitten, and you'll be treated like this for eternity." Stefan broke the kiss to look at Major questioningly. He smiled, "She feels incredible when we treat her like this... how she should be treated. I was remindin' her that we'll always treat her well." Stefan laid his forehead against mine while whispering, "We love you, Isabella. We'll always treat you as the goddess we see in you." He wiped under my eye, catching the tear before it could fall, "No tears, Mon Amour. Please don't cry." I shook my head with a watery smile, "Happy tears. I just feel so blessed. I don't get just one, but three very sexy, very loving vampires as my mates. I don't know why, but whatever the reason, I'm thankful for it." He nodded, kissed my nose, then I laid my head on his shoulder so I could bury my nose in his neck.
He purred lightly as I nuzzled into his neck, so Major chuckled, "She likes doin' that, Stef. It makes her feel safe and loved when she can surround herself in our scents or our bodies. She loves the close feelin' she gets." Stefan nodded, stroking my cheek, "Well, I like it too, so she'll not be getting a fuss from me about it. You can nuzzle as deep as you need, Mon Coeur. We're right here."
He started walking toward the outside stairs, with Captain and Major following right behind him. When we reached the top, Stefan whispered, "Did you still want to look from here, or would you rather go in?" I shook my head, "I just need you three close right now. Telling my story took a lot out of me." He nodded, so Major suggested, "Let's get her to the room. I'll tell Micha to bring in her dessert when it's ready."
I felt Stefan nod just before he walked in through the conservatory doors. I heard Major call the change in plans to Micha, as well as Micha's reply of, "Of course, Major. I'll make sure it stays quiet on this floor, so no one disturbs Miss Bella." As we walked out onto the other side's veranda, Captain opened the door to the master suite. Stefan gently sat me on my feet at the end of the bed. He held me to him, then I felt Captain whisper into my neck, "Would you like somethin' soft to wear, Beautiful?" I shook my head, "Need to feel close. No clothes." He kissed his mark on my neck, then I felt the laces loosening on my corset.
It was Stefan's doing, and soon I was freed from the corset. Major unzipped my jeans as he whispered to Captain, "Stoke the fire. Add a few more pieces so Isabella doesn't get chilled. I'll get her boots and bottoms off her. Stefan, grab a washcloth along with that basin there. Fill it with warm water and just a few drops of her soap, to make it easy to remove her makeup." Stefan and Captain kissed me lightly, then dashed off to do as Major asked. I sat down on the edge of the bed. After Major had my boots and socks removed, he kissed the valley between my breasts, "Lay back for me, Kitten." He had both my jeans and my boyshorts removed in no time.
I crawled up to the head of the bed as Major, Stefan, and Captain all disrobed, then Major said, "Kitten, why don’cha lean back against Stefan's chest, let him wrap around ya, then Captain and I'll curl into you from the sides." I smiled softly while beckoning to Stefan with my arms out. He crawled over to me, kissed his way up my arm, then climbed behind me. I laid back against him as he wrapped his arms around me, then Major and Captain climbed in on either side of us. They brought the covers up to cover me, each laying an arm over my waist, then a leg over mine and Stefan's.
I hummed as I heard Stefan whisper against my shoulder, "God, this feels incredible. I see why you like this so much, Mon Amour." I nodded, whispering, "It's easier for me to sleep dreamlessly this way. I don't have nightmares." Major took my chin between his fingers, "When did you start havin' nightmares, Isabella?" I furrowed my eyebrows, thinking, then said, "About a week after Edward first started coming to see me at night. I wanted time by myself, to think. I asked him not to stay with me. He left, but I had a really good dream that turned into a horrible nightmare. He came climbing in through the window, saying Alice told him I needed hi... that piece of shit. He never left, did he?" Major scowled, "What were ya dreamin' about? When did it turn into a nightmare?"
I took a deep breath, let it out, then said, "It started out that I was over at the Cullen house. Alice came down the stairs smiling, saying good luck… that she already knew and was okay with it. I didn't understand, but then Edward walked out the door with her just as Jasper appeared at the top of the stairs. He held his hand out to me, but as I started to go to him, his smile changed. That's when it turned bad. I woke up just before he ripped into my throat." Major growled, "And Mind Reader just happened to show up as you woke?" I nodded, but Stefan asked softly, "How many times did you have nightmares where Jasper was the bad guy, Chérie?" I shook my head, "Oh, God... how did I never see it? They happened every time I asked Edward not to stay, or when he said he had to hunt. Usually the hunting times were if I hadn't asked him to go for the night in a while."
I heard all three of them growl, then Major said, "He may not have been able to see into your mind while awake, but I think he might have been able to see and manipulate your dreams, Kitten. I don't know how, yet, but ya can bet we'll find out. He never once was at the house at night after the first night he stayed with ya. Then after Phoenix, he started showin' up at odd hours, and Alice was mysteriously goin' on shoppin' trips as soon as he left again. I found out, after the first week back, that they had been foolin' around. I already told ya the rest of it." I nodded, "I still can't believe you did that when I went back to the house." He looked down, "Are ya mad, Kitten?" I looked him in the eye, saying, "No, never. I just didn't know at the time that what I was feeling was your doing." Stefan asked softly, "What are you talking about, Ma Chérie?" Major chuckled, "I can show ya now, if ya want me to."
Stefan nodded in acceptance. A couple of seconds later, we had all moved to the end of the bed without Stefan. He pouted, but I whispered, "It needs to be this way so you can know what we were talking about." He nodded, then Major assured him in a caring tone, "Ya can tell me to stop if ya want. I won't be upset." Stefan nodded, then his eyes fluttered as his head tilted back, his lips parting in pleasure. God, he was sexy. I just wanted to nibble on him all over. Major smirked at me, then I saw Stefan gasp and arch his back off the pillows as he moaned, "Christ, Major. How... mon Dieu, c'est incroyable." (Christ, Major. How... my God, that feels unbelievable.) I giggled, then crawled up between his legs, my hands trailing up his shins to his thighs. He groaned as his eyes snapped to mine.
I smiled while crawling up to straddle his thighs, explaining as Major and Captain surrounded us again, "I was frustrated and kept feeling the emotional stir from Jasper being near. I had been thinking about him a lot since Phoenix, but hadn't put the stirring feeling together yet. After reading the same line in the book I was reading several times, I tossed it... decided to go home and hope my Dad wasn't in the house. He wasn't, so I was yanking my clothes off in my frustration before I even made it to the bathroom. Once I was in the shower, images of Jasper kept coming to mind. I quickly gave up trying to fight my arousal. As soon as my hands started to move down my body, I felt something like what you just felt. It startled me at first, but I didn't see anyone in the open doorway, or in the shower with me. Needless to say, it ended in an explosive orgasm. After I slid down the tile wall of the shower, I swore I felt a kiss on my lips as a hand stroked my hair." Stefan moaned, "God, I would have loved to see that."
I smiled, then said, "When I dashed out of the house after feeling sick from the thing with Alice and Edward, I looked up to see Jasper in the window. I sent him my confusion, then felt the hand stroking my hair again. I had to stifle my gasp, so that no one heard it. I saw Jasper smile just before he disappeared from the window. That night was when he told me, when Peter called telling us to run." Stefan pulled me down onto his chest, then Captain and Major covered all of us again.
I heard a soft knock on the door seconds later, so Major said, "Come in, Micha." Micha stepped into the room, closed the door behind him, then stood with his eyes down. Major said, "We're covered, Micha. Ya can bring the tray." Micha looked up, smiling happily at us, "Looks like the final piece to the puzzle has solved itself. I take it all is well?" Captain laughed, "Yes, all is quite well, Micha. When did ya know?" Micha beamed, "Char noticed during lunch, but the rest of us noticed during the tour. His reaction to her story confirmed it, but so did hers when she ran from the room." I asked softly, "Is everyone taking it alright, Micha?" He nodded, "They are all very pleased that Stefan's found mates in you three, but were worried you'd reject him, since you ran from the room." I shook my head slightly, "I didn't put it all together until I was in the bathroom, then I was afraid it would hurt Major and Captain. I didn't know what to do, but I knew I had to talk to them. It's all settled now, though. I'll be asking Major to call everyone together again after I rest a bit. We'll make the official announcement then. There will no longer be a floater during patrol, as I'll have all three of them at my side."
Micha nodded, then said, "You enjoy your dessert and rest, Miss Bella. Major, everyone's been sticking to the workshop for now, since you didn't give orders to resume patrol. Is there something you want me to tell everyone?" Major nodded, "I want a mated pair and a single to do a perimeter sweep once an hour, but otherwise, everyone can work on furniture or take a break. I want Char, Aaron, Damon and Ang to be the ones to go to the airport in the mornin’. Char and Aaron will need Damon's Hummer to transport the fabrics. Damon and Ang will need my truck to get the downstairs supplies. I'll give Damon the cards he'll need to get the stuff, but he'll have to take the trailer that's behind the workshop, so he can haul as much as possible. He needs to stop at the printin’ place, then make sure that the human there puts the brochure in the envelope to send it out. Have him bring back the other samples, so that the ones pickin’ up Em and Rose can use them as proof. I think that's it for now." Micha nodded, then quietly excused himself.
When the door closed, I turned to place my back against Stefan's chest. Peter laid the tray on my lap. "My God, this looks amazing... and it smells so good." I called out louder, "Thank you, Micha." I heard his laugh as he retreated to the main part of the house, "You're quite welcome, Miss Bella." I scarfed it all down, pouting when it was gone, so Major assured me, "Micha made plenty more, Kitten. Shall I have him bring it in?" I nodded, "Please? That was just too good." I made sure to pull the blanket up to cover me, pinning it under my arms, then Major smiled as he kissed my collarbone, "Thank ya, Kitten." I smiled, "That's only for you three."
Seconds later, Micha was knocking at the door, so Major called, "We're covered, Micha. Come in." He smiled as he entered the room, "I hear you're ready for more?" I nodded excitedly, eying the dessert in his hand. He chuckled in response, "Good. I'm glad it pleased you. I'll just switch this with the empty one. You'll be set to go." I had the spoon in my mouth before he even had the other one taken away fully, which earned a laugh from everyone. I swallowed, then said, "What? I can't help it that there are too many good chefs in this house. I think the chefs will need to get together to plan my meals from now on. I'd be happy to stay out of the kitchen if the results are like this every time."
Major chuckled, "Don't give them ideas unless ya truly mean it, Kitten." I smiled, "I meant it. Seriously. I know at some point you and Captain are going to want everyone to brush up on their skills. You wouldn't have to worry about me eating if you knew my meals were being planned and made for me. You could concentrate more on their skills than worrying about me." Major nodded, "I see whatcha mean, Kitten, and it's not a bad idea." Stefan said, "I can handle the lunch and dinner... if you want to put breakfast and dessert on someone else's to-do list. That way, my training sessions could be in the morning." Micha piped up, "I can do breakfast and dessert both, Major, if you wish. I don't mind a bit. It's rather nice to be cooking again." Major nodded, "Alright then. The two of ya can plan out a meal schedule later tonight for the next few weeks. Anythin’ ya need can be put on a list for them to get in the mornin’."
Micha agreed, then Captain said, "The pantry is the frosted glass door just through the doorway between the kitchen and breakfast area. Between that and the door out to the front of the house is the garage door. Just off the steps to the garage, there's a large chest freezer. Anythin’ in there is labeled. There's also a box of recipes on the counter in the kitchen, as well as another book full in the cupboard above that. Isabella likes anythin’ in there." Micha smiled, "Thank you. I'll go ahead and start my inventory, then see about making a running list, as long as you aren't allergic to anything in the recipes. If you'll excuse me..." I smiled, "Nope. No food allergies, Micha, and thanks again. This is truly delicious." He nodded, then slipped quietly out the door.
I finished the second serving completely, then sighed as I laid back against Stefan again. He chuckled a bit as he kissed his way up my shoulder, then pressed his lips to the soft spot behind my ear, whispering, "You changed soap. I like the new one... it’s pleasing… flirts with your natural scent in a tempting way." Major kissed Stefan's shoulder, then said, "Captain had them special made for our little mate. I told him we'd be addin' a large bonus to the maker's next order, and we'd be makin' sure that they stayed in business for quite a while." Stefan smiled, then looked to Captain. Without a word, their lips met. They kissed lingeringly for a few moments.
When they separated, Stefan asked, "It's not just soap, though, is it?" Captain shook his head, "Her bar soap, gel soap, shampoo, conditioner, and her lotion." I felt Stefan smile against my neck, then he nipped my earlobe before whispering, "How does a massage sound, Chérie? We can try out your new lotion. Maybe we can ask the maker for a massage oil in this blend next time." I smiled with a hum, "A massage sounds heavenly right about now." Captain dashed off to the bathroom to retrieve the lotion while Stefan whispered, "Why don't we place a blanket down on the rug in front of the fireplace. We can get you settled by the fire, then we won't have to worry about the lotion and my hands making you too cold." I nodded, so Major dashed off toward the closet.
I laughed as I exited the room, my mates following right along, then found Micha already in the kitchen with Adriana helping him. They had both changed into comfortable clothing. He smiled as we walked in, saying, "It'll be another ten to fifteen minutes, so you have plenty of time to see the back part of the clearing. Have fun, Bella." I smiled, "Thank you, Micha. I believe I will." Major picked me up to wrap me around his waist, then we headed back out to the entry and down the main steps. Once we were outside, Major let me down gently, then said, "Close your eyes for me, Kitten. I'll turn you around, then let you know when to open them." I nodded, smiled softly as I closed my eyes, then felt Major turning me around. "Three, two, one... open your eyes, Kitten."
I did, immediately gasping as my hand went to my heart, "Holy shit, it's amazing! It's so perfect!" Beyond the stone patio, there was a beautiful lagoon style multi-tiered waterfall pool and spa. Surrounding the pool and spa was a plethora of different plants and flowers. It all made it look like the scene had been there forever. All of the colors, the lushness of it was so inviting. I knew I'd be spending a lot of time out here... once there was something to sit on. "I love it. It's so beautiful. I'm really glad I set the bar area up like I did. I can see me -all of us, really- spending a lot of time out here."
I turned back to see all three of them were beaming. Captain explained, "This was the last thing I finished before I had to hurry and call Major, to getcha out. I got the groceries right after I was showered, then I was headed to meet up with ya as soon as they were put away." I kissed his lips lightly, "It's perfect, Captain. So truly beautiful. It all looks like it's been here forever. It fits with the surroundings amazingly well. I can't wait to see what comes out on the paper for the furniture out here. Can we go up now, so I can see it from the balcony?" Major and Captain both smiled at Stefan, so he walked up to place his hands on my waist, "May I, Ma Douce?" I giggled, "Of course, Stefan. You never have to ask to hold me or love me."
He kissed me sensually, picking me up as he did. I wove my fingers in his hair as my legs wrapped around his waist. God, did it feel amazing when my vampires treated me like this. I heard Major whisper, "I know, Kitten, and you'll be treated like this for eternity." Stefan broke the kiss to look at Major questioningly. He smiled, "She feels incredible when we treat her like this... how she should be treated. I was remindin' her that we'll always treat her well." Stefan laid his forehead against mine while whispering, "We love you, Isabella. We'll always treat you as the goddess we see in you." He wiped under my eye, catching the tear before it could fall, "No tears, Mon Amour. Please don't cry." I shook my head with a watery smile, "Happy tears. I just feel so blessed. I don't get just one, but three very sexy, very loving vampires as my mates. I don't know why, but whatever the reason, I'm thankful for it." He nodded, kissed my nose, then I laid my head on his shoulder so I could bury my nose in his neck.
He purred lightly as I nuzzled into his neck, so Major chuckled, "She likes doin' that, Stef. It makes her feel safe and loved when she can surround herself in our scents or our bodies. She loves the close feelin' she gets." Stefan nodded, stroking my cheek, "Well, I like it too, so she'll not be getting a fuss from me about it. You can nuzzle as deep as you need, Mon Coeur. We're right here."
He started walking toward the outside stairs, with Captain and Major following right behind him. When we reached the top, Stefan whispered, "Did you still want to look from here, or would you rather go in?" I shook my head, "I just need you three close right now. Telling my story took a lot out of me." He nodded, so Major suggested, "Let's get her to the room. I'll tell Micha to bring in her dessert when it's ready."
I felt Stefan nod just before he walked in through the conservatory doors. I heard Major call the change in plans to Micha, as well as Micha's reply of, "Of course, Major. I'll make sure it stays quiet on this floor, so no one disturbs Miss Bella." As we walked out onto the other side's veranda, Captain opened the door to the master suite. Stefan gently sat me on my feet at the end of the bed. He held me to him, then I felt Captain whisper into my neck, "Would you like somethin' soft to wear, Beautiful?" I shook my head, "Need to feel close. No clothes." He kissed his mark on my neck, then I felt the laces loosening on my corset.
It was Stefan's doing, and soon I was freed from the corset. Major unzipped my jeans as he whispered to Captain, "Stoke the fire. Add a few more pieces so Isabella doesn't get chilled. I'll get her boots and bottoms off her. Stefan, grab a washcloth along with that basin there. Fill it with warm water and just a few drops of her soap, to make it easy to remove her makeup." Stefan and Captain kissed me lightly, then dashed off to do as Major asked. I sat down on the edge of the bed. After Major had my boots and socks removed, he kissed the valley between my breasts, "Lay back for me, Kitten." He had both my jeans and my boyshorts removed in no time.
I crawled up to the head of the bed as Major, Stefan, and Captain all disrobed, then Major said, "Kitten, why don’cha lean back against Stefan's chest, let him wrap around ya, then Captain and I'll curl into you from the sides." I smiled softly while beckoning to Stefan with my arms out. He crawled over to me, kissed his way up my arm, then climbed behind me. I laid back against him as he wrapped his arms around me, then Major and Captain climbed in on either side of us. They brought the covers up to cover me, each laying an arm over my waist, then a leg over mine and Stefan's.
I hummed as I heard Stefan whisper against my shoulder, "God, this feels incredible. I see why you like this so much, Mon Amour." I nodded, whispering, "It's easier for me to sleep dreamlessly this way. I don't have nightmares." Major took my chin between his fingers, "When did you start havin' nightmares, Isabella?" I furrowed my eyebrows, thinking, then said, "About a week after Edward first started coming to see me at night. I wanted time by myself, to think. I asked him not to stay with me. He left, but I had a really good dream that turned into a horrible nightmare. He came climbing in through the window, saying Alice told him I needed hi... that piece of shit. He never left, did he?" Major scowled, "What were ya dreamin' about? When did it turn into a nightmare?"
I took a deep breath, let it out, then said, "It started out that I was over at the Cullen house. Alice came down the stairs smiling, saying good luck… that she already knew and was okay with it. I didn't understand, but then Edward walked out the door with her just as Jasper appeared at the top of the stairs. He held his hand out to me, but as I started to go to him, his smile changed. That's when it turned bad. I woke up just before he ripped into my throat." Major growled, "And Mind Reader just happened to show up as you woke?" I nodded, but Stefan asked softly, "How many times did you have nightmares where Jasper was the bad guy, Chérie?" I shook my head, "Oh, God... how did I never see it? They happened every time I asked Edward not to stay, or when he said he had to hunt. Usually the hunting times were if I hadn't asked him to go for the night in a while."
I heard all three of them growl, then Major said, "He may not have been able to see into your mind while awake, but I think he might have been able to see and manipulate your dreams, Kitten. I don't know how, yet, but ya can bet we'll find out. He never once was at the house at night after the first night he stayed with ya. Then after Phoenix, he started showin' up at odd hours, and Alice was mysteriously goin' on shoppin' trips as soon as he left again. I found out, after the first week back, that they had been foolin' around. I already told ya the rest of it." I nodded, "I still can't believe you did that when I went back to the house." He looked down, "Are ya mad, Kitten?" I looked him in the eye, saying, "No, never. I just didn't know at the time that what I was feeling was your doing." Stefan asked softly, "What are you talking about, Ma Chérie?" Major chuckled, "I can show ya now, if ya want me to."
Stefan nodded in acceptance. A couple of seconds later, we had all moved to the end of the bed without Stefan. He pouted, but I whispered, "It needs to be this way so you can know what we were talking about." He nodded, then Major assured him in a caring tone, "Ya can tell me to stop if ya want. I won't be upset." Stefan nodded, then his eyes fluttered as his head tilted back, his lips parting in pleasure. God, he was sexy. I just wanted to nibble on him all over. Major smirked at me, then I saw Stefan gasp and arch his back off the pillows as he moaned, "Christ, Major. How... mon Dieu, c'est incroyable." (Christ, Major. How... my God, that feels unbelievable.) I giggled, then crawled up between his legs, my hands trailing up his shins to his thighs. He groaned as his eyes snapped to mine.
I smiled while crawling up to straddle his thighs, explaining as Major and Captain surrounded us again, "I was frustrated and kept feeling the emotional stir from Jasper being near. I had been thinking about him a lot since Phoenix, but hadn't put the stirring feeling together yet. After reading the same line in the book I was reading several times, I tossed it... decided to go home and hope my Dad wasn't in the house. He wasn't, so I was yanking my clothes off in my frustration before I even made it to the bathroom. Once I was in the shower, images of Jasper kept coming to mind. I quickly gave up trying to fight my arousal. As soon as my hands started to move down my body, I felt something like what you just felt. It startled me at first, but I didn't see anyone in the open doorway, or in the shower with me. Needless to say, it ended in an explosive orgasm. After I slid down the tile wall of the shower, I swore I felt a kiss on my lips as a hand stroked my hair." Stefan moaned, "God, I would have loved to see that."
I smiled, then said, "When I dashed out of the house after feeling sick from the thing with Alice and Edward, I looked up to see Jasper in the window. I sent him my confusion, then felt the hand stroking my hair again. I had to stifle my gasp, so that no one heard it. I saw Jasper smile just before he disappeared from the window. That night was when he told me, when Peter called telling us to run." Stefan pulled me down onto his chest, then Captain and Major covered all of us again.
I heard a soft knock on the door seconds later, so Major said, "Come in, Micha." Micha stepped into the room, closed the door behind him, then stood with his eyes down. Major said, "We're covered, Micha. Ya can bring the tray." Micha looked up, smiling happily at us, "Looks like the final piece to the puzzle has solved itself. I take it all is well?" Captain laughed, "Yes, all is quite well, Micha. When did ya know?" Micha beamed, "Char noticed during lunch, but the rest of us noticed during the tour. His reaction to her story confirmed it, but so did hers when she ran from the room." I asked softly, "Is everyone taking it alright, Micha?" He nodded, "They are all very pleased that Stefan's found mates in you three, but were worried you'd reject him, since you ran from the room." I shook my head slightly, "I didn't put it all together until I was in the bathroom, then I was afraid it would hurt Major and Captain. I didn't know what to do, but I knew I had to talk to them. It's all settled now, though. I'll be asking Major to call everyone together again after I rest a bit. We'll make the official announcement then. There will no longer be a floater during patrol, as I'll have all three of them at my side."
Micha nodded, then said, "You enjoy your dessert and rest, Miss Bella. Major, everyone's been sticking to the workshop for now, since you didn't give orders to resume patrol. Is there something you want me to tell everyone?" Major nodded, "I want a mated pair and a single to do a perimeter sweep once an hour, but otherwise, everyone can work on furniture or take a break. I want Char, Aaron, Damon and Ang to be the ones to go to the airport in the mornin’. Char and Aaron will need Damon's Hummer to transport the fabrics. Damon and Ang will need my truck to get the downstairs supplies. I'll give Damon the cards he'll need to get the stuff, but he'll have to take the trailer that's behind the workshop, so he can haul as much as possible. He needs to stop at the printin’ place, then make sure that the human there puts the brochure in the envelope to send it out. Have him bring back the other samples, so that the ones pickin’ up Em and Rose can use them as proof. I think that's it for now." Micha nodded, then quietly excused himself.
When the door closed, I turned to place my back against Stefan's chest. Peter laid the tray on my lap. "My God, this looks amazing... and it smells so good." I called out louder, "Thank you, Micha." I heard his laugh as he retreated to the main part of the house, "You're quite welcome, Miss Bella." I scarfed it all down, pouting when it was gone, so Major assured me, "Micha made plenty more, Kitten. Shall I have him bring it in?" I nodded, "Please? That was just too good." I made sure to pull the blanket up to cover me, pinning it under my arms, then Major smiled as he kissed my collarbone, "Thank ya, Kitten." I smiled, "That's only for you three."
Seconds later, Micha was knocking at the door, so Major called, "We're covered, Micha. Come in." He smiled as he entered the room, "I hear you're ready for more?" I nodded excitedly, eying the dessert in his hand. He chuckled in response, "Good. I'm glad it pleased you. I'll just switch this with the empty one. You'll be set to go." I had the spoon in my mouth before he even had the other one taken away fully, which earned a laugh from everyone. I swallowed, then said, "What? I can't help it that there are too many good chefs in this house. I think the chefs will need to get together to plan my meals from now on. I'd be happy to stay out of the kitchen if the results are like this every time."
Major chuckled, "Don't give them ideas unless ya truly mean it, Kitten." I smiled, "I meant it. Seriously. I know at some point you and Captain are going to want everyone to brush up on their skills. You wouldn't have to worry about me eating if you knew my meals were being planned and made for me. You could concentrate more on their skills than worrying about me." Major nodded, "I see whatcha mean, Kitten, and it's not a bad idea." Stefan said, "I can handle the lunch and dinner... if you want to put breakfast and dessert on someone else's to-do list. That way, my training sessions could be in the morning." Micha piped up, "I can do breakfast and dessert both, Major, if you wish. I don't mind a bit. It's rather nice to be cooking again." Major nodded, "Alright then. The two of ya can plan out a meal schedule later tonight for the next few weeks. Anythin’ ya need can be put on a list for them to get in the mornin’."
Micha agreed, then Captain said, "The pantry is the frosted glass door just through the doorway between the kitchen and breakfast area. Between that and the door out to the front of the house is the garage door. Just off the steps to the garage, there's a large chest freezer. Anythin’ in there is labeled. There's also a box of recipes on the counter in the kitchen, as well as another book full in the cupboard above that. Isabella likes anythin’ in there." Micha smiled, "Thank you. I'll go ahead and start my inventory, then see about making a running list, as long as you aren't allergic to anything in the recipes. If you'll excuse me..." I smiled, "Nope. No food allergies, Micha, and thanks again. This is truly delicious." He nodded, then slipped quietly out the door.
I finished the second serving completely, then sighed as I laid back against Stefan again. He chuckled a bit as he kissed his way up my shoulder, then pressed his lips to the soft spot behind my ear, whispering, "You changed soap. I like the new one... it’s pleasing… flirts with your natural scent in a tempting way." Major kissed Stefan's shoulder, then said, "Captain had them special made for our little mate. I told him we'd be addin' a large bonus to the maker's next order, and we'd be makin' sure that they stayed in business for quite a while." Stefan smiled, then looked to Captain. Without a word, their lips met. They kissed lingeringly for a few moments.
When they separated, Stefan asked, "It's not just soap, though, is it?" Captain shook his head, "Her bar soap, gel soap, shampoo, conditioner, and her lotion." I felt Stefan smile against my neck, then he nipped my earlobe before whispering, "How does a massage sound, Chérie? We can try out your new lotion. Maybe we can ask the maker for a massage oil in this blend next time." I smiled with a hum, "A massage sounds heavenly right about now." Captain dashed off to the bathroom to retrieve the lotion while Stefan whispered, "Why don't we place a blanket down on the rug in front of the fireplace. We can get you settled by the fire, then we won't have to worry about the lotion and my hands making you too cold." I nodded, so Major dashed off toward the closet.