The Alpha's Daughter and Her Commander

Mrs. Crawford Pt. 2

                Aiylee popped to me smiling. Max smiled, “I think that’s my cue to leave.” I smiled, “See you later Max.” He hugged me and whispered, “I’m happy for you big sister. Cayden is a good guy.” I smiled, “He’s one of the best.” Max popped away. Aiylee clapped, “Ok….I’m weirdly excited about the first part of your party. Come on...everything’s all set up.” I smiled. I snapped myself into a leather cape that fully covered me lined with fur. I snapped on boots and jeans. I grabbed Aiylee’s hands and popped her to the stage. Cora was standing there. She’d seen better days. Everyone had let her know that her behavior wasn’t ok over these last two years. Her eyes were rimmed red. She looked at me, “Please….Cassie, I’m sorry.” I snorted and looked into her eyes, “Are you sorry, or do you just not want to die?” She immediately answered, “I don’t want to die. I still hate you. You took Cayden from me.” I took my elbow to her cheek. I lifted her head to my eyes. I hissed, “For the last time….CAYDEN IS MINE! I didn’t take him from you. You f****d someone else. YOU CHEATED ON HIM! Even if you were together when I met him….I’m his MATE! He will ALWAYS pick me.” 

            I turned to face the crowd that was here. I spoke in Latin, “Haec mulier magnam in me personam deliquit. Adversus contubernalem, imperatorem nostrum. Prodidit populum nostrum, et adhuc non ostendit conscientiam actionis suae. (This woman has committed a great offense against me personally. Against my mate, our commander. She betrayed our people, and still...shows no remorse for her action.)” The crowd booed. I caught Cayden’s family’s eyes in the crowd. I saw my mom too. She was smirking. I could feel her pride. I continued my speech, “Hoc nunc audi. Cayden Crawford MEA EST. Quod meum est, non potes venire et vivere. fors dedit Corae. Plane eam verberavi in torneamento meo, et adhuc me prodere conabatur. Non opus est. NUMQUAM operari. Dicam illud CAYDEN MEUS est (Hear this now. Cayden Crawford IS MINE. You CANNOT come for what is mine and live. I gave Cora chance after chance. I beat her fairly in my tournament and she still tried to betray me. It didn't work. It will NEVER work. I will say it again CAYDEN IS MINE)”

            Most cheered. I turned to Cora and spoke, “Ego, Ducissa Cassie Conners mox esse sententiam Crawfordiae te necem pro coniugem meam auferre conaris. Conaris enim me in anulos habere. (I, Duchess Cassie Conners soon to be Crawford sentence you to death for trying to take my mate. For trying to have me put into the rings).” Cora started to plead, “Please….mercy...please! I have suffered these last two years! It’s enough!” I laughed, “Enough? You wanted me enslaved. To be experimented on and raped. You want what is mine. Don’t worry though. I have plans for you. You’ll serve as a reminder to those that come after you….they will know exactly what happens when you stand against me. When people forget that Cayden is mine, a piece of you will remind them to forget that notion.” Cora’s eyes widened. I let my hand partially shift into a claw. I slashed her chest open. She cried in anguish. A small part of me felt bad for her. She could’ve had such a different life. I gripped her heart and ripped it out. She gasped her last breath. Aiylee snapped her body away. I’d asked her to. I didn’t want her family to have to see her out here. They were devastated by her betrayal. We didn’t hold that against them though. It wasn’t their fault. Jed even tried to get her help.

                I held up the heart, “Pro nostro honore, Pro populo nostro, pro imperatore nostro (For our honor, For our people, for our Commander).” Everyone cheered and started making out. I pushed my Hackura side down because the need to pop to Cayden...was growing. I knew he was busy though. I popped to the gym. Specifically, the women’s locker room. I chanted and encased Cora’s heart in glass and magically stuck it to the wall across from the door. Everyone would see it when they came in.  I snapped the sign I wanted and put it above the heart. My mom popped next to me. She hugged me, “I’m so proud of you Cass. OH MY f*****g GOD! THAT IS THE BEST SIGN EVER! Why didn’t I have a sign?!” I laughed, “A head is a pretty clear sign mom….” She shrugged, “I like it. If you come for Cayden...I’ll rip your heart out. I’d have added I’ll rip your f*****g heart out, but it works.” I smiled, “I love you mom.” She smiled and snapped me into a white one-piece swimsuit with asymmetric cutouts. I laughed, “So we are going to a pool?” My mom rolled her eyes, “My baby loves the ocean. So she gets to play in the f*****g ocean for her bachelorette party.” I laughed and my mom popped me to the group. 

            I looked around. There was a big floating trampoline. There was a slide. There were floating devices. There was a floating bar and a bar on the sand. I hugged my mom, “I love it.” Aiylee popped over with a drink. I laughed, “You’re having them serve s*x on the beach, mom?” My mom smiled, “It matched the theme….and Cayden will be back later. You could have s*x on the beach.” I laughed when she bumped my hip. I smiled, “I think you’re the only one besides Aiylee in the family that admits I have sex.” My mom rolled her eyes, “They can all smell you’ve had s*x, Cass.” I snorted, “But they pretend they don’t know.” My mom rolled her eyes, “Well that’s just f*****g crazy. What are they going to do when you decide to have kids?” I smiled. My mom and I had talked about kids, but I was thinking she’d be the best person to tell all my fears to. She could understand better than anyone else. Aiylee winked at me and popped away. I snapped my mom and I more drinks. I quickly slammed two of them. My mom laughed, “That’s the spirit.” I took a deep breath, “Space unheard.” My mom quickly did as I asked.

                I smiled, “You’re not going to ask why?” My mom rolled her eyes, “One, google told me a long time ago you cannot upset the bride. Two, you are my kid. When my kids ask me to do something like that I don’t need a reason. What’s up Cass?” I snapped us beach chairs and sat down. I sighed, “Kids….” My frowned, “Oh, I didn’t mean anything by that Cass. You’d always told me you wanted kids. If you changed your mind, that’s fine. You don’t have to have kids. It’s your f*****g body. No one can make that decision but you.” I shook my head, “No, I do want kids….I just….At first when I met Cayden I just wanted to wait. After….well...After that whole Cora fiasco two years ago...It scares me mom. What if we have a little girl who is a truth seeker, like me? I feel like I’m paralyzed by fear. I don’t understand how you did it. You were in the rings,  but you had all of us. How are you so brave, mom?” My mom sighed, “Well, I didn’t know I would likely give birth to another truth seeker until stupid f*****g Fabian told me. Don’t think I wasn’t worried. I was so worried about you triplets….I worry about all you kids. I cried to your dad asking how we would protect you all once you started using your powers from the womb. I was scared; however, I grew up very differently than you all did.” 

            I put my hands on hers. My mom smiled, “I know what living in f*****g fear does. I know what not breaking out and carving your own path does. I won’t ever let fear like that run my life. I will always f*****g worry about you kids. Those who are mated and those who are not. You are my babies. That worry will never go away. It is scary to know there are those out there that want to take what you don’t even have yet. That there are probably plans. I hate that….for all of you. I really f*****g do. We are who we are though. Even without being Hackura or Fae….Your dad’s children would always be wanted. We are strong enough to protect you all. I will ALWAYS fight for you guys. Anyone who comes against my babies….comes against every f*****g person I can convince to fight with me. Which….is a lot of people. I think you need to talk to Cayden about this. You’re still young Cass. I know I had you guys young, but that’s not for everyone. It’s what your father and I both wanted. I never thought I’d have this beautiful family. I never thought I’d be able to let a man touch me. I didn’t even have a peaceful pregnancy with you all. I spoke to our pack therapist for YEARS about my trauma...I had PTSD, which triggered again when I was pregnant with Max and Wesley. I was so worried the second I found out. I was so unbelievably happy…..I was also really paranoid and worried about everything.” 

            I hugged her, “Oh mom.” My mom smiled, “Your dad of course noticed. As did your uncles. Your dad had things to deal with about the pregnancy too. He felt like a failure when I was taken from him. Which made me want to kill that damn vampire king all over again. Your dad is nowhere near a failure. If you’re ready to have kids’ sweetie….then you're ready. If you want to wait longer….you do that. I’m sad for all you kids there will never be a perfect f*****g time to have kids because of who you are. I wish I could change that for you, I do. We are who are, and I wouldn’t change that either. Trust your instincts Cass. That’s what I’ve always told you. No story has the perfect journey. It’s about the person standing beside you. Knowing that no matter what, they will always f*****g be right there beside you. Not just when it’s easy, but when it’s really f*****g hard….when it seems like you can’t breathe because so much is happening….If you can look at the person beside you and get a breath of fresh air….that’s what matters. Your dad and I have had a bumpy road. Everyone does. Everyone has fights. It’s about not giving up on each other. Ever. When I’m scared….your father is my f*****g Ginkgo Tree. Yes I know people say rock, but we are earth fairies. Trees make more goddamn sense. Ginkgo trees can adapt. They don’t get diseases. They can live for hundreds to thousands of years, and they are pretty.  When your dad is scared, and yes he does get scared, you best believe I’m his goddamn ginkgo tree. I’ll be there for you every step of the way Cass. Always. There’s just someone right there beside you who is your other half.”

            I nodded, “I know. I love him, mom.” My mom smiled, “I know you do. The way you two look at each other….You look so much like me it’s easiest to see your dad and myself in you two. At least at the moment from all the mated kids we have. When you decide you’re ready to have kids, Cass….I am a portal or pop away if you need a shoulder to cry on. Or just a phone call to vent your fears. I’ll always be there for you. You’re my little girl. Your dad would talk to Cayden if he had those fears. We understand more than anyone probably could. We were in unfuckingchartered territory when we had each and every one of you kids. You were all powerful even from the womb. People came after you guys. We just stopped them with our allies, and your uncles on all sides of the family. It won’t always be easy, Cass. You do what you can. You love your kids with everything in you. You make sure they are loved, happy, and fed. The things you can control...that’s what you worry about.” I nodded, “I need to talk to Cayden.” My mom smiled, “Have some fun at your party. Have a few more drinks. Get as tipsy as you can….then pop to your man.” 

            I snorted, “He’s with a source that only wants to see him or Micah.” My mom shrugged, “Wear a f*****g blindfold then. He’s your man, and you need him. You’ve got fairy blood Cassie Conners….Be mischievous.” I laughed, “I love you mom.” My mom smiled, “I love you too. Now….go have a really good time.” I kissed her cheek and took off. First my grandpa and then my mom said there was no perfect time. Cayden and I needed to talk about it together though. I didn’t think I was ready yet, but maybe soon. I did need to talk to him about my fears. My mom was right. Weird as my mom’s analogy was...it was also right. Cayden was my Gingko tree. 

            I popped to Aiylee on the trampoline. She squealed. Elise climbed on with Buttercup. We all jumped together for several minutes. I jumped into the air and did a flip into the ocean. I came up to see Milana mess up her jump. She ended up doing a belly flop. She surfaced, “It hurt…..It hurt a lot!” I laughed and snapped her a drink. She raised a glass, “Snap yourself a shot little Miss Bride!” I laughed and snapped myself, Aiylee, Elise, and Buttercup a shot. We all took them. Elise smiled, “Another!” I laughed, “Hey now!” Aiylee smiled, “We are going to bring out that mischievous side of you Cassie.” I laughed. 

                We swam most of the day on floats. I swam up to the floating bar. I smiled, “Hi Tabby. I saw Everly around.” Tabitha laughed, “When your mom asked if I wanted to bartend on a floating bar….in the ocean….that she was snapping...in the Hackura realm...I told Jason that whenever this party was….he should not expect me to be around. He’s actually quite jealous I am here.” I smiled, “I forget it’s not common for everyone.” Tabitha laughed, “Oh no...it’s not common. Only your mother...I’m sure the people around here will request that this bar stays after the party. It’s awesome.” I laughed, “They absolutely will. Hit me with something with lots of alcohol. Two of them.” Tabitha smiled. She slid me three drinks. She winked, “It’s a voodoo Hurricane with orange juice.” She winked at me. I slammed all three. Tabitha snorted, “You go girl. You fairy/Hackura people blood with no hangovers.” I laughed. Elise called, “It’s nap time Cass. Move your ass.” 

                My mom winked at me as I passed her going into the castle. I popped to the room I’d always stayed in at the castle. I found two dresses on the bed with a note.

Cass, 

Wolves and their need to f*****g nap. I know you don’t need one, but you can take one if you want, sweetie. I DO NOT intend to nap ;). There are two outfits here. One is the sexy go see Cayden….get you some...and then talk outfit. The second is your outfit for later. I’m sure you’ll notice which is intended for which. Though….whichever you pick as which is fine. Have fun baby!

Mom

I laughed. I looked at both dresses. I knew which one was for Cayden fun time. I snapped it on myself. I snorted, “Damn mom…..” It was a white spaghetti strap mermaid style dress with a deep v that barely covered my n*****s and almost went down to my belly button. There was a massive sheer part to the dress that strategically covered places. I looked good. I giggled and twirled around. I spoke out loud, “Ready or not Cayden Crawford...Here I come.” 

            I popped to Cayden. He whirled around, “What the...CASS?! What….the….” His hands were instantly running up and down the side of my dress. I smiled, “Do you like it?” Cayden’s eyes were full of lust, “Yes, I really do. What’s this for?” I smiled, “Fun.” He grinned, “Good...I have every intention of ripping it off you.” I ripped his shirt off and bit his chest, “I hate this realm because you wear a shirt.” Cayden laughed. He tilted my face up to his and kissed me. I was so tipsy I didn’t hear the key turning until I heard a girl squeal, “Oh my god! I didn’t see anything...Oh god...we need to go...right now….” I heard Micah laugh. I turned back in time to see a wave of black hair before the door shut.

            I smiled, “Was that Ashley?” Cayden nodded, “Yes, it was.” I said, “She has very pretty black hair from the back. I didn’t even get her scent. Damn being tipsy!” Cayden shrugged, “I’ll trust you one the hair thing. I am one hundred percent here for tipsy Cassie.” He ripped the front of my dress until there was a tear down the entire front. He pushed the dress of my shoulder, so it fell to the ground. Cayden rubbed his thumb gently over my n****e. He asked me, “How much time do we have?” I smiled, “Everyone but me...and my mom...which we are NOT thinking about what that means….is napping.” Cayden snorted, “Ok. We are not thinking about that. I couldn’t think about anything but your naked body right now if I tried.” He led me to a room. I asked, “Where are we?” Cayden grunted, “We set up a place for Micah that we kept because of Ashley. Enough talking. I am on a time crunch.” He settled between my thighs. 

            I ran my hands through his hair as he began to lick. I arched my hips. I was moaning in seconds. God….this man knew exactly just how to get me going. I screamed, “CAYDEN!” He didn’t stop. He slid his fingers inside me moving in sync with his tongue. I clutched the sheets and screamed. I grasped, “Cayden….please….” Cayden looked up at me but kept his fingers moving. He said, “Please what?” I smiled, “Please Commander….fuck me.” Cayden spun me around and spanked me. He pulled me to the edge of the bed putting my feet on the ground. I was on my stomach. He gripped my hips roughly. I loved the feel of his hands on my skin. He pounded into me from behind. He panted, “Like this?” I gripped the comforter in my hands. Cayden pounded harder, “My Duchess….answer me.” I screamed, “GOD YES LIKE THAT!” We didn’t stop for an hour. 

            We fell apart sweaty in bed. I trailed my fingers lightly up his body. I sighed, “If I didn’t need to talk….oh the things I’d do to you.” Cayden smiled, “What do you have to talk about, My Duchess?” I told him, “Kids.” Cayden said, “Are you ready for kids, Cass?” I shrugged, “I don’t know. I think I need more time, but I’m scared Cayden.” Cayden crushed me to him. He looked into my eyes, “What scares you about kids, my Duchess?” I looked into his eyes, “What if we have a little girl like me?” Cayden smiled, “I’d be the most overprotective dad to walk the earth since your dad. I’d love to have a little girl who looks like you.” I sighed, “I meant a little girl who is the truth seeker. It shook me when they brought out so many people to try and take me two years ago, Cayden. It shook me when I was seventeen. I’ve always known the rings wanted me, but until then...it was in the abstract that the rings wanted me. Because I didn’t talk to you about the hot date thing….I was led into the first trap. Cora betrayed us and led me into the second. What if we have a daughter who can do what I can...and they want to take her?” Tears filled my eyes, “I can’t lose our child Cayden….not our baby.” Cayden held me tightly, “Oh Cass….I had no idea. Look at me.” 

            I looked up into his eyes. He told me, “I will protect our family. You and every single kid we have no matter what. No one will hurt you guys. Our kids will have Hackura guards. I know Uncle Bjourn would let me assign three to them. He’d probably demand it if we have a little girl. I don’t want you to be scared.” I let a few tears fall, “They want me Cayden….still. They look for chances I don’t know how my mom does this. I don’t know how she’s lived the way she has and deals with this. I know there’s no perfect time…” Cayden kissed me. He pulled back, “No, there won’t be a perfect time. My parents still get threats on my siblings because of who my dad was. He got them the moment I was born. They’d kept my mom's pregnancy under wraps for a while. Threats come with who we were Cass. We don’t have to have kids until you’re ready. We are both young, and….I like having you all to myself.” I giggled as he started to tickle me. He kissed me, “Thank you...for talking to me about it.” I sighed, “I should’ve sooner….I just...It really scares me Cayden. What if we trust the wrong person and our child pays the price?” Cayden said, “Have you noticed….I do NOT trust people with you anymore? I am vigilant. What happened with Cora, will NEVER happen again. I will NOT be lax about my precautions, especially with you ever again.” 

                I rolled my eyes, “My protective commander.” Cayden smirked, “You bet your Hackura, wolf, fairy ass. You are mine Cass. I won’t let you go. I won’t let some ring take you from me. You will be my wife later this week. Nothing will stop that. Not the rings, not a mission, and not an emergency of any kind….You come first to me Cass. Any kids we have….you and them to me….We come first as a family. Always.” I kissed him, “I love you Cayden Crawford.” Cayden kissed me, “I love you too.” 

            His phone started buzzing. I raised an eyebrow, “Micah?” Cayden smiled, “Yup. he wants to know if it’s safe to bring Ashley back. He’s used to orgies, but she’s not.” I laughed, “Poor thing. She didn’t see anything, though. We were fully clothed. I’m sure she’s done some stuff with a boy.” Cayden shrugged, “She’s not interested in anyone, but I’m pretty sure she’s seen her fair share of things. Just not from what she’s doing. I think Micah is just being considerate.” I laughed, “I should get back. You have stuff to do.” Cayden kissed me, “I’m glad you popped in Cass.” I smiled, “Me too. I love you Cayden….I want to have a family with you someday….I’m just…” Cayden grabbed my hands, “Scared. I think that’s normal Cass. You’ve had two close calls. Just remember you were fighting the whole time Cass. You were trained. You are a badass. I’ll always be by your side fighting. I’ll protect you.” I smiled, “As I’ll protect you.” I kissed him then gave him a hug. 

            I sighed, “Ok….now I’m really going. See you soon.” I blew him a kiss and popped away. Aiylee was waiting on my bed. She smiled, “So you, me, and your mom snuck away. Come on….get dressed.” I grabbed the second dress my mom had in the room. I snapped it on. It looked strapless with a sweetheart neckline, but there were nude sleeves on it. It was a short dress to mid-thigh with a belt that had a train handing down, but absolutely still showed some serious leg. You just had to love my mom. I popped us to the club. All my aunts were waiting there when we walked in. My mom popped over, “You look beautiful.” I smiled and kissed her cheek again. I smiled, “Thanks….for everything mom.” She winked, “Anytime Cass.” The music started and so did the dancing. There were several part fairies in attendance. Julianna and Jade were here dancing their asses off. Arlina was around. I’d seen the rest of my fairy cousins too. I felt Cayden enter the realm. I smiled. Aiylee teased me, “Did you not get enough of that man earlier?” I laughed, “Never. It’s never enough.” My grandma joined us at one point. At the end of the night my mom snapped. Everyone was in a different type of animal costume. My mom's friends clapped.    

            Aiylee snorted, “You’re a sexy fox.” I looked down. I was in a body suit that was orange, white and black. The hood even had ears. I had a tail. The top of the body suit had a v cut that showed off my boobs. I laughed, “Cayden loves hunting foxes.” My mom said, “Everyone popping back to my place….get over here. I’ll pop back to inform the men here that the hunt is on. Get running ladies that are staying here!” My mom winked at me. Aiylee laughed, “Exsis has to catch the fairy.” I smiled, “So does Cayden….Expect I’m a foxy fairy now” Aiylee slapped my butt and laughed, “You even have a tail! GOD! I love your mom. I swear….she has a fan club, but I should get to be the president. I’m her niece. It’s ONLY fair.” I laughed.