*** Evony's Pov ***
The best sleep of my life was interrupted by the pitter patter of tiny feet. Aside from the fact that I was surrounded by gorgeous men, all of whom smelt amazing to me, I still hadn't had enough rest to replenish my core. "Mmmmph," I groaned. Wishing that it was only a dream, when Willow whispered my name. Opening one eye to confirm what I already knew, I saw the little tot standing near Addy, who at some point during the night, cuddled my feet. Trying to ignore Bren's heated breath hitting me in the center of my cleavage, which caused the image of him sucking on one of them, while Dev, whose b***r was poking my left side, made out with me, I grumbled good morning to her.
Untangling myself from them was not an option. Not even the best contortionist would not endeavor such a feat. Forgive me my darlings.
"Hey guys, my bladder is being pressed down by a body and a couple of limbs. We also have an audience," I said as gently as I could, because I did want this to happen again.
Bren cuddled deeper between my melons, making my happy place vibrate. You are killing me here, I sang in my head. His morning wood was resting against my thigh, making me wish we had gone back to a room.
Addy woke, his luscious shoulder-length curls falling over his sleepy face, in the most adorable pattern, stating, "I'm up!" Effectively startling Willow and making Cannon moan about it being too early for loud noises. I felt Dev kiss me on the top of my head, take a deep breath with his nose still buried in my hair. "Me too," Dev said not as loudly, but enough for Cannon to concede and take his head off my right shoulder. Raising his head off my chest, I saw Bren register where he'd been massaging with his face all night and blushed a sweet red.
"Good morning," I said to all of them again, but pointedly looking at Bren. His blush deepened and mumbled it back. Then he shouted, "Addanon, you are still on my legs. Urrgghhh, I kicked you like three times already!" Making Cannon finally sit up only to lean forward in a fit of wheezing laughter, while saying, "You guys are too much. Stop please! It's too early. Desperse to your rooms. Bren, I'll come with you and show you how to get things done. Addy, be a doll and get breakfast started and I'll switch with you once I'm done cleaning up myself." He got up with more grace than I thought possible, helping Bren, giving Dev a pointed look while he gave me one last hug, before standing up himself. Addy remained on the floor even after Dev got me up, complaining that he shouldn't have bragged about his cooking skills last night, which ended, leaving him gaped mouth, the moment Cannon told him he was the most domesticated of them all. Dev seconded it, leaving me confused by what they meant.
Willow just stood there looking at us and giggling at their back and forth. The cute morning after was effectively ruined when the realization that it was a jab at how he had a girlfriend. I felt my mood immediately sour, knowing the sweet moments and little wins I had over the past two days with Addy, were just meaningless, unless he broke up with her. Refusing to let them see any difference in my behavior, I grabbed Willow, letting them know we were going to get dressed. I took my time in the bathroom, while Willow played on the bed.
Getting dressed, I saw an issue. Cannon must not spend a lot of time around full-figured women, because while his clothing choices for me were beautiful, they were very revealing. The heavy top and wide set hips complete with a plump a$$, every sun dress was like a malfunction waiting to happen. Chosing one that had a thick, almost cap-sleeve like straps, giving support to my melons, praying I didn't need to bend over, we went to have breakfast.
Entering the room, someone dropped their spoon, another wolf whistled, a gentleman pulled out my chair and the last stared at my b00bs, gulping for at least five mississippis. Ignoring all except the gentleman by thanking him, I proceeded to dish out food for the seedling and I. After a while, the others settled down and dug in with gusto. Eating with four strapping young men, one of whom I believe had been starved for the better part of three years, was an experience. However, the most shocking part was when all the apples were done, Addy got up and dragged an apple tree he had grown, by mistake, this morning, eager to show off to me.
"How by mistake Addy?" Williow enquired.
"Well, I couldn't find any fruit. Canny apparently doesn't understand food groups," Addanon started, making Cannon fake hurt and gave us a modest protest about them being perishable and the wastage had he kept them, causing Addanon to stress, "Anywaysssssss.... As I was saying, Willow. I noticed this poor large pot of soil, with a very dead houseplant in it. I began thinking about how it was a waste. Wishing I had an apple. Then I felt my power activate and a little sprout formed, until viola! This tree grew, matured and bared fruit all in under five minutes. Is that normal, Evony?"
"Well, I was told that any elemental or queen's power is only limited by their imaginations. So you must have seen the image in your mind, your want, so great, that it became a reality," I explained as simply as I could, while biting into the juicy fruit. "Mmmmmmm, oh my Addy, this is so good,"I moaned, taking another bite, "Crisp and juicy. Just like I love it. Great job." I continued to praise him with each munch, thoroughly enjoying it, until I noticed all of them shifting uncomfortably and clearing their throats. While I was giving them a questioning look, I heard Many snicker, "You're all such virgins."
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After brunch, now seeing the time, I decided that it was time for us to go to the Plaine. Fero must be out of his mind with worry. Scouring to find me. Before I could voice my thoughts, Cannon announced, "I need you all to see my Dad's last will and testament before we do anything else. Come little one, Canny will give you a magical device that lets you view animations," walking out the room with Willow, while she informed him, she was well aware of what TVs and tabs were, in her words.
Looking at the guys, I saw them all try to hide the sorrow brought on by those words. Bren, lost the battle by putting his face into the palms of his hands, sobbing quietly. Before I could go comfort him, I saw Addy wrap his arms around his shoulder, letting him know that Eddie went peacefully just as they had all hoped, mostly likely around the same time he was abducted. Bren sniffled some more until Cannon came out with a flashdrive and picked up a tab, which I believe controlled the place. As he spoke into the device, a large screen appeared from the roof on the far wall.
"She's fine, watching some brain numbing Y0u T*b*, like most children her age. Now, Dad hoped that one day when we were reunited I would share this information with you. Evony, he did not know of you. He speculated, but I never confirmed. What I hope you all do is listen to this with an open mind. My biological father is not a good man by most means. However, it does not mean I am him. Please do not condemn me, after this either. I am sharing it with you because first I want your trust, two you deserve to know and three you were........ My Dad considered each and everyone of you as family after that day, so I believe you have the right to say your goodbyes to him as well," Cannon informed us, with what seemed to be a heavy heart.
Bren stood up, still weak and shaky due to the muscle loss, stretching his hand out to Cannon. Once their hands were clasped, Brennon pulled him in and hugged him, letting him know very clearly that they were brothers and thanked him for sharing Eddie's last words with us. Cannon allowed a few tears to flow, and while separating from Bren, Dev and Addy patted him on the back and then they all went to sit. I did my best not to allow the distance to bother me, as they all took separate seats. Knowing they were going to need the space to process what we were about to hear. Even I was on edge a little after hearing his speech.
What could his bio father have done that was so horrifying?