“Really? That’s some challenge you set for yourself. But I will be the judge of your efforts.” Then he grabbed Dylon’s hand and pulled him to the great room saying, “Let’s eat fast so I can start judging.” Entering the great room, Cody and Dylon saw Daniel in Jackson’s arms.
“Do you want to give him his bottle?” asked Steel. “That’s why he’s cranky. Dakota just brought it in.”
“Sure, but I’ll do it at the table. Dylon and Cody will be joining us and I have a few announcements to make.”
“Good, I’m starved. Your son kept me up half the night,” complained Steel.
“My son? He sounds more like your son since you always like to keep me up half the night,” Jackson smirked.
“Uhmm bro, what did I tell you about TMI regarding your bedroom activities?” interjected Logan.
“The same thing I said about language in front of Daniel,” Jackson retorted, “and you see how well everyone listens to that.”
“Point made,” Logan said. “Listen up everyone. New rule by your second. No more and I mean it, no more swearing, dirty language, curse words, or whatever you want to call it. You all know what I mean. So, it stops right now.”
Oracle entered the great room and said, “Good for you, Logan. Someone has to put their foot down, especially with Jackson, or my grandson will be scarred for life.”
“Hear, hear,” said Maximus, following his wife. “It’s about time someone protected my poor grandson’s hearing.”
Jackson burst out laughing, jostling Daniel who promptly made his displeasure known. Settling his son with his bottle, Jackson said to Logan, “Don’t worry bro, I got your back on this. Come on, Dakota has breakfast ready.”
Dylon followed his mate into the dining room. Sitting next to him, he was astounded by the ease with which Jackson ruled his pack. He saw the love flowing between the brothers and how the love expanded as each brother’s Fated Mate joined the pack. But there was something else. Something he’d never found in any pack. He sensed a powerful aura in this pack—great power—that flowed easily between all the brothers.I wonder if my father will pick up on it.
He listened to the chatter among the brothers, useful in finding out more about each one. But once the food was on the table, silence reigned. He tried not to shovel the food into his mouth but it was hard since it was the best he ever had. It was a nudge by his mate that caused him to stop and look up, only to see everyone’s eyes upon him.Shit, what did I miss?
“Dakota asked about what you eat for breakfast?” Cody said.
“Why?” asked Dylon, not understanding since he was used to eating whatever was served at the Silver Point Pack enforcer house.
“Cody, I got this. Hi, I’m Dakota and the cook for this group of wolves. Breakfast is usually what I served today, but if you prefer something else, I’ll be glad to make it for you.”
Shocked into silence, Dylon sat there gawking at Dakota.Make me something else? He’s asking me what I want to eat? What the fuck?
Cody pushed Dylon’s jaw up, closing his mate’s mouth. “I think it’s safe to say my mate is fine with whatever you usually cook for breakfast.”
Dylon scrambled to apologize, “I’m sorry, Dakota. My mate is correct. I’ll eat anything. However, none of my past breakfasts have ever tasted as delicious as the one I am eating this morning.” He smiled at Dakota before adding, “Please don’t tell my mother I said that.”
Laughter erupted around the table while Dakota blushed. “I promise. If I may ask, what kind of wolf are you?”
“I’m a Tundra Wolf.”
Jackson spoke up, “Welcome to the Blackwood Pack, Dylon. You’ve met Steel, my mate. This is our son, Daniel Maximillian. Of course, you know Colton, and his mate Ian. Over there is Carson, Zane, and Logan. You know Oracle, but have you met her husband, Maximus?”
“No, nice to meet you sir,” said Dylon.
“Call me Maximus.”
“Will do,” Dylon said before shifting his glance back to Jackson. “I haven’t met the man who saved me. Will he be here soon?”
“Maybe. Mystia and Jimmy Blackwood became our surrogate parents after the massacre and ever since Daniel was born they try to come over each afternoon to see him. I’ll be calling Mystia after breakfast to tell her your parents are coming.”
Then Jackson looked at the rest of them and added, “Dylon’s parents are on their way here. Any questions from his parents about how Cody and Dylon met will be answered by me or them. Understand?”
After hearing a chorus of ‘yeses’, Jackson continued, “Dylon, is there anything special your parents will need while they’re here?”
After a moment of thought, he answered, “No, they’re pretty easygoing about everything.”
“Okay,” Jackson said, handing Daniel to Steel so he could finish his breakfast. “They should be here by dinnertime, so please plan to join us then.”
