Free Fated for Forever [Kindred of Arkadia 3] (Siren Publishing Classic ManLove) by Alanea Alder

bit to get your things.” Gabriel kissed Ashby’s forehead.
    “Rebecca was right, snuggling really does fix everything.” Ashby smiled up at his mate.
    “I like the way she thinks. We may have to invest in more snuggly blankets.” Gabriel tucked the penguin
    blanket around Ashby and settled back in his chair.
    “Don’t you have meetings?” Ashby cuddled close.
    “Nothing that can’t wait.” Gabriel said, laying his cheek on top of Ashby’s head and closing his eyes.
    “I’ll borrow clothes from the twins for tonight and we can go shopping this weekend. You have a
    godson to shop for.” Ashby smiled as he heard Gabriel’s heart pick up.
    “Godson?” Gabriel asked looking down, eyes wide.
    “Yes, godson. Rebecca has chosen me to be her son’s godfather. As my mate, you will be his godfather
    as well. I can’t wait until he’s born! When we go shopping Nick told us to look out for a small rocking
    chair, she doesn’t have one that fits her,” Ashby yawned.
    “We’re going to be godparents.” Gabriel smiled wide.
    “I think we’re up to the task,” Ashby said, snuggling down for a nap.
    “I know we are.” Gabriel closed his eyes, once again enjoying the peaceful moment with his mate.
    Chapter 8

    “OK everyone, I call this meeting to order.” Rebecca stood next to the table where Aleks, Ma, Kate,
    Bran, Caleb, and Liam sat looking at her with curiosity.
    “If this is an attempt to get a town swimming pool so you can ogle pack and pride members, the answer
    is no.” Aleks growled. Rebecca’s eyes widened in surprise. She brought her smartphone up and made a
    note.
    “Um of course not…” P.o.o.l . “OK, the real reason why we’re here,” she said, beaming at everyone
    while Aleks tried to peek at what she typed on her smartphone.
    “We’re also not doing a male calendar to raise money for the library,” Bran said, frowning. Rebecca
    furiously tapped away on her phone.
    “Nope, not that either. It’s—”
    “And we’re not doing shirtless car wash either,” Caleb muttered. Rebecca paused and tapped on her
    phone again.
    “No, y’all are being silly, it’s nothing like that…for now.” Rebecca smiled wide. The men relaxed.
    “OK, baby, what idea do you have brewing in that head of yours?” Aleks asked.
    “I want to modify the protective perimeter to allow for Gabriel’s coven to move to Arkadia, that’s all.”
    She looked around the table as everyone stared at her in shock. Ma sighed.
    “I saw this one coming, ever since Ashby was claimed by the prince.” Ma looked at Rebecca, who was
    oblivious to the chaos she had created.
    “Absolutely not!” Aleks roared.
    “Aleks hush, you’re being loud.” Rebecca whacked him on the shoulder.
    “No I won’t hush. That perimeter is there for a reason, to keep us safe. Specifically to keep us safe
    against vampires, and you want to invite them in! Woman, this is too far even for you.” Aleks vented.
    “I’m not saying I’m one hundred percent against it, but we have the boys to consider Rebecca, you have
    a baby on the way. Do we really want vampires in town?” Kate asked gently. Rebecca nodded quickly.
    “I know that I come off as, well…a bit of a flake, but I’m not. It’s just I have a lot swirling around up
    here,” Rebecca said, pointing to her head and Aleks snorted. Her eyes narrowed dangerously and he
    scooted a fraction of an inch away from his tiny mate.
    “Anyway. I have been digging around in the archives and found out that the original plan for Arkadia
    was for it to be a paranormal safe haven. Something happened and it became shifter only. I can, as Alpha
    Mother, invite each coven member in individually. That will allow them access, but not allow them to invite
    or bring anyone else into town. I can even word it so that if they turn feral the invitation is negated. I can
    make it so that it’s just this town, not all of the other sister towns,” Rebecca explained. Nearly every face
    around the