Chapter 37: Newborn sibling

The trip to the castle was uneventful, Angelia arrived just as Hannah-Rose finished a court hearing about the state of Aurora. The Aurorian people were very happy having Hannah as their queen, the representative for Kalin expressed his happiness saying Kalin is relieved Hannah kept her promise and is still living by it. The old hero queen also briefly spoke to Ben Finn as he was waiting for Hannah to finish her session, he was fine a little tired but excited for the wedding. Soon Angelia spoke to her daughter giving her a list of suppliers to help with the wedding then made her way back to Millfield's mansion. As she arrived in the area she spotted Karl wandering along the path towards the mansion. With Treacle by her side, Angelia whistled at Treacle pointing at Karl getting the dog to run up to him getting his attention.

"Oh Treacle!? Where'd you come from?"

Karl stroked the dog then looked up seeing a slow moving Angelia walking down the path.

"Angelia, I thought you were home already? Or you just toying with danger again"

"Har, har… I just came from the castle"

"Oh is Hannah-Rose ok?"

The pair started walking towards the mansion whilst they conversed.

"Yes Hannah is fine. Doing a wonderful job as queen"

"Of course she's just like you"

"Thanks Karl"

Soon as they reached the mansion, the butler saw them walking towards the front door so as they approached the door he opened it allowing them entry. Treacle sprinted off to the kitchen ("probably off to beg for food") whereas Angelia went into the drawing room sitting down on her chaise lounge from her Bloodstone Waterfront house. As soon as Karl saw the chaise he smiled sitting next to Angelia, keeping it casual he also joined Angelia having a cup of tea.

"I saw your smile Karl, yes this is my chaise lounge I brought from you"

"How many years ago?"

"Too many"

"Haha, yeah another life eh? Avo I remember you just bought that house and came into the furniture shop not really sure what you wanted"

"Yeah I was pretty clueless when it came to furniture, as long as it looked pretty I was happy"

"Hah, yeah that's why I showed you the chaise"

"And what started off our wonderful friendship"

"Damn straight!"

"Cheers"

They clinked their teacups together as they both took a careful sip of the hot liquid. When Angelia put her cup down she felt a sharp pain she furrowed her features as she stared into the distance.

"Angelia? You ok? Was that tea not good?"

"No, no I… I just felt a sharp pain-Ow! There's another one"

"Do you need me to fetch someone?"

Angelia stood up placing a hand on her large bump, Karl quickly stood up helping his hero friend stand.

"Thanks, I'm alright but I just need to lie down-Oh gods!"

A pop then a pool of liquid splashed down Angelia's legs, Karl gasped quickly moving around Angelia taking her by the arms.

"Angelia, was that your waters?"

"Oh avo *groans* that hurts! Ow, yes that was my waters.. Help me to bed please. I need to get someone to fetch Reav-"

"Ssh I'll go get Reaver after I've helped you to bed"

Karl put Angelia's arm over his neck so she can lean on him for support, she was heavy but he managed. The staff quickly became aware of the situation helping Karl open doors as they moved to Angelia's and Reaver's bedroom. When they reached a spare bedroom Karl was about to help Angelia get into bed but she shook her head.

"This isn't our bedroom… ow, pull that book"

Not questioning it Karl pulled a gold book back, he heard a mechanism click then the bookcase split in two revealing a staircase down into another corridor with another door.

"Really? You and Reaver are such show offs even when it comes to your bedroom"

"Oh shut up Karl! Ow *breathing in slowly* just help me..."

"I'm doing it woman! Gods"

Karl opened the door seeing Angelia's bedroom all coloured in dark shades of red and black, a bit of chain was poking out from beneath the bed.

"Do I need to ask?"

"Haha-Ouch fuck it hurts… no"

Karl helped Angelia onto her bed letting her get comfortable whilst Karl skimmed the room hiding anything that was too risque.

"Thanks Karl"

"Well after you've had the baby you don't want to freak your other children out with what you and Reaver get up to in here *wink*"

"Thank you, now bugger off and go get my husband *wink*"

"Psh so demanding"

Karl made sure his friend was comfortable she nodded, a staff member came in telling Angelia her medical team are on their way. Karl then sprinted out of the mansion jumping into the carriage the staff already had prepared to take him to Bowerstone Industrial. When the carriage came to an abrupt halt Karl told the driver to wait as Reaver will probably want this carriage to take him to the mansion. Karl looked up at the large grand white building, it was one of Reaver's newer factories which house a school at the back so parents didn't have to fret about their children's into the large courtyard Karl looked up at the imposing 'R' logo of Reaver Industries swallowing a lump in his throat Karl pushed open the large doors. A pissed off supervisor approached Karl scoffing at his farmer look he held up his hand refusing Karl to take another step.

"And where do you think you are going!? This is for workers or important people.. You're neither!"

"Wow you kiss your mother with that mouth? I'm here for Reaver"

"Everyone is, what makes you special"

"It's about his wife"

"How do I know you're not lying?"

"Oh for fuck sake… REAVER *whistles loudly*"

"How dare you! Keep your voice down!"

Upstairs Reaver was counting his gold writing it down in his ledger, he did spot a carriage stopping outside his factory but he didn't see who stepped out. He flicked his eyes to his office door when he heard someone shout his name. He thought he recognised the voice, rolling his eyes he slipped his coat on grabbing his hat and cane leaving his office he leant over the railing seeing who yelled. When he saw it was Karl he frowned then relaxed his features pulling a smug look tapping his cane on the railing making it ring out grabbing everyone's attention.

"Look if you don't shut up Reaver is going to-"

*metallic loud clang*

"Well, well look who it is… Karl what's the matter? The farm getting too boring for you?"

"Reaver come down here now"

"Bit demanding aren't we? You know no-one orders me around, especially you"

"Reaver you… *clears throat* It's Angelia she's gone into labour!"

The whole factory full of workers gasped reducing down to hushed murmurs which distracted the supervisor he went back to shouting at his workers. Reaver meanwhile raised his eyebrows in surprise he didn't say a word he walked down to the ground level. He bypassed Karl seeing the carriage he opened the door but paused before getting in, he turned to Karl who followed him out.

"Thank you"

"Don't mention it Reaver, just go to your wife she needs you. I'll go to the castle and tell Hannah"

Reaver smiled at the man getting into the carriage he threatened the driver telling him if he doesn't get him to Millfield's as quickly as possible he'll be learning to drive the carriage with less limbs, that certainly got him home quick. As the carriage stopped Reaver got out not even caring to pay but the driver didn't dare question it as he left. Reaver walked into the mansion making his way to their bedroom. When he entered their room he saw Angelia wearing a long loose fitted black nightgown her face screwed up due to the pain and a team of midwives surrounding her helping her keep calm.

"Angelia, my love"

She opened her eyes seeing her husband choking back the tears, the doctor moved to the side letting Reaver approach her. Reaver removed his coat, gloves, hat and placed his cane down before grasping his wife's hand.

"Reaver, Karl found you ok"

"Yes he did *kisses her softly* you know me"

"Hmm I'll- aah *panting*... I'll have a word with Karl after"

The doctor approached the couple moving to the end of the bed.

"Mrs Bloodstone, I'm just going to check how far along you are"

Angelia nodded as she wrapped both her hands around Reaver's resting her head on Reaver's forearm he leant forward kissing her softly.

"I believe you are ready Mrs Bloodstone, it's time to push. It's up to you sir you can stay or wait outside?"

"I'm not going anywhere"

"Ok then, come on Angelia push!"

Outside the room Hannah-Rose, Ben and Karl arrived. They were about to enter the room but a member of the household staff stopped them. Hannah was about to use her status as queen to gain entry but the staff member ushered them to follow. Looking at each other they curiously followed the staff member heading back up the stairs to the spare bedroom.

"You can all remain here until we are given the all clear"

"Why can't we enter? That's my mother and father in there!"

"Precisely Hannah-Rose do you really want to see your mother in pain as she gives birth to your sibling"

"I-Hm ok I didn't think of it like that, fine we'll stay put"

Karl thanked the staff member as they disappeared to do their chores. Hannah sat next to Ben on the edge of the spare bed. Karl sat on one of the armchairs in the room propping his head up leaning his elbow on the arm of the chair.

"Where is Logan? Could you not find him in the castle or Bowerstone industrial Karl?"

"Unfortunately not Hannah, but I think it's because he's not there"

"How d'you mean?"

"He was here when me and Rupert visited then he mentioned to wanted to go and research more on the heroes"

"Brightwall, he's gone to Brightwall"

"Don't you worry about your brother Hannah love, I'm sure he'll know the news when he's back"

"True, yeah ok thanks Ben *kisses his cheek*... and thanks Karl"

"Anytime your highness"

"Ha, just Hannah to you. You've known mum since before she was queen"

"What a time it was"

"Could you tell me? Since we're waiting, how was mum back then and dad?"

"Hmm ok, I'm sure they won't mind"

As Karl told Hannah and Ben about Albion back to when Lucien was in control building the spire to his downfall, Karl made a small prayer in his head that Angelia would be ok. Back in the room Angelia was pouring with sweat as her grip tightened on her husband's hand pushing for her dear life. Reaver stroked a wet lock of hair out of his wife's face trying to soothe her telling her she can do it. The hot tears streamed down her cheeks as she gritted her teeth baring down giving it all she's got. The doctor congratulated Angelia on how well she's doing.

"That's it Angelia, I can see the head come on only a few more pushes"

Angelia smiled releasing a breath she was holding looking at her husband with such happiness in her eyes. He smiled back holding her hand with his own whilst his other hand caressed her leg he leant forward kissing her softly before sitting back telling her she can finish this.

"Come on my sweet, you're nearly there"

"Two more *panting* I-*growls* Oww… ARGH"

She pushed with the little strength she had then a wash of relief flooded her as the baby came out, the doctor quickly accepted the infant pinching the umbilical cord offering Reaver the scissors again. Moving from his wife Reaver accepted the scissors snipping the cord going back to his wife. The team cleaned the baby clearing its airways so it could cry, the noise was music to Angelia's ears her baby was healthy. The doctor wrapped up the child handing it to the mother first then offered his hand in a handshake to Reaver.

"Congratulations Mr and Mrs Bloodstone, you have a healthy baby boy"

"Thank you doctor"

"Anytime Reaver"

Reaver turned to his wife who was gently caressing her son's cheek the look of pure joy on her face made Reaver so happy.

"Our son, can you believe it Reav we're here again"

"Heh I'm so proud of you Angelia, well done *kisses her cheek*"

"Thanks sweetie"

The doctor fetched a birth certificate clearing his throat to get the parents attention.

"So what's this little lad's name then?"

Angelia widened her eyes when she realised they still haven't thought of a name.

"Reaver? Do you have a name in mind? You named our last two"

"Hmm what about…" Reaver leaned closer to his son giving him a soft kiss on the forehead "... Maximus"

The doctor smiled at the baby then looked at the parents nodding. "Maximus it is, Maximus Bloodstone"

"Beautiful Reav, he does look like a Max to me"

The doctor handed the certificate to Reaver then left with the midwives wishing the parents good health. As they came upstairs they saw Hannah, Ben and Karl anxiously waiting the doctor smiled saying they can go in now. Hannah was the first sprinting down the stairs opening the door slowly. When Reaver saw his daughter he smiled waving her in, Angelia passed Reaver his son letting him hold the baby. Hannah-Rose approached the bed with a bright smile a few happy tears rolled down her cheeks she hugged her mother tightly before sitting on the edge of the bed softly stroking her brothers fine blonde hair.

"Well done mum, he's gorgeous"

"Like his dad *wink*"

"Ha yeah sure dad, if you say so *pokes tongue out*"

"Hardly the behaviour of a queen madam"

"Calm down dad… what's my little brother's name then?"

Angelia smiled looking at Reaver who proudly said it. "Maximus, my little Maxi"

"I'm sure he'll love that nickname mate *wink*"

Ben and Karl walked in as Hannah asked about the name they approached the parents. Karl gave Angelia a hug and placed a hand on Reaver's shoulder smiling at him. Ben however just said congrats to them both but Angelia wasn't having any of it she ushered him closer then pulled him down for a hug.

"You're going to be my son in-law soon, you can hug me"

"Ugh ok, what about you Reaver want a hug?"

"From you? I'll pass Benji *wink*"

Hannah was totally enamored by her tiny little brother he looked so cute and innocent cuddled up against his dad. Reaver noticed Hannah enjoying stroking her brother's hair so he smiled getting her attention.

"Do you want to hold him, just be careful"

"Really!? I mean *clears throat* yes please dad"

Reaver carefully handed his son to his daughter, Hannah accepted the infant standing up carrying him in her arms. Ben moved to stand by his fiancee looking down at the baby smiling at Hannah putting his arm around her waist. Hannah looked at her dad and mum smiling she then looked at her fiance.

"I want one"

Reaver burst out laughing as did Karl whilst Angelia just giggled too tired to laugh aloud yet. Ben froze like a statue his eyes widened in shock, Hannah kissed his cheek handing her brother back to Reaver.

"I was only teasing, we need to get married first *wink*"

"Haha careful Hannah sweetheart you're going to give old Benji here a heart attack"

"Shut it Reavie"

"Tsk I would retaliate but I'm in such a good mood you won't ruin it *wink*"

Chapter 38: A Royal Bachelorette/Bachelor do?

Angelia looked down in the crib admiring her beautiful 1 month old son, he started murmuring as he woke up. She couldn't quite believe he was already a month old ("seems like yesterday I was curled up in bed with this adorable newborn in my arms"). She scooped him up just as he was waking knowing he'd only cry if she left him be, he was hungry that much she could tell. As she breastfed her son Angelia strolled to one of the large windows looking out across Bowerlake she smiled as she couldn't believe 10 yrs ago she had no family. Now she's reunited with her family, a devilishly handsome husband who still adores her and now a baby too. Tidying herself up and burping her son Angelia sorted Maximus out then put him down in the crib cooing over him as he yawned sweetly. Moving away from the crib Angelia picked up the letter she read this morning over breakfast, she kept it on her as she entered the nursery putting it down on a nearby table. She re-read the letter sighing happily, a content sigh because her life at the moment was near perfect.

Dear Mum,

As you are well aware the wedding is in 3 days! No I'm not writing for your guidance because of butterflies. I am truly happy for once in my life and the notion of marrying Ben doesn't scare me or make me nervous in the slightest.

I'm writing because I want you to come to the castle tonight for my bachelorette. I know these things are usually just for friends to celebrate my last single days but honestly I'll be glad to be rid of them, they weren't that great to begin with :)

I do hope you'll be able to come! Ben said he's sent a letter to dad asking him to join in on his bachelor do. If you're worried about who's coming, don't be… It's Hammer, Anna, few girls from my home schooling days and Karl. Yes he told me he went to your bachelorette so I asked if he'd like to attend mine.

I hope you can make it mum and Maximus isn't keeping you both up too late.

See you later?

Hannah-Rose

"Bless Hannah for inviting Karl she didn't have to. But I am glad she didn't invite Page god that woman with alcohol? No thanks *mocked voice* your husband is such a bad man, whine, whine, bitch, bitch.."

"Well I don't know if she said it exactly like that my dear"

Looking over her shoulder to check who entered the room she relaxed when she saw her husband. Putting down the letter Angelia walked back over to the crib to make sure Max was asleep, Reaver joined her standing by her side.

"*In a hushed voice* You're not suppose to hear my rants *poke tongue out*"

"*chuckles also hushed* I love to hear all the noises you make my love, Mmm"

"Behave Reav *kisses his cheek*"

He slipped an arm around her waist pulling her closer to him as they both admired their baby son sleeping soundly.

"He is adorable"

"Of course, he's my son"

"Are you calling yourself adorable? *smirks*"

"Right. That's it"

"*gasps* Ah Reav!"

Reaver stepped in front of his wife picking her up slinging her over his shoulder as he quietly left the room. Once they left the nursery Reaver put her down then shoved her against the nearest wall his lips found hers as she moaned for more. He trailed his fevered kisses from her lips down her neck to her collarbone, he grabbed her wrists pushing them back against the wall as he ravaged her.

"Oh Reav, Nghh-Aahh…"

Angelia was wearing a mid length white and blue dress that had loose flowing sleeves running to the elbow but the shoulders were cutaway leaving thin straps over the shoulders. She brought it when they last went to Aurora the dress was mainly white with blue patterns across the dress tied in the middle with a small bow. Having a dress like this meant Reaver had full access to her beautiful neck, collarbone and shoulders as he kissed all her exposed skin. Since she was tending to Max she didn't bother with shoes leaving her legs bare. Reaver dragged his tongue up her neck sucking on the wet flesh making Angelia groan against his tempting touch. He moved down lifting one of her legs kissing from the ankle up to her thighs then shot her a wink and did the same on the other leg. When he finished kissing up her other leg to the thigh he stopped looking up at his panting wife, on his knees, waiting for her.

"Ah alas I should really be getting ready for Benji's soiree"

"*panting heavily* Should being the key word baby, you should be getting ready OR you should put yourself between my legs"

"*dark chuckle* HmMm I had a feeling…"

Angelia bit her bottom lip as she moved her now free hands up under her dress rolling her underwear down her legs until it dropped to the floor without assistance. Reaver groaned growling deeply as he watched his wife seductively pull her panties down. She spread her thighs apart lifting her dress a little to show him the lack of underwear. He bite his lip smirking as he crept closer removing his gloves caressing her thighs before pushing her back against the wall again pinning her by her thighs as Reaver angled his head under her dress.

"Avo, I've been craving you all day my sweet minx"

"Ooh Reaver… Satisfy your craving then *chuckles* *gasps* Oh! Reav yess.."

He didn't need telling twice as he dragged his tongue over each side of her sex then flicked his tongue over her sensitive bud feeling her body convulse above him. He dipped his tongue inside the sweet source of her sex moaning deeply as he enjoyed her sweet taste. Moving back he focused on her bud he sucked on it listening to Angelia scream in pleasure, his name plus a lot of expletives poured from her. His own erection straining against the confines of his trousers, ignoring his lustful need to be buried deeply in his wife, Reaver continued his attention of her sex. The way he rolled his tongue over her bud made Angelia tense up she told him to keep going not to move, smirking at her demands he did as he was told.

"Ooh avo! By the- *gasps* Reaver, babe I'm. I'm going to come… Oh gods yes don't stop"

Then her body shivered all over as her orgasm washed over her leaving her sex very sensitive but Reaver didn't care he continue to lap at her sweet nectar. Angelia weaved a hand through his brunette hair holding on for dear life as Reaver pulled another orgasm out of her. He wasn't stopping, he wanted her to beg for him. After her third orgasm Angelia yanked on her handful of his hair quite hard making Reaver growl seductively, he pulled away moving his head out from under her dress looking up at her flushed complexion.

"I need you. Now!"

"Mmm then come here"

Reaver grabbed the back of her legs tapping the back of her knees making her fall forward straddling him. Angelia kissed his jawline going down his neck pulling on his black bowtie with her teeth moaning as she slipped her hands between them undoing his trousers. Once loosened Reaver shifted to help her take them off, or least to the point where she could get to his manhood.

The complete lack of awareness of their surroundings made things more interesting, Reaver had his wife in the room joining the nursery which was just another reception room anyone could walk in, and what a sight seeing Angelia straddling Reaver with his trousers and underwear bunched around his knees as she moved sensually on top of him.

Now his erection was free from his underwear it twitched excitedly in anticipation, Angelia pumped his hardened length a few times watching her husband close his eyes as he groaned then she lined herself up sinking down letting his erection fill her so divinely making Reaver open his eyes wide as he moaned hard.

"Yesss. Angelia, by the gods keeping going"

"Now who do you belong to *wink*"

"Oh? Doing that now are we? *chuckles deeply* Mmm I'm definitely yours my sweet"

"Mmm Yes! Oh Yesss… you are Reav"

Angelia moved above her husband sliding to the tip of his penis then sinking back down slowly building up speed. Soon she gripped the front of his shirt as she rode out more rippling orgasms making Reaver throw his head back moaning. His eyes were begging for more as he tightened his grip on her thighs digging into her soft flesh. Her internal squeezes were becoming too much as her final orgasm brought about Reaver's, with a seductive growl he released shuddering as he orgasmed deeply inside his wife. A click of a door caught Reaver's attention he looked at the door but didn't see anyone, maybe someone walked in realised what was happening then walked out. Reav held out a hand for his wife as she came to a shaky stand giggling when she pulled him up too. She retrieved her underwear then gave her husband a soft kiss on the lips gently pinching his chin to bring him closer.

"That was… unexpected"

"Why.. are you complaining? Because I can certainly show-"

"No honey I'd never complain *smirks*"

There was a knock at the door, they gave each other a look over making sure they looked presentable. When Reaver called 'Enter' they both relaxed when they saw it was Ben he looked a little sheepish like he had a secret.

"Reaver mate, you ready to go yet?"

"Yes, yes alright Benji I was just saying goodbye to my wife"

"*muttering under his breath* Yeah sure you were"

"What was that?"

"Oh nothing Reavie *wink*"

"Hm.. You should go to Hannah-Rose's my love, you'll enjoy it I know you will. Don't worry about little Maxi the staff are more than prepared to look after him"

"Alright Reav, ok, ok I'll go *kisses his cheek* Ok I'll head off in a bit. Have fun you two and don't get into too much trouble, or I'll hear about it from Logan *wink*"

"*feign gasp of shock* A spy in our midst how dreadful"

"Haha come on Benji let us go meet the others"

Once the men left the mansion heading for a carriage to take them to Brightwall Reaver waited for Ben to sit down in the carriage then shot him a 'look'.

"What's the face for?"

"It was you that walk in then back out wasn't it?"

"*going red* Uhh… I don't know what you're talking abo-"

"Benjamin Finn…*raises eyebrow at him*"

"Oh alright fine, yes it was me. Sorry, I quickly realised what was going on and backed out of the room. By the way why couldn't you wait until you got to your bedroom?"

"I wanted my wife, I'm in my home, what's the problem?"

"*sigh* Ok fine I suppose you have a point"

"Always, but what did you see?"

"You what!?"

"Come, come Benji I just want to know"

"Nothing really… just walked in then heard a… *clears throat* moan from you both then looked up seeing… Uh Angelia on top of you… *clears throat* it didn't take a genius to guess what was going on so I quickly backed out"

"Yes I heard the click of the door"

"Shit! Does Angelia know?"

"No, let's keep it that way hm"

"Fine, it's already buried deep in my head. Hopefully I can forget about it later tonight"

"Hahaha Benji you offend me so but I suppose I see your point, not the memory you want to conjure up when you see the in-laws *wink*"

"Yeah thanks for that mate"

"Anytime"