CHAPTER SEVEN

As they reached the palace, Wendell went out to meet them. Wolf got out of the carriage, and ran toward Wendell.

"Any luck?" Wendell asked.

"Oh Wendie, you won't believe what happened!" Wolf said happily.

"What is it Wolf?"

Everyone came near them. Wendell saw two new faces, not to mention the third, who was just like Edna.

"I assume you're Edna's sister." he said looking at one of them.

"Your Majesty, I'm Edna, and this is my sister Emma." Edna said. Emma took one step forward.

"Oh, I'm awfully sorry about that." Wendell said, smiling. "I'm glad that you're alright."

"Thank you Your Majesty." Emma replied and bowed.

"Wendell, let me introduce you to Peter. He's Edna's and Emma's long lost brother." Wolf said.

"How do you do?" Wendell said.

"It's an honor to meet you, Your Majesty." Peter replied with a bow.

"And this is my young brother, Nathan." Wolf said happyly and put his arm around Nathan's shoulder.

"Really?" Wendell was surprised. "I mean, it's nice to meet you Nathan."

"Nice to meet you too, Your Majesty." Nathan also bowed.

"Alright, enough of formalities. I really hate it when it comes to family." Wendell said and gave Nathan a hug. "Welcome back." he added.

"This is the best day in my life!" Wolf exclaimed.

"Let's go inside and have dinner. You're just in time." Wendell said. "And Anthony will be surprised, too."

They all went inside. Emma, Peter and Nathan looked around them with opened mouths. It was the first time for them to be in a palace. Not to mention a Royal Palace. They all went to their rooms. Wendell arranged three more rooms for Emma, Peter and Nathan. And after 30 minutes they met again in the dining room. The table was full again, as usual.

"I'm famished!" Wolf said, staring at the table.

"You never get satisfied. I know that very well." Virginia said, with a smile.

"How can I ever get satisfied when it comes to food? Never!"

They all sat around the table, and started to eat. Emma was whispering with her sister all the time. Peter talked to Andy. Virginia looked at them, and turned to Wolf.

"Wolf, look there, Andy is getting very well with Peter."

"Yeah, isn't that great? He has a new friend now." Wolf replied, and continued to chew.

After a while, Tony came and joined the table. "Sorry I'm late." he said.

"It's OK dad. How are you?" Virginia asked.

"I guess I'm fine. But my back hurts like hell!" Tony complained again.

"Huff-puff Tony, can't you spend a day without complaining?" Wolf said.

"Shut up Wolf. This isn't complaining. It really hurts. And I don't know why." Tony replied dryly. He noticed three new faces. "Andy, which one is your girlfriend?"

"This is her grandpa." Andy replied and put his arm around Edna's shoulder.

"So, that's her sister? The one you were looking for?" he said pointing to Emma.

"Yes grandpa. That's Emma."

"It's good to see you unharmed young lady." Tony said and turned to Andy. "How do you know which one is Edna?"

"I just know." Andy replied and winked at Edna.

"And who are these young men?" he looked at Virginia, waiting for a reply.

"Dad, this is Peter, Edna's brother." She pointed to Peter. "And this is Nathan, Wolf's younger brother." she pointed to Nathan. Tony was shocked.

"Another wolf? I can't handle one and here's the second!"

"Dad! You're talkng about my husband's brother!"

Tony looked at Nathan. "No offense young man, it's good to see you alive. But I really can't stand your brother. And don't ask why."

Nathan was confused. "It's nice to meet you sir." he said.

After dinner, everyone went to his room. Except for Andy and Peter. They went on a walk in the garden.

"Andy, I need to ask you something." Peter said.

"Yeah sure, ask."

"I heard that you're on a relation with Edna."

"Yes. That's true."

"Is it friendship or not?" Peter was being a 'big' brother. Andy knew that, and he had nothing to hide.

"No, it's not friendship. I guess I would call it love." he said. "Although I haven't told her about that yet."

"Why?"

"I don't know. Maybe I couldn't find the right time to do that."

"OK, look, I know it's non of my business, especially that I've been out of her life for so long, but I really want to know. Did you two... had.. umm... intimate relationship?"

"A wolf mates for life Peter. I guess you know that. Uncle Nathan must've told you." Peter nodded. "I won't answer your question. It's privet. But I assure you that she'll be safe and happy with me."

"Alright. Listen, I'm sorry that I asked. I know that she wouldn't even care about my opinion."

"You know, each time she wanted to talk about you or your parents, or even remembered you, she started to cry. Just hearing your name made her cry all the time. She loves you and misses you. She cares about you Peter."

"Oh Andy, you don't know how good I feel now that I know about it."

"And I have something to ask you." Andy said.

"Go ahead, ask."

"I want to ask your sister's hand for marriage. I want Edna to be my mate for life."

Peter's smile went ear-to-ear. "Andy, I'm not the one who should answer that one. It's Edna. And if you really want to know my opinion, I couldn't meet any other guy that's a good person as you. I'm happy for the both of you."

Andy sighed in relief, and gave Peter a hug. "I guess I should go upstaris to propose."

"Yeah, you better do it now." Peter said with a smile.

Andy rushed to his room first. He opened his wardrobe, and started to search in it's corners. "Where did I put it." his hand touched something. He pulled it out. It was a dark blue velvet box. he opened it and saw the ring that he bought a year ago, and hid it there. The ring was simple, it had one little diamond on it. He looked at the ring and sighed in relief. "Finally." he said, and went to Edna's room. He knocked the door and entered. "Edna?" he called.

"I'll be right there Andy." she replied from the bathroom, and after a moment she came to the room, wearing a long green satin robe.

"Cripes. You're an angel in that!" he said with his eyes wide opened, staring at her.

Edna blushed. "Thank you." she came near him and kissed him softly.

"Edna, I have something to ask you."

"Sure, is there something wrong?"

"No, no, no." he took the box out of his pocket, and knelt in front of her. He opened the box, and held it in front of him. "Edna my love, will you give me the honor of being my wife?"

Edna was amazed. She never expected this. "Of course!" she replied happyly. Andy got up and put the ring on her finger. She admired it for a moment, then kissed him passionatly. "I love you." she said.

"I love you too my mate." Andy replied. "Let's go and tell everyone else."

"Just let me change into something proper." she took her clothes out of the wardrobe. Andy went outside and waited for her there. After she changed, she got out too. They went to Wolf and Virginia's room. Andy knocked the door.

"Andy? Is something wrong?" Wolf asked as he opened the door.

"Dad, we have something important to tell you." Andy said.

"Come in." they went inside.

Virginia came out of the bathroom wearing her night shirt and a robe. "What wrong?" she asked.

"Mom, dad, me and Edna are getting married." Andy said happyly.

"Huff-puff! This is great! Congratulations son!" Wolf said and hugged them both.

Virginia's eyes filled with tears. "My little boy is a man now." she said and hugged him. "I'm so happy for you." She hugged Edna too.

"Thanks mom." Andy said. "We wanted to ask you for your blessings."

"Oh, you have them already!" Wolf said, excited. "May the fairies bless you both!"

"Thank you dad." Andy and Edna left the room, and went to Emma's room. Emma was also thrilled by the news. She congratulated the couple, and they went to see Peter, Nathan and Tony. As it was late, they didn't go to Wendell's room. They thought that he must be asleep now. Finally, after spreading the news, they went to their rooms. After a good-night-kiss, they entered their rooms and fell asleep.