Thank you to Aster891, kekew1123, Rs73, Aleta6, princesstinkerbell45, and last but not least Elsa02 as well as my inspiration author Blackwolfmajick and all that are reading my tale. I apologize for the time lag between updates but life happens. Most were great professionally and one personally of a family member on my hubby's side. This chapter is a necessary and gives backstory on characters that are essential to my tale.
Abbie awoke early in the morning smiling and pleasantly sore. She reached for her mate to find he was not in their bed. She wrapped a sheet around her body and got up to find her man.
"Brahm" she said, her new nickname for him.
Abraham did not answer, and Abbie put on her robe that Jenny had kindly packed for her. She also picked up her 'baby' and had one ready in the chamber if needed. Just as Abbie started to open the door It opened and she pressed her back against the wall behind it. Python on the ready she took a deep breath to keep her collected.
Abraham in nothing but the boxer briefs that must have been in the clothes that Charley packed for him turned toward Abbie with a smile and a market bag with the logo Charley's on it.
"Is this the way you will greet me each morn, my mate?" Abraham asked with one raised eyebrow.
"Brahm, you didn't answer I thought maybe something had happened to you." Abbie said with a slight raise to her voice.
Abbie sat her gun on the dresser and turned to Abraham who was no longer smirking but now looked hurt.
Abbie's anger dissipated when she saw the look on Abraham's face.
Simultaneously they said each other's name and looked into teach others eyes as they both apologized for different reasons.
"Bairn, I was jesting your morn acts" Abraham said.
"I know my bullets wouldn't kill you but I was afraid for you when you didn't answer me" Abbie said in reply.
The two of them smiled and forgave each other.
At that moment Abbie's stomach growled in hunger.
"It seems my mate is hungry and it's my charge and duty to see that all your needs are met." Abraham said with a look full of desire.
Abbie stared back at Abraham with the same look and thought that if she wasn't already bare her panties would have caught fire.
"How did you get the food? Did you ride Daredevil into town? Abbie asked smiling imagining that.
"Your sister and a dark fare woman more wee than you left it in a basket that kept the food mystically warm long after they knocked on the door and left." Abraham said.
"Is she the woman who prepared the wonderful feast we had with your sister and Joseph?" Abraham asked.
"Yes, and I can't wait to introduce you to her and Remy. Well, let's eat so that we can go into town to get the ball rolling on getting you acquainted to modern times" Abbie said.
Meanwhile in Sleepy Hollow at the Archives, Ichabod paced back and forth periodically looking at the clock. Jenny found it funny and shook her head at him. Joe was on the phone with a lawyer representing Van Brunt holdings.
"Should we perhaps go and fetch them Miss Jenny?" Ichabod asked.
"Only if you want to lose your head literally Ichabod" she said with a smile.
"Relax, Abbie texted me a thank you and to extend one to Charley for breakfast this morning just 20 minutes ago. She said they will be here by noon." Jenny said.
"You went out there this morning with Lady Chevalier and did not ask me to accompany you two?" Ichabod asked.
"It was no big deal and Charley wanted to see Daredevil. We just dropped off some food for them, and feed for that ginormous horse that's all." Jenny said.
Just as Ichabod was about to argue his case as to why he should have been included; Joe finished his call.
"Wow, that was easier than I thought it would be. It seems that the last living relative of the Van Brunt family is in his 20's and a bit of a historian. The Barrister representing Van Brunt holdings said if a DNA test proves that Abraham is a descendant he is entitled to half which even with the current economy is about 8 billion dollars." Joe said.
"Say what, say what?" Jenny said leaving her mouth open.
"I remember Abraham's father having holdings in shippings to the Americas as well as the Orient. He also was a breeder of thoroughbreds." Ichabod said to Jenny and Joe.
"Well, it must of paid off because that's a lot of money." Jenny said.
"It could be a few weeks or up to a year depending if someone contests it." Joe said.
"Hey it's almost 12 o'clock, let's have lunch at Charley's when they get here. Ichabod are you up for lunch?" Jenny asked.
Joe had told her what happened last night and felt bad that he was excluded, and worse had to leave with Nick.
"You and Juggernaut Jr. have got to get along." Jenny said.
"I assure you it is not my intention to cause discomfort to Abigail." Ichabod replied.
"I know, but your history and the fact that you seem to be repeating it can be a problem." Jenny said.
Ichabod could not look at Jenny for what she said was true if he was honest with himself. The feelings he had for Abbie were deeper than friendship. He also knew now from last night although she cared for him that her feelings for Abraham were those of a woman in love. Images of Abbie and Abraham wrapped in the linens from the bed they shared spoke volumes to Ichabod. He knew he was too late and the time had passed for there to be anything between them other than friendship.
"Hey man, you still with us?" Joe said.
"Yes my friend I am still here and soundly concede Abigail's choice" Ichabod answered.
"Good, that makes it easier for all of us not to mention I rather have Abraham fighting with us than against us." Jenny said with a nod.
As if on cue Abraham and Abbie walked in.
"Hey guys" Abbie said smiling from ear to ear.
"Good day Jenny, Joseph, and Crane" Abraham said trying his best to not sneer Ichabod's name.
"Hey you two finally came up for air" Jenny said smiling.
Joe chuckled as he grabbed Jenny in a side hug. Abbie rolled her eyes at both of them. Ichabod and Abraham were having a stare down while the two sisters and Joe were chatting.
Joe's phone beeped and he excused himself to answer it.
"Good news we meet with the Van Brunt Holdings US representative tomorrow, he's coming with a doctor" Joe said.
"A doctor" Abbie said with concern in her voice.
"What if there is something in Brahm's blood that shows his supernatural origins" she said looking at Abraham.
"We need a witch to keep that from happening" said Jenny.
"How do we find one on such short notice that we can trust" Joe said.
"Why use a witch when you have the fairy in your family" Abraham said.
Everyone looked at him as if he was talking gibberish.
Abraham looked back at them with a look of astonishment.
"The wee woman who gave me the clothes I now wear and the delicious meals we have all partaken in? Although I've not crossed paths with a berserker in over a hundred years his scent in these clothes is that of one. A very powerful one at that" Abraham said to them all.
Jenny was the first to speak, "Abraham your talking crazy, Charley and Rem? Fairy and what was that you said Beserker?" Jen shook her head and laughed nervously.
Joe was doing the same but Abbie and Ichabod did not.
"I sensed no malice in her and she reinforced a spell of protection around my home when she left this morn's meal for me and my Bairn" Abraham said.
Joe looked stunned by Abraham's words and walked out of the room.
Jenny hurried after him without saying a word.
"I did not know that you all were unaware" Abraham said looking at Abbie.
"Well, I know where they are going and we should too." Abbie said.
The three left to go to Charley's.
The restaurant was lively and full of patrons enjoying the wonderful cuisine and atmosphere. Remy was making his rounds to all the tables to chat with the guests to see if they were happy with their meals and services. Charley was in the back with her staff overseeing the meal preparations for the customers when Joe burst through the delivery doors.
"Charley! I need to talk to you and Remy right now!" Joe said with a mixture of hurt and anger in his voice. One of the servers that came for a meal pick up immediately ran back out to the dining area.
The petite woman calmly wiped her hands and turned to Joe with a smile and said "yes". She then raised her right hand up in a halt gesture to no one in particular and lowered her hand without taking her eyes off of Joe.
Joe turned around to see that 4 of the kitchen crew had swords not knives pointed in his direction.
He turned back towards Charley and at that moment Remy walked his eyes flashing red. Charley touched his forearm and spoke to him in a language Joe didn't understand. However it did seem to calm Remy down.
"Let's go to the terrace to talk this out" Charley said.
As if on cue Jenny came in out of breath and side hugged Joe. Abbie, Abraham and Ichabod were now in the kitchen as well.
When Abraham entered the eyes of the kitchen staff grew wide and all but the four that drew swords on Joe moved over in a protective stance to Charley.
"Well, now that everyone is here shall we go up on the terrace?" Charley said.
Remy still had not said a word, Abraham went down on one knee and said "Ver hitta meo frjalsu ykkarr drottning eoa fylkir" the only one that understood was Ichabod who looked at Charley and Remy with his mouth hanging open.
Remy stepped forward and put one of his large hands on Abraham's head.
"Risa fylkir riddari" Remy said to him and Abraham looked at Remy as if he was humbled by what he said.
Ichabod just smirked.
"Hey, um, people who don't speak that language left in the dark here" Jenny said.
"Miss Jenny, Abraham said we come in peace addressed to the queen and king" Ichabod said.
"Let's just go to the terrace" Abbie said.
On the terrace dining area everyone sat down except for Joe, Remy and Abraham. Each stood behind the seat their mates sat in.
"Guys can you three sit down" Jenny asked.
"Your wasting your time Jenny they are all Alpha males and that includes Ichabod but he has not chosen a mate yet" Charley said with a chuckle.
"Look we are getting off track here, is it true that you two aren't human. That everything about you two is a lie!" Joe said with a raised voice.
"Hljoo!" I love you like a son boy but no one raises their voice to my Svass!" Remy said so loud it sounded like thunder.
Despite how angry Joe was he apologized for his tone.
Charley stood up and pointed her right hand's index finger in a downward motion with her palm side up. She then told all present that no one would hear them now.
Charley then looked at the young people she considered kin and took a deep breath before speaking.
"Joe,Jenny, Abbie and Ichabod, it is true that we are not mortals and yes my beloved is a berserker but me a fairy? That ficke lot, neigh. I am a dark elf. We planned to tell you what we and our people are today" she said.
"Yeah right, what a coincidence." Joe said.
"Hush baby, why today" Jenny asked.
"Because there was evil in the forest where Abbie and her mate's abode is." I put a protective barrier around it to keep the evil out" Charley said.
"So why did you befriend me" Joe asked.
"Truthfully we were curious about you. You look so much like our only child that was cursed and perished" Charley said with tears in her eyes.
Remy stood behind her with his hands on her shoulders in support.
"You smelled of the supernatural but it was the lingering stench of a curse" Remy continued.
"We were coming to Sleepy Hollow to deal with an infestation and when you said that you were going there to claim your mate, we saw it as fortuitous" Remy said.
"Our feelings for you Joe are real and when we met Jenny,Abbie and Ichabod we felt kinship toward you all" he said.
"I believe you" Abbie said
"As do I" Ichabod said.
"Me too" Jenny said looking at Joe pleading for him to forgive them too.
"I wish you would have just told me when we started to be like a family" Joe said.
"I feel betrayed, confused and hurt" he said.
Charley went over to Joe with her arms open and he went willingly into them for the hug. She rubbed his back and whispered into his ear how much she and Remy love him and how sorry they were.
Joe raised his head and Charley put her hands on either side of his face and promised him no more secrets would there be after this talk.
It was a weak smile from Joe but one that said he understood.
"I know this is ill timed fylkir but we have need of your mate's assistance" Abraham said.
"Speak, fylkir riddari" Remy said enjoying speaking in his native tongue.
The elves that protected his queen were learning but not fluent in it yet.
Joe looked at Charley and said, "Ma we need your help to get Abraham his inheritance"
The endearment made Charley cry new tears but these were all happy ones.
"Anything for my baby boy" she said.
"We need you to keep Abraham's supernatural DNA from being discovered." Joe said.
"We have to get you a disguise so that after it's over if they keep a private eye in the area which they will; they won't be able to recognize you" he said.
"I will just drop my guise I have now and use the one from the 90's Charley said.
Abbie and Jenny came over and looked at Charley.
"You look different" Jenny asked.
"Yes, I"ll show you my true form " Charley smiled and her form shimmered, she was beautiful her skin color stayed a dark brown but she now appeared to be around the age of her adoptive daughters. Her eyes were still green but with a tinge of silver. Her hair was raven black and wavy to her butt. She was still small but more curvy with a small waist that flared out to wide hips. Charley's ears poked out on either side of her head showing her dark elf heritage.
She then shimmered again and looked like Keri Washington dressed in a lab coat.
"Will this do?" She said and her voice sounded melodic.
"Your voice my love, you forgot to use a mortal's voice" Remy said chuckling.
Charley nodded and did so.
"That's good and it will work. I'll get some credentials made up for you Dr. Samuels." Joe said.
The now once again united family went back down to the kitchen and the staff looked to their queen who smiled at them all putting them at ease.
Joe apologized to them all as well. The four that were the queen's personal guards and unknown to Joe were on the the roof in a veil spell. They nodded in his direction and went back to their tasks.
The meeting was confirmed and Ichabod left to go on a date with Katey. Joe and Jenny decided to stay to help Charley and Remy with the larger crowd now that the terrace was opened for evening dining.
Abbie and Abraham returned to their castle and as soon as the door was shut Abraham had Abbie up against it.
"Bairn, I've wanted you in my arms like this all day" he said while removing her blouse. Abbie began to whimper when Abraham's rubbed his growing hard on against her center.
Abraham could smell Abbie's arousal and knew that this scent was only for him. The sounds she was making were driving him mad with desire to be inside of her.
Abbie reached in between them to unbutton his jeans and slide her small hands one on each side of his waist to shove his jeans down taking his underwear with them.
Abraham took Abbie's lead and unbuttoned her jeans to do the same only when he pushed down her jeans from her hips no underwear were there. He growled at his mate and grabbed a handful of her lovely globes in each of his hands.
"You were bare all day in these britches that hug your bottom so tightly that I have been jealous of a garment that clings to you so intimately all day" Abraham said in a warm whisper to her in her ear before he nibbled on it.
Abbie's only answer was a deeper moan to his machinations.
"Please Brahm, I need you now!" She said in a husky voice. The only thing left on was her bra and she knew that was because Abraham wasn't used to taking these off without ripping them in two. Abbie used one hand to open the front clasp bra while still stroking him with the other.
When her breasts popped free Abraham's eyes lit up and he quickly put his mouth on one turgid nipple and cupping the other to bring it closer to his greedy mouth. He entered Abbie in one swift stroke, she screamed his name and Abraham pounded his mate against the wall burying his head against her neck.
"Give me your woman's joy Bairn" Abraham said in a deep whisper.
Abbie climaxed as if she needed those words to let go.
Abraham felt her tighten around his cock and joined Abbie in completion.
Both sweaty and holding each other, Abraham carried his mate up to their bedroom, as what Abbie was now used to from him.
"You are not sleepy are you mate?" Abraham asked with a slight smile.
"We are not done for the eve, and I have yet to properly scold you on not wearing britches today" he said spanking her lightly on one of her butt cheeks.
"I'm ready for my scolding Brahm" Abbie said as she licked his ear lobe.
That caused Abraham to take the steps two at a time.
At the edge of the forest Pandora fumed and spoke to no one in particular.
"Who would dare to cast a spell in my domain!" she screamed.
She tried a counter spell and took a step into the forest only to have the same burning pain happen.
'Who is this powerful and why can't I sense them' she thought.
"They will pay dearly when I find them out" she said between clenched teeth as she walked back toward Sleepy Hollow.
"We must tell our Queen" said Enel as he and his first warrior closed the veil.