Chapter 5 - Informing Michaela
Minerva woke the next morning feeling complete and blissfully happy. She recognized Albus still slept from his even breathing. Even in sleep he held her close to him and she couldnt have been happier. She loved how it felt to lay in his arms and reminded herself that after tomorrow she could wake up in them for the rest of her life. She smiled and scooted back closer to him. He tightened his arm around her and nuzzled her neck in response. "Good morning Minerva," his sleep roughened voice whispered near her ear.
"I am sorry if I woke you," she said apologetically.
"You needn't worry," he said hoarsely then added, "It wouldn't matter if you had as long as you were in my arms when I woke up."
"Flatterer," she said playfully.
"Goddess," he came back with.
She turned in his embrace and drew him down to her for a lengthy kiss. When oxygen was needed they broke the kiss and Albus hovered mere inches from her lovely face. "Minerva how would you feel if we keep our marriage a secret for a little while?" he asked cautiously.
"I have actually thought of the same thing. I want to readjust to our new life without the bother of outside eyes."
"Now that the matter is settled I have another question for you. Would you approve if I wanted to adopt Kitten after we marry?"
He watched as her green eyes widen a tad bit and then misted over with unshed tears. She spoke so softly he had to lean closer to hear her words. "You actually want to adopt her," she asked and waited for him to nod. "I would absolutely approve of the idea. Albus you are providing her with a last name and hopeful she will not have to hear the unfortunate circumstances surrounding her start in life. Thank you my love," she said emotionally.
"Would you mind terribly if I sighed the papers directly after we exchange vows?" he asked timidly.
"That would be lovely Albus," she whispered and brought him in for another kiss.
"Mum," said a shy voice that startled them apart.
Michaela stood in the doorway clutching her stuff lion to her chest and sucking on her thumb. Minerva sat up and beckoned her to the bed. Michaela climbed onto Minervas lap then asked, "Mum, why is Mr. Albus in your bed?"
Minerva cast a quick glance at Albus before returning her attention back to her daughter. She sighed loudly then answered, "He is here because he is going to be a part of our family. I plan to marry him tomorrow."
She chewed on her bottom lip waiting for Michaela to say something. The curly head beauty thought hard before asking, "Is Mr. Albus goin be my dad?"
Minerva nodded and sighed in relief as her wee one grinned from ear to ear. "Good I like Mr. Albus," Michaela said excitedly.
She leaned close to Michaelas ear and whispered, "I like him too," which caused the little girl to cackle with laughter.
Albus clearing his throat silenced their mirth and gave him the opportunity to say, "Ladies I believe I should depart before too many people are roaming about the castle."
Minerva nodded her understanding but Michaela puckered her lips and pouted, "You not goin eat with me?"
Her green eyes misted with unshed tears and her bottom lip quivered slightly as she waited for him to respond. He choked up and his eyes went misty from her heartfelt plea. He immediately agreed to stay for breakfast and barely caught her when she launched herself into his arms. He chuckled and wrapped his arms around her. "Kitten would you like to stay with me today?"
She nodded vigorously, kissed his cheek and jumped off the bed. "Michaela where are you running off to?" her mum asked.
"I change clothes," she offered over her shoulder as she ran from the room.
Minerva burst out laughing and was thoroughly surprised when Albus pulled her to him for a passionate kiss. After the kiss tapered off Minerva said huskily, "I expect to receive one of those toe curling kisses every morning from now on."
"Ill do my best," he said playfully.
"I suggest we fix breakfast before Michaela decides to show her Scottish temper," she said as she tugged on his arm.