Chapter Twelve

"Good morning Ms. Erica"

I wake up to Caroline in my room. Good morning, Caroline.

"We must get you ready for breakfast and off to your appointments."

Ok. I sit up and get out of bed. Caroline steps out for me to get dressed. I go into the bathroom; wash my face and brush my teeth. I come out sit down to brush my hair and put on a little makeup. Then I head over to the closet grab a sundress and sandals. I'm ready.

"Ok. I'll straighten things up and get your laundry started. Enjoy your day. Ms. Taylor."

Thank you. I head down the hall and to the elevator. I get in and press 1. Memories from last night still echoing in my mind. I haven't smelt Caleb's scent very strong this morning. The elevator stops and I get out. I find my way to the dining hall. Alpha and Luna McClay are already there. I don't see Caleb. Where is Caleb?

His mother speaks. "He has some business to attend to this morning. He should be back a little later."

Ok. We have our breakfast and I dismiss myself from the table. I have to get to my appointments. I head to my elevator and push 2. There are doctor's offices in its left wing. I walk up to the desk and don't even have to speak.

"Ms. Taylor. We have been expecting you. Come this way. Your first appointment is with the dentist. Just have a seat in this room. He will be in soon."

I sit down and just a second the door comes open.

"Ms. Taylor, I am Dr. Cline. It is a pleasure to meet you. I see you have only one filling and have had your wisdom teeth removed."

Yes, sir.

"Do you mind if I take a look. Just want to make sure everything is ok. I want to see what I'm starting with."

That is fine. I open my mouth and he places a small mirror and pick in. He taps a few teeth. Moves the mirror around.

"Everything looks great you take excellent care of your teeth. Keep up the good work. I'm not going to have any new x-rays done. We have the last ones from your old dentist. Have a nice day."

You too. I step out of the room and the receptionist is waiting for me.

"I hope all went well. Your next appointment is with the optometrist. In this room. I'll be back for you once she is done."

Thank you. Once again hardly any wait.

"Good morning. Ms. Taylor, how are you today. I am Dr. Smith. I see according to your records you have perfect vision. I'm going to dilate your eyes and take a quick look. It will just take a few minutes for the drops to work. I'm going to look into your eyes now. Everything looks great. Your eyes are such a beautiful shade of green. I hope the rest of your appointments go this smoothly. Ann our receptionist will be here shortly to help you to your next appointment."

"Ms. Taylor, if you will give me your hand I'll assist you walking to the next room. I know trying to see is difficult after being dilated. Your next appointment is with your primary physician and then the last is with the gynecologist. I'll see you again soon."

"Hi Ms. Taylor I will be your primary physician Dr. Davis. How are you doing today?

I'm doing good and you?

"Great. Your records show no risks for us to be concerned about at this time. So I won't keep you long. I know you are ready to get all this taken care of. If you have any problems don't hesitate to come back."

Ok. Thank you, sir. I stepped out that room and once again Ann was waiting for me.

"Time for the last one. It's just down this hall and in that room. He will be right in."

"Hello, I am Rachel. I am Dr. Russell's assistant. We need to get you in a gown and on the table for your examination."

She laid a paper gown on the table and walked out the room. I undressed and put the gown on. I then I climbed up onto the exam table. Then they both came walking into the room.

"How are you today? Are there any concerns you need to talk to us about."

No, sir. There aren't any. I hate these exams.

"Well we will get the worse part over with. Put your feet in the stirrups and relax. I'm going to insert the speculum and do the pap smear test. There we go all done. Are you sexually active?"

No.

"Would you like to discuss some birth control options. It looks as though you will be going into heat soon."

No. Not at this time.

"Ok, if you change your mind just come by. You can get down and get dressed. You are all done."

Thank you. Think goodness all that is over. And just had to save the worst appointment for last. Time to head over to Alpha McClay's office. It is on the same floor as my appointments but in the right wing. I knock on the door and Luna McClay answers.

"Yes, come in."

I step into the room and she is the only one in there.

"Alpha McClay is not feeling well so I told him I can handle this. Come sit down."

I walk over and sit across from her at the desk. It felt like I was in trouble and sitting across from the principal at school. "I'm sorry you've had such a rough morning. We just wanted to have our own up to date health records on you." Now we don't have any extravagant rules. They are straight forward, simple. Here is the lists. But the main one is we never change to our wolf form unless we need the extra strength to defend ourselves. Our guards and soldiers always train in human form. We have found the stronger our human, the stronger our wolf. And then a big one for you. If you were to ever betray our son it is punishable by death."

Yes ma'am. I understand completely.

She smiled.

"You can go back to your quarters and read over the rules."

Yes ma'am. Thank you. I headed out the room and down the hall. I kept smelling Caleb. It was strong. Is he back? It sounds like he is arguing with someone. A woman. I couldn't picture Caleb arguing with a woman. I peek around the corner and I see him there with a crying brunette. He looks furious with her. I heard him say.

"Leah, I've told you we cannot be together. I have an arranged marriage and just so happens she is my mate."

"But Caleb, you had always said you would reject her to be with me. You haven't even marked her. That little ring really means nothing. Please reject her."

"Leah, she is my mate. I love her. I don't have to mark her to prove anything. She is mine. And what the Moon Goddess joins together should never be separated. You know that. Now don't come back to me about this matter ever again."

She runs off toward the other elevators. I sneak back to where my elevators are jumping into one quickly and pushing 4 before Caleb can realize I was there. That girl sure did look familiar. Oh, it hit me. That was her staring at Caleb and I on the dance floor and through the doors on the patio. The elevator stopped on my floor I get out and walk to my room. I entered and there stands Caroline. She has a teapot in her hand.

"Ms. Erica. I figured after such a day you've had a nice cup of tea would be nice. I heard through the vine that you too enjoy a london fog. It is my favorite also."

Thank you so much. That would be amazing. Would you mind having a cup with me?

"Ms. Erica, I'm not supposed to."

Ok. Thank you. I heard a noise by my door. It is Caleb. I hope he hadn't smelt me close by while he argued with Leah.

"Caroline, will you excuse us for a minute."

"Yes, Sir."

"Erica, how has your day been?

It's a lot better now that you are with me and Caroline fixed me my favorite tea. I said smiling at him.

"That is great to here. Have you had a chance to talk with my mother about the rules? I thought I smelt you in the area of the offices. My father isn't feeling well and he probably won't be joining us for dinner."

Yes, I met with her and she gave me this copy of the rules to go over. Don't worry I won't break any of them. I want to please you and your family.

"Come on. We should head down for dinner. We aren't having anything real special. I had a burger junk in the town deliver us some food. Tonight, we feast on the best burgers and fries in our town."

He looked so happy while saying that. I follow him down to the dining hall. His mother is there already and his younger brother is chowing down on his food. We take our seats and eat our food. It really is a good burger. We finish our food and head back to our quarters.

We enter the elevator and all I can smell is Caleb. Thinking about last night I move over closer to him. He made me feel so good. I love being as close as I can be to him. The elevator stops on our floor and we walk to my room. He leans in and kisses me.

"Goodnight, my love. Sweet dreams."

Goodnight, Caleb. I Love you too.