After our large breakfast, Callie cuddle time, and a refreshing shower, I call a meeting of my guard by way of King who remains grumpy.
Beck, Labyrinth, Nokita, and Cabel tentatively enter the meeting room, attempting to judge the atmosphere. Alden is new to my guard. He was previously assigned to Beck because he has difficulty with authority, but the problem has been fixed, and hes now vital to our team. Hes following the lead of the other men. Axel enters, walks straight to me, and wraps his hands around my shoulders, pulling me in for a hug. He ignores my grumbling and doesnt release me until hes ready. Axel is our doctor and sometimes rules dont suit him such as hugging his leader. Sheesh.
He finally steps back and runs his gaze from my toes and up. A low growl leaves Kings throat. Axel doesnt bother looking in his direction. You look good, he says. Rested, continuing to take his time in his appraisal.