Jaxon turned to them, a goofy grin on his face. Beth had a feeling that the compliment from the Unit Commander meant everything to Jaxon, especially a compliment on a physical feat done well.
Elizabeth was about to thank Jaxon when the doorbell rang. Everyone looked at Ryuu who was standing closest. He opened the door and a man in construction gear was standing there. Behind him were two more men in overalls, one holding a clipboard.
"Sir." The man in front brought a hand to his hard hat greeting Ryuu. "My team was called in by the Unit Commander to build a new closet."
Ryuu looked past him to the other men.
"We have a delivery for an Elizabeth Monroe. Overnight freight from Noctem Falls." The taller of the two pointed to a very large truck in their driveway. Everyone turned to Elizabeth.
Ryuu cleared his throat. "Lady Elizabeth, how many boxes were you expecting?"
Elizabeth winced and walked forward she looked out the door. "Is it just the one truck?"
Behind her she heard Meryn whisper. "Seriously?"
The delivery driver nodded. "Yes Ma'am, we got everything in the one truck, but it's packed floor to ceiling, front to back."
Elizabeth started to chew on her lower lip and turned to Ryuu imploringly. She didn't know what to start first.
He sighed and removed his apron handing it to her. "Okay, gentleman, if you would follow me. Your names?" he asked opening the door wide.
"Jensen, I'm the foreman."
"Ed and this is Mattie." The delivery driver said as they all walked in.
Ryuu closed the door and smiled at them. "Here's our dilemma, gentleman. The closet you're to build is for the contents of that truck. We have recently moved seven trainees into our guest suites and each room is at max capacity. So we're in quite a bind as to where to put her things."
Ed looked at Jensen. "How long do you think it will take you to build this closet?"
Jensen rubbed his chin. "I have two fae craftsmen I can call in. We can be done after sunset, but we'll have to start now."
Ed nodded. "Let's do this. You get that closet done today and me and Mattie will leave the truck here overnight. If someone can get us a lift into the city we can visit with some family and then come back tomorrow to haul everything in," he suggested.
Ryuu looked thoughtful. "Who can we get to drive you to town?"
The front door opened and Noah walked in. "Did you guys know there's a whole bunch of people and trucks out front?" He had a duffel bag slung over each shoulder and was walking on unsteady feet.
Ed reached out and grabbed both duffel bags in one hand.
Ryuu smiled. "Perfect timing Noah. Could you do us a huge favor and drive these two gentlemen into Lycaonia tonight and pick them up in the morning?"
Noah nodded. "Sure, but I have to get our stuff out of the car before anyone can fit in it."
Ed and Mattie nodded at each other. "Point the way kid. We'll unload your car so you can drive us into the city."
Noah smiled wide. "Really? That's great; some of that stuff is heavy." He beamed at the older men. Ed ruffled Noah's hair.
"Yeah, come show us what needs to go where." Noah walked off with Ed and Mattie chatting about The Jitterbug and how it was the best place in the world.
Jaxon groaned. "I knew he smelled like coffee. I'll never get to sleep, he'll talk my ear off all night."
Ryuu turned to Jensen. "I'll show you the space you'll be converting, if you'll come with me." They both headed up the stairs.
"I don't know what in the hell is going on anymore. But since Aiden is in my office, looks like we'll have to go to the media room. I wanted to get measurements anyway to see how many feet of cable we'll need to set up servers. Come on Hulk on Wheels!" Meryn plopped down on Jaxon's lap to his astonishment.
"Mush!" She pointed to the media room.
Elizabeth looked to the ceiling. "Meryn! Do not treat your minion like a sled dog!" She stopped abruptly. Had that just come out of her mouth?
Meryn erupted in giggles and Jaxon laughed. He reached down with both hands and tipped the chair backwards, making Meryn squeal as she grabbed him around the neck, pretty much cutting off his air. But he only laughed again and when the chair came back down on the floor he spun the wheels and they raced down the hall.
Elizabeth couldn't believe the way her life had made a drastic turn.
Don't treat your minion like a sled dog?
Standing alone in the foyer, she began to laugh. How had she survived up until now without these crazy people in her life?
The front door opened and she was surprised to see her mate walk in.
"Where is your charge?" she asked.
He walked over and pulled her close nuzzling her neck. The gesture sent a jolt of electricity between her legs. "I explained what happened to Colton and Darian; they graciously offered to look after the little bastard while I check in on our renovations. I'm assuming that one of the trucks outside belongs to the construction team." He ran the tip of his nose back and forth over her neck.
She relaxed in his arms. This was exactly where she wanted to be. The encounter with Sterling had left her more shaken than she cared to admit, even to herself. She loved how Gavriel always seemed to be able to give her exactly what she didn't even know she needed.
"Yes, Ryuu is showing them the study now. Jensen the foreman will have to call in two fae craftsmen to get the closet finished by tonight so my things can be delivered tomorrow. Noah is taking the delivery drivers into the city for the night and picking them up in the morning. They are leaving the truck here overnight and complete the delivery tomorrow." She explained and with Ryuu's apron in her hand she wrapped her arms around his waist.