Sing me to Sleep ((Aida/Drakary)

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Aida nodded but didn't bother sitting up, "I'm sorry, Drake. I'm turning out to be a terrible mate."

[praiseofblood]

Drake shook his head. "No, you're not." he said with a smile, moving closer to his mate.

[ode]

"I don't know why I keep going off like that," he sighed and removed his arm from his eyes. "I don't mean to and I feel bad later. You know I love you, right?"

[praiseofblood]

Drake smiled, "I know. And you're having my child, have you seen my temper?" he asked, raising a brow. "I think you're at least a little justified."

[ode]

"Being ornery to you is never justified," he yawned. "Maybe I need some sleep. Lay with me for awhile?"

[praiseofblood]

Drake climbed up behind his mate, pulling him into his arms.

[ode]

Aida snuggled into the man's arms. The only place nowadays where he really felt comfortable.

[praiseofblood]

Drake hummed, one of his mom's songs as he held Aida in his arms.

[ode]

Aida slowly fell to sleep with a smiled on his face.

Three days later Earth was in view and the couple was getting ready to be transported down in Wyoming, United States.

[praiseofblood]

Drake was nervous as all hell as they were getting transferred, he held Aida in his arms for comfort as they touched down behind a small building.

[ode]

"Okay, this is the car rental. The guy inside knows my dad and he has all of our paper work. There is an orphanage twenty minutes up the road, okay?" he explained as they walked around the front of the building.

[praiseofblood]

Drake nodded, moving towards the building.

[ode]

Renting the car and snagging their papers, Aida drove them to the orphanage. After a good hour discussion about the seriousness of what they were about to do, the social worker led them into the main room. "Just walk around. the kids are everywhere. We could pick a few to match to your personalities but, honestly, most couples just find it easier to select their own child. After all, you know when it's right for you."

Aida gripped his mate's hand as they walked about.

[praiseofblood]

A few children stopped to watch them and several older children sat pouring over homework. One boy of about thirteen with bright green hair tipped in black caught Drake's eye. He sat alone at a table, and stared down at a math book with a small scowl.

He got Aida's attention and nodded to the kid.

[ode]

Aida smiled and approached the child. "Hello, I'm Aida and This is Drake. And you are?"