Chapter 29: Pre-Vacay Pressure regarding Dangerous Woman Chasity Calix 

After the bath, Chasity seemed more relaxed. Felix’s idea might have actually worked. Perhaps, she had been carrying this fear of being around water especially if we were present. Maybe, she was finally 

able to release some of that old fear. We all dried off and got dressed in Chasity’s room. Chasity was wrapped in a huge towel, sitting on the edge of her bed. She waited for us change before she reached for her own clothes. 

“Do you need help drying your hair?” Asked Alex. “No, that’s ok,” she said politely. 

“Are you sure, Luna? I don’t mind at all. It’s my pleasure,” he said, running his fingers through her tangled curls. 

“No, Alex, it’s ok, i’ll meet you guys at dinner,” she said shyly. My brothers and I were in tees and sweatpants now but she seemed more embarrassed than  ever. 

“She probably wants some privacy to change,” I said gently. “Let’s give her that,” I said pointedly to my brothers who reluctantly followed me out the door. 

I saw Felix edging around the hallway beyond her bedroom door. “What’re you doing?” I asked. “Waiting for her to change. I want to talk,” he mumbled. “Perhaps, we could talk in the meanwhile,” said Mom, seemingly appearing out of nowhere. Alex jumped a little. He had not been expecting her to be standing there when he turned around. “Yes, of course, Mom, what do you want to talk about?” I asked, concerned. 

“Let’s go somewhere more private,” she said, lowering her voice though no one was around to overhear us, except perhaps Chasity but I could guarantee that she was not listening at the door. She was never particularly curious or concerned about the affairs of our parents. 

We followed Mom upstairs to one of the conference rooms. There was tea prepared with tea biscuits and cakes. She used to do this whenever she delivered bad news to us as children. Thus, teatime became an omen, a harbinger of something nefarious or otherwise upsetting. We sipped our tea politely. Alex took full cream milk but no sugar. Felix took two sugars but no milk. I took two sugars and full cream milk. Mom drank her tea with no sugar and no milk, plain. I did not know how she did that. 

“What were you three up to in Chasity’s bathroom when I came knocking earlier?” Asked Mom. “We were taking a bath,” said Felix bluntly. 

“The three of you? You haven’t done that since you were toddlers,” simpered Mom. 

“The four of us, obviously, Mom,” said Alex sheepishly. “We would never take a bath as three grown men just like that.” 

“Chasity doesn’t know how to take a bath on her own,” laughed Mom. 

*She’s traumatised from the ice fishing hole incident and we’re helping her. Exposure therapy if you will,” said Alex curtly 

Mom nodded. There was a long pause. 

“You know it’s so funny,” chuckled Mom. “When you three were about to turn twenty-one without a 

Chapter 29: Pre-Vacay Press Luna to reign alongside you, your father and I almost considered some of the offers we had been getting.” 

“Offers? Excuse me,” said Felix, narrowing his eyes. 

“From other packs. Alphas who have only daughters, no sons. They would love to have triplet son-in-laws and to have an allegiance with our pack. We considered introducing you to a select few of those girls to see if there were any sparks. Not everyone is lucky enough to find their mate. Not every Luna is her Alpha’s fated mate. Most are but there are exceptions,” explained Mom. 

“Now that we have our mate, you have dismissed them all, have you not?” Asked Alex, looking concerned. 

Mom laughed airily. “Yes, of course, of course,” she said reassuringly. “Ok, well what is this about then?” Asked Alex, leaning forward and taking her hand, 

“I’m a bit concerned about you three going away alone with Chasity,” said Mom, whispering Chasity’s name like she was afraid to say it. 

This conversation was going to make me angry and I was not easy to anger but I could feel it already. 

“Why is that?” I asked quickly. 

“Because, she clearly harbours some ill-will towards you three. You were old rivals as children,” said Mom. 

“We were not rivals, we were bullies and we’re atoning for that. What are you saying, Mom? That we’re in danger from five-foot-four if she stands on her tip-toes Chasity? We’re twice her size and there’s three of us so we’re six times her size,” said Felix, laughing. 

“She could set you up,” hissed Mom. 

“Is this real life? Are you serious? Where’s the camera? This is a joke right? A prank?” Asked Felix, raising his voice, theatrically looking around for a hidden film crew. 

“Keep your voice down,” hissed Mom. 

“Mom, you think Chasity will what… assassinate us on our trip?” I asked, looking at her with wide eyes. 

Mom pursed her lips. “Not in so many words,” she said. “But you’ll be vulnerable.” “No, Mom,” said Alex, his voice strained. “She’ll be vulnerable.” 

“How would Chasity afford the kind of hitman it would take to take us down? That’s top of the line,” said Felix frankly. 

Alex snorted with laughter. “She has your credit cards, doesn’t she?” Said Mom. “You do know that she is a high school student,” said Felix. “Meaning?” Asked Mom. 

“Meaning that we pay her credit card balance. The charges are itemised and readily available. It’s called online banking and I did not see hitman anywhere on there,” grumbled Felix. 

“She could do it herself. Put something in your drinks,” said Mom. “You’re hysterical,” I said softly “No, I’m not, Calix, Honey,” she cried. “Don’t Calix Honey me,” I said, stone-laced. My brothers stiffened Mom stared at me. 

mean to upset you. I gave birth to you. I just want you to be safe,” she said. “All I’m asking is that you take

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They looked at me, shocked, but they

will protect

my head. “Think about it. You have a few more days until you leave so you can think about it,” said Mom. “No,” I said. “Calix,” said Mom. “We don’t have a few days before we leave,”

everyone,” said Mom pointedly. “I don’t remember her

was sleeping? To double-check the details of the tickets and reservations?” Asked Felix.

say such a thing?” Laughed Mom. “Because I was locked out of my phone this morning.” revealed Felix. “Me too,” said Alex softly. “That means someone tried several wrong

Chasity trying to see if you’re messaging other girls or something.” said Mom.” That

for not having one. I would make one now. “I’m just concerned. That’s all,” mumbled Mom. There was a long tense silence. Mom began to cry. “You hate me! You all

I said exasperatedly. J went over to her and hugged her. Alex rubbed her back. Felix patted

she has not done that,” said

have to stop this…this…vendetta against Chasity,” said Felix.

a good idea,” mumbled Mom. “Anyway, think it over in the days leading

wolf told me

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worse. Now,

Mom, especially for you. You need to spend some time with Dad, away from Chasity and Chasity needs some space from

were looking at me with total shock in their

to befriend her! I bought her those pyjamas!” Said Mom defensively, blowing her nose. Felix

trip date without consulting me or Alex or even Princess Chasity. Chasity was a little brat

we went immediately to Chasity before dinner. We knocked on

just a few minutes,” said Chasity, smiling. “Hey little minx,” I said. She giggled. I did not think I had ever called her

We’re leaving bright and early tomorrow! I texted our travel agent and he’s making the new arrangements! Same presidential suite, same hotel, same first class accommodations, just sooner and

cooed, stroking her cheek. “Why the sad face?” “What about my bath in the morning and practising in the pool?” She said softly. “We can take baths on our trip. We won’t

if this trip was successful in the way we wanted it to

mumbled. “I am a pro at that,” offered Alex. “Want me to help

Chasity always been this chill?

good with the new

she said. I pulled her in for a hug.

Chasity had no idea of the argument we had had with our paranoid mother. I did not know what Dad knew. He was busy cutting his steak into even pieces. He was having an Alex

said Mom stiffly. The cooks seemed surprised.

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Alphas,” said one of them. “Safe trip, Alphas, and do hurry home. It’ll be so quiet without you,” said the other. “Chasity, you must be excited. You’ve never travelled,” said Dad. A

on a trip with my parents when I was little but I don’t remember it so well so yeah, this will feel like the first time,”

first time. I

dear and fetch me my reading glasses. I seemed to have left them upstairs in my room on the nightstand,”

your room,” said Chasity simply. “Don’t be ridiculous. Of course you are! Just the glasses, thanks, dear,” said Mom. It was an obvious ploy to get Chasity to leave

we did not get to discuss

“Alex, the ring.” said Mom pointedly, “I have

picked it out together before Christmas. We knew it was

to propose to a high school

Chasity is

glancing at the door Chasity had exited through

the glasses. Mom put them down on the table. “What is it that you’re

laughed. “It’s always good to have your reading glasses with you,” said Mom. “I never leave

them

Alex 

I got

through your morning and night routines so you

my keen supervision. We packed all her new swimsuits and coverups. Then we packed excursion outfits, pyjamas (not the ones from

perfect. Not too full but no space wasted!” I assured her. She tried to close the suitcase and was able to do so effortlessly. She grinned at me. “All set?” I asked. “I might have a few things to add in the morning if

that’s ok, we can always just buy it for you when we get there,” I promised her excitedly.

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me pack,” she said sweetly. She hugged me tightly. I kissed her gently. “If you think you’re sleeping down here tonight,

the stairs,” complained Chasity, collapsing on the bed.

me with

me?” She asked.

not to the amusement of Mom who spotted us on the landing.

little Luna in my arms but

Mumbled Calix groggily. “Where’s Chasity?” Asked

from us before the trip? Calix was wide awake now. Felix got out of bed. I beat them to it. I practically

“I should have woken you but you looked so peaceful,” said Chasity

could hear them apologising. I should have mind-linked them that she was fine. I showered and dressed in a matter of minutes. I met Felix downstairs. No one could get ready faster than him. Calix came down soon after. Mom descended the staircase sleepily. I felt guilty looking at her worried face but she was being inappropriate. There had to be some small reasonable part of her when it came to

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