Kids from One Alpha

Chapter 128: Independence

“Serena, you’ve always been the more independent of the two of us,” Santino told her. The kids were eating dinner with Dana, and Serena was enjoying an evening chat on the front porch with her brother. “I know that,” she teased. Santino rolled his eyes. “Look, all I’m saying is that facing the idea of becoming Luna is testing your independence,” Santino said. “Just think about it.” “Mom said something similar,” Serena admitted. She sighed. It was time that she really did think about why she had concerns over being Luna. She knew she should talk to Logan about it too, because he needed to know where her mind was at with it

all.

“Alright, I’ve got to get going,” Santino said getting out of his porch chair. He finished off his beer and set the bottle down. 

“Now, it is pretty late,” Serena pointed out. “Dad and I have some things to work on starting early tomorrow, with the Moonshine transfers and everything,” Santino explained. He stretched his arms up into the air.

“Fine, fine,” Serena said. “Just say goodbye to the kids.” “Of course,” Santino laughed. He went back inside and said his farewells to the twins. Serena listened to them thanking him for their ‘survival school’ and excitedly telling him they couldn’t wait to go camping. When her brother reappeared on the porch, Serena stood up to give him a hug. “Whatever concerns you have about being Luna, just know that you’ll be great at it,” Santino said, “You were literally born for a leadership role like that. So, don’t let concerns about whether or not you’ll be good at it get in the way.” “I won’t.” Serena promised. Santino kissed her on the cheek and walked off his porch to the car. Serena watched him drive off and then went inside to take over the night routine for the kids.

you,” Dana said with a smile. “I’ll just clean up the dishes and head to bed myself. There are some leftovers in the oven for you.” “Great, thanks, Dana,” Serena said, nodding to her. “I want to sleep outside tonight,“ Olivia insisted. Serena laughed. “We’ll go camping

Chapter 128 Independence

Oliver had already closed his eyes by the time Serena pulled the covers up and kissed his forehead. Olivia was more alert, but still clearly tired. “When will daddy Logan come over again?” she asked. “I’m sure he

hadn’t been able to see each other during the day. Serena got the leftovers out of the oven and sat down at the table to eat and call Logan. “Hey you,” Logan said. “I was hoping you’d give me a call tonight.” “I’m sorry it is so late,” she said. “Not at all,” Logan told her. Serena smiled, pausing to take a bite of her dinner. “What did you and the kids do today?” “Santino came for a visit and taught them some survival skills out in the woods….hunting, making fire, making shelters, foraging, that

she sighed. “Is there something else going on?” Logan asked her. Serena swallowed the bite of food in her mouth and took a sip of water before answering. “I’ve just been thinking about things,” she said. “You know, us, the future.” “That sounds ominous,” Logan admitted, revealing a sense of vulnerability in regards to their relationship. “Oh, it isn’t anything bad” Serena said quickly. “At least, I hope it isn’t. I’m not really sure what to think about it.” “Again, I say that sounds ominous,”

nervous giggle. “Serena, you are one of the few people I’ve ever met who truly understands the responsibility that an Alpha or Luna has to the pack, without actually being an Alpha or Luna,” Logan said. “I grew up around Alphas and Lunas,” she reminded Logan. “Then you have an upper hand,” he said. “I know you, though. You’re not worried about not being able to handle the job or be good enough for the pack. That is in your blood, and you know you’d succeed.” Serena giggled into the phone. Apparently, Logan did know her

when I actually took on the role. It wasn’t easy, and there were a lot of times when I thought it would be better for me and the pack if I just ran off and let someone else take over.” “That must have been really confusing, without anyone to turn to,” Serena admitted. Suddenly, her own concerns didn’t seem so serious. At least, she still had a choice. Logan had been forced into the position. “The point is, I trusted myself to do right by the pack, always,” he explained. “I trusted myself to do what was best for those who relied on me, including myself. Because let’s face it, I was the only one taking

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two children to consider,” Logan said. “You’re not the first female or the first Luna to have a career and

person to say something like that,” Serena admitted. “It must be true, then,” Logan said with a laugh. “I’m not going to pressure you. I’m also not going to lie to you. There is a large part of yourself that you will have to give