Our Luna, Our Mate by Linda Middleman

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Chapter 13

Athena's POV

To say that the pack house was in full chaos was an understatement, for when entering the kitchen yesterday after spending the day decorating the ballroom there wasn't many people in it but with today being the day before the actual ball everything seemed more chaotic as maids, cooks, waiters as well servers all rushed around to get things done as it was only mere hours. before the packs would start to arrive and everything had to be perfect.

'Don't just stand there, find Maya' remarks Artemis as I tried to look for her among the sea of people as Maya was the head Omega for the kitchen and would be the one to know what to do in situations like this. "Maya?" I call from the doorway. "Maya".

"Athena? Why are you here? Shouldn't you be getting ready to greet guests" asks Maya who would have thought that being related to a Beta would earn me brownies points for today's special occasion.

"Nope, Beta Collin is handling that along with Brian, I've been told to help in here until the ball starts" I say a little reluctantly, having wanted to see other packs as they arrived.

"Why that arrogant piece -" starts Maya only to stop when she realized they weren't alone and bad mouthing the Beta was a big no no causing me to giggle.

"It's okay, I'd rather be here, helping you then meeting a bunch of different pack members" 1 mumble as I had been extremely lucky the previous night as to have been able to pull off dinner for the family as my uncle and aunt hadn't gotten home until almost 7:30 which allowed me to have everything all done and waiting on the table for them just as they walked in.

No sooner had I finished and had everything completed did I quickly rushed upstairs to my room before either of them could yell at me in which I was totally thankful for as it had remained punishment free as well.

"If you say so" whispers Maya before shrugging, moving to turn her attention towards a tray of cakes and pastries. "Here, take these to the dining hall, guests can help themselves to these as they slowly arrive" is all I'm told as Maya begins to hand me trays of food to put out for the

guests.

Nodding, I swiftly moved to take them before returning moments later for more, making sure each tray looked presentable as I did.

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as smoothly as we hope whispers Artemis, trying to be on alert for anything

assure her, moving back towards the kitchen after my third run with trays of food, trying to help with as

I whined to Artemis just as we had finished with the whole entire kitchen, and things began to slowly settle down as food was being cooked,

yawns Artemis, exhaustion seeping in as she

keep me

I think I can handle these last few hours by myself'

within my head, soft purrs rising to give me an added bonus to let me know she was

water and sandwich, both in which I take generously while making sure to give

you" I say, grateful to her as I move to take a bite and sip of water knowing that today would get even crazier as

Maya as she looks at me, a small but knowing smile on her face.

my eyes turning away with a knowing look as

not just for the Alpha's and Luna's" replies Maya a frown showing on her face as she thinks about the ball. "But.. I can't" I say, not wanting to anger my family

Give me one good reason that you can't attend other than your family" asks Maya as she turns to look at me, eyes searching mine

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all I can

remarks Maya only to pause

his eyes

attending the ball tomorrow night.. By order of the Alpha" growls