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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sharp, something tells me today won't go as smoothly as we hope whispers Artemis, trying to be on alert for anything

the kitchen after my third run with trays of food, trying to help with as much as I

to slowly settle down as food was being cooked, tables being set and servers waiting to serve the

sweetheart' yawns Artemis, exhaustion seeping in as she

to keep me

your energy today. You need rest and I think I can handle these last few hours by myself' I say,

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

as she moves to hand me a glass of water and sandwich, both in which I take generously while making sure to give her a

to her as I move to take a bite and sip

you attending the ball?" asks Maya as she looks at me, a small but knowing smile on her face. causing me to

turning away with a knowing

say you should go... after all it's for all the unmated wolves not just for the Alpha's and Luna's" replies Maya a frown

can't attend other than your family" asks

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I can

to pause when Beta Collin enters the kitchen, searching for

his eyes

night.. By order of the Alpha" growls Collin not