Stronger by Ang Chris

Chapter 20

It was custom in the Northern Ecl*pse pack to eat dinner with everyone. That’s why they had the pavilion. In the winter. the fire pit inside was lit and thick sheepskin flaps were hung to keep everyone warm.

I headed to my house and went up to the large glass shower that had more showerheads than anyone needed but after gardening and working out the fiery water from every direction was blissful.

I cleaned up and tried my hair putting half up and half down and changing back into my sweater and jeans.

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I put on some short lace–up boots and headed to the kitchen to eat lunch. It was around 2:00 so I was a bit late for lunch but I needed something before dinner.

I made a sandwich with salami, ham, turkey, mozzarella, and some herb cream cheese. I was hungrier than I thought because it was gone in minutes.

I went off to the clinic to see if the midwives had anything to do today and if they did I would gladly help them.

“Luna Annette,” a woman my height with bright blonde hair that curled beautifully and a round face smiled as I walked in.

“I’m so happy you’ve chosen to join us today,” she gave me a genuine smile that warmed me. “My name is Charlotte Dair,”

“Charlotte please call me Luna Anna, I helped the midwives at my familial pack, I would love to do the same here,”

She and I started walking. “I’m sure you’re talented, everyone is so excited you’re here,”

We headed to a pink hallway that had comfy white chairs and baby feet decor on the wall.

“We are a larger pack so we have a good amount of patients. Today we’re seeing Masie and Connor. It’s their first pup,” she guided me to a room at the end of the hall.

as swollen as full–term and I put her to be at

bowed their heads to

are helping us,” the wife blushed a little as she

excitement a new pup brings I’m glad to be here,” I walked over

Charlotte was

1/4

the exam?” she asked me

course,” I was giddy for

of something so sweet, intimate, and joyful

squirted the bottle

it all around. Then I centered on the

see good heartbeat, very strong,” I began measuring his length and girth. “Do you guys know

the mom

laughed at their happiness.

great. One healthy baby,” I smiled “good fluid levels, healthy size, movement, strong heartbeat.

her belly and

walked into the

wonderful to have. I know some people who do this so they don’t

of work I know the type,” I sat down beside

I can imagine it’s difficult coming to a whole new place knowing no one,” she leaned her head on

moment at a time focusing on getting to know new people and new ways. I like how everyone eats dinner together,” I nod.

are truly blessed to have you and many are happy you’re here,” she looked genuinely at me

reassure me.

Elizabeth called behind us. “It’s time

dinner?” I looked to Charlotte.