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.

belly wasn’t as swollen as full–term and I put her to be at

their heads

you are helping us,” the wife blushed a little

I’m glad

was at.

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wish to do the exam?” she asked me

I was giddy

a part of something so sweet, intimate, and joyful was an honor that I was

jelly,” I squirted the

Then I centered on the baby.

strong,” I began measuring his length and girth. “Do you guys know the gender?”

want to be surprised,” the mom leaned into her husband.

at their

smiled “good fluid levels, healthy size, movement, strong heartbeat. This

I wiped off her belly and helped

and I walked into the back

really appreciate these moments that is so wonderful to have. I know some people who do this so they don’t have to do

finding ways to get out of work I know

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

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

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

reassure me.

us. “It’s time to prepare dinner,”

dinner?” I looked