Chapter 57

***Chastity***

When we walked into the dining room I looked around. There was a big sign hanging on the wall that said Welcome Home, and there balloons tied to little weights in several corners. The table was set beautifully with a purple table cloth, and some of our best china. It all looked beautiful.

Everyone was standing behind chairs, waiting on me. What I noticed next was that Alpha Joseph was not standing behind his usual seat. He was standing behind the one next to Dimitri, at the foot of the table. Rowen was standing next to the one next to the seat at the head of the table. I crinkled my brow in confusion.

“The guest of honor takes the seat of honor tonight.” Alpha Joseph said with a smile.

“Oh. But….” I started.

“We are here to celebrate you being home with us, and we should all be able to see you.”

“Oh…um…OK.”

I slowly moved to the head of the table, Lexi right behind me. I was surprised to see the seat to my left was also empty, but Rowen quickly told me it was for Lexi so she could sit next to someone she knows. I only nodded. Once I was seated, everyone also sat. I looked around at everyone, and smiled. Next to Lexi was Braxton with an empty seat next to him, followed with Gina then Gamma Peter, and Alpha Joseph. Next to Rowen was Jax, Molly, Gamma Ross, Melissa, then Colby.

Within minutes Lucy, Beth, and Tina came rushing into the room carrying trays of food, wearing huge smiles. As soon as they set their trays down they came to me, and greeted me. They all looked happy. healthy, and calm. I was very happy to see them. I asked Tina when she was due, and she informed me any day. I asked her to let me know when she went into labor so if I was home I could be there for it which she agreed. Once they left the room to gather dishes to join us, Lexi leaned to me.

“Can you ask her if I can come too please? I know it’s rude, but I’d like to get an idea of what I’m facing before I make final decision on my specialty.” Lexi whispered to me.

I quickly mind linked Tina to ask. To my surprise she agreed. She even said her mother would love it because it gave her to opportunity to teach. I informed Lexi than Braxton spoke up.

“Chastity, please, please, please tell me you’ll make your fruit filled croissants while you’re here. I’m dying without them.” Braxton whined dramatically.

“He’s been whining about not having those since the day you left so please put us all out of misery.” Gina giggled.

“While you’re at it please show Lucy how to make your coffee. I need that stuff back in my life.” Colby begged, and Lucy shot him a dirty look.

“I’ll have you know my coffee is perfect young man.” Lucy sniffed.

“I never said it wasn’t Lucy, but Chastity’s is….well it’s perfection.” Colby whimpered.

“Yes everyone I will make my croissants, and coffee while I’m here.” I responded with a laugh.

“Oh thank the goddess!” Colby whooped.

Suddenly Greg shuffled into the room. He looked awful. I glanced at Braxton to see his eyes widen. Greg still didn’t join meals much, but Braxton did tell me that Greg had started telling him a bit about his family, and life before Aurora. I was glad Braxton was finally getting to know his father.

Greg dropped into his seat and muttered, “Sorry I’m late.”

“It’s ok. Thank you for coming. It’s nice to see you Greg.” I said with a smile.

“Yeah.” Was his only response.

“By the way Chastity, I got my first math test grade.” Braxton said excitedly.

“Oh yeah? How did you do?” I questioned.

“Because of your help, I received a B. My first ever in math! Thank you so much for your help!”

“That’s wonderful Braxton! Congratulations! I knew you could do it.”

“You helped.”

“If you say so.”

“How is school going so far Chastity?” Gamma Peter asked.

“It’s hard, but I’m enjoying it, and learning a lot.” I respond with a smile.

“What are you trying to learn about with more education that you can’t learn from doing?” Greg grumbled.

“I’m working on becoming a nurse, and midwife.” I responded.

“Huh. So trying to further yourself in the pack? That’s good. Really. I probably should have done the same, but I liked farming.” Greg stated.

“Farming is a positive thing. We wouldn’t have food without farmers.” I said with a smile.

“Yeah. True.”

“Chas, I finally figured out what I want to do with my life.” Melissa said excitedly.

Mel?” I asked, smiling

am learning about conservation of our resources, rotation of crops, and about keeping our

idea. I don’t know much about stuff like that,

to come. Learning the best ways to do that is important. She’s even taught us a few things we’ve been sharing with those that in charge of

college, and am already learning interesting things.” Melissa said with

I’m glad.” I smiled back at

to work

like a lot

me with preparing for that. I’m hoping that once I graduate I’ll be accepted at the Teaching college at Dark Moon so I can

do it,

“Thank you.”

had been nervous about how this dinner would go, but it went wonderfully. When I went to help with clean up though, Lucy stopped me,

those surrounding me.

to make what I needed for the croissants so I could serve them to everyone for breakfast. I wasn’t surprised when Molly, Melissa, and Lexi followed me into the kitchen. I was surprised that Gina did. She said she knew she wasn’t

I had used for years, and handed it to her. As I began. to prepare the dough for the croissants I went over the first chapter with her, and explained the importance of each thing. I told her how important it was to start out with making sure each measurement was exact, and correct, but also told her that as she got used to cooking she would likely make some changes based on her tastes. She

burn water with this.” Gina giggled as she put her hand

you burn water?” Lexi

and forget about it.” Gina admitted

That’ll do

the same thing too. When I first started.” I

you’re such a

just starting out, and learning. It takes

makes sense.” Gina agreed, and I

now. It’s been a long day, and I’m

at me that the boys are

is grumbling too.” Molly

gonna get to bed too. I’m helping with getting decorations made for the Independence day barbeque.” Gina

fun. Can I

can if you want.”

love to help.” Molly

“Me too.” Melissa said.

“I’m in.” I agreed.

started after breakfast tomorrow.” Gina said then waved, and left

leaving the kitchen when

you doing sweet

Jax’s apartment.”

Jax is driving me nuts whining for Molly

“We’re coming.”

you he let Lilac out of your room. He’s been trying to teach

not a wolf or dog. She doesn’t

throws a toy, and she hops

bring

fact that he has to go get the toy to throw it again. It’s pretty funny to watch.

It’s in

to lose

it when I get

“YES!”

giggling out loud when

to teach Lilac

don’t play fetch.”

getting annoyed because he keeps having to get the toy after she chases after it.”

Molly said with a shake of

he has her wand

to

answered as we

When I walked into the living room I found Rowen, and Ross shaking their heads as Jax looked

this.” I said, handing him

hell is this?” Jax asked looking at the toy, and shook it

the bell buried in the feather jingled, Lilac came hopping over, jumping to try to

“What the….” Jax sputtered.

feathers in the air a bit, and watch.” I told him as I

told him, and Lilac jumped for it. He flicked the toy, and Lilac tried everything she could to catch it. It was only a minute or two before he, and everyone started laughing as Lilac flipped, and chased the toy. When she wiggled her little

Jax finally said when

“No kidding.” Ross agreed.

said as she snuggled into Ross’s

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255