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.

I asked, smiling

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

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

able to continue to provide for our pack for years 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

just starting. I enrolled in an online college, and am already learning interesting things.” Melissa said with a

glad.” I

want to work with

like a lot

a teacher. This will help me with preparing for that. I’m hoping that once I graduate I’ll be accepted at the Teaching college at Dark

it, and you’ll do great at

“Thank you.”

spent chatting about each of our lives. I loved hearing about how well everyone was doing, and how happy they were. I 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, and shook her head. She told me I could help another time, but tonight was about me. I only nodded, and went

those surrounding me.

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 much of a cook, but she wanted to watch me work. I was determined to eventually teach her how to cook so that if one day she moved out of the pack house, she could feed herself, her future mate, and future

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

I’ll be less likely to burn water with this.” Gina giggled as she

burn water?” Lexi

the stove, and forget about it.”

That’ll do it.” Lexi

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

a

and learning. It takes time, effort, and focus.”

that makes sense.” Gina agreed,

think I’m going to head up now. It’s been a long day, and I’m getting a bit tired.” I

is starting to whine at me that the boys are annoying him.” Melissa said

grumbling too.” Molly

get to bed too. I’m helping with getting decorations made for the

like fun. Can I

You all can if you

help.” Molly

“Me too.” Melissa said.

“I’m in.” I agreed.

after breakfast tomorrow.” Gina said then

the kitchen when Rowen mind linked

are you doing sweet girl?”

Jax’s apartment.” I

me nuts whining

“We’re coming.”

tell you he let Lilac out of your room.

kidding? She’s not a wolf

know. He throws a toy, and she hops after

she bring

fact that he has to go get the toy to throw

in

going to lose his mind

it when I get

“YES!”

out loud when

teach Lilac to play fetch.” I

a cat! Cats don’t play fetch.”

get

said with a shake of

her wand toy.” I

want to know?”

see.” I answered as

into the living room I found Rowen, and Ross shaking their heads as Jax looked annoyed. I walked up to Jax who was just getting ready to get up to grab the

said, handing

asked looking at the

the feather jingled, Lilac came hopping

“What the….” Jax sputtered.

watch.” I told him as I

it. He flicked the toy, and Lilac tried everything she could to catch it. It was only

weird creature.” Jax finally said when it was clear Lilac

“No kidding.” Ross agreed.

Melissa said

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