Chapter 62

***Chastity***

I woke early the next morning. I had a wonderful time with Rowen the night before. Getting to know him. better was really nice, and he listened well to everything I said. I looked forward to future time with him. I couldn’t wait to set up my new statue in my room. I still couldn’t believe he bought it for me. It was really beautiful, and I really enjoyed watching it being made.

After breakfast, I started helping get the back yard, sunroom, and deck ready for the barbeque that afternoon. I was really looking forward to it. I was attaching streamers to one of the food tables when some one bumped into me. I stood quickly to move when I saw Naomi standing there.

“Move out of my way you stupid Omega.” She snapped.

“…I’m sorry.” I stuttered.

“You’re not yet, but you will be.” I instantly cowered away from her as she drew back her hand to strike me when I heard someone roar.

“NAOMI! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?” Gamma Peter roared as he walked toward her, and grabbed her wrist.

I was trembling with fear, in a curled position. I could only watch as he glared angrily, and Naomi looked surprised to see him.

“Pet…Peter. I…..she got in my way, and almost made me drop the plates I was carrying. She needs to learn. her place.” Naomi stuttered.

“No! You need to learn yours! How dare you raise your hand to another knowing full well it’s against the law! On top of that you raised your hand to the future Luna of this pack!” Peter gritted out.

“Pe…Peter please. Don’t be ridiculous. She….she’s just an Omega. You all have been babying her for long. enough now. She needs to be reminded….”

“Shut your damn mouth! I’ve had enough! You would think you would have learned by now that this. behavior is unacceptable. If you weren’t my mate you wouldn’t even be living in this house right now. Isn’t it bad enough that your son wants nothing to do with you, and that he won’t allow you any where near his mate? WE ALMOST LOST OUR SON BECAUSE OF YOU AND YOU STILL DO NOT SEE HOW WRONG YOU ARE TO BEHAVE LIKE THIS!”

“But Aurora always told me to keep that Omega in line, whether she was here or not.”

“Aurora is DEAD for what she did to Chastity, and Brinna! You are only still here because of ME! Alpha Rowen, Beta Jax, and even our SON want you gone. I thought with time you would realize that what Aurora made you believe over the last three years was wrong! Maybe the one wrong is me! Now I will say this once, and only once, you WILL treat Chastity, and everyone with respect. You will stay the hell away from Chastity! You go near her again, or raise a hand to her you WILL find yourself in a dungeon cell. Keep in mind Naomi, that Chastity IS the future Luna of this pack, and if she so chooses she can banish you, there will not be a damn thing I can do about it. Now get the hell out of here, and stay away from Chastity. Count yourself lucky that you don’t spend the rest of today in the dungeon.” 1

I watched through panic filled eyes as Naomi lowered her head, and rushed away. I couldn’t stop the trembles. I was terrified, and couldn’t move. Gamma Peter came toward me slowly, with his hands in the air as if to show me he wasn’t a threat.

“It’s ok Chastity. Rowen is on his way. He’ll help ok?” Gamma Peter said gently, but I couldn’t respond.

I heard pounding footsteps coming toward us causing me to tremble more. I was breathing shallow, and quick I couldn’t stop the panic attack, just like the last time. I felt arms wrap around me, and pull me into something hard. The smell of cedar and fresh cool water filling my nose.

“Shh sweet girl. It’s ok.” I heard the calm, male voice say as a hand started to rub circles on my back, causing my breathing to deepen and slow.

“What happened Uncle Peter?” The male voice asked.

“Naomi.” Gamma Peter answered, and the one holding my growled causing me to tremble again.

“I’m sorry baby. I didn’t mean to scare you. You’re ok. You’re safe now. I promise. I got you.” I finally realized it was Rowen.

“I’m sorry Rowen. I thought she understood she had to stay away from Chastity. This is my fault.” Gamma Peter said.

“No Uncle Peter. This is Naomi’s fault.”

“I am responsible for her.”

My trembling had finally stopped, and I was breathing properly again. My mind had also cleared. I couldn’t let Peter take the blame for the actions of another. He didn’t nothing wrong.

“It’s not your fault Peter. You are not responsible for another person’s actions.” I said quietly.

“She is only still here because of me though.” Peter argued.

“I realize, but that does not make you responsible for what she does. Only she can control her actions.”

“I just don’t know what to do at this point. It’s been awhile, and still she does this. Aurora is long gone, but still this is the thing she does.”

“You said one time that Naomi is easily manipulated, and led around, right?”

“Yes.”

“Does Naomi have self confidence issues by any chance?”

“She can have some, yes.”

“Aurora was a master at finding those, and exploiting them. Naomi was manipulated by someone who knew how to get what they wanted out of someone. Maybe what Naomi needs is therapy.”

“How could that help?”

“Her self confidence problems came from some where. It’s possible that Aurora told her that the only way she would feel better about herself is to cut down others. Maybe if she gets help with her self confidence problems, it will help her realize that she isn’t doing right treating others the way she has been.”

“I don’t know. It seems a bit far fetched.”

“Think about it like this. Right now she’s been reduced to a servant from a position of respect. She is feeling very low about herself right now. She saw me, and from years of using me to feel better about herself she took the chance. It doesn’t make it right, but she’s hurting right now, and needs to take it out some where. I think she would do well with therapy.”

“I guess I can see your point.”

“Try it. It might help.”

“Alright. Thank you Chastity.”

“You’re welcome.”

I watched as Peter walked away. Rowen was still holding me. I looked up at him, and smiled.

“Thank you Rowen.” I whispered, and kissed his cheek.

“You’re welcome beautiful.” Rowen said, and kissed my forehead, “Are you ok?”

“Yes.”

I’m glad. I’m sorry that happened.”

“It’s not your fault. You didn’t know she would behave that way.”

“You’re right I didn’t, but I did make it clear that she was to stay away from you.”

“I know you did.”

“Are you done out here?”

“Not yet. There is still more to do.”

“You know you don’t have to do it, right?”

“Yes, but I want to. I always liked decorating for parties.”

“Well why don’t I help you?”

“Don’t you have work to be doing?”

“Not today. We all have the day off. So put me to work.”

“Ok. Well see how the streamers are hung along the edge of the other table?”

“Yes.”

“Take the streams that are in that box over there, and hang them on the other food tables. I’ll come behind you, and attach the blossoms.

“I can do that.”

I was working on attaching the blossoms when I heard Rowen cussing, and grumbling. I looked over, and had to bite back laughter. I did something I’ve never done before. I took out my cellphone, and snapped a picture of Rowen. He had streamers wrapped around his arms, and I had not clue how he had done it. After I took my picture, I called to him.

“Rowen, what happened?” I asked trying not to giggle.

“I have no idea. I thought if I wrapped it around my arm it would be easier to keep untwisted, and easier to hang. Apparently I was wrong.” He grumbled.

“Oh. No! Streamers get twisted up easily. The only way to keep them from getting like you have them is to leave them in a pile, and slowly pull it along to where you need them.”

“Now she tells me.” I heard him grumble as I went back to the blossoms.

It took awhile, and a lot of grumbling from Rowen, but we got the sunroom decorated just as Gina wanted it. I looked around, and thought it looked very festive.

“Tell me again why you enjoy doing this? It’s a pain in the ass.” Rowen muttered.

“Because the finished product is worth the work.” I said with a smile, pointing at what we had done.

“Uh. OK?”

“Never ask a male to appreciate decorations, Chas. They will never understand.” Molly said as she walked up to us.

“Hey!” Rowen protested.

“Rowen, do you think the decorations look good?” Molly asked him.

“Uh. Yeah. Sure. If you think so.”

“See. They only care about the food, and the fun. How everything looks doesn’t really matter to them.” Molly giggled, and I joined her.

“That’s not always true. I always think Chastity looks pretty.” Rowen stated with a tilt of his chin.

“You’re just as bad as Jax. Of course you notice how a person looks. Men rarely pay attention to the decorations around them.”

“I notice how the trees, and plants look in the woods.”

“Never mind. You’ll never understand.”

“I guess not. Well I’m going to see if dad needs help with the burgers, and stuff.” Rowen kissed me on the head, and walked away, quickly.

“How on earth did you ever talk him into helping with this?” Molly asked.

“Peter called him after I had a little issue with Naomi. He asked if I wanted help after I calmed down. Of course I got him to help if he was offering. You need to see this.” I explained as I pulled out my phone and showed her the picture I took of Rowen.

She started laughing hard at it. She then sent it to herself, saying she is going to print it, and frame it for me. She grabbed my hand, and we head into the house to get ready for the barbeque. After I showered, I pulled out the white skort, and blue thick strap tank top I got for today. I used a white hair band with a bow in it to tie my hair back in a pony tail. I decided not to wear any red clothes since my hair is red. I pull on the cowboy boots I’ve been wearing a lot recently, checked on Lilac, and left.

Molly was wearing a red, white, and blue knee length, spaghetti strap dress with sandals. Lexi had on a pair of denim shorts, and a tank top made to look like a flag with sneakers. We all smiled as Molly took a picture of the three of us with her camera, then left the apartment.

We got out onto the deck as people were starting to show up with food, camp chairs, and some games. There were already pups running around, playing tag with each other. There was a female setting up a table with paints, brushes, and a sign that read Face Painting. I looked around, and saw several people. setting up little booths for different activities. The atmosphere was happy, and excited. It made me smile.

“Where are Jax, Rowen, Ross, and Melissa?” I asked Molly.

“Rowen, Jax, and Ross are helping man the grilles. Melissa is helping her family bring food over.” Molly answered as she walked over the coolers to get us bottles of water.

to be lots of fun.” Lexi

said

just to watch for a bit. I enjoyed watching the pups play the most. They kept switching between tag, leap frog, and hide ‘n seek without even any real definition in the games. Gina joined us for a bit, but was pulled away by her friends. Melissa did find us, and the four of us people watched until we all started to get

was filling my plate with different items that people brought when someone put their hands on my waist, and kissed the top of my head. I would have jumped out of my skin if I hadn’t smelled Rowen

me. I smiled, and leaned

like a burger sweet girl?” He asked

I said excitedly as I handed

back quickly. He handed me my

know what you liked on it.”

mustard, mayo, and lettuce.” I told

and disappeared again. When he returned with my plate he had one of his own, but instead of a burger he had pork. It smelled really good. I took a small bite from his plate, and I was right it was really good. As

could have just asked. I would have gotten it for you.” Rowen

wanted it until I

is plenty. I’ll get some more, and we’ll share

“Ok.”

I’ll be over in

sitting together. Jax, and Rowen walked up to us carrying two plates each. Once they were seated they put two

out the games to play. Ross, Rowen, Jax, and Colby wandered off to play horseshoes, leaving Melissa, Molly, Lexi, and me to do our own thing. I stopped at the face painting to watch the teenage

but you insisted that Jax, and Colby had to get theirs done too. I’ll never

even realized he

of that.” I whispered, and

think I have it in a photo album in my apartment. I’ll find it for you.”

love that.

welcome. Are

“Very much so.”

glad you got to come home

that being at Cloverland is

“Even after….”

the pack. No one in the house ever really knew how often Alpha Joseph sent me to help a pack member with babysitting, a calming over stressed dads during labor. He also had worked out with Doctor Deb that I went to the hospital when someone was there, to sit with them. I would also sometimes

didn’t realized

her that it was an Omega’s place to help the pack as he had arranged for me to

How old were you when you started

she got. After she passed away, Alpha Joseph would do his best to

you. That

“Me too.”

you want to come home when you’re

going to find a little place of my own, kind of out of the way,

always planned to

pack. Despite it all I love my pack, and I wanted to help

wonderful person baby

“Thank you.”

down at me, and I couldn’t resist, I hugged him. He hugged me tight. I turned back to watch the teen finish up the pup’s butterfly. I couldn’t help it, I giggled when the

should so get our faces done.” Molly said excitedly when

You want to?”

do it. Melissa told me you never came to these before now. We’re going to do EVERYTHING today to make

doing instead of being here?” Lexi asked

of chores for me to do the day of the barbeque. She would tell me if I got the whole list done, and it was perfect that I could come.

should have made sure you were here.” Dimitri said quietly,

and I’m here now.” I smiled

“Yeah, but still….”

is all about having fun.

He smiled

get yours done first.” Molly

girl, and smiled. She quietly handed me her book of paintings for me

bigger than trailed down the other side

Chastity.” I

know. Lucy is my mom. I’m

to meet you

“Are you enjoying yourself?”

I am. Are you doing this all by yourself or

couple of our other friends are on their way

know you were friends

a year older than she is so I don’t

understand. She’s a

like her when we get

it you want to do with your

little shop in town to sell my paintings or maybe teach art class to others. I kind of like working with the elderly. Painting helps them keep their dexterity, and mind sharp. I

You know I’m going to school

about how sad she

Moon that sells paintings, but they also do these paint night things where groups of people come, and an artist teaches them how to paint a specific painting. I hear it’s a lot of fun. Maybe if you open your own store, you

like that idea. Thank

“You’re welcome.”

“Are you liking school?”

of hard work, but

not a big fan of school, and I don’t do very well, so I don’t think I could do

something ask Gina to get you in touch

“Really?”

through video chat everyday with

“You are?”

“Yes I am.”

of you. You know Gina has a crush

“I know.”

don’t think he

pretty oblivious

“That they are.”

a boy

is a girl though. She doesn’t like

“Oh. I’m sorry.”

she was really nice about it. Even said she

“What’s that?”

now my best friend, and is helping

is sweet

Chastity we’re all done. Want to

“Yes please.”

I inspected her work. It looked great, and

Paula. It

you for your

it, let me know, and I’ll come to

“Really?”

“Of course.”

see you around,

“Definitely.”

Gina wasn’t doing the painting because she said she was bad at it, instead she was helping others pick out what they wanted done. When Lexi, Molly, and Melissa were finished they came to Dimitri, and I to show us what

face. We all ohhed, and ahhed at each other’s faces then Molly had Dimitri take our picture on her camera. The girls pulled me along to the next thing. We wandered around playing some carnival like games for awhile, and looked over some of the homemade things people were selling. I ended up buying a

said as I was looking at

a

what if we did a craft show type thing once a month or so, in the community center, where they can set up for the day, and people from the pack could come,

we can have some of the restaurants sell

often for me though. I’m a full time warrior so I only get to

many of the shops in

often they would like it to be. It may be better to let them decide what works best for them since a lot of this stuff takes time, and they all have full time jobs.”

“Good idea.” I agreed.

help your pack.” Lexi

really believe I would be Luna someday, but I didn’t voice that. Anything could happen. No one knew what the future would hold. Thankfully the girls didn’t notice my doubts. I ended up buying one of the cuff bracelets. It was silver, and had little flowers carved into

about to leave when something caught my eye. It was more masculine, with a thicker chain, but was really pretty. It was a longer silver necklace, with a wolf howling at the moon etched into a disk. All I kept thinking was that Rowen needed this. I never saw him with jewelry on, but I knew he had to have it. I still wore the necklace he got me on our triple date. I didn’t know if he would wear it, but he still needed it. After I paid for it,

selling their crafts. Many liked the idea, and were interested in being part of a craft show where they could show off, and even sell their work. They all agreed that once a month was too often as it didn’t give them

found the boys again, they were STILL playing horseshoes. Some where along the line. Braxton, and a few of his friend joined them. They were taking up two of the pits, and having a great time. Eventually Lexi talked Colby into

know, I think Lexi, and Colby are

not.” I whispered

you know?

for his interview, and tests at Denu, they met. Lexi said he wasn’t when he hit on her, and she turned him down. Told him he

he isn’t, but maybe she’s shut off to it because of what happened to her with the jerk Anthony Molly

that happen? I

person doesn’t trust people of the opposite sex. How has

don’t want to pry.”

to make you pay for all of your teasing.” Colby growled as he picked up his

to get

tank. First one to dunk the other has bragging rights the rest

Lexi was in so much trouble. Colby played pitcher for our league team his whole. childhood, and played for the

it on.” Lexi said, with

and she doesn’t realize it, there is still DEFINITELY an attraction there.”

is waiting for her mate.”

off to the person in charge of the tanks. The rest of us were standing off to the side. I smiled when Rowen

a good time sweet

I smiled up at

I’m glad. I

“What’s that?”

some beautiful little red head, has been coming up with some really great ideas for her pack members today, and she has

“Oh…..what…what did they say?”

eighteen, was given a suggestion to do group painting nights for pack members, and elderly to come learn to paint something. I also heard that the crafters here today were asked if they would be interested in doing a craft

“Really?”

or even want to accept it, but you did something a Luna does today. You- came up with an idea to help people in your pack, and you made them excited about it. You saw something they could do with something they have, and want to share with their pack, but on a small scale it’s hard for them. You gave them a way to do that. You also helped a young girl who may struggle to get something off the ground, and added something to it that may help her business flourish. Like it or not, you are a Luna, and I KNOW you will do wonderfully at

I just thought

sweet girl, is

“Oh.”

I’m very proud of

“Tha….thank you.”

the eye. He was smiling brightly at me, and I couldn’t not smile back at him. He leaned to down to kiss me, and I met him in the middle, lifting up on my toes. It wasn’t the same passionate kisses we’ve

three months. I’ll make

and

for you sweet girl. You just keep looking out for our pack,

“I’ll try.”

know you’ll do wonderful things. Now it looks like Colby is up

and socks. I was almost surprised he kept his pants on, but I was thankful. Lexi grabbed three large softballs, and

Lexi pie. Lets see what you’ve got.” Colby jeered, and

Hold you’re breath buddy cause you’re going down.” Lexi growled as she threw a ball, missing the

done better.” Colby joked, and I saw Lexi’s face turn red, as Colby flexed again. I couldn’t help, but giggle

Lexi snapped, but she missed a second time, she only had

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