Chapter 64

***Rowen***

It’s been a great week having Chastity at home, and spending so much time with her. I have loved every minute of it, and I’m sad that she has to leave tomorrow to go back to school. I’m not ready for it, but I doubt I ever will be. Not having my mate by my side day, and night is tough. Duke hates it too, but just like me, he just has to deal with it, but we can deal with that tomorrow.

Tonight is another date night. This time Jax, Ross, Molly, and Melissa are coming along. We asked Lexi, and Colby if they wanted to join us, but both said no. Lexi said she wanted to get her stuff packed up. Colby had an evening planned with his friends. I know Chastity was disappointed, but she understood. She didn’t try to push them to join us either.

Needless to say I was standing in my apartment with Ross, and Jax, again, preparing for our dates. I

I laughed when I realized we were all dressed the same, expect our shirts were different colors. Ross was wearing red, Jax was in blue, and I was in dark green.

“Did you two idiots remember flowers this time?” I asked them with a chuckle.

“Damn it. Why didn’t you remind me earlier?” Jax growled.

“Man, you suck at this. How Molly didn’t reject you is beyond me.” Ross joked.

“I take gooood care of her in other ways.” Jax snickered.

“That’s not romance you dummy.” Ross quipped.

“Like hell it isn’t.” Jax gripped.

“It isn’t.”

“Sorry man, but I’ve gotta agree with Ross on this one. Your romance game is weak.” I agree with a laugh.

“Shit. I’ve got an hour. I’ll be right back.” Jax said as he ran out the door to sound of Ross, and I laughing.

“I hope he knows what flowers she likes, or he’s going to look like an even bigger idiot.” Ross said as he shook his head.

“I think he knows more than we give him credit for.” I shrugged.

“Yeah. Maybe. How are you holding up with Chastity leaving again tomorrow?”

“It’s hard, and I don’t want her to go. I have to keep reminding myself that she needs this, and as much as it sucks, she needs this right now.”

“Yeah she does. She’s only been gone about a month, but she’s already changed so much. She seems happier, more relaxed.”

“She does, but she has a long way to go. It’s just going to take time.”

“Yeah. Dad told me about what Naomi did. I was so mad.”

“You weren’t the only one.”

“Did Chastity really recommend therapy for Naomi?”

“She did. She said that maybe the reason Naomi is still doing what she’s doing is because her self esteem is so low she is lashing out to make herself feel better. Chastity thinks that therapy might help her build her self esteem, and realize what she was doing to others.”

“Well dad is looking for a therapist for her. I guess we’ll see what happens. I’m not very hopeful though.”

“I get it.”

We started talking about pack business when Jax walked back in carrying a bouquet of mixed flowers. There were a bunch of different flowers. It was a bit confusing. I looked at him questioningly.

“Dude, what the hell is that?” Ross questioned.

“Mol loves wildflowers, and a mixture of them. She likes all the different colors, and smells mixed together.” Jax explained.

“Uh. Ok.” Ross shrugged.

“Come on guys. We’re going to be late.” I said as I grabbed Chastity’s bouquet, and we left.

Lexi opened the door with a giggle when I knocked on the door.

“Why do you knock when Jax lives here?” Lexi asked.

“This one here thinks it makes us look like gentlemen. I think it just makes him look like an idiot.” Jax answered as he pointed his thumb at me. “Mol! We’re here. Let’s go.”

“Damn it Jax! Could you, just once be romantic, and act like a gentleman?” Molly yelled from Chastity’s room.

just shook my head, and Ross snickered as Jax grumbled Molly, Melissa, and Chastity came out of the bedroom with smiles. Molly stopped, and widened her eyes at Jax.

“Oh my goddess! You got me flowers. You actually almost redeemed yourself.” Molly said as she walked to Jax with a smile.

“You like that mess?” Ross questioned.

“Yes. It’s a mix of wildflowers. Just how I like them.” She answered as she took the flowers from a smug looking Jax.

I just shook my head at him, and move to my sweet girl. She was smiling shyly up at me. She was wearing another sun dress. This one was light green, and she had a small white cover over her shoulders. She was wearing her cowboy boots. When she had first told me Norm talked her into buying them I wasn’t sure she would look right with them, but they worked for her. Her hair was done in soft curls, with the sides. pinned back with little clips with butterflies on them. She looked like the cute country girl next door again.

I loved it.

“Hi sweet girl. I got these for you.” I said as I handed her the lilies.

“Thank you.” She smiled, and took the flowers, sniffing them.

“You’re welcome. You look very pretty tonight.”

“Thank you. You look pretty handsome.”

“Thanks.”

“Come on. Lets get this show on the road.” Jax called out.

“Man, you are terrible at this.” Ross grumbled.

“He’s always been this way.” Molly admitted as she took all of the flowers in the kitchen to put in water.

“How in the hell did you ever accept him if this is how he is?” Ross questioned.

“Hey man! Come on.” Jax complained.

“Despite being an idiot in some areas, he’s a good man. I just deal with the fact that he sucks at romance.

Before you say it Jax sex is NOT romance.” Molly stated as she put the flowers in water with Lexi’s help.

“Sure it is Mol.” Jax argued.

“Lexi, I hope your mate, whoever he is, is not this much of an idiot when it comes to romance.” Molly looked to Lexi, and Lexi just shrugged.

If Colby was her mate, sadly she was screwed. From what I remember, Colby was as bad at romance as Jax. I shook the thought away because it wasn’t my business, or problem.

“Now, we can go.” Molly stated as she finished with the flowers.

“Finally.” Jax grumbled, and Molly smacked his arm, smiling at him.

I chuckled as I held my arm out for Chastity to take. She smiled up at me as she did, and I couldn’t resist. I kissed the top of her head. We followed behind Jax, and Molly after saying goodbye to Lexi. I could tell that Chastity felt bad about leaving her behind, but if she didn’t want to come we couldn’t force her. Once we were out of the house, and walking toward town, Melissa spoke up.

are we doing tonight?” Melissa

having dinner at the Italian place again then there is concert in the center of town we’re going to.” Ross

That sounds like it will be a

“Who’s playing?” Melissa asked.

mostly do covers of human bands, but they’re good, and play a wide variety of music.” Ross

a

the same band.” Ross

“Oh. They were good.”

“Yeah they always are.”

to make eyes a me as soon as we walked in, but I pulled Chastity close to me, and ignored the looks. I heard her huff, and lead us to our table. After she slapped our menus

Molly said as she sat down

for her, pushed her

and I in high school. She always had a thing for him, but

“Considering what?” Melissa questioned.

Jax

new girl he took out every other week.” Chastity answered

sorry sweet girl. I…uh… How did

up after you

She looked amused, but I felt really guilty. I never once thought about the mess I left behind after hanging out with some chick. I’m just thankful I took said chick off some where

sorry Chastity. I never

one girl did it, but some

soda?”

it was, and choose to continue to believe that. Otherwise I might vomit on him.”

was the same one from the last time we were here. Yet again she was adjusting her clothing to an inappropriate look. Seeing this, I tapped Ross’s leg with my foot. He looked at me in question. Using my head I indicated for him to look at

but Ross cut

We also remember what occurred the last time we were here. You were told then to keep your attire professional, and treat everyone at this table with respect. Don’t -think I didn’t see you undo your shirt, and pull up your skirt far above where it belongs. I will give you two choices, that you need to make right now. You can either adjust your clothing to the manner outlined in your employee handbook, which I know you read, and treat EVERY SINGLE PERSON at this table with the

“I…but Ross…” She sputtered.

and

her shoulder to calm, and comfort her. I didn’t blame Ross for being forceful with the server, but it was clear to me that his tone made Chastity uncomfortable. It was clear he caught scent of her fear, and quietly apologized to her. She nodded

I’ll be right back.” The waitress said, looking dejected then quickly

the last time?” Molly asked once the

people are just

I

said quiet enough that only I could hear

We

and released a breath. I kissed her temple, and went back to my menu. When the waitress finally returned, her clothes were back to how they

Can I start you off with drinks?”

get a glass of water, and a coke please?” Chastity requested

than looked to me with a smile. After we all ordered drinks Dana walked away from the table, swinging her hips too

her fired after tonight.”

think that’s necessary?” I linked him

few weeks ago. She was our server. She almost sat in my lap at one point. She also practically threw herself at

“Ah.”

ready to fire her immediately, but I asked him to hold off

think he would

a few weeks, and isn’t very good. The manager doesn’t

“Ah.”

to?” Chastity interrupted me, and I shut the

“Ross.” I answered.

“About what?”

I knew she would get upset if I told her

Did you decide

to know what the chef’s special

“Same here.”

She slammed Chastity’s down in front of her, and moved on. I growled quietly at the action. Ross narrowed his eyes at Dana as she did the same thing

Excuse me, but do we have a problem.”

“No.” Dana answered.

have a nice dinner, and you’re being

get…..sorry. It

“Good.”

you to eat?”

special tonight?” Chastity asked with a

Dana answered

Fettucine with

caught the look of disdain in

and Dana walked away, Chastity sighed, and

I asked you to give her a chance because maybe she needed the job. I know she got reprimanded, and pulled off our table, but. Well maybe she’s just not cut out for this job.” Chastity said

sorry Chastity, but she’s not. We’ve had a few problems with her

“That sucks.”

but it

Please don’t do anything until we

planned

“Good.”

go back to school tomorrow?” Molly

said brightly, and I felt my

glad to hear that.” Molly said

on my studies. I have a lot to

the next time you’re coming home?”

promised Melissa I would be here for her and Ross’s

time from

of you to come to Cloverland for the weekend. The school has guest rooms for visitors. Lexi, Norm, Marcus, and I can show

not a half bad idea.”

ask a week in advance for the guests rooms, and overnight passes,

things Chastity wanted to show them. Listening to how happy, and excited Chastity was, warmed my heart, and made me smile. They were still planning when our food arrived. Dana dumped the plates on the table, and

said looking around

table with a pitcher, and was about to say something, but Chastity stopped me with a shake of her head. Instead we all ate quickly, and asked for the check. Once it was paid we all

Chastity’s side, and was preparing to trip her, when I growled loudly. Both Chastity, and

like your job do you?” I growled at

“….what?” Dana sputtered.

here. You forgot the girls’ salads, and I think that was on purpose. You almost spilled water on Chastity, twice. Finally, just now you were preparing to trip her. So ! ask again, do you

wasn’t going to trip her. You must have been

say that to

talking to you low

or the future Beta female of this pack like that.” Jax

Dana just glared.

some day be the leaders of this pack. Instead of treating them in the manner their positions deserve you treated every female here lower than dirt, while flirting with their mates. Such behavior is inappropriate, disrespectful, and down right rude. It is also not appreciated in this establishment. I

in the direction of the back room. Dana huffed, and stomped off. We were leaving as the manager came rushing toward us

try to trip me.” Chastity whispered to

right away. If you had stood up while she was

“Oh. Well thank you.”

didn’t go so

talking about? Even though she wasn’t very good, I still had a great time. The server didn’t take that

than I’m glad you

did. Now I’m ready for

get

chest, using one arm to prop us up while the other was wrapped around her waist. Having her in my arms was the best feeling

the girls stopped talking to listen. I could hear Chastity humming along with some of the songs, and it made me smile even more. She was relaxed, happy, and enjoying herself. I was thankful for that. When other couples started to stand up to dance, I pulled Chastity up with me, and started to dance with her. Holding her close to me, and just enjoying the feeling

the concert was over it was getting pretty late so we all decided to head back home. The walk back was quiet, but still enjoyable. By the time we reached Jax’s apartment Chastity was leaning pretty heavily against me from exhaustion. When we walked in voices were heard coming from the living. room. We peeked in as we walked by to see it was Colby and Lexi sitting on opposite couches talking quietly. I almost laughed when Molly smiled brightly, but Chastity pushed her to keep moving down the hall Once we reach Chastity’s room, Chastity grabbed her pajamas, and went into the bathroom. I grabbed my pajama pants, sat on the bed, and waited. Of course as soon as I sat down Lilac crawled up

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