Chapter 78

***Rowen***

The time seemed to crawl by for me, and I could hardly sit still. In just a few hours I would get to spend another weekend with my sweet girl. After a month apart we needed it. I know we had spent sometime together the previous weekend, but it was minimal as we were both busy with getting ready for Melissa, and Ross’s ceremony. This weekend would be a bit different. I would get there in time to have dinner with her, sleep with her in my arms tonight. I knew some of her time tomorrow would be spent getting ready for Robert’s swearing in ceremony, but we had all day Sunday for just us. I arranged it that way on purpose as we never really got that.

Now if the time would just move faster. I was in my father’s office going over the plans for the community center, as well as the needs list, but I couldn’t stay focused. I kept glancing at the time, but it didn’t seem to move, at all. I looked up when my father sighed, and dropped his pen on his desk.

“Son, you’re not paying any attention.” My dad grumbled.

“I’m sorry.” I muttered.

“What’s going on with you? This is your project, but you’re not paying a bit of attention. I’ve asked you the same question five times now.”

“I’m excited to see Chastity. We’ve had so little time together.”

“I know. I get it.”

“Did you ever have to go through this with mom?”

“Yes. There were a few times that I had to spend a month or more away from her. I felt like I was losing my mind. We didn’t have video chat back then or any of it. We had phone calls, and mail. That was it.”

“That had to suck.”

“It did, but we got through it. How do you think we ended up with you before we even planned to start having pups?”

“Dad! Really. I don’t need to know this.”

“Well now you do.”

“Did you, and mom want more pups?”

“We did, but after Gina your mom stopped being able to have more. We tried for awhile, but eventually we gave up. It was too much stress on your mother, and it broke her heart every time she didn’t get pregnant. We had a good life.”

“It’s still hard for you, isn’t it?”

“Every single day. Your mother was the best woman in the world. Our life was pretty perfect.”

“Do you ever consider looking for your second chance mate?”

“No. Nothing would ever be better than what your mother, and I shared. Would it be nice to have a woman to share things with, sure, but it’s not something I need.”

“She wouldn’t want you to be alone though.”

“I know that, but right now I’m not ready. I have you, and I have Gina. That’s all I need in my life. If I’m meant to have a second chance mate, I guess I’ll meet her when the time is right. Right now though who ever she is would be left heartbroken because I’m just not ready.”

“I can understand that.”.

“Yeah. Besides I figure I’ll have some grandpups running around here some day that are going to keep me plenty busy.”

“Yeah well you have a long time to wait for that.”

“At least four years.”

“How do you figure only four?”

“Chastity will be gone for three. Gina, and Braxton will be just old enough to realize they are mates when she comes home. I figure about a year after that one of my pups will have a pup of their own.”

“No pressure or anything there dad. I think Chastity would like some time to be a midwife and Luna for a bit before she becomes a mother. Wait. Did you say Gina, and Braxton?”

“Sure. Braxton may not realize it yet, but he’s circling her as much as she’s circling him. He’s a bit slow on that one.”

“He’s also a few months younger than she is. The teen hormones haven’t quite kicked in yet.”

“You were about his age when you started chasing the girls around.”

“I….I was not.”

“Bullshit son. You think I don’t know what you were up to back then? Why do you think I had your mother giving you a shot once a month, and had you getting them when you went off to school?”

“Wait! You put me on birth control without me knowing it?”

“Of course I did. I’m not stupid.”

“Dad! I ALWAYS used protection! ALWAYS!”

“Nothing is one hundred percent effective. I knew I couldn’t stop you from behaving like the typical Alpha male you are so I did what my father did. Made sure that you didn’t end up with something you weren’t ready for,”

“I’m not sure if I should thank you or kick your ass. You know I made sure to get those damn shots once a month even on my trip? Good thing too.”

“Typical.”

“Seriously?”

“Of course. I had my fun in my younger days.”

“And that is the end of that conversation.”

“Alright. You ready to get back to this?”

-“Yes.”

At 12:00 we stopped working, and I headed off to my apartment to shower, change, and make sure I had everything I would need this weekend. My suit was in a suit bag, I had clothes, extra shirts and a hoodie for Chastity, as well as my toiletries, and the gift I got Chastity for tomorrow. It was a white gold charm bracelet that had several flower charms on it. I hoped she liked it. Once I was sure I had everything packed, I grabbed my stuff, and headed to the cars. I was surprised to see Colby putting bags into the back of the SUV.

“You’re coming with us?” I asked

“Yeah. Lex called me the other night, and asked me to be a buffer between her, and Anthony. The twit is leaving the pack next week, and has been bugging the shit out of her. She thinks if he sees her with another guy he’ll leave her alone.” Colby explained as we got into the SUV.

Molly, and Jax were already cuddled up in the third row. Colby rolled his eyes at them then took the seat behind his dad in the passenger seat, while I took a seat behind my dad.

“I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing that she asked you to be a buffer.” I admitted as we pulled away from the house.

“It’s no big deal. She’s a cool girl, and fun to hang out with.” He responded, but I caught a glimpse of hurt in his eyes as he said that, but I shrugged it off as it was none of my business.

“Yeah. She is a cool girl, and she is good to Chastity.”

“She is that. Chas needs that in her life after everything.”

“She does.”

“So you’re spending the weekend at the school with short stack?”

hell he is.” Jax

Like or not he’s her mate. One day you’re going to have to just suck it up, and deal with it.” Colby

I could just kill him, and keep her hidden away from

best friend, and someone you know, and not some twit off the street.”

listening to this crap for four damn hours. Jax, get the hell

It seemed the man’s health was getting worse. He had finally started spending time with Braxton, and less time drinking,

at on the stairs of the front building when we pulled in. She was wearing a white skirt that ended just about her knees, a blue denim, short sleeved

as Chastity

She had to go to the pack house early to help get set up for dinner. They’re doing it in the pack dining room as there are a

That’s not surprising.” Dad said from the

that?” Chastity

families of packs you’re allied with are invited to a swearing

“Oh. That makes sense.”

they’ll all be at this

Some will show up tomorrow, but there will be

I am not dressed for this

worry. We’ll have time to go change. Dinner isn’t until six.” Dad reassured

“Oh thank goddess.”

not really dressed to meet a bunch

worry Chastity. You are dressed just fine. Most of them will be dressed more like

“Are you sure?”

wants to put on suits, and dresses

“That’s true.”

us to the dining room to please gave my

Chastity asked as she

who you are to me. I’m not going to lie to them. I’m going to

“What?”

a lot of people are going to address you as Luna, or

me of that Monday night. Dee-Dee has been working with me

kind of feel stupid

You were worried about how I would deal with that, and I appreciate it. It reminds me that you

you,

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

My dad said as

of my arm. She smiled up at me, and I smiled back. I took my place behind my dad, and Dimitri. Jax, and Molly were behind us, with Colby in the back. I saw the look of confusion on Chastity’s face

Luna, first. Current Beta, and his mate second. Future Alpha, and his mate third. Future Beta,

I guess that makes sense.” Chastity said with

lined up the same

“OK.”

the way, but as we got closer

or anything?” Chastity

have a beautiful smile.” I whispered onto the top of her head before placing at kiss there, causing

with Beth right beside him smiling. Anthony, in typical fashion was slumped in his chair, looking bored. The female next to him must have been Heather. She would look completely dejected every time

way, and I heard her whisper mate. My hands started to sweat when I thought she was looking at me. That only lasted a moment when I heard someone growl behind me. I

He

heard Molly whisper,

HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO!”

you had to figure things out on your own. Now that you have, what are you waiting for?” Colby responded as he smirked, spread he feet apart, and crossed his arms over

Lexi growled as

that time that I realized Colby was standing right in front of Anthony. Anthony sat up straight, and

I’m also yours. Just like you’re mine.” Colby called out, as he

are you standing there like an idiot?” Lexi asked, looking like she was about

come get me.” Colby stated as he seemed to brace

good for the likes of you.” I heard Anthony

watched as Lexi slowly rose from her seat, and moved around the table. As soon as she was on our side of it, she kicked off her shoes, and ran to Colby, he had only enough time to open his arms to catch her. He pulled her tight to him,

it!” Molly quietly celebrated, and Jax put his hand over her mouth

Alpha Joseph, I have to say that I’ve never had a pack introduction quite like that.” Jeremy chuckled, as he rose to shake

not plan that.” My dad responded as he shook

your Beta’s son has been waiting

has.”

I have no doubt she’ll do wonderful things for you pack.” Jeremy stated as

She befriended our future Luna, and has been a great help to her already.”

see that she was

you will do great things in your future with your education at Cloverland, and everything else you learn outside of

you sir.” Chastity said quietly as she bowed to

snort, and I looked around a bit. I saw Heather eyeing me then looking at Chastity in disgust. I

you into our family Chastity.” Clair said

Chastity said, bowing

girl. You make everyone proud in

and Luna Beth.”

to our table. I noticed that a chair was added to our table for Lexi. Lexi

We are honored that every one has made the trip for this occasion. I’ll keep this short by saying just that. Please enjoy your

first course of dinner was immediately brought out. We all dug in, and started

you two were mates. If you had just asked I would have told you.” I heard Molly say to

needed time to get over the crap that needle nosed prick over there did

some balls, and kissed her. It would have saved us all the trouble of watching, and waiting. Right Chastity?” Molly said leaning forward to

one. I told you months ago they needed to figure things out on their own, and we didn’t know for sure if they

have punched me for that, and I like my perfect nose

and it won’t be.” Lexi rolled her eyes

nicknames for others. I thought I’d try one out on you. Do you have a nickname

in my ass.” Lexi

wasn’t

expected

I am

and you kept that from me

to give you that time.

know. I appreciate

“You’re welcome.”

Colby leaned over whispered to Lexi, and kissed her

of Cloverland Lexi or will you be moving to one

know. I’m not sure how that works.” Lexi answered,

mate suites. They don’t want mates on campus. I guess that means I’ll be living

talk to Danielle on Monday,

to get

have to stay here all weekend any

staying

Sleep over with

Jax both have a way of muscling in on his sibling’s time with their mates. I’m not allowing it

“But…Jax.” Molly whined.

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