Chapter 94

***Rowen⭑**

I hated that for the first evening Chastity was home I couldn’t spend it with her. By the time the guys, and I were allowed back in Jax’s apartment, Chastity was almost completely passed out. There were empty dishes, and drink containers every where. Gina was passed out with her pillow on the couch. Melissa was almost asleep as well. Only Lexi, and Molly were still awake. The looks they were giving Jax, and Colby made me thankful the bedrooms were sound proof. Chastity passed out as soon as I put her in bed.

I was thankful I had a full week with her though. I hadn’t seen her in two weeks, and I missed her badly. At least I got to fall asleep with her in my arms. I always missed this when she wasn’t by my side. I was looking forward to a whole week of holding my sweet girl. I had the best night of sleep I’d had in two weeks being wrapped around her.

By the time I woke up the next morning she was already awake, and in the shower. Lilac was happily curled up on my chest, like always. I had to admit the cat had grown on me. Not so much Duke, but he knew he had to deal with it. The cat wasn’t going any where, and would remain a part of our lives. He grumbled about it, but secretly I think he was as amused by her as everyone else was. I was just thinking about watching her play fetch with Chastity a few weeks ago when Chastity came out of the bathroom in jeans, and one of my sweatshirts. Seeing her in that made me a bit smug.

“Good morning sweet girl. Did you sleep well?” I asked with a smile.

“Good morning. I did. What about you?” Chastity answered smiling back at me.

“Very well. I had you in my arms. How could I not?”

“You always say such sweet things to me.”

“They’re all true.”

I slowly got out of bed, after moving Lilac off of me. I had waited to try to let my morning wood calm down, but it just wasn’t working this morning. I moved to give Chastity a quick kiss, grabbed some clothes, and headed to the bathroom. I need a shower, and to rub one out. I knew it was worse than usual because Duke was pushing really hard for me to take Chastity again. He always did this crap. I would get him to back off for awhile, but then we would spend time with her, and he’d start again. The damn wolf was going to make me crazy.

“Then just do what I keep telling you to do. She’s our mate. She won’t turn you away.” Duke growled.

“You just don’t get it. She’ll tell me when she’s ready. Pushing her will hurt her more than anything.” | snapped.

“You don’t know that.”

“Yes I do. It’s you who doesn’t believe that.”

“Our mate can’t say no to us.”

“She can.”

“So don’t give her a chance to.”

“So basically rape her?”

“Hell no. Just keep her so wound up she can’t possible say no.”

“I can’t do that to her. I have to move slowly.”

Con

“Why?”

“Ask Leila. She’ll explain it.”

“Leila is ready.”

“Does Leila say Chastity is?”

“No. Leila says Chastity is not. She told me that I need to leave it alone, and we have to let you humans fuck when you’re ready.”

“So listen!”

“But I don’t want to! I want my mate!”

“Too bad mutt! If you keep this up, when the time finally comes that Chastity is ready for sex, I block you

out.”

“You wouldn’t dare!”

“Watch me!”

“Why would you do that to me?”

“Why can’t you let things happen at their own pace, in a way that Chastity is comfortable with?”

“Because we’re an Alpha. We wait for no one.”

“Well now we do. We wait for our mate, and that’s final! Now knock it off!”

I heard Duke whimper, and groan, but he shut up after that. I quickly rubbed one out with a groan, imagining Chastity screaming my name as she came around my cock. Always my favorite possible outcome. I really hoped she was a screamer. I certainly didn’t want her to be quiet when I was getting her off. I guess time would tell. I had to stop thinking about this before I got hard again. Once I was showered, and dressed, I went looking for Chastity.

I eventually found her in the pack house kitchen, talking to Lucy. I walked up behind her, and put my arms around her. I lowered my nose to her neck, and inhaled deeply. Her scent was amazing. If I could bottle it, and keep it with me always, I would. She giggled then went right back to talking to Lucy.

“What are you two talking about?” I finally asked.

“Lucy is going to the store today, and asking me what I need to make Thanksgiving dinner.” Chastity answered.

“You know you don’t have to cook right?”

“I do, but I want to. I love cooking Thanksgiving dinner.”

“If you insist.”

“I do, and no one is going to talk me out of it.”

“Fine, but we’re all here to help you in any way you need.”

“Oh no. You males are NOT allowed in the kitchen! One of you will end up burning it down.”

“Hey now. You don’t know that.”

“Rowen, when was the last time you cooked?”

“Um….I made burgers on the grille last week.”

“Ok. When was the last time you cooked a meal in a kitchen?”

“Uh, never.”

“Exactly. None of you are fit to be in here with me.”

“Fine.”

“Alright Chastity, I have everything you need on the list. I did make sure to stock up on the ingredients for your croissants as well. Is there anything else you can think of?” Lucy asked.

“Nope. I think that’s everything. Thank you Lucy.” Chastity responded.

“You’re welcome. As soon as I’m finished with breakfast I’ll head out to the store.”

“Great.”

After they finished chatting I led Chastity into the dining room, and pulled her chair out for her. We were just sitting down when everyone else came down for breakfast. Seeing Aunt Naomi following behind Uncle Peter reminded me that I never told Chastity she had started joining us for breakfast. I got a little worried about how Chastity would react, and what Naomi would do. I was shocked when Naomi walked right over to Chastity, got down on her knees, and bowed.

“Ch….Chastity, I am so sorry for what I did to you. I know my words can never change what I did, or change the past, but I just want you to know that I’m sorry. Nothing can ever make it right, and I can’t explain away my actions. I…I just….” Naomi said with a whimper.

“Naomi, please stand up, and sit next to me. You don’t need to do this. Apologizing is a step in the right direction, and I do accept your apology.” Chastity said gently.

“But….”

Chastity stood up, and helped Naomi up off the floor. I watched as Naomi stared at Chastity with tears in her eyes. Chastity just smiled at her.

“The past is the past. Is therapy helping you?” Chastity asked as she got Naomi to sit in the chair next to her.

“It is. Also helping around here has taught me a lot. How….how did you manage to do everything? Sorry. That was rude.” Naomi stated.

“It’s fine. I learned how to plan things out, and what could be done at the same time.”

“Like what?”

“For example, I knew how long a cycle took on the washer and dryer. I would start loads, then go work on one of my other chores until I knew the load was done. I would then switch it, start more, and go back to what I was originally doing. I had a system for folding that was pretty quick as well.”

system please? Can you also tell me

“Naomi.” Uncle Peter growled.

it. I just want her to show me so I can do it right. I know I’ve made a lot of mistakes, and I don’t want to any more. She did it

I can teach you. As soon as we finish breakfast I will. I would recommend taking

you sure Chastity?”

“Yes I am.”

want to continue to help around here, even after Pete decides I don’t need to

can respect that.”

and Chastity being alone together so I decided to go with them when they went to the laundry room. Naomi had gotten very quiet, and kept to herself a lot lately so I wasn’t sure how she was

are you plans for the time you’re

Thanksgiving dinner.” Chastity answered between bites

told you….” Dad started, but

really want to do it. I loved making Thanksgiving dinner, and I want

have at least one person help

sure I’ll have plenty of people with me.

another date night while you’re

“Definitely.” Melissa agreed.

we could.” Chastity said with

I stated looking at Ross, Jax, and

with me

“Sure.” Chastity said.

things with her. I noticed, and was thankful no one asked her about doing things together today. I had a day planned for us, and other than her showing Naomi

me. I stood quietly to the side as Chastity moved laundry baskets in front of machines, and explaining to Naomi what

corner. If you look I labeled each one for a specific person so it’s easier to keep them from getting mixed up. With each person’s basket in front of a machine, you know who’s is who’s. Once you’ve put the clothes in

dryer stops while you’re folding? How do you

release setting. Once the dryer stops, I hit

“Oh. Ok. That helps.”

“It really does.”

get stuff folded so

the wall. All button down shirts get hung up, along with

that. How did you always keep Pete’s shirts so

drying last, used the wrinkle release cycle

iron them, but they take forever to

release setting is for. It doesn’t get

you remember all of

kept a handwritten list on the wall by

I….I never

“It helped, a lot.”

“Thank you Chastity.”

“You’re welcome.”

to you

“Sure.”

don’t trust me around

planned on

Naomi said with a

you want to

one who recommended I go to therapy. I’m glad you did, but what….what made you think

morning in the kitchen with Lucy, and she said something

A little. I was so terrible

**

said, I get it. I am also in therapy for my experiences. It has helped me a lot. I thought maybe there was more to what was going on

enough for them. Not even when my sister mated a head warrior from another pack, and I mated the Gamma here. It wasn’t enough. Even after mating, if my sister, and I went back for a visit we were treated badly. I was in a position of respect at that point, but to them I was

the reason I only ever had one pup. I started to see my parents in the way I treated Ross when he was very small. I didn’t want to repeat that cycle so I took a step back from raising him, and told Pete I didn’t want any more pups. I felt awful for denying him more pups, but I didn’t trust myself. I asked Luna Jane to take care of Ross a lot of the time because I wanted Ross raised right, and I knew I

protection.”

my mom know this?” I

We had talked about it. She was the only one who knew actually. I begged her not to tell Pete. She didn’t like keeping that a secret, but she agreed. I think she may have told Joe as well, but I think, for Ross’s sake it was for

happened? How did Aurora get you into doing

after me, and fixing my mistakes. After awhile Jane, and I came to an agreement that I handled small things, like scheduling meetings for her, and her appointments in the clinic. I was good at secretarial work because it was repetitive. I could also write a good letter, notes, and memos so that’s what I did for Jane. I am also really good at picking clothes, and putting outfits together so I did that for Jane when she needed to dress up. She was wonderful about it. Aurora saw this. For a long time she would take shots at

a system for me to get me organized. I still use it in most things. It was also a relief to see her take over some of Jane’s load as Luna, and as a mom. Brinna, and Jane had a schedule worked out for the pups. When one was at the hospital, the other was off to raise the pups. They were a hell of a team, and they drug me along with them. Brinna never really knew why Ross was always with Jane or her, but she never questioned it. It broke my heart, and made me happy at the same time when Ross would

I know that Aurora followed me. When I got to my parent’s house I found out that my father wasn’t

I finally left after saying I would try to help my brother, I found Aurora waiting for me. She had this look in her eyes that I didn’t understand, nor did I ask. We just walked home in silence. From that point on, every time I got a call from my parents Aurora would follow me. At first she would say nothing, but eventually she started making little comments about being angry, and needing to take it out some where. It wasn’t long after Jane died that she finally got to me. I got another call from my parents. Todd

Aurora is that she is a master manipulator. She knows how to get people to do what she wants. She sees an in, and she takes it. She did it to Gina, Braxton, Colby, and you.”

“She did.”

your

was sent to jail. He gets out next year. My parents want me to get Joe to let him back here, but I

Peter know about

around my parents they were on their best behavior. They were also only allowed around Ross when

did you keep that a secret from your

was embarrassed. He had heard rumors, but I always

if you

was embarrassed. I didn’t want him to know.”

“I can understand that.”

expect forgiveness Chastity, and I don’t deserve it, but I just wanted you to know that I am very sorry for what I did to you. Thank

I really do. Just so you know, I forgave you a long

“Why?”

and anger only hurts me. It also holds me back. I have dreams, and being held back won’t help

a nurse,

“Yes.”

would

“I hope so.”

would. You were the apple of your mother’s eye. She would have adored you.

can tell me some

Well I have a lot of work to do.

you ever need to talk, I’ll

“Um…Ok. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

Rowen. I’m

Aunt Naomi?” I questioned,

hurting you by hurting your mate.

I think you need to talk to

“I know. I will.”

Chastity? I want to show

Chastity smiled, and took my

where to put the mural she had suggested. I had to admit that I was excited about

updates are going well, and I wanted to show you. The contractor thinks he’ll have the whole thing complete right after New Years. If all goes well the first Craft

“Really? That’s so exciting.”

well, that I

“What are they?”

“I’ll show you.”

“OK.”

were parents who’s pups she watched, children of elders she kept company, sick or injured she sat

out a large section of the front wall?” Chastity

did. The inside was so dark. It needed more natural light. It was a suggestion made by one of the

town. He said natural light is the best way to showcase art. Lance is creating a stained glass mural to put atop the

bet it will be beautiful

more windows along the sides of

“Wow! That’s impressive.”

not all. Come

was all new flooring, and the

is lighter.”

had all of the dark word taken out, and replaced with this lighter color. It brightens everything up, a lot. The light fixtures are also brighter.”

“It looks fantastic.”

I wanted your opinion on where to put the painted mural.” I said as I lead her further into the

as she pointed to the back of

for more community events again. Molly wants to continue doing movie nights, and plan some other community get togethers. We want to use this space for the

space instead. We’re not installing seating, but we want to let them have a place to do their shows, and such. Plus concerts, and what not.” I answered. “Is it really going to be possible to

think so. We’re going to test it out with a movie night once it’s complete. It’s also large

want to

the wall next to the kitchen where the hallway

suggest. I didn’t know what she

you thinking sweet

do one wall?” Chastity responded with her own

not sure I

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