Chapter 98

***Chastity***

Tuesday, and Wednesday, during the day I spent mostly with Lexi as everyone else had responsibilities. Wednesday I took her over to the pack hospital to meet midwife Wanda. It was nice catching up with her, and she was impressed with Lexi. We even got to be involved in examining a pregnant female who came in for a check. Lexi really loved watching the ultrasound, and the expectant parent’s faces seeing their

pup.

Wednesday evening, after dinner I started Thanksgiving dinner prep. I had the pies done, and the dough. for the rolls rising. Thanksgiving morning I was up before anyone else in the house to get the turkey going. As soon as that was done I started making my croissants, and coffee. I was taking a tray out of the oven when Lexi, Molly, and Melissa wandered into the kitchen..

“Good morning. What are you three doing in here this early?” I asked as I started another tray for croissants.

“We’re here to help.” Molly responded.

“Oh. Well I won’t really start until around 10:00.” I said.

“Then why are you up so early?” Lexi yawned.

“I had to put the turkey in the oven. I also wanted to make breakfast. Coffee is done, if you want some.” I explained.

“Oh thank the goddess.” Lexi grumbled, and got herself some coffee.

“Is there anything we can do?” Melissa asked.

“Set the table please. Beth, Lucy, and Tina are off today.” I requested.

The girls left the room to set the table for breakfast, and I started eggs, and bacon. Breakfast went quickly. I was shocked when I walked into the kitchen after eating breakfast to find Naomi washing dishes. When I tried to help, she shooed me away saying I was cooking for the day so she was going to clean up. At 10:00 Lexi, Molly, and Melissa showed back up in the kitchen.

I ended up giving them a big bag of potatoes to peel, cut, and prep.

“Naomi, are you going to help cook?” Lexi asked as Naomi was pulling ingredients for me.

“Someone would end of sick if I cooked.” Naomi answered with a shake of her head.

“You never learned to cook?”

“I tried, but I always ended up doing something wrong. It either burned, or was under cooked. Jane, and Brinna even tried to teach me, but it never went well.”

“Ah.”

“What about you three?”

“I can’t cook to save my life, but I can bake, and decorate like nobody’s business.” Lexi responded.

“I can cook. I’m picky about what I cook. I hate cooking chicken. It’s just gross.” Melissa said wrinkling

her nose.

“I agree with you there.” Naomi said.

“I can cook. Better now as I use the cookbook in here.” Molly said.

“I remember when Jane, and Brinna made that. They wanted me to help so I typed it up for them. They were so excited about it.” Naomi said, with a watery smile.

“Were you close with them?” Melissa asked.

“I was. They were amazing females. They never judged me for my inabilities either. They just found ways to focus on my strengths.” Naomi whispered.

“You miss them?” I asked as I worked.

“Very much. I can’t help, but think if Jane was still alive, I wouldn’t have fallen in with Aurora. I really screwed up there.” Naomi whispered.

“You can’t dwell on the past Naomi. It’s not healthy.” I said.

“…how can i not?”

“Realize you can’t change it, and holding onto it, only holds you back.”

“….I guess. Do you need some help with something?”

“Why don’t you wash, and cut up the vegetables for the salad?”

“Sure.”

We all spent the next couple hours working, and chatting. We learned a lot about Naomi we didn’t know. Her love of fashion hadn’t surprised me, but Molly, and Melissa asked her a lot of question. She followed that with telling us stories about my mom, and Jane. She had all of us in tears from laughing at some of the things the two females got up. At one point, I guess we got loud, disturbing the males from their male bonding as Rowen, Jax, Colby, and Ross came to check on us.

“What are you females up to in here?” Colby asked.

bunch of hyenas in here.” Jax

here” Ross growled, and moved to Melissa as though he was going to

has been telling us stories about Luna Jane,

by washing dishes

“But…” Ross started.

fine. Relax.” Melissa said as she patted

this pack.

working too hard, are you sweet

is easy. If you bunch

haven’t seen you since breakfast.” Rowen whined at me, as he wrapped his arms around my waist, and buried

of us have. We miss our mates.” Jax

without seeing us, almost everyday. What’s with the whining

all here together, and have the day

are all males this

They tend to be.”

That’s not very

with a shrug, causing all of us females to

can wait until then.” I stated, using my hip

away.

whined then left the

as they left the room. Naomi instantly jumped into another story about my mom. Listening to her stories really made me feel good. My mom was such a wonderful person. I hated that she wasn’t a part of my life, and that I didn’t remember her. At

cooking, we had the table set, and ready to go. The males of the house carried everything into the dining room for us, and even served us before taking their own

you manage to make all of this in one day, Chassy girl.” Joe said

start early. The majority of the side dishes can all cook in one oven as they all cook at the same temperature.

fantastic.” Braxton said as he shoveled food in his mouth, causing

make pies this year too?” Dad kind

pumpkin, apple, and cherry.” I smiled at

beaver over there.”

of help this year.”

and say something we’re thankful for? We always

if you would like.” Joe

would be a

wants to start?”

Dad offered, “I’m thankful that my pups are healthy, happy, and willing

thankful that I got into Denu, and

It’s because of her that I met all of you, and found my

support of my mate, and family as I

all

second chances.”

I’m finally learning to cook.” Gina said, causing us

are.”

well. I’m also

mate, and for my family and friends.” Rowen said as he

I have built, and well

for meeting Jax, and having a real family.” Molly

thankful to be home.” Jax

thankful that all of you are willing to give me a second chance.” Naomi

everyone in this room.” Peter

I loved every moment of it. It felt really good to be surrounded by my family for the holiday. At the end of the meal I was shocked when the males handled clean up. I hadn’t expected that, but they took right over, and kicked us

I was laying on one of the couches with Lilac asleep on my chest. Lexi was on the floor, leaning against the couch I was laying on. Molly, and Melissa were sharing the opposite

slid onto the cushion. He put my head in his lap, and started

was

Maybe enough to make a couple of sandwiches, but that’s about

in

sweet girl.” Rowen

the recipes

pumpkin pie tasted familiar.” Rowen smiled

we going

I’m in.” Molly

“Why not?” Melissa stated.

I have no idea what to

want Chas?”

Maybe just if you find something you think I might like.” I

what you’re getting anyone?”

couple of ideas, but I’m not

getting me

coal.” I joked making

Why do I get

what I’m getting

still doing our date night tomorrow?” Lexi

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