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.

sounds like a bunch of hyenas

what are you doing in here” Ross growled, and moved to Melissa as though he was going

has been telling us stories about Luna Jane, and Brinna.” Molly

dishes as we cook.”

“But…” Ross started.

as she patted Ross on

a great group of females. They will take good care of this pack. Jane, and Brinna would be very proud.” Naomi stated, and

are

bunch aren’t here to help, out.”

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

us have. We miss our mates.”

without seeing us, almost everyday. What’s

have the day

all males this

They tend to be.” Naomi

not very nice.”

with a shrug,

about an hour. You can wait until then.” I

away.

Rowen whined then

started giggling as soon 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 least I had these

finished 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 food. It was sweet seeing them take care of us. Being in the dining room

this in one day, Chassy girl.” Joe said to me

do a lot of prep, and I start early. The majority of the side dishes can all cook in one oven as they all cook at the same temperature.

tastes fantastic.” Braxton said as he shoveled food in his

pies this year too?” Dad kind

There is pumpkin, apple, and cherry.” I

over there.”

had a lot of help this

something we’re thankful for? We always did that with my parents.” Lexi

if you would

that would be a nice idea.” Molly

Who wants to

start.” Dad offered, “I’m thankful that my pups are healthy, happy, and willing to give me a chance

I got into Denu, and have an

her that I met all of you, and found my

the support of my mate, and

for all of you.”

second chances.” Braxton said

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

me, we all are.” Rowen

family are doing so well. I’m also thankful to see my family expanding

my family and friends.” Rowen said as he squeezed my

I have built, and well just everything I have now.” I said with

and having

be home.” Jax

that all of you are willing to

for everyone in this room.”

debates, and a lot of laughs. 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 females out of

out in Jax and Molly’s living room, talking. 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

my head in his lap,

food was left?” Molly

make a couple of sandwiches, but that’s

pretty normal in

an amazing meal, sweet girl.” Rowen said as he

the recipes were mom’s, and

tasted

are we going

I’m in.”

“Why not?” Melissa stated.

guess I can do that. I have no idea what to

you want Chas?”

about gifts before. Maybe

what you’re getting anyone?” Melissa

a couple of ideas, but I’m not completely sure

you getting me short

bag of coal.” I

Why do I get a bag

what I’m getting you. Gifts

doing our date night tomorrow?”

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