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.

a bunch of hyenas

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

us stories

helping by washing dishes as

“But…” Ross started.

fine. Relax.” Melissa said as she patted Ross on the chest

great group of females. They will take good care of this

working too hard, are you sweet girl?” Rowen

This is easy. If you bunch

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

have. We miss our mates.” Jax

all go all day without seeing us, almost everyday. What’s with

have the day off.” Colby

all males this needy?” Lexi

tend to be.” Naomi answered with

That’s not very nice.”

not, it’s true.” Naomi responded with a shrug, causing all

an hour. You can wait until then.” I stated, using

away.

Rowen whined then left

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

meal was 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 for Thanksgiving

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

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

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

this year too?” Dad

pumpkin, apple, and cherry.” I smiled at

beaver over there.” Peter

a lot of help this year.” I

around and say something we’re thankful for? We

you would

that would be a nice idea.”

wants to start?”

thankful that my pups are healthy, happy, and willing to give me a chance to correct the mistakes I

got into Denu,

because of her that I met all of you, and found

the support of my mate, and family as I

thankful for all of you.” Melissa

second chances.” Braxton

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

all are.”

my pack, and family are doing so well. I’m also thankful

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

for the better. I’m thankful for the relationships I have built, and well just everything I have now.” I said with tears in my eyes because I really. am thankful

for meeting Jax, and

thankful to be home.” Jax said

that all of you are willing to

everyone in this

of chatting, joking, a few debates, and a lot of laughs. I loved every moment of it. It felt really good to be surrounded by my family for

was stretched 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

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

much food was left?” Molly

enough to make a couple of

pretty normal in this

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

recipes were mom’s, and

thought that pumpkin pie tasted familiar.”

we going

in.”

“Why not?” Melissa stated.

that. I have no idea what to get

do you want Chas?”

about gifts before. Maybe just if you find something

you’re getting

but I’m not completely sure

are you getting me

coal.” I

I get a

you asked what I’m getting you. Gifts are

our date night tomorrow?”

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