Chapter 102

***Chastity***

The next couple of weeks went by quickly. Lexi, Colby, and I did get to go home to decorate for Christmas the first weekend of December. That had been a lot of fun as I had never really been involved in decorating for Christmas before. I also got to go have dinner with just my dad, and me.

That was something we had never done before. He spent a lot of time telling me stories about himself as a pup. I hadn’t known I had an aunt. Unfortunately I would probably never meet her as she had mated with someone from another pack. She, and my dad had never been particularly close as their ages were so far apart. She was older by almost 10 years. He also hadn’t heard from her in several years.

He also told me more about my mom, and even managed to find my grandmother’s contact information. He thought that she might be interested in getting to know her granddaughter He told me that my mother had dreamed of going to Cloverland, but wasn’t able to due to financial reasons. At that time there really wasn’t much in the way of scholarships.

Norm, and Marcus also had some big news of their own when we returned from Thanksgiving break. Marcus’s parents did join Norm’s family for Thanksgiving. According to Norm Marcus’s father spent more time watching what was going on around him than speaking, but he was not rude in any way. Just quiet. Marcus’s mother instantly hit it off with Norm’s mother. They spent the whole visit talking, laughing, and joking. Norm told me that he had never seen Marcus so happy. I was happy for them.

As soon as Lexi, Colby, and I returned from our weekend of Christmas decorating, finals began. All extra circulars were put on hold for those two weeks. The only class we didn’t have a final for was Anatomy We did have a mid-term though. After our Christmas break we would be starting the wolf systems.

I felt bad for Colby, and Marcus because for those two weeks they were almost completely ignored. Lexi, Norm, and I were so tired, and stressed we were also very snappy. At one point I thought Lexi was going to make Colby cry. He decided to bring us dinner one night while we were studying. He sat behind Lexi, and started rubbing her back as she studied. She bit his head off, and threatened to never let him near again if he kept touching her. I’ve never seen my brother leave a room so quickly. I felt bad for laughing, but I did.

Poor Rowen was amazing through the whole thing. Also more patient with me than I think any Alpha had ever been. He would still video call every night. I would answer the call, say hello, then proceed to ignore him until I passed out. He never once complained though. Just called every night, said hi, and worked. I’m sure he said good night as well before disconnecting, but I was already asleep by that point.

Two of my finals ended up being presentations. Well one was a presentation. The other was a practical exam in which I had to demonstrate what I learned on an actual person. I hated, and loved that at the same time. I was able to actually put to use what I learned. I think I did really well. I would find out how I did on everything today as finals had ended two days prior. Lexi, Norm, and I ended up sleeping for close to 12 hours once we were finished then took a day to stay in our pajamas, and do absolutely nothing. Well at least I did. I have a feeling Lexi, and Norm spent their time making things up to their mates. I didn’t want to even think about that though.

Today was the last day of the semester. We didn’t have classes, thankfully. While I was waiting for my grades I decided to clean up my room, and do laundry. I had never had such a messy room, and I hated it. As I was trying to clean Lilac had also been really clingy. I guess I had been ignoring her a lot. I felt bad, but there wasn’t much I could do. I had to focus if I wanted to do well. It was during my seventh or eighth check for my grades that I received an email from Dean Leonard to come to his office. That really worried me.

I took a quick shower, put my hair in a ponytail, threw on clothes, and left my room. I almost laughed

when I ran into Lexi in the elevator. I hadn’t seen her since our last final.

“Where are you headed?” I asked Lexi.

“I got an email from Dean Leonard, asking me to meet with him.” Lexi answered.

“I got a request from him too.”

“I wonder what’s going on.”

“I hope nothing bad.”

“I’m sure it’s not anything bad Chastity.”

“I guess we’ll see.”

“Yeah.”

“Did you get your grades yet?”

“Not yet, but I think they said they’ll be posted by 5:00 this evening.”

“I hope so.”

“Have you started packing yet?”

“No. You?”

“Nope.”

“Don’t forget we need to be at Norm, and Marcus’s at 6:00 for dinner.”

“I know. Do you think one of them cooked?”

“Goddess I hope not.”

“Me too.”

We giggled as we entered Dean Leonard’s office. His secretary asked us to have a seat, and she let him know we were there. I had tried really hard not to think about this meeting or what it was about. Now that

I was here it was all I could think about, and I was really nervous. I worked really hard this semester. I felt I did well. I would be heart broken if I had to leave because I failed. Finally Dean Leonard’s secretary told me I could go into his office.

With sweaty palms, and shaky legs, I walked in. He was sitting at his desk, writing something. As soon as he heard the door close he looked up, and smiled at me then asked me to sit. I sat down in one of the

brown leather chairs in front of his desk, and waited. It only took him a minute to close the file he had been looking at then grab another one, and open it. I really hoped he would tell me what this was all about as I was really starting to freak out inside. Finally he looked up at me, and smiled again.

“Hi Chastity. How are you?” Dean Leonard asked.

“I’m ok. A little nervous, if I’m being honest sir.” I answered quietly.

“There is nothing to be nervous about. Trust me.”

“Uh. OK?”

“As you may know the professors here report outstanding students to me, frequently. I also receive phone calls from those who really believe in the skills of certain students.”

“I….I did not know that, sir.”

“Ah. Well I do. I must say Chastity, I am very impressed.”

“You are?”

“Your professors have said wonderful things about you. They say that you are very attentive, you retain a lot of knowledge, take notes well, are a quick study, and you consistently have work completed early. You also read quite a bit ahead, and seem more prepared for every class than the majority of your classmates.”

“Oh. I…..I’ve always believed in being fully prepared.”

“You are that by quite a bit. That is something to be very proud of.”

“Thank you sir.’

“You’re welcome. On top of that I have received several phone calls from a a previous graduate, and short term professor of Cloverland about your skills, abilities, and knowledge. This person sees great potential in you, and another student here. This person also sees you as her predecessor in a few years.”

“Oh?”

“Yes. Do you happen to know who I might be speaking of?”

“….I’m sorry sir, but I don’t.”

“I am speaking of Wanda, or as you may know her, midwife Wanda “

“Midwife Wanda?”

“Yes. She says she has known you for years, and has always been quite impressed with you. She also informed me that while on break during Thanksgiving you, and Lexi spent a full day with her, shadowing her, asking questions, learning, and even participating with a patient or two she saw that day. This was something you, and Lexi decided to do on your own, without her contacting you to see if you would be interested in spending a day with her. This is something that has impressed her very much.”

midwife Wanda. She knows that when she retires, my hope is

aware, as is she. She has confidence in both you, and

“She does?”

me get to the

“Ok?”

how truly interested in

sure I understand

want to be a nurse or are you doing nursing simply so you can assist midwife

you needed to do nursing in

Well you

“I don’t?”

a specialty. You

did not

“Well now you do.”

“Yes I do.”

you choose to continue for it, or would you

is more in midwifery. If I’m

while you are doing well in your nursing courses

“I am?”

“Yes you are.”

glad to hear

to say it. Now to the point of this conversation. I spoke to Wanda this morning. She knows that you, and Lexi are both wanting to become midwives at Moonlight once you graduate. You

knew of her

would graduate a year from now

I didn’t know

spend time learning more about nursing so you can back up the nurses when you are needed. With that training you can get a certificate in nursing due to experience. Wanda has total faith in you, as do I,

“I…..wow. Um…..

while I speak to Lexi, if you would like. I will need an answer today though as I will need to make changes to your schedule for next semester, immediately.”

to the waiting room,

“Ok. Thank…..thank you sir

it to help the nurses at the pack hospital, but that hadn’t been what drove me. Something

wanted to

only a year and a half long wasn’t something to take lightly either. If I finished in a year and a half instead of 3 years it would mean I would get to home sooner. I would be with my family, and friends earlier than I thought. It would also mean a lot

Leonard said I could still get my certificate due to hands on training at home though. That may take

to do, and I was excited about it for lots of reasons. I also had a little Christmas surprise to give everyone I love too. I couldn’t wait to see their faces when I told them. I would need to contact midwife Wanda to set up days to spend shadowing her for the next two weeks, but I was sure she would have no problem with it. It would also give me something to do while everyone else was working or

also happy. I tilted my head in question at her.

6 months behind you.” Lexi said

the same program we’ll finish at

His program is 2 years. He’ll have

didn’t think about that. That does

you going to do

everyone at Christmas. While we’re home I was also going to contact midwife Wanda

idea. I want to be part of that

Dean Leonard my answer, and I have

I’ll wait here then we’ll head to Norm, and

no. He’s going

worry about sugar pop. I’m sure he’s going

“I know, but…..”

fry. We’ll make sure

“Yes we will.”

I

did you decide Chastity?”

to do it. I’m going to drop Nursing.” I responded with a

I will make the appropriate schedule

have one

“Sure.”

continue

you have currently as your final grade as females do not

continue the class. Even though we deliver our pups as humans, I still want to learn the system of wolves, just

the

in that class to give up

will continue in that class then. Please understand that the next year of classes will be very intense, and require a lot of hard work, as well as

“I understand.”

good rest of

you

both very excited. I was also very honored to know midwife Wanda had enough faith in my abilities to call the school about me specifically. I would make sure

Moonlight for a visit. They planned to come for New Years. Norm’s mom was also coming as the sister of Norm’s that lived at Moonlight was due to deliver a pup close to then. Norm’s mom wanted to be there to help care for

with a squeal, and happy dance, making me laugh. He hugged me than drug me into the apartment. They had set up a small table top Christmas tree

floor with the tree. “Hey there Chas. Did you get your grades?” Marcus asked as he handed

“I did.” I responded.

How did you do?”

As and 1 B. What about you?” I answered as I sat down on the

proud

you should be babe.”

knock at the door. Norm rushed off then came back with Lexi, and Colby who were also carrying gifts. Norm bounced into the

how did you do?” Marcus

and Bs.” Lexi said

so

How did

warrior training with more specialty. Once we have mastered something

said with a smile, and

more muscles?” Norm asked, trying to maintain

“Norm!” Lexi gasped.

not Norm. My specialty doesn’t require more muscle. It’s

OK. I guess that makes sense.”

have an opening for an observation instructor in the spring. I put in

made you think I would be good at that?”

close attention to every detail. It would mean more regular hours, and a nice pay increase

things none of us really saw, Marcus.”

never got any formal training.” Marcus said as he scratched the back of

Colby said leaning back on the

“What do you mean?”

over your warrior training, and any commendations you received over the years. The bigger

“Test?”

abilities in a practical setting. How well you

that

front of them, and blow smoke. What they need is to see your

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