Chapter 107

***Chastity*****

Friday morning I was up early, like usual. Since everyone else was still asleep I made my way to the kitchen to help Lucy make breakfast. She wasn’t there yet when I walked in so I switched the coffee on, and checked the fridge to see what she had prepared to make. Since I didn’t see anything I decided to make french toast. I was just starting in when Lucy came in the door.

“Girl, what are you doing in here so early? Lucy asked as she pulled out sausages from the fridge.

“I guess from years of getting up so early I got used to it.” I answered as I flipped the french toast.

“You should be snuggled up with that mate of yours. Not down here cooking.”

“Once I’m awake, I can’t fall back to sleep. You’re up too, not home with your mate.”

“My mate goes to work at 5:00 in the morning.”

“Do you get up with him?”

“He wakes me before he leaves.”

“Why?”

“He says he has to have his bit of sugar to start his day!

“LUCY!”

“What? You asked. He wants to start his day with a kiss, who am I to deny him?”

“Oh. That’s really sweet. Has he always done that?”

“Yes. Since the day we met ”

“You mated the same day you met?”

“Lord no. We met in middle school, and started dating immediately. He moved a block from here when we were 13. We walked to school together everyday from that point on. He swore from the day we met I was gonna be his mate. The day he turned 18 he ran here from his house to see if he was right. He was, and the idiot told me right then, in front of the whole house. My father made us wait to move in together until I turned 18, and verified his claim”

“Aww. That’s sweet.”

“Yeah. He’s a good male.”

“Sounds like it. How is Paula doing?”

“She’s doing wonderfully. She found herself a lovely girlfriend.”

“Aww. That’s good. I’m glad she found someone.”

“I am too. I want all of my pups to be happy, and loved.”

“I’m sure you do.”

Lucy, and I spent the rest of the time cooking just chatting. I smiled at Naomi when she came in to start washing dishes. When she went to set the table, I turned to look at Lucy.

“Is she still under orders to work around here?” I whispered.

“No Pete took her off that when she started getting angry all of the time.” Lucy responded

“So why is she still working? Not that it’s a bad thing I’m just curious.”

“She said she wants to feel useful, and wants to help”

“Oh Well that’s good.”

“Yeah”

“She told me about her parents. Do they still live in this pack?”

“Yes. Unfortunately. A pair of useless, good for nothings, if you ask me.”

“Lucy! That’s not very nice.”

“Nice or not, it’s true. He father works at the binding factory for the books we print. He’s been there for a very long time, but does the least amount of work, and complains that he hasn’t been promoted or given any kind of bonus or raise. You have to hit a certain number of books bound to get either of those He never does”

“What about her mom?”

“She’s a house wife, and I put that mildly because she doesn’t do squat, but sit around all day, watching TV”

“Has she always been like that?”

“Yup. Then she bitches about money all the time She used to get Naomi to give them money all of the time, but Pete put a stop to that years ago.”

“Did he really not know how they treated her all these years?”

“He heard rumors, but Naomi did all she could to keep the truth hidden.”

“Wow!”

“Yeah She’s doing good now though. Best I’ve ever seen her.”

“Good. I’m glad ”

“Me too

“I’ve been meaning to ask you, how are you going to cook tomorrow’s meal when you’re with your family?”

“That’s easy. My mated pups, and their families come over for breakfast then go to their in laws for dinner.”

“What about Paula, and your mate?”

“They’ll go to my in laws.”

“You don’t go?”

“My mother in law insists on doing all of the cooking. She’s a damn good cook so I don’t argue, and she always kicks me out of the kitchen if I try to help. It will be easier for both of us if I cook here while she’s cooking at her house. After I’m done I’ll head over there. She should be just about finished when I get there.”

“Oh ok. Well if you need any help let me know.”

“No way missy. You’ve not done Christmas in too many years. You’re spending the day with your mate, and family. Tina will be here to help to avoid her mother in law I’ll have all the help I need with her.”

“She really doesn’t like her mother in law, does she?”

“it’s not that she doesn’t like her She does try, but the woman duesn’t like her because Tina stole her baby boy. Doesn’t matter that they’re mates, and all He moved out of her house when he, and Tina inated His mother is all upset because he puts taking care of his mate over taking care of his mother His mother doesn’t like it. Despite knowing that’s how it’s supposed to be ”

“Doesn’t his mother have her own mate?”

never supposed to leave her, and always supposed to put her above every one. That includes his mate, and once or twice before his new daughter Hell when Tima was in the hospital, in labor, his mother expected him to leave the hospital to take her to

“That’s crazy”

“It is.”

down, while Lucy headed back into the kitchen. As soon as I sat down everyone came wandering in, mostly in pajamas. Rowen came right to me, and gave me a hard kiss on the lips before taking

not sure if I’ll ever get used to that.”

this. Shut the hell up!”

son. Let it

“Sorry.” Jax mumbled

sweet girl?” Rowen asked as he put food on

a small project I’m doing that I need to finish Along with ordering my books for next semester.” I

the length of time I would be away from home. I had started working

“Oh.” Rowen said.

about you?” I

I

“Tsk Tsk.”

hung your costume for this afternoon, up in your

Thank you

do you need help with wrapping gifts for the

printer, and laptop to print out the pictures. They want to show you

“I can do that.”

finished making the adjustment on your Santa costume. She’ll drop it off in a

you both.” Joe

Ms Claus?” I

always did. Since she passed away we have been telling the pups that Mrs. Claus had to stay

me I knew he missed his mom very much I did too, but it was different

She cooed at me. and went on about how I had just missed Santa, but she handed me a gift and told me Santa had told her to make sure I got the

pregnant she added to that list. Most of it never happened, but she considered it all. When she found out Gina was going to be a girl, she started a whole new

year mom was determined to make a Christmas snow man with Gina, and me. She got a fake snow machine, and everything. We learned the hard way that making a snow man with that stuff just didn’t work. We

to clean up,

spent weeks looking for

that they never did that again You didn’t want to decorate. You wanted to smear icing on each other, and throw sprinkles. They were still finding icing, and sprinkles in the kitchen weeks later I think I have pictures of you 4

Mom in them. I smiled at the thought. I hadn’t know the

took an hour in the tub to wash away the stains from the icing.” Naomi said with

course Colby was anti bath at that point. We had to bribe him into the tub.” Dad chuckled, making us all laugh

to hang Christmas

entire 1000 light string of lights. I

a burner on the stove, and

makes sense.” Joe

to hear their antics, and the things they attempted Hearing these stories made me happy because it was more about

part of the poster as well because really it was about both of us, not just me She was completely on board so we spent time finishing it, and deciding how to present it Once that was decided, and it was dry, we rolled it up, and hid it in the my closet. I would sneak it

new schedule was already posted. I found I already had emails from my new professors. and one teacher’s assistant with my book lists. I got all my books ordered then reviewed the syllabus for each class It looked like these classes were

green elf shoes that had bells on the tips. It included a headband that had fabric elf ears on the ends. Once I was dressed

I reached the living room to see everyone dressed, and ready to go. We all looked ridiculous. The guys had green hats with fabric ears while us girls all had head bands. Molly walked up to me holding a

all need red lips.” Molly

muttered, and let her put it on

have let me kiss her before you did that.”

“Why?” Molly asked innocently.

to end up getting it all over her face if

my lips to his cheek, giving him a big kiss. I stepped back, and laughed at the lip print on his cheek. Of course the other girls loved that idea so they all kissed their mates so they matched. Much to the guy’s annoyance. Gina, and I both decided to kiss our dads as well. I tried to talk Gina into giving Braxton a kiss, but she wasn’t having it so I did it. We all reapplied our lipstick, and were ready to go. Molly seemed to

any where, I want a picture of all of us together.” Molly stated as she set

have

don’t have to do individual pictures or anything. I just want a few

whispering something in the corner, and looked like they were up to something. Eventually they pulled Pete, my dad, and Joe into the conversation. I was

anything of it, and just continued to posse for the pictures. When they

wanted you girls

giggled, “You might want to go wipe

we suggested

Rowen, and Chastity are behind me Gina you

and Lexi, then Braxton After Braxton is Pete. and Naomi. Ross, you, and Melissa

up

first followed by his family, oldest to youngest, The Beta then

be back here

a family member has their mate, they line up

That makes sense

try. Are

shocked to see so many people gathered on the sidewalks to wave at us as we walked down the center of main street. The young pups were all so excited, jumping up and down, pointing, giggling, and calling out

was carpeted in red with Christmas lights strung along it In the center of the stage was a huge red velvet chair with gold trim. It had a back drop that looked like a winter scene in the woods. Even the stairs up, and down from the stage were decorated with lights, and candy cane like posts. Off to one side of the stage there were decorated tables that had items laid out on them. There were multiple cookie and hot chocolate tables set up along one entire side of the street to serve those waiting in line.

man the tables next to the stage which already had a line of older pups, waiting to pick their gifts. Joe had informed me that the pups seeing Santa were organized by age until kindergarten. From there they were organized by their class in elementary school, and middle school. So as not

pack orphans. They each got their own picture with Santa, and were incredibly grateful

appeared to be a very new pup. He was wearing an adorable little white suit with socks made to look like dress shoes. Mom and dad looked a little

born three days ago so I didn’t have time to get him on the list. We just wanted a

should get a chance to see Santa, no matter how young or old Congrats on your little one. We do have something for

Thank you so much.” Mom said as she handed

to take the pictures Gina handed him a small stuffed wolf which was then handed to the parents. They thanked Joe again then

blond baby in a gold dress, and bow She was adorable, but terrified of Santa She started screaming as soon as she saw him. Mom tried to calm her down, but it just wasn’t working

she was handed her gift. As soon as she had that in her hand she started shaking the wrapped present, and laughing at the crinkle noise of the

front of him. The toddlers would instantly cheered up when they got their presents though. They would give hugs, and kisses

It was clear who her students were, and how much they loved her. At one point Joe joked that the pups were more excited to see her than Santa.

we were seeing a group of 4th graders when a small, comical problem arose. A little boy with brown hair, and

Carlton. Merry Christmas!”

Santa!” Carlton

“I’m not?”

“No!”

“Then who am I?”

know, but there is

“Who told you that?”

He told me I was a big baby if I still

Can I ask you a question

“Ye….yes.”

in your heart, believe Santa is

I’m

“Is your brother here?”

“No.”

to tell him if you believe

“Really?”

not to tell

“Oh.”

let me ask you,

but please don’t

I

“Thank you.”

up here so we can get our picture taken, and

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