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?”

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

“That’s crazy”

“It is.”

came wandering in, mostly in pajamas. Rowen came right to me, and gave me

if I’ll ever get used

about this. Shut the hell

Let it

“Sorry.” Jax mumbled

plans for the day sweet girl?” Rowen

a small project I’m doing that I

poster to tell everyone about the change in the length of time I would be away from home. I had started working on it Wednesday, and was almost

“Oh.” Rowen said.

about you?”

gifts. I haven’t wrapped any

“Tsk Tsk.”

hung your costume for this afternoon,

Thank you

with wrapping gifts for the afternoon, or setting

It’s all taken care of The photo shop does need you to stop by before lunch time today. They are loaning us a printer, and laptop to print out the pictures. They want to show you how to work everything so you can print

“I can do that.”

she’s finished making the adjustment on your Santa costume. She’ll drop it off in a few hours.”

Thank you both.” Joe

plays Ms Claus?” I

Claus had to

kissed his cheek making hint smile at me I knew he missed his mom very much I did too, but it was

the first one up Jane was standing right next to the Christmas tree, wearing her Mrs. Claus costume. 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 very first present. It was a book that I was reading in school that I loved She sat with me while I read

about having pups. When she found out she was pregnant with Rowen she instantly started planning out every Christmas tradition she was going to start. For months after we found out she was 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

We learned the hard way that making a snow man with that stuff just didn’t work. We even tried to make snow balls, but they would fall apart too easily. We ended up spending hours throwing fake snow at each other.” Rowen said causing

to clean

for that thing.” Naomi

here, she and Jane argued over what tradition to do with the pups. They ended up with cookie making. You pups made such a mess 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 boys

they had Jane, and Mom in them. I

remember that. Ross was a mess, and it took an hour in the tub to wash away the stains from the

Colby was anti bath at that point. We had to bribe him into

time Jane tried to

of lights. I still don’t know how they did it ” Joe

burner on the stove, and the wire landed

makes

Jane, and my mom shared comical stories through the rest of breakfast. It was really funny to hear their antics, and the things they attempted Hearing

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

only had Lexi’s left to wrap. Once finished I pulled out my laptop, and logged into my school website. Thankfully my 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 going to be a lot

elf ears on the ends. Once I was dressed I stared at myself in the

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

need red lips.”

I muttered, and let her put it

have let me kiss her before you

“Why?” Molly asked innocently.

it all over her face

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

I want a picture of all of us together.” Molly stated as she set her

have

have 15 minutes. We don’t have to do individual pictures or anything. I just want a few shots

they were up to something. Eventually they pulled Pete, my dad, and Joe into the conversation. I was a little worried when they huddled together

didn’t think anything of it, and just continued to posse for the pictures. When they were done, Molly was looking at

wanted you girls to match.”

go wipe your mouths though You

as we suggested then

for this all. Rowen, and Chastity are behind me Gina you

Colby and Lexi, then Braxton After Braxton is Pete. and Naomi. Ross, you, and Melissa are last.” Joe explained as we

are we lined up like

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

Chas be

family member has their mate,

ok That

Are

agreed, and off we went. I was 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 for Santa

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

went off to 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 to make one age group wait too long it was one class per grade then started all over again. It was a cute

first pup up. The first 5 pups were the pack orphans. They each got their own picture with Santa,

when I saw a mom, and dad carrying what appeared to be a very new pup. He was wearing

on the list. We just wanted a photo of him with Santa. We

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

you so much.” Mom said as

close to him, and smiled for Molly to take the pictures Gina handed him a small stuffed wolf which was then handed to the parents. They thanked Joe again then moved over

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 With a smile, I picked up one of the little toys

handed her gift. As soon as she had that in her hand she started shaking the wrapped

calmed down enough to either be held by Santa, or stand in front of him. The toddlers would instantly cheered up when they got their presents though. They would give hugs, and kisses once they realized Santa was giving them. something. It was pretty cute. Joe took every scream, cry, and temper tantrum in stride. He also waved off all apologies

stopped before going to Santa to give Molly a hug, and say Merry Christmas. It was clear who her students were, and how

group of 4th graders when a small, comical problem arose. A little boy with brown hair, and brown eye stomped up the stairs, put his hands on his hips, and glared

Christmas!” Joe said

not Santa!” Carlton

“I’m not?”

“No!”

“Then who am I?”

there is no Santa! Santa

“Who told you that?”

told me I was a big baby if I still belleved

ask you a

“Ye….yes.”

you, in your heart, believe Santa is

will say I’m a

“Is your brother here?”

“No.”

believe in Santa or not. It can be our little

“Really?”

tell your secret if you believe in

“Oh.”

me ask you, do you believe in

I do, but

I

“Thank you.”

here so we can get our picture taken, and I can give

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