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?”

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 get her hair done. From

“That’s crazy”

“It is.”

on the table, I sat 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 his seat. I blushed, but

if I’ll ever get used to that.” Jax

about this. Shut

son. Let it go.”

“Sorry.” Jax mumbled

are your plans for the day sweet girl?”

also have a small project I’m doing that I need to finish Along with ordering

had decided to make a 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,

“Oh.” Rowen said.

you?”

need to wrap gifts. I haven’t wrapped any

“Tsk Tsk.”

I hung your costume for this

Thank you

you need help with wrapping gifts

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 the pictures

“I can do that.”

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

Thank you both.”

Ms Claus?” I

have been telling the pups that Mrs. Claus had to stay in the North Pole, and make sure Santa’s Sleigh is ready for him.”

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

I was about 11 years old, I came down for Christmas morning. I 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 it to her until everyone else got up,” I said

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 list about girl themed Christmas traditions.” Joe said

and everything. 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 us

that. That stuff was a pain in the ass to clean up, but Jane was happy so it didn’t matter” Pete

weeks looking for

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

exactly where they were. Dad, and Rowen had pictures from that day in their collages as they had Jane, and Mom in them. I smiled at the thought. I hadn’t know the explanation behind those pictures, but knowing made

remember that. Ross was a mess, and it took an hour in the

course Colby was anti bath at that point. We had to

remember the time Jane tried to hang Christmas lights

string of lights. I still don’t

off a burner on the stove, and the wire landed on the hot burner.” Naomi

that makes

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

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 downstairs when I went to make my croissants in the

went off to finish wrapping her own gifts. I wrapped up the last of mine quickly as 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

that had fabric elf ears on the ends. Once I was dressed I stared at myself in the mirror. The whole costume looked weird, but kind of cute. I didn’t like it with my hair down though. I ended up putting it in

We all looked ridiculous. The guys had green hats with

need red lips.” Molly said

muttered, and let her

you would have let me kiss

“Why?” Molly asked innocently.

going to end up getting it all over her face if

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 camera

we have time?”

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

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

When they were done, Molly was looking at them, and cracked up laughing. The guys decided to

We wanted you girls to

might want to go wipe

as we suggested then

this all. Rowen, and Chastity are behind me

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

up like that Joe? Lexi

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

Chas be back

has their mate, they

That makes sense

try. Are

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 It was adorable, and I loved every minute

canes, with strings of lights as the ropes. The entire stage 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

From there they were organized by their class in elementary school, and middle school. So as not to make one age group wait

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

wearing an adorable little white suit with socks made to look like

days ago so I didn’t have time to get him on the list. We just wanted a photo of him with Santa. We don’t need

young or old Congrats on your little one. We do have something

said as she handed baby Alex

to take the pictures Gina handed him a small stuffed wolf which was then handed to

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

finally able to get her picture with Santa then 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

were not a fan, but I managed to get them all 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

for the most part. A few even stopped before going to Santa to give Molly a hug, and say Merry Christmas. It was clear who her students were, and how much they loved her. At one point Joe joked that the pups were more excited

with brown hair, and brown eye stomped up

Carlton. Merry Christmas!” Joe

Santa!”

“I’m not?”

“No!”

“Then who am I?”

don’t know, but there is no

“Who told you that?”

brother! He told me I was a

ask you

“Ye….yes.”

heart, believe Santa is

I’m a baby if

“Is your brother here?”

“No.”

not going to tell him if you believe in

“Really?”

not to tell your

“Oh.”

let me ask you, do you believe

but please don’t

I won’t tell

“Thank you.”

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

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