The Broken Warrior’s Daughter by Cooper

Chapter 0342

“Do we have bread?”

“Yes.” Abby says before turning to me, guessing what I’m going to say. “And cheese and lettuce. But no mayonnaise or mustard.” She grimaces at me. “We can’t afford it yet.” So, the whole pack knows how poor we are. I guess that’s a good thing. It manages expectations.

I’m about to direct us to start lunch preparations when I hear loud footsteps running into the kitchen. Two young girls stop suddenly when they see me.

“Luna.” They say in unison and bow their heads.

“We heard you needed helpers.” One says.

“We’re here to help.” The other says..

“That’s wonderful. We need all the help we can get.” I tell them. They smile and look at each other before back at me.

“So, who wants to take this to your Alpha and Beta?” I ask.

The first girl steps up. “I will.”

grab a tray and while we are putting the food on the tray, the second girl pours them

Beta’s office. Off you go.” I

is how the rest

lots of potatoes, so I have them cut them into thin slices and we

to assign them to their duties. I have Cammy working on slow cooked pulled pork for tonight and have some others using what

group. There is a moment of surprise before they settle in and begin

I skipped breakfast, choosing to feed Carlos my helping

of happy chatter and excitement. Omegas, in general, are used to being mistreated and unappreciated in packs. However, in my experience, they are the backbone of every pack. Without them, the packs would fail apart. They work hard and they appreciate having a job. It makes them feel needed and an integral part of the pack, which they are. But

that is so poorly stocked that it’s hardly worth calling it a pantry, when the kitchen goes quiet.

open slightly and their eyes are wide.

of the pantry and walking toward

causing concern with the omegas. They don’t know how to interpret his question. I need to guide this conversation so he understands that he must tread lightly.

not only lunch, but

before reaching out to kiss my forehead. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been prouder

we have here?” He asks, pointing to

at her. “Well, Alpha, we have a lot of potatoes that were harvested recently. For lunch we made homemade potato chips and for dinner, we’re going to make roasted rosemary potatoes with rosemary from our

touching her shoulder gently, ignoring the way she flinches and smiles at her. “That

He takes time to go to each one, listening to what they are doing and giving them approval and praise for their hard work. Carlos jumps