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.”

a tray and while we are putting the food on the tray, the second

Off you go.” I tell

ask and that is how the rest of

sandwiches for lunch. There are not chips, but we do have lots of potatoes, so I have them cut them into thin slices and we bake them until they are crisp,

their duties. I have Cammy working on slow cooked pulled pork for tonight and have some others using what we have to make something similar

group of patrols come in, I have some omegas take the plates out to the tables, serving the group. There is a moment of surprise before

Carlos, making sure to grab one for myself, since I skipped breakfast, choosing to feed Carlos my helping of food instead.

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 they also thrive. when they are acknowledged for their hard work, just like

so poorly stocked that it’s

Eli and Carlos holding the tray and empty plates that I sent up to them. Both of their mouths are open slightly and their eyes are wide. I quickly look around and see that every omega’s eyes are now on the floor. These poor people are so used to being mistreated by their leaders.

I say, stepping out of the pantry and walking toward them. “What a surprise

also know that his words are causing concern with the omegas. They don’t know how

have stepped up and are working to make sure that your pack members are fed not only lunch, but also dinner.

forehead. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been prouder of my

we have here?” He asks, pointing to some food preparation.

harvested recently. For lunch we made homemade potato chips and for dinner, we’re going to

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

so many start talking at once. Eli is incredible. 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 in as well