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Chapter 31 – New Additions

After training, Kayla helped an embarrassed Athena to the infirmary, and we made our way to the family dining room for lunch with our newly arrived guests. I was seated on Diesel’s lap and looked over at a smiling Payton who was happily seated on Max’s lap grinning at all of us. Max was over the moon and Alpha Knox was also beaming with pride.

Megan was seated next to Max and we waited for the arrival of the Gamma couple and our Delta to join us. Megan had a quiet and thoughtful look on her face. Platters of food were being brought in and placed in the middle of the table. It smelled delicious; grilled chicken Caesar salads, panini toasted sandwiches and a lovely tomato basil soup.

“Maximus, it’s so good to have you with us again, tell me, how are your parents doing these days?” Alpha Knox asked.

“They’re doing well Sir, thank you. They’ve been traveling throughout Europe a great deal.” Max responded.

“That’s wonderful to hear.” Alpha Knox smiled. “Megan my