***Chastity*** I woke up early the following morning, but to my surprise Rowen wasn’t curled around me like he usually was. My eyes popped open, and I looked around the room. I spotted him coming out the bathroom, hair wet from a shower, and I breathed a quiet sigh of relief. He sat down on the bed beside me, and ran his fingers through my hair. “Good morning sweet girl.” Rowen whispered to me as he smiled. “Good morning. Why are you up so early?” I asked. “I have to go help dad set up for Greg’s service, and burning.” “Oh. Is that a lot of work?” “It can be. We have to collect up birch wood for the fire, and get the area cleared out. Dad also has the area blessed.” “Oh. Do you want some help?” “No. I think Braxton needs you more today.” “True. Has he been here yet?” “No. Dimi said he was still sleeping, but I’m sure he’ll be down for breakfast.” “Ok. I wish I had gotten here earlier last night. I could have made croissants for him.” “You can make them tomorrow morning.” “
***Chastity*** Sunday had been a bit difficult. Part of me hadn’t wanted to leave Braxton because I felt like he needed me, but he, and Jax convinced me that he would be ok. The trip back with Rowen had been nice. We spent the whole drive just talking about anything, and everything. I always enjoyed those times because I felt like I was really getting to know him as a person, and how he viewed the world around him. Monday was back to school as usual. I had been thankful to get back kind of early on Sunday because I was able to finish up a few assignments that were due during the week. We had another pop quiz in Anatomy Monday which I had been nervous about. I could only hope I had done well. True to his word, Alpha Robert had a new self defense instructor. I really liked her too. She was kind, and she paid close attention to everything we did. She talked us through our moves, and movements more than Matt ever did. I really appreciated that about her. Colby came back from his weekend
***Rowen*** There were times I hated going on trips to other packs. They seemed never ending, but I had to admit that I learned a lot. Watching my father work with other Alphas for the betterment of our pack, as well as other werewolves was inspiring. Before I had gone off to school I had only seen him work within our pack. I had only been to a few of the meetings he had with other packs, at home. I never traveled with him. I felt like I was learning more about my father during these trips. This trip was taking us to one of our oldest alliance, but it was a small pack. I had requested this trip as they had set up a warrior training program like I wanted to establish. Their pack was a great deal smaller than ours, but their program was very good. I had to hope that they would be willing to discuss their program with me. I wanted their insight on the best way to get this off the ground. I didn’t want to take their program, just model it on a larger scale. When we arrived at the pack h
Chapter 88 ***Chastity*** Getting up the next morning was a struggle. I had not slept great, and my emotions were running really high still. I was surprised to find Colby, and Lexi still in my room. Colby was already out of bed, reading something. Lexi was still sound asleep. How the three of us managed to fit in my bed together was beyond me. “Oh good. You’re awake.” Colby said quietly as he set his book down. “What are you two still doing here?” I whispered as I sat up. “No way we were leaving you alone last night with how upset you were.” “But….” “You’re my sister short stack, and you needed me.” “I….you two shouldn’t have to do that though.” “It’s not about having to. We did it because we love you, and you needed us.” “Oh.” I didn’t know what else to say. I felt horrible for ruining their night. They shouldn’t have to put their lives on hold for me like that. Last night was terrible, if I’m being honest. It didn’t start out that way. I had fallen asleep while studying, b
***Rowen*** Dad, and I have spent all week with Theo, Gloria, Trent, and Kyle. It’s been an interesting experience. Theo, and I spent a lot of time with the trainers for his warrior program, as well as reviewing all of the information from his program, and mine. The more he read about my program the more impressed he was. The program his father started, and my program could be combined seamlessly, and I was really excited about it. We’re decided that the program will continue at his pack until the facility I am building is complete, which should be ready the beginning of next summer. In the meantime, when I return I am going to select the people I want to be the trainers in my program, and send them to his pack to learn directly from him trainers so that when to program moves his trainers can finally retire. While with him we also established a new trade agreement with him for textiles for two of our seamstresses. Both have been interested in the fabrics he’s been producing, but had
***Chastity*** My weekend was very enjoyable. For photo class we went out behind the school to take pictures. I got some really good pictures of a hawk that I was excited to show Molly. I also got some pictures of Norm by the pond in the wooded area that I know Marcus will love. We’re also learning how to use photoshop so I spent sometime playing with the pictures of Norm. Lunch with Clair, and Beth was wonderful. Even thought they’re only related through Beth being mated to Robert, one can tell how close they are. The two are more like a mother daughter pair than in laws. It’s nice to see. I learned a great deal from them. They also loved then Halloween party idea I had for Moonlight, and they were doing something similar in Dark Moon. They are also going to start movie nights. Sunday was spent studying with Norm, and Lexi. We ended up having Colby, and Marcus quiz us for hours. We all felt fried by the time we were done, but confident we would do well. There were times when the cl
***Rowen*** I was not looking forward to this meeting. I knew I was going to have to maintain my temper with this therapist, but I really didn’t want to. I wanted to put her in her place, and tell her off. She crossed lines she shouldn’t have, and either disregarded important facts about her patient or just ignored a large portion of information about her patient. The fact that she insulted Chastity, and called her a liar didn’t help matters either. I was lost in my thoughts when we pulled up in front of the prison. Robert was waiting for us in front of the building with an older man, and woman. I assumed they were the warden, and head of the mental health department for the prison. With a deep breath I got out of the car then opened the door for Chastity, offering her my hand to help her get out of the car. I gave her a small smile when she took it. “Just to prepare you, we have to introduce you as the future Luna of our pack, ok?” I mind linked Chastity. “OK.” Chastity responded.
***Chastity*** I have to admit that I’m pretty proud of myself for not letting the situation with Fiona’s therapist get to me. After I got home that night I thought a lot about what had happened, and even wrote about it in my journal. I found I was more disappointed in how the therapist handled the situation than anything. I wasn’t surprised by Fiona’s behavior. I almost expected it. Dee-Dee told me that my reaction showed growth, and healing. It made me proud of myself. I did find myself, at times thinking of Fiona, and being worried about her wellbeing. I couldn’t understand why though. She had never treated me right in any way. In my heart I knew she didn’t deserve my worry or care. It didn’t change the fact that those feelings were there. After a week of that I decided to ask Dee-Dee about it during my appointment. Her answer made a lot of sense. She said it was because of my caring nature, and who I am. As well as, in part how I was raised. I was raised to care for others. That
Thank you all of my fans, and readers. Thank you for you time, patience, and support as I worked to write, as well as publish my first book. I really do appreciate your patience when I struggled to move the story forward. I also appreciate your continued support. Thank you for walking this journey with Chastity, Rowen, and me. I don't know if I'll ever write another story, but I did enjoy this one. Again, thank you. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you stuck by me through this, and that even though I wasn't sure anyone would like my story, you all did.
20 years later ***Rowen*** Some times it’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since I almost lost my mate, my sweet girl, my Chastity. First because of my own stupidity. Second because of a horrible, manipulative female. I can’t even imagine what life would have been like if things had gone differently in any way that day, or any day after that. Sometimes I still kick myself for my own foolishness, and then I am thankful that I got the chance to make it right in every way. Life since then has been as close to perfect as one can get. Dad, Dimitri, and Uncle Peter retired when Jax, Ross, and I stepped into our roles. To say they loved it would be an understatement. They stepped into the grandparent role like no body’s business. Dad, and Dimitri never did look for second chance mates. Dad didn’t want to feel like he was replacing mom. Dimitri never completely trusted his own judgement again so they filled their lives with their grand pups, babysitting all of them everyday, and there ar
***Rowen***I woke up early the day after Chastity’s graduation. I know the reason was because I was beyond excited. Chastity was coming home, permanently. Today was the last time we would leave here together. She was coming home. She had gotten her degree, and was one step closer to living her dream. I was so proud of her. Thinking back to the day I found out she was my mate, to today, my sweet girl has come so far.There were times when I wish I could forget that day. Just erase it all from my memory. To erase the fact that I rejected her, and she almost died from my memory, and our past. I sometimes wished that had never been her life. That she never experienced the things she did, that she had never had to struggle as she did, but at the same time…She wouldn’t be where she is right now. She may not be the person she is if those things hadn’t happened. If I had accepted her immediately instead of being an idiot, the abuse she suffered may not have stopped. It may have
***Chastity*** The next morning I woke up to Rowen’s fingers buried inside me. I did enjoy the mornings he woke me up that way. It always started my day with a smile. His smile was pretty great too. Together we went down to have breakfast with Lexi, Colby, Norm, Marcus, Jessie, and Ace. These last few meals with them were bittersweet as they really were the last few with all of us together. I was going to really miss seeing Norm, and Marcus every day. I was also going to miss Colby, and Lexi, but they would be home in a few months. As soon as Colby finished at Denu. “We’re all supposed to be at the pack house at 4:00 today guys. Don’t forget.” Lexi stated. “Why do we need to be there?” Ace asked. “To celebrate.” Lexi answered. “Party!” Norm squealed making us all laugh. “Yes it will be a small party.” Lexi agreed. The graduation was going to be pretty small with just 6 midwives, and 10 nurses. Due to that it would be held in the main auditorium of the school. The graduates had t
***Chastity*** Once I started working in the hospital the months seemed to fly by. I loved every second of it. I learned so much in such a short time. Being able to apply what I had learned in the classroom made me feel very accomplished. My instructors also said they were very impressed with me. That made me feel wonderful. I still had my weekends free, thankfully. Two weekends a month I would either go home, or Rowen would come to Cloverland. If he could get a week away he would come stay for the week. I loved those weeks, but also felt bad about them. I loved them because of the time we got to spend together. I also got to fall asleep in his arms, as well as wake up in his arms. I felt bad about them because of the amount of time he spent alone due to me being in class. He didn’t complain once though, and always talked about how proud he was of me for doing what I was doing. My emotional, and mental struggles had become almost a thing of the past. Yes I still had moments here, an
***Chastity*** Spending 4 days at home had been a nice little break between semesters. As soon as I got back to school orientation, and class prep began. Lexi, Jessie, and I hit the ground running as soon as classes started back up. Norm was lucky because this semester all of his classes were still in the classroom. The three of us only spent a few weeks in the classroom before we moved into being in the hospital. That was where the real work began. Our class schedule was less, but due to the nature of the classes that was necessary. We were now only taking 4 actually classes, but they were all equally important, and put us in different sections of the maternity ward during the class week. The 6 midwives in training were divided into 3 groups of 2 between the 3 midwives that were all instructors. Lexi, and I both got a laugh out of the fact that the midwife we would be working with was Beth’s midwife. We found that out our first week on the ward when Beth, and Robert came in a pre-na
***Chastity***Sunday morning Rowen had a lot of last minute things to do to prepare for Alpha Theo’s arrival so I decided to spend the morning with my dad, Braxton, and Jax. I missed having Colby there too, but I enjoyed spending time with my family. Dad ended up deciding to give Braxton, and I both a driving lesson. He also spent time helping us review the Driver’s handbook. Braxton was 16 now, and it was time for him to get his license as well.After we were done with our lesson, dad, Jax, Braxton, and I went to the deli in town for lunch. I was glad we decided to go there instead of the diner again. As much as I enjoyed the food there, I was not in the mood to deal with Rachel again. I also wanted a deli sandwich. Once we ordered our food we jumped right into conversation.“How do you think you did this semester Chas?” Braxton asked.“I think I did pretty well. I know I got good grades on all my assignments, and stuff. My final grades will be out by the time I get back.
I wanted to let everyone know ahead of time that I'm not sure if there will bd an update this weekend. I've been struggling a bit, and have been unable to write the next chapters. I'm still working on it, but if there is no update this week that would be why. I'm hoping I can get some thing I am happy with written this weekend. I'm really sorry to let you all down, and I'm hopeful I can get more chapters out next week. Thank you for your patience, and support through this journey. I've enjoyed reading your comments.
***Rowen***I was so glad Chastity found a way to come home this weekend otherwise it was going to be several weeks until I got to see her again. I did feel bad that I wouldn’t be able to spend her entire visit with her, but unfortunately I had responsibilities. I was really surprised when Chastity offered to join me while I did the final walk through with Alpha Theo. She said she wanted to see first hand what I was trying to accomplish. Saturday morning I didn’t let Chastity out of bed for several hours. We probably would have stayed there too, but we both wanted to let our wolves go for a run, and do whatever it is they felt like doing. It was nice to let them have their time as well. They deserved it as much as we did. This whole situation was much harder on them because while Chastity, and I some how managed to spend as much time as possible together, it wasn’t always easy to shift, and just let them go due to time constraints.After Duke, and Leila had their time toge