***Chastity*** The next couple of weeks went by quickly. Lexi, Colby, and I did get to go home to decorate for Christmas the first weekend of December. That had been a lot of fun as I had never really been involved in decorating for Christmas before. I also got to go have dinner with just my dad, and me. That was something we had never done before. He spent a lot of time telling me stories about himself as a pup. I hadn’t known I had an aunt. Unfortunately I would probably never meet her as she had mated with someone from another pack. She, and my dad had never been particularly close as their ages were so far apart. She was older by almost 10 years. He also hadn’t heard from her in several years. He also told me more about my mom, and even managed to find my grandmother’s contact information. He thought that she might be interested in getting to know her granddaughter. He told me that my mother had dreamed of going to Cloverland, but wasn’t able to due to financial reasons. At that
***Chastity*** I woke up early the next morning, excited for my trip home. I couldn’t wait to spend two weeks home with my family. By the time Lexi, and Colby arrived at my room I was ready to go. After taking one last look around to make sure I had everything I wanted to take, I grabbed Lilac, my purse, book bag, and left. Colby, and Lexi seemed pretty excited as well. “Hey guys, are you staying at Jax’s place again?” I asked. “Yeah.” Colby answered. “Why don’t you take over one of the other apartments in the house?” “We considered it, but after we’re both finished with school I don’t know if we want to continue living in the pack house. I don’t want to take over the space then end up moving out. Plus we’re not there often enough to really take one of those spaces.” Colby explained. “Oh. Yeah. I guess that makes sense. Do you think you would want to live in the pack house?” “Honestly, I’d rather continue living there, but it’s not only up to me.” “True. What do you think Lexi?
***Chastity*** When we pulled up in front of the pack house, the usual crowd was waiting for us. I loved when they were standing there to greet us. It made me feel loved, and welcome. I always had a big grin on my face to see all of them excited for my return. Well our return, but it was an amazing feeling either way. I did giggle a bit when I saw Rowen sitting on the step in front of Molly, and Melissa with his arms spread in front of their legs as if to stop them from moving forward. Lexi saw it as well, and took Lilac from me before I opened the car door. As soon as I did Rowen was up, and moving toward me, quickly. When he reached me, he put his arms around my waist, picked me up, and kissed the hell out of me. I don’t know when it happened, but eventually I wrapped my legs around his waist, and clung to him like a monkey. It took me a minute to register the growls, and giggles going on around us. When I did I quickly let Rowen go, buried my head in his chest, and blushed. “Don’
***Chastity*** Sunday we had another group date. Rowen planned a picnic for us then we walked around town looking at all of the Christmas decorations. Molly, Melissa, Lexi, and I even talked the guys into doing a cookie decorating class that was being held. That was fun. The guys ended up with more icing on themselves than the actually cookies. I thought the shop owner was going to kick us out when the guys almost started throwing icing at each other. Thankfully we averted that disaster, but we did stay to help clean up the mess we made. Or more we made the guys clean up the mess they made. I swear the shop owner breathed a sigh of relief when we finally left. I got up early this morning to make croissants for everyone then start sorting through pictures. Lexi, and I took over Jax, and Molly’s living room after every one left. Lexi had gifts separated, sorted, and preparing to be wrapped. I had my laptop up, the USB drives from Gina and Braxton, as well as a third empty one. I was go
***Chastity**** Tuesday went by pretty quickly. Lexi, and I spent the whole day with midwife Wanda. She had us watch a recent delivery video before meeting with her first patient. The female was having twins, and the father was freaking out about it. He couldn’t understand how his mate was going to push out two babies at the same time. Lexi, and I spent the whole time listening as midwife Wanda explained to the father exactly how it worked. That appointment was followed by a post partum appointment. We both learned quite a bit, and were excited to spend more time with midwife Wanda. Thursday was much the same. Wednesday Lexi, and I spent all day dealing with Christmas presents. I finished all 3 collages, and thankfully had them wrapped before anyone made it back to the apartment. I was really happy with how they turned out. I couldn’t wait for Jax, Rowen, and dad to see them. I was excited about all of the gifts I bought, but those three the most. Lexi seemed pretty excited too. I th
***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
***Chastity*** **Beep Beep Beep*** I lifted my head to look at the clock. I set it to wake me up at 5:00 this morning so I could get breakfast going. I smiled when Rowen groaned, and tightened his arm around me for a moment then buried his face into the back of my head. He did that every morning, and it always reminded me of a pup. With a quiet sigh I slipped out of his hold, and went to shower. “Morning Chastity. Merry Christmas.” Leila said to me groggily. “Good morning Leila. Merry Christmas.” I chirped back. “You did good last night.” Leila said with a giggle. “What?” “With mate. You wanted to try something so you swallowed your nerves, and did it. I’m proud if you.” “Oh. I…..” “Don’t get embarrassed. You didn’t do anything wrong.” “Yeah, but…..” “I promise Chastity.” “It’s just hard Leila.” “I know, but I hope you’re a little more comfortable now.” “A little.” “Good. I’m going back to sleep.” I giggled as Leila curled up, and fell back to sleep. Once I was done my
***Rowen***I had to admit that this had been the best Christmas I had had since mom died. I knew if she was here she would have loved every minute of today. She probably would have gotten down on the floor with us to play our silly little game as well. Chastity didn’t realize just how much like my mom she was. My mom would have put the same amount of thought into her gifts as Chastity did.As we sat around the table eating dinner, I thought back to the first meal I remember sitting at the table, and eating with Chastity. It seemed so long ago, but in reality it had only been 6 months. Back then she looked like she had a huge weight on her shoulders, and she was terrified of everything. I was worried that she would never come out of her shell. I was prepared to accept her as she was, if she didn’t. Seeing her now I was in total aw of her.In such a short time my sweet girl had bloomed, and come into her own. I knew she still struggled with her self confidence because even
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