Chapter 50


    ****Rowen****


    I was standing at the Admin desk waiting for Danielle to let Chastity know she had a visitor when I


    heard. the sweetest sound in the worlde from behind me. It was the sound of my sweet girl’s


    laugh. I turned around, and instantly spotted her. She had her red hair pulled into a pony tail. She was


    wearing a yellow sports tank, and a pair of ck work out leggings. She wasn’t alone either. She was


    with what appeared to be Lexi, Norm, and some guy I had never seen before. I almost got upset when I


    noticed the guy was holding Norm’s hand.


    I quickly waved off Danielle calling Chastity, and pointed to my sweet girl. Danielle smiled, and nodded


    then I made my way toward the group. I looked her over as I moved. She looked fantastic. I smiled as


    she giggled at something someone said. When I finally reached them, I cleared my throat to get her


    attention. Norm was the first one to see me though, grabbed her shoulders, and turned her to face me.


    At first she looked confused, then a huge smile broke across her face.


    “Ro….Rowen! Oh my goddess! What are you doing here?” She asked excitedly.


    “I rode up with Colby. I wanted to surprise you. So surprise.” I said with a huge smile.


    “Aww. Thank you. I’m d you’re here. How long do you have?”


    “‘ll be here all day sweet girl.”


    “Ok. So um…what do you want to do?”


    “Whatever you feel like doing. What are you doing now?”


    “We were getting ready to go work out. Marcus said…..oh shoot. Let me introduce you to my friends.”


    Lexi giggled as Chastity turned to her friends. I smiled. She was so cute when she was flustered. I


    loved how happy she looks.


    “Uh…you’ve already kind of met Norm, and Lexi. That’s Marcus. Norm’s mate, and Lexi’s cousin.”


    Chastity pointed to each person.


    “Norm, it’s nice to finally meet you in person. Lexi, good to see you again. Marcus congrattions.” I


    said. as I waved to them.


    “Thanks.” Marcus said, looking to his mate with loving eyes.


    “It’s good to see you again Alpha Rowen.” Lexi said bowing to me.


    Norm mumbled something, and kept his head down.


    “None of that please. I’m just Rowen, no Alpha, and no heads bowed or any of that. I’m here to spend


    the day with my mate, and her friends.” I said lightly.


    I smiled when Chastity looked at me with a huge smile on her face.


    “Oh thank goddess. I did NOT want to spend my day looking at the ground.” Lexi said with a sigh.


    “So….um….what did you want to do today?” Chastity asked again.


    “I’ll join you for whatever you have nned. It’s your day.” I stated.


    “OH. Ok. Well we’re about to go work out. Marcus said that the best way to keep our muscles in shape


    is to work out everyday, even though we don’t have self defense ss on the weekends. I figured he


    would know best being a warrior. So….umm…do you want to go work out with us?” Chastity exined.


    “UH.” I looked down at the polo, and khakis I was wearing, “I don’t have gym clothes with me. I’m sure I


    can find a ce to buy some though.”


    “We can go up to the department store to get you some real quick. If you can of course.” Chastity


    offered.


    “YES! SHOPPING!” Norm squealed earning a giggle from Chastity, and Lexi.


    “Not you babe. You don’t need anything.” Marcus said to Norm quietly.


    “I don’t have to buy anything. I can help him find something though. That’s half the fun.” Norm whined,


    and Marcus rolled his eyes.


    “Why don’t we go get me what I need then we can all go work out together.” I said.


    Chastity nodded, and skipped to the elevator. I followed behind, checking out her ass. As always it was


    perfect. Just like everything else about her. It was driving me nuts that I hadn’t even got a hug from her


    yet, but I knew why, and understood. Touch was something she was struggling with. Once we were on


    the elevator though, she surprised me. She came up to me, and wrapped her arms around me, and


    squeezed gently. I put my arms around her immediately, and looked down at her. Her smile was so big,


    and I could even see it in her eyes..


    “Hi.” I said smiling back.


    “Hi. This was a nice surprise. Thank you foring.” She whispered.


    “You’re wee. I’m happy to be here.”


    She released me as soon as the doors to the elevator open. Before she could get far from me I took


    hold of her hand. She looked up at me with a small smile then led me to where I could get some gym


    clothes. Once done we all made our way to the gym. When I met everyone in the gym after changing I


    found. Marcus watching the other three stretch. I gave him a questioning look.


    “I’m mostly spotting, and monitoring. I did three hours work out this morning.” He exined.


    “AH.” I responded then began stretching.


    I hadn’t worked out today or done any training so I decided to jump right in with Chastity, Lexi, and


    Norm. I will fully admit that watching Chastity in her tight pants and top was killing me though. I couldn’t


    count how many times I had to adjust myself in my shorts. Exercising with a hard on was not any easy


    thing to do. I caught Marcus snickering at me near the end.


    “What’s so funny?” I asked quietly as I walked to him.


    “Having a hard time there aren’t you?” He chuckled.


    “Funny.”


    “Why do you think I did my work out BEFOREing here today? I learned that lesson yesterday.


    Watching my mate’s ass in those shorts of his was killing me yesterday.”


    “I’ll bet.”


    “Alright you three. We’re done here.” Marcus called out.


    Chastity looked relieved, and flopped back on her mat.


    “Lex I think Marcus is trying to kill us. Matt never works us this hard.” Chastity said breathing hard.


    “That’s because Matt is a pansy. He does everything soft.” Marcus stated.


    “So why aren’t you teaching our ss then?” Lexi asked.


    “Because I expect too much from beginners. At least that’s what I’m told.” Marcus answered, helping


    Norm up.


    “I don’t think you do honey.” Norm cooed.


    “I’m just getting started with you. You haven’t seen anything yet.” Marcus growled.


    “EWWWWW! MARCUS I DO NOT NEED TO HEAR THAT SHIT!” Lexi squealed.


    “Deal with it brat.” Marcus said, rolling his eyes.


    I chuckled as I helped Chastity, and Lexi up.


    “Ummm. You can take a shower, and change in my room, if you want.” Chastity whispered to which I


    nodded.


    After running to grab my stuff from the locker room, I followed the group to the housing building. I was


    kind of surprised to see Norm, Lexi, and Chastity had their rooms so close together. I some how knew


    that made Chastity feel a little more safe. She needed that, and it was good for her to have people she


    cared about so close. I knew Lexi was looking out for her as I had received an email earlier in the week


    telling me as much. I chuckled as Chastity slowly opened her door, and peeked inside before letting us


    both walk in.


    “Checking to make sure it was safe?” I joked following her.


    “No. Just making sure Lc didn’t try to make a sneak attack.” She answered with a smile.


    “Ah.”


    I looked around the room. I spotted a fleece covered tray hooked to the window, a small basket full of


    what I assume was cat toys, a four foot tall what Chastity called a cat tree, food and water dishes, but


    no cat. After looking for another minute I finally spotted a tiny ball of fluffy curled up on the bed with, of


    all things, Chastity’s stuffed Duke, on top of my hoodie. Chastity called her name, and a tiny head


    popped up. That was Lc.


    “That is her baby? It looks small enough to be what I coughed up the other day.” Duke snipped.


    “Shut up Duke. It’s only two months old. It’s gonna be tiny.” I snapped back.


    Chastity broke me out of my conversation quickly.


    “If you want to pet her, move toward her slowly, and let her sniff your fingers first.” Chastity advised as


    she set her phone and ID down before taking off her shoes.


    I did as she suggested. Lc sniffed my fingers for a second before rubbing against them. I could just


    hear her little purr. Kneeling down by the bed so I was eye level she walked right up to me, and


    touched. her nose to mine. I had to admit the thing was kinda cute. Before I could move away the kitten


    climbed onto my shoulder, and sat down. I looked at Chastity, confused.


    “She likes you. She only does that to me.” Chastity said with a giggle.


    Lc started rubbing her head against my ear, and purring as loud as her little body would allow.


    “Now you belong to her. She marked you.” Chastity said.


    “Uh Excuse me?” I questioned.


    “Cats have scent nds on their cheeks, and behind their ears. When they rub on you like she is it


    means she is telling other cats you belong to her.” Chastity exined as she sat down at her desk


    chair.


    “Kind of like wolves when they scent their mate.”


    “Pretty much. That’s about all our simrities though.”


    “Hmm. Interesting.”


    “Why don’t you go take your shower first?”


    “No. You go ahead. I’ll spend some time getting to know Lc.”


    “Uh. Ok. If you want to y with her she loves the wand toy on the dresser. Make it kind of hop along


    the floor, and she’ll chase it. If you lift it up in the air, and shake it, she’ll jump for it. Switch between the


    two. She’ love it.”


    “UH. OK.”


    After Chastity grabbed clothes, and closed herself in the bathroom, I lifted Lc off my shoulder to look


    at her. She was pretty cute, for a cat. I stared at her as she stared right back.


    “So you’re the one taking care of my sweet girl.” I said quietly, and I heard Dukeughing at me in my


    head.


    “Dude. It’s a cat. What’s it going to say?” Duke chuckled.


    “Oh shut up.” I snapped, as I put Lc on the floor, and grabbed the wand toy.


    I jiggled the feathers on the ground, watched as she jumped at it, after wiggling her little butt. Before


    she reached it I pulled it off the ground. I watched it closely as it watched the feather dance in the air,


    and it’s whiskers twitch. Before I knew it I wasughing watching this little ball of fluff go crazy over a


    couple of feathers. It was definitely more agile than I expected as it twisted and flipped after the feather.


    “Alright. I concede. The little thing is kind of cute.” Duke huffed in my head.


    “It’s entertaining. I never knew they could move like that.” I said.


    “Cats are weird. Their whole spine can twist in all kinds of funny ways.”


    “Do you see it alwaysnds on it’s feet?”


    “I see everything you are. Idiot.”


    “Don’t start.”


    “What a weird creature.”


    “Yes it is.”


    “Le loves it.”


    “So does Chastity.”


    “Fine. I guess we can keep it.”


    “And you won’t try to eat it?”


    “Dude! It looks like a hairball I coughed up. Why the hell would I want to eat it?”


    “Good.”


    I cut off our conversation when I heard the bathroom door open. I looked up to a freshly showered


    Chastity. Her hair was still wet, and she was in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, but she still took my breath


    away. I heard her giggle, and I looked at her curiously. She just pointed at the floor. Lc had given up


    on the feathers that were no longer moving, and had decided my shoces looked like a toy. She was


    so small I hadn’t even felt her attack my foot. I chuckled at the thing.


    “There is a clean towel, and wash cloth set out for you. Sorry you’ll have to use my shampoo, and stuff


    since that’s all I have.” Chastity said quietly.


    “That’s fine. Thank you.”. I responded, and moved to the bathroom.


    As soon as I closed the bathroom door I breathed deep. It smelled of a mixture of her scent of lc and


    honeysuckle, with her rose scented shampoo. I loved it. I took the quickest shower of my life. I had


    limited time with Chastity, and I didn’t want to miss any of it. When I came out of the bathroom she was


    sitting on her bed, reading a book, and Lc curled up in herp. She looked adorable.


    “What are you reading sweet girl?” I asked as I sat on the bottom of the bed.


    “One of my textbooks for a ss I start in a week. I kind of want to be ready for it. There is a lot of


    reading to do ording to the sybus.” She answered as she set the book down.


    “That’s a very smart thing to do.”


    “Thank you.”


    “Do you like it here?”


    “So far yes. I’ve only been here a week though. It’s going to be a lot of work.”


    “I have no doubt you are up to the challenge though.”


    “You really think so?”


    “Yes I do.”


    “Thank you.”


    “You’re wee. So what were your ns for the day?”


    “After lunch with Colby we were going to help Norm, and Marcus move upstairs to one of the mated


    couples suites. Later we were all going to go from a run out back then have dinner.”


    “I don’t mind helping.”


    “But you came for a visit. I’m sure they would understand if I didn’t help.”


    “I will do whatever you want to do. If you want to help, I have no problem with that.”


    “Ok. Well Lexi will be over any minute. Marcus is helping Norm pack the rest of his stuff until lunch.”


    “Alright.”


    “Hey small fry! Open up!” Iughed as I heard Lexi at the door.


    Chastity jumped up, and let her in. Lexi wandered in, and dropped onto the floor.


    “Anthony pulled another stupid stunt just a bit ago.” Lexi growled.


    “What did he do this time?” Chastity asked.


    “He called me then handed the phone the Heather to beg me to model her designs for somepany.


    I told her to eat her damn designs. She called me ungrateful because she’s trying to help me do


    something


    real with my life because you know being a nurse isn’t doing something real with me life.”


    “Nursing is certainly more contribution than modeling.”


    “Yeah it is.”


    “What did you say to her?”


    “I called her an airhead, and hung up on her. I blocked his number on my phone.”


    “They could still mind link you.”


    “Fuck that noise. I blocked them both when two days after he got back he asked me to have a


    threesome


    with them.”


    “That’s gross. How could they even do that if they’ve both marked. Doesn’t it cause one pain when the


    other gets physical with someone else?”


    “Yeah. They hadn’t marked each other yet. She wanted some crazy huge, borate ceremony with the


    Luna swearing in, or something. She even wanted to invite the King and Queen. It was nuts what she


    wanted.”


    “Did she get it?”


    “Nope. Robert won the Alpha challenge. He and his mate Beth had their ceremony two days after the


    challenge. The swearing in ceremony is at the end of the month. Anthony, and Heather’s ceremony


    was a few weekster. It was nned pretty big, but not a lot of people showed up.”


    “That’s kind of sad.”


    “I guess.”


    “Why didn’t a lot of people show up?”


    “I don’t know. I was sent on my mate search trip a week before. I never asked either. I figured it wasn’t


    my business.”


    I sat quietly, and listened to the two talk. I didn’t need to be involved. I was just happy being in


    Chastity’s presence. She seemed more rxed than I had ever seen her. I liked it. She needed that.


    “Rowen, dad was telling me he talked to your dad more about the member sharing program the other


    day.” Lexi said to me, drawing my attention.


    “Yeah. Dad is putting me in charge of that. Right now I am going through our recent high school


    graduates to see who might be a good fit to send here.” I responded.


    “How many do you have so far?”


    “Not including Chastity, three. Two students are promising for your education school. One is looks good


    for restaurant chef or ownership. His parents own a restaurant in town. He wants to further his


    education so he can update processes, and the menu when they are ready to retire.”


    “Who are they?” Chastity asked.


    “Simon, Mary, and y.” I answered.


    “I don’t remember them, but I kind of avoided my ssmates because of Fiona.”


    “They know who you are. They each asked how you are during their interviews.”


    “Really?”


    “Yeah. Simon’s sister was one of Fiona’s friends. He said his parents put her on grunt work at the


    restaurant without pay until at least the end of summer,”


    “Oh. Why?”


    “Because she was raised better, and they felt she needed to learn what it was like to be made to work


    hard for nothing.”


    “Oh. I…I guess I understand.”


    “Listen, I need to tell you something.”


    “Uhhh….um….what?”


    I could see the fear, and hurt cloud her eyes. I had a feeling I knew what she thought wasing.


    Damn it. I should have started this conversation a different way. Now she thought I was going to tell her


    I met someone or something. I scooted close to her, and grabbed her hands that were shaking. I


    squeezed them.


    “Chastity, it is nothing about you, and me. I just need to make you aware of the fact that we had to


    move Fiona.” I said gently.


    “Oh. Move her or let her go?” Chastity asked quietly.


    “No. She has a sentence to serve. We had to move her to an actual prison because our dungeon is not


    set up for long term convicts. She was moved Friday. Her connection to the pack has been severed,


    and she was banished permanently.”


    “Where was she moved to?”


    “Here. The only low security prison is here.” Lexi answered before I could.


    “Unfortunately yes. The prison is on the other side of the packnds. No where near the school. She


    will be receiving therapy, and rehabilitation while there.” I stated.


    “But if she needs medical attention she’ll be brought here because the medical building here is also the


    pack hospital.” Chastity said quietly.


    “No Dark Moon prison has it’s own medical ward. She’ll never step foot here.” Lexi said.


    “So I won’t risk seeing her?”


    “No. Not ever.” I confirmed.


    “Good.” Chastity said firmly.


    “I can go rough her up for you, if you want small fry.” Lexi offered.


    “No. She is getting what she deserves.” Chastity said quietly.


    “You are too nice small fry.” Lexi growled.


    “Is that a bad thing?” Chastity asked scowling.


    She looked like an angry kitten. It took all I had not tough. I wonder if that was how Brinna looked


    when she got mad.


    “Well no.” Lexi said.


    Chastity smiled and nodded at Lexi. Then I didugh. I couldn’t help it. I finally released Chastity’s


    hands, and went to move to sit beside her when I heard a tiny squeak. I looked around trying to figure


    out what the sound was from.


    “What was that?” I finally asked.


    “Lc. You almost sat on her.” Chastity giggled.


    “She squeaks?” I asked.


    “For now. She hase into her voice yet to properly meow.”


    “She sounds like a squeaky dog toy.”


    Chastity tried to re at me, but with Lexiughing at myment, she startedughing too. My heart


    thumped hard at the sound of herugh I loved to hear it. The three of us talked until Chastity’s phone


    went off letting us know Colby was in the Admin building waiting for her. She sent a text to Norm to let


    him, and Marcus know. I followed Lexi to the cafeteria while Chastity went to get Colby.


    “I’m d you came to see her Rowen.” Lexi said as we walked to the cafeteria.


    “I am too. I really miss her.” I admitted.


    “You don’t understand. She’s questioning yourmitment to her. You being here today shows her


    that. you aremitted to her. She needs that. She’s good people who was dealt a shit hand. She


    deserves to have you show her that you aremitted to her.”


    “She is?”


    “Yeah. Things will probably be like that for awhile.”


    “You’re probably right.”


    “Unfortunately.”


    “Lexi, thank you for being a friend to her. She needs it.”


    “Don’t thank me. We’re friends because of her.”


    “What do you mean?”


    “She saw past my attitude, and just seemed to know I was hurting. She defended me. She told that


    person that I probably just needed a friend. No one has done that for me since Anthony pulled his shit


    with me. I couldn’t not be friends with her after that.”


    “She has a way for seeing things others don’t. She was the same way with Braxton. He did some pretty


    messed up stuff. She saw something in him, and after talking to him she stepped up for him. He


    practically worships her.”


    “She did a video chat with him this week. He seems like a good kid.”


    “He is. His mom messed with him pretty bad.”


    “She doesn’t really talk about what happened to her.”


    “Let her tell you about it. She doesn’t want to be pitied. She is also afraid people will agree with what


    happened to her, and make her fun of her for it.”


    “I would NEVER do that to her. She is an amazing person. Anyone that would hurt her is a piece of


    shit.”


    “Believe me I agree, and I did hurt her.”


    “I know you did, but I also know you’re trying to make it right.”


    “Yes I am.”


    “Good.”


    Just then Norm, and Marcus arrived. Norm was bouncing excitedly while Marcus was smiling fondly


    after him.


    “What’s got you so excited sugar pop?” Lexi asked with a giggle.


    “I get to move in with my mate today, AND I get to have a meal with a hot Alpha, and one of Chastity’s


    hot brothers. What could be better than that.” Norm said as he dropped into a chair.


    “You’re checking out other males while you have me?” Marcus growled.


    “Calm down love. You’re the hottest male in the whole world, but you can’t tell me you don’t think


    Rowen is hot. Not as hot a you, but still hot.” Norm chattered.


    Lexi was giggling, hard, while I got a bit red in the face. I was used to this from females, but from other


    males I wasn’t sure how to take it.


    “Eh. I’d do him. If I didn’t have you.” Marcus grunted then kissed Norm’s cheek.


    “Um….thanks. I think.” I responded.


    Lexi wasughing so hard at my difort she was smacking the table, and gasping. Finally I spotted


    Colby, and Chastity walk in. I smiled at her. I watched as Colby’s eyes widened at the sight of Lexi. Yes


    she was a beautiful girl, but she didn’tpare to my Chastity.


    “Well hello there prettydy. What’s your name?” Colby purred.


    Chastity giggled as I watched Lexi put her nose in the air, and sniff.


    “Nope.” Lexi said tly.


    “Well that was rude.” Colby huffed as he dropped into the seat next to Marcus.


    “You’re not my mate so I’m not interested.” Lexi responded with a shrug.


    “Uh….alright.”


    “See Marcus. I told you Chastity’s brother was hot.” Norm said excitedly.


    “Uh…. Thanks.” Colby said looking confused as Marcus growled making Lexiugh again.


    “Wee!” Norm singsonged.


    “Babe, calm down, and a good boy. You’re making them ufortable.” Marcus growled at Norm.


    “Don’t worry Marcus, he’ll take the ego boosts any where he can get them.” Chastity giggled.


    “Looks big enough to me.” Lexi joked.


    “Hey. Come on now. What is this? Pick on Colby day? I drive all the way out here just to see my


    wonderful baby sister, and I get picked. Thanks short stack.” Colby yfully whined.


    “No. You’re here for you interview. How did that go?” Chastity asked.


    “What are you interviewing for?” Marcus questioned.


    “I had an admissions interview at Denu.” Colby answered.


    “Damn! Those are tough to get. I appliedst year. They rejected my application right off the bat. No


    interview.” Marcus said.


    “Yeah. It wasn’t easy to get through to the interview. They’re really strict.”


    “I heard.”


    “Anyway. The interview, and entrance exams went really well. They said I was one of the best they’ve-


    had this year.”


    “That’s awesome. Congrats.”


    “Thanks.”


    “What were the entrance exams?” Chastity asked.


    “I had to beat two warriors in hand to hand then wolf to wolf. Then I had one hour to track, and locate a


    pup hidden in the woods behind the school.” Colby answered.


    “Wow. How did you do?”


    “The warriors were tough, but I did beat them. I tracked, and brought back the pup in thirty minutes.”


    “That’s impressive. Good job.” Marcus said.


    “Thanks.” Colby responded.


    “So did you get in?” Chastity asked.


    “I’ll know in a week or two. They still have some more applicants to interview before they can tell me for


    sure. They think I’m good as in though. Unless the other guys do better.” Colby answered.


    We all slowly went to get food in small groups until we all had lunch in front of us. Once we were


    seated, conversation started back up again.


    “Colby, are Braxton and Greg spending much time together? Braxton doesn’t say much about him


    when we talk?” Chastity asked between bites.


    “That man is a shit, and about worth one too.” Colby grunted.


    “Colby!” Chastity gasped.


    “I’m serious Chas. Brax will try to talk to him, tell him about his day, ask him questions about himself,


    but the man barely speaks, or not at all. Brax invited him down for dinner everyday, and the man has


    onlye down once. Didn’t speak the whole time either. Brax offered to take him out to dinner just the


    two of them the other night, and the man turned him down t. No reason, just said no thanks then


    went to


    bed.”


    “Why didn’t Braxton tell me?”


    “He didn’t want you to worry. He wants you to focus on you and school, not him. He’s doing alright


    though. He still has dad. Dad’s been great. Does stuff with him, talks to him, listens to him. Still acts


    like, well a dad to him. Dad is helping him figure out what he needs for the self defense ss for pups


    he wants to do. Even took him around to meet some pups and parents to see what they think of the


    idea.”


    “Well I’m d he has that.”


    “Yeah. Me too. He’s doing good other then the bullshit with Greg. Don’t worry Chas.”


    “I’ll try. I just don’t understand why Greg is doing that to Braxton though. Maybe trying to protect


    Braxton from too much hurt when he dies?”


    “Maybe. I don’t really know Chas, and he won’t talk about it.”


    “Wait. Who is this Greg guy?” Norm asked.


    “Braxton’s biological father.” Colby answered.


    “But I thought you said you are your mom’s only child Chastity? If Dimitri isn’t his dad then he’s your


    mom’s right?” Norm questioned.


    “He’s neither actually. He’s mine, and Jax’s half brother. He’s not rted to Chas at all.”


    “I don’t think I understand.”


    “My mother Aurora was a conniving bitch, and my dad was messed up over the loss of his mate. He


    stupidly went to Aurora forfort. Behind his back she was messing with Greg who turned out to be


    her mate, but she refused to let him mark her. Dad was out of town for over a month well she got


    pregnant by Greg Once she confirmed the pregnancy she rejected Greg, and convinced dad she was


    pregnant with his pup. Dad figured it out when Brax was four months old, but he decided it would be


    better for all of us if he just kept iming Brax as his. For thest fifteen years we’ve all believed Brax


    was dad’s pup. Now we know the truth, and Brax met Greg.” Colby exined.


    “I think I’ve got it, but it sounds like a bit of a mess.”


    “That’s Aurora for you.”


    “Why do you call your mom Aurora?”


    “Because she’s a lying, maniptive, conniving, murdering, abusive bitch.”


    “Can I ask what she did?”


    “It’s not my story to tell. When that person is ready they will tell it. Sorry man.”


    “No problem. So if you get into the school here, how long will you be here? When would you start?”


    Iughed quietly as Norm started bouncing again. Lexi, and Chastity giggled.


    “If I get in I start the end of summer. I’ll be here for two years.” Colby asked with a chuckle.


    “Yay! You cane hang out with us. Have meals with us. Even shop with us.” Norm squealed.


    “Baby, calm yourself a little that training is very intense.” Marcus said with a chuckle.


    “Colby, if you’re here, I hope we’ll get to spend time together.” Chastity smiled shyly at him.


    “I will. On one condition.” Colby said.


    “What condition?” Chastity asked sadly.


    “Tell me how the hell you make your coffee so good. Every other coffee tastes like shitpared to


    yours.” Colby grumbled.


    “Really?” Chastityughed.


    “Hell yes! The only good coffee is yours. All the rest is crap.”


    “Fine. One spoon of french roast, one spoon of hazelnut, and one spoon of dark roast. But them in a


    container, shake it well, then dump in the filter, and start.”


    “You mix the three?” Marcus asked.


    “Yes. When I was making coffee at the pack house, everyone liked different vors, but we only had


    one machine. I mixed them together once, and it was hit. I’ve done it like that ever since.” Chastity


    exined.


    “I’ll have to try that.”


    “Believe me man, once you try it, you’ll never drink another coffee again because it’s all shit.” Colby


    stated.


    At some point during the conversation I had reached my hand over, and took hold of Chastity’s. I


    breathed a quiet sigh of relief that she didn’t pull away. Instead she wrapped her fingers around my


    hand. It felt good to touch her. To hold her hand.


    “Are we ready to get me and Marcus moved now?” Norm squealed, and jumped up, grabbing trays.


    “Yes Norm we’re ready to get you moved.” Lexi jokingly huffed.


    Marcus just shook his head, and chuckled. Chastity giggled. Hearing herugh so much today warmed


    my heart. She sounded so happy, and carefree when sheughed. I loved it. I caught Colby’s widened


    eyes, and smile every time sheughed too.


    “Hey Chas. I’m beat. It’s been a busy morning. You got some where I can nap for a bit?” Colby asked


    stifling a yawn.


    “You can take a nap in my room.” Chastity answered as she stood up from the table still holding my


    hand.


    “That’s fine.”


    “We’re all going for a run out back after we’re done. Do you want toe?”


    “Sure. Just wake me up when you’re ready.”


    “I will. Oh leave Lc be. She’lle to you if she wants.”


    “Short stack I’m not gonna mess with your furball. I don’t like cats.”


    “She’s not a furball. She’s an adorable little kitten and she’s mine so you be nice to her.”


    “OK. OK. Short stack, I’ll leave her alone.”


    Chastity nodded, opened the door enough to check that Lc was away from the door then let Colby in.


    Once he was set for his nap, we got to work helping Norm, and Marcus move. Marcus didn’t have a lot,


    and it had all been in his car. Norm though, had so much stuff I didn’t know how he fit it all in his room.


    It took a few hours, but we got it all moved. Weughed at Norm’s excitement about the ce. It had


    it’s own living room, a kitchte with breakfast bar, and one bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. It


    was a nice little ce.


    Once everything was moved in Norm, and Marcus went to the Admin office to change Norm’s room


    code. on his ID. Lexi went with Chastity, and me to wake up Colby. We had just walked into the room


    when Chastity stopped in her tracks, and started giggling. I looked around for a second to see what


    was so. funny. When I spotted it had to bite my lip.


    Mister I hate cats was passed out in the middle of Chastity’s bed, on his stomach, holding a pillow, and


    on his back, curled in a ball, fast asleep was Lc. I quickly grabbed my phone, and snapped a picture


    of the sight before me. Colby was going to flip when he found out, but it was just too funny. Finally


    Chastity. went to wake up Colby after moving Lc while I snickered, and showed Lexi the picture who


    instantly – started giggling again.


    After he was awake enough to be aware, I showed him the picture. He red, and told me to delete it,


    but hell no was I doing that. He grumbled all the way to the woods behind the school where we found


    Norm, and Marcus waiting for us. We all quickly split off to shift behind trees and rocks. I choose a spot


    near Chastity. Once shifted, Duke came out from his spot, and went to sit in front of where we knew


    Chastity


    was.


    After a few minutes Le came out, and walked right to him. They touched noses then buried their


    snouts in each other’s necks. They followed that by rubbing their sides against each other. One thing


    Duke, and I notice is that in only a week Le had put on a little weight, and was looking healthier. We


    both were happy about that.


    Once all the wolves had smelled each other to take in each other’s scents we were ready to run. Le


    dropped her front legs to the ground, butt in the air, wagging her tail, and barked at Duke yfully.


    Before he could do it back, she hopped up, and took off. Duke yipped and chased after. When he


    caught up to her he tackled her, and they wrestled a bit before he hopped up, and ran from her. The


    two yed tag for a while. Duke was loving every minute of it. Le seemed to be enjoy herself too.


    Eventually they joined the rest of the wolves, and they ran around with the other wolves for awhile.


    Every chance Duke got he rubbed against Le. She seemed to enjoy that as she would press her


    body into him every time. It was nice to run our wolves together. Duke was startled when a bell rang


    out.


    “That is the alert system they set up to let anyone running know it’s five, and dinner has started if we’re


    hungry.” Chastity mind linked me.


    “It’s five already?” I asked.


    “Yeah.”


    “Damn. This day has gone too fast.”


    “I know. Do you want to eat dinner before you, and Colby leave?”


    “Yes.”


    “Food please!” Colby whined.


    “Alright. Let’s shift, and head back.”


    Duke watched as Le went behind the tree where Chastity’s clothes were. He looked around once to


    make sure no one else was around to see his mate naked then went behind the boulder my clothes


    were, and shifted. When I came back I saw Chastity waiting, a smile on her face. Goddess she was


    beautiful.


    Taking her hand in mine, we walked back to the housing building with the group. Dinner was lively, but I


    was starting to feel down. My time with Chastity wasing to an end, again. I wasn’t ready for it, but


    what choice did I have. Colby, and I decided that we would head home after dinner. We said our


    goodbyes to Norm, Marcus, and Lexi outside of the cafeteria. Chastity walked with us to our car.


    “I’ll let you know if I get in Chas.” Colby said as we reached the car.


    “Yes please. Thank you foring to see me while you were here, and for bringing Rowen. It meant a


    lot.” Chastity smiled as she looked up at her brother.


    “You’re wee short stack. I’ll miss you.”


    “Miss you too.”


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    “Chas….can I…can I give you hug?”


    “Sure.”


    Colby instantly wrapped her in a big hug. I watched as she hugged him back tight. Finally they pulled


    away from each other. I tossed him the keys, and stepped in front of Chastity. We just stared at each


    other for a minute.


    “Thank you foring. It really meant a lot to me.” Chastity whispered.


    “Anything for you sweet girl.” I whispered back.


    We were quiet again, just staring. Leaving her again was breaking my heart, but I had to.


    “Oh. There is a bag in your room with some fresh shirts, and a sweatshirt if you need them. You can


    mail the ones you have back any time.” I said quietly.


    “Thank you.” She smiled at me sweetly.


    I couldn’t take it. I had to kiss her. I pulled her too me, and pressed my lips to hers. My heart soared as


    she griped my biceps tight, and kissed me back. As much as I wanted to taste her, I didn’t push. Finally


    I pulled away, and put my forehead on hers. I breathed in her sweet scent then looked into her eyes.


    “I’ll miss you.” I said quietly.


    “I’ll miss you too.” She responded.


    Eventually I released her, and went to the car. I turned back to her before getting into the car, smiled,


    and waved. She waved back, but I could see the tears in her eyes. As horrible as it sounds it made me


    happy to know she was sad to see me go. Finally I got in the car, and we pulled out. I watched her


    silhouette in the mirror long after she was out of sight.


    The drive home was silent. Some how Colby knew I didn’t want to talk, and he respected that. The


    whole drive home I reyed our day together. We didn’t do a lot together just us, but I was just happy


    to be with her. Next time we would do something fun together, just us. When we reached home I spoke


    not a word. Just went to my room, and flopped on my bed. I fell asleep to dreams of my sweet girl just


    like I did every night.