Chapter 94


    ***Rowen?**


    I hated that for the first evening Chastity was home I couldn’t spend it with her. By the time the guys,


    and I were allowed back in Jax’s apartment, Chastity was almostpletely passed out. There were


    empty dishes, and drink containers every where. Gina was passed out with her pillow on the couch.


    Melissa was almost asleep as well. Only Lexi, and Molly were still awake. The looks they were giving


    Jax, and Colby made me thankful the bedrooms were sound proof. Chastity passed out as soon as I


    put her in bed.


    I was thankful I had a full week with her though. I hadn’t seen her in two weeks, and I missed her badly.


    At least I got to fall asleep with her in my arms. I always missed this when she wasn’t by my side. I was


    looking forward to a whole week of holding my sweet girl. I had the best night of sleep I’d had in two


    weeks being wrapped around her.


    By the time I woke up the next morning she was already awake, and in the shower. Lc was happily


    curled up on my chest, like always. I had to admit the cat had grown on me. Not so much Duke, but he


    knew he had to deal with it. The cat wasn’t going any where, and would remain a part of our lives. He


    grumbled about it, but secretly I think he was as amused by her as everyone else was. I was just


    thinking about watching her y fetch with Chastity a few weeks ago when Chastity came out of the


    bathroom in jeans, and one of my sweatshirts. Seeing her in that made me a bit smug.


    “Good morning sweet girl. Did you sleep well?” I asked with a smile.


    “Good morning. I did. What about you?” Chastity answered smiling back at me.


    “Very well. I had you in my arms. How could I not?”


    “You always say such sweet things to me.”


    “They’re all true.”


    I slowly got out of bed, after moving Lc off of me. I had waited to try to let my morning wood calm


    down, but it just wasn’t working this morning. I moved to give Chastity a quick kiss, grabbed some


    clothes, and headed to the bathroom. I need a shower, and to rub one out. I knew it was worse than


    usual because Duke was pushing really hard for me to take Chastity again. He always did this crap. I


    would get him to back off for awhile, but then we would spend time with her, and he’d start again. The


    damn wolf was going to make me crazy.


    “Then just do what I keep telling you to do. She’s our mate. She won’t turn you away.” Duke growled.


    “You just don’t get it. She’ll tell me when she’s ready. Pushing her will hurt her more than anything.” |


    snapped.


    “You don’t know that.”


    “Yes I do. It’s you who doesn’t believe that.”


    “Our mate can’t say no to us.”


    “She can.”


    “So don’t give her a chance to.”


    “So basically rape her?”


    “Hell no. Just keep her so wound up she can’t possible say no.”


    “I can’t do that to her. I have to move slowly.”


    Con


    “Why?”


    “Ask Le. She’ll exin it.”


    “Le is ready.”


    “Does Le say Chastity is?”


    “No. Le says Chastity is not. She told me that I need to leave it alone, and we have to let you


    humans fuck when you’re ready.”


    “So listen!”


    “But I don’t want to! I want my mate!”


    “Too bad mutt! If you keep this up, when the time finallyes that Chastity is ready for sex, I block


    you


    out.”


    “You wouldn’t dare!”


    “Watch me!”


    “Why would you do that to me?”


    “Why can’t you let things happen at their own pace, in a way that Chastity isfortable with?”


    “Because we’re an Alpha. We wait for no one.”


    “Well now we do. We wait for our mate, and that’s final! Now knock it off!”


    I heard Duke whimper, and groan, but he shut up after that. I quickly rubbed one out with a groan,


    imagining Chastity screaming my name as she came around my cock. Always my favorite possible


    oue. I really hoped she was a screamer. I certainly didn’t want her to be quiet when I was getting


    her off. I guess time would tell. I had to stop thinking about this before I got hard again. Once I was


    showered, and dressed, I went looking for Chastity.


    I eventually found her in the pack house kitchen, talking to Lucy. I walked up behind her, and put my


    arms around her. I lowered my nose to her neck, and inhaled deeply. Her scent was amazing. If I could


    bottle it, and keep it with me always, I would. She giggled then went right back to talking to Lucy.


    “What are you two talking about?” I finally asked.


    “Lucy is going to the store today, and asking me what I need to make Thanksgiving dinner.” Chastity


    answered.


    “You know you don’t have to cook right?”


    “I do, but I want to. I love cooking Thanksgiving dinner.”


    “If you insist.”


    “I do, and no one is going to talk me out of it.”


    “Fine, but we’re all here to help you in any way you need.”


    “Oh no. You males are NOT allowed in the kitchen! One of you will end up burning it down.”


    “Hey now. You don’t know that.”


    “Rowen, when was thest time you cooked?”


    “Um….I made burgers on the grillest week.”


    “Ok. When was thest time you cooked a meal in a kitchen?”


    “Uh, never.”


    “Exactly. None of you are fit to be in here with me.”


    “Fine.”


    “Alright Chastity, I have everything you need on the list. I did make sure to stock up on the ingredients


    for your croissants as well. Is there anything else you can think of?” Lucy asked.


    “Nope. I think that’s everything. Thank you Lucy.” Chastity responded.


    “You’re wee. As soon as I’m finished with breakfast I’ll head out to the store.”


    “Great.”


    After they finished chatting I led Chastity into the dining room, and pulled her chair out for her. We were


    just sitting down when everyone else came down for breakfast. Seeing Aunt Naomi following behind


    Uncle Peter reminded me that I never told Chastity she had started joining us for breakfast. I got a little


    worried about how Chastity would react, and what Naomi would do. I was shocked when Naomi walked


    right over to Chastity, got down on her knees, and bowed.


    “Ch….Chastity, I am so sorry for what I did to you. I know my words can never change what I did, or


    change the past, but I just want you to know that I’m sorry. Nothing can ever make it right, and I can’t


    exin away my actions. I…I just….” Naomi said with a whimper.


    “Naomi, please stand up, and sit next to me. You don’t need to do this. Apologizing is a step in the right


    direction, and I do ept your apology.” Chastity said gently.


    “But….”


    Chastity stood up, and helped Naomi up off the floor. I watched as Naomi stared at Chastity with tears


    in her eyes. Chastity just smiled at her.


    “The past is the past. Is therapy helping you?” Chastity asked as she got Naomi to sit in the chair next


    to her.


    “It is. Also helping around here has taught me a lot. How….how did you manage to do everything?


    Sorry. That was rude.” Naomi stated.


    “It’s fine. I learned how to n things out, and what could be done at the same time.”


    “Like what?”


    “For example, I knew how long a cycle took on the washer and dryer. I would start loads, then go work


    on one of my other chores until I knew the load was done. I would then switch it, start more, and go


    back to what I was originally doing. I had a system for folding that was pretty quick as well.”


    “Can….can you show me your system please? Can you also tell me how you knew who’s clothes were


    who’s please?”


    “Naomi.” Uncle Peter growled.


    “I don’t want her to do it. I just want her to show me so I can do it right. I know I’ve made a lot of


    mistakes, and I don’t want to any more. She did it for so long that she knows best.” Naomi whimpered.


    “I don’t mind at all. Since I know it’sundry day I can teach you. As soon as we finish breakfast I will. I


    would rmend taking some notes though. It will help.” Chastity said brightly.


    “Are you sure Chastity?” Uncle Peter questioned.


    “Yes I am.”


    “Thank you Chastity. I….I want to continue to help around here, even after Pete decides I don’t need to


    do so many chores. I need something to do with my time.” Naomi said quietly.


    “I can respect that.” Chastity nodded.


    I was worried about Naomi, and Chastity being alone together so I decided to go with them when they


    went to theundry room. Naomi had gotten very quiet, and kept to herself a lottely so I wasn’t sure


    how she was really doing. I didn’t trust her though.


    “What are you ns for the time you’re home Chas?” Braxton asked.


    “I’m not sure yet, besides Thanksgiving dinner.” Chastity answered between bites of food.


    “Chassy girl, I told you….” Dad started, but Chastity waved him off.


    “I really want to do it. I loved making Thanksgiving dinner, and I want to continue to do so.” Chastity


    smiled at him.


    “Alright, but have at least one person help you, please.”


    “I’m sure I’ll have plenty of people with me. If I need help, I’ll ask.”


    “I want to do another date night while you’re here.” Molly requested.


    “Definitely.” Melissa agreed.


    “I was hoping we could.” Chastity said with a nod.


    “I guess we males need to n something.” I stated looking at Ross, Jax, and Colby to which they all


    agreed.


    “Wanna work out with me one day?” Braxton asked.


    “Sure.” Chastity said.


    I continued listening quietly as people asked Chastity about doing different things with her. I noticed,


    and was thankful no one asked her about doing things together today. I had a day nned for us, and


    other than her showing Naomi how to deal with theundry I wanted nothing to get in the way. I smiled


    about the fact that everyone respected that.


    After breakfast I followed Chastity, and Naomi to theundry room. I honestly had never been in here


    before. It looked like a hugeundromat to me. I stood quietly to the side as Chastity movedundry


    baskets in front of machines, and exining to Naomi what she used to do. I had never realized how


    organized Chastity really was.


    “One thing you should make good use of is these rolling carts in the corner. If you look Ibeled each


    one for a specific person so it’s easier to keep them from getting mixed up. With each person’s basket


    in front of a machine, you know who’s is who’s. Once you’ve put the clothes in the dryer, move their


    rolling cart in front of the dryer. Unload one dryer, fold, on top of the dryer, and put in the cart, or hang it


    on the hangers on top of the cart.” Chastity exined.


    “What do you do if a dryer stops while you’re folding? How do you keep everything from wrinkling while


    it sits?” Naomi asked.


    “Each dryer has a wrinkle release setting. Once the dryer stops, I hit that. It is it’s own setting the runs


    for about twenty minutes.”


    “Oh. Ok. That helps.”


    “It really does.”


    “How do you get stuff folded so neatly?”


    “The fold board hanging on the wall. All button down shirts get hung up, along with cks.”


    “I do remember that. How did you always keep Pete’s shirts so wrinkle free?”


    “I always finished his dryingst, used the wrinkle release cycle twice then ironed.”


    “I do iron them, but they take forever to do.”


    “That’s what the wrinkle release setting is for. It doesn’t get rid of all of the wrinkles, but it helps a lot.”


    “How did you remember all of this?”


    “Years of practice, and I kept a handwritten list on the wall by the door.”


    “Oh. I….I never saw that.”


    “It helped, a lot.”


    “Thank you Chastity.”


    “You’re wee.”


    “Um….Chastity, can….can I talk to you for a minute?”


    “Sure.”


    “Rowen, you can stay. I know you don’t trust me around Chastity, and I understand.”


    “I hadn’t nned on leaving.” I growled.


    “I know.” Naomi said with a nod.


    “What did you want to talk about Naomi?” Chastity asked.


    “Pete, he…he said you were the one who rmended I go to therapy. I’m d you did, but


    what….what made you think I needed it?” Naomi questioned.


    “Do you remember that morning in the kitchen with Lucy, and she said something about how your


    parents were?” Chastity responded.


    “Yes. A little. I was so terrible to you.”


    **


    “After hearing what Lucy said, I get it. I am also in therapy for my experiences. It has helped me a lot. I


    thought maybe there was more to what was going on with you, and maybe you needed someone to


    help you get past whatever it was.”


    “Yeah. My parents….well they never wanted girls. They only wanted boys. They med me, and my


    older sister for being girls. They treated my little brother like gold, but my sister, and me, we were


    nothing to them. They treated us like ves to them, and my little brother. Nothing we ever did was


    good enough for them. Not even when my sister mated a head warrior from another pack, and I mated


    the Gamma here. It wasn’t enough. Even after mating, if my sister, and I went back for a visit we were


    treated badly. I was in a position of respect at that point, but to them I was just a ve in their house.


    They didn’t care about my position as the Gamma female, unless they needed something. They only


    cared that I served them, and my brother.


    “I have always been so angry at them for how they treated us. It’s not an excuse for what I did to you.


    Not at all. I was so wrong, and I know that. I knew it then too. That’s also the reason I only ever had


    one pup. I started to see my parents in the way I treated Ross when he was very small. I didn’t want to


    repeat that cycle so I took a step back from raising him, and told Pete I didn’t want any more pups. I felt


    awful for denying him more pups, but I didn’t trust myself. I asked Luna Jane to take care of Ross a lot


    of the time because I wanted Ross raised right, and I knew I couldn’t do it. Don’t get me wrong, I love


    Ross very much, so much that I had to keep myself away as much as I could. It broke my heart, but it


    was for his


    protection.”


    “Did my mom know this?” I asked.


    “She did. We had talked about it. She was the only one who knew actually. I begged her not to tell


    Pete. She didn’t like keeping that a secret, but she agreed. I think she may have told Joe as well, but I


    think, for Ross’s sake it was for the best. He’s a good man, and he was a good boy. I didn’t want to risk


    destroying him the way my parents did.” Naomi answered with tears in her eyes.


    “Can I ask what happened? How did Aurora get you into doing those things to me?” Chastity


    questioned.


    “One of the biggest regrets of my life, having anything to do with that female.. I need to give you some


    back ground. First, everyone is right when they say that I’m not quite smart enough to handle the


    Gamma Female responsibilities. I never was. Don’t get me wrong I tried, but I just made more of a


    mess, and I always felt guilty for Jane having to pick up after me, and fixing my mistakes. After awhile


    Jane, and I came to an agreement that I handled small things, like scheduling meetings for her, and her


    appointments in the clinic. I was good at secretarial work because it was repetitive. I could also write a


    good letter, notes, and memos so that’s what I did for Jane. I am also really good at picking clothes,


    and putting outfits together so I did that for Jane when she needed to dress up. She was wonderful


    about it. Aurora saw this. For a long time she would take shots at Jane about holding me back, and not


    living up to my potential. It was a relief to me when your mom came, Chastity.


    “She helped me in a lot of ways because even though I was good with secretarial work, I’m really


    unorganized. Brinna came up with a system for me to get me organized. I still use it in most things. It


    was also a relief to see her take over some of Jane’s load as Luna, and as a mom. Brinna, and Jane


    had a schedule worked out for the pups. When one was at the hospital, the other was off to raise the


    pups. They were a hell of a team, and they drug me along with them. Brinna never really knew why


    Ross was always with Jane or her, but she never questioned it. It broke my heart, and made me happy


    at the same time when Ross would call Brinna mama Brinna. It told me he was loved, and cared for as


    he should be.


    “Brinna’s passing hit me just as hard as it did Jane. More because it took something from my son that


    he loved, and took the female I admired most from me. They were truly best friends, and sisters. I can


    say that I always considered Brinna my best friend too because she was. Auroraing back here


    was like a dark cloud in a lot of ways. I kept myself away from her as much as I could, for awhile. Then


    one day I got a call from my mother saying my father was sick. I went, and little did I know that Aurora


    followed me. When I got to my parent’s house I found out that my father wasn’t sick. My brother got


    himself in trouble. My parents wanted me to use my position with the Gamma to get him out of trouble.


    When I refused they tore me apart verbally, but no matter what they said I refused. So they beat me not


    bad enough to leave marks because they knew Pete would punish them. Little did I know that Aurora


    was listening, and watching from the door. She did NOTHING to try to stop them or help me.


    “When I finally left after saying I would try to help my brother, I found Aurora waiting for me. She had


    this look in her eyes that I didn’t understand, nor did I ask. We just walked home in silence. From that


    point on, every time I got a call from my parents Aurora would follow me. At first she would say nothing,


    but eventually she started making littlements about being angry, and needing to take it out some


    where. It wasn’t long after Jane died that she finally got to me. I got another call from my parents. Todd


    had finally gotten himself in serious trouble. He got caught trying to rob the bank. When I refused to


    help him, it was bad. My mom even used me of trying to kill my dad from the stress of not helping


    my brother. When I left their house that day, Aurora was full tilt about releasing my anger, and all of this


    stuff. I just snapped, and that’s when I….I…I’m so sorry Chastity. None of it excuses what I did, but


    that’s how it happened.”


    “One thing I’ve learned about Aurora is that she is a master maniptor. She knows how to get people


    to do what she wants. She sees an in, and she takes it. She did it to Gina, Braxton, Colby, and you.”


    Chastity said gently as she wrapped Naomi in a hug.


    “She did.”


    “What happened with your brother?” I asked.


    “He was sent to jail. He gets out next year. My parents want me to get Joe to let him back here, but I


    refuse.” Naomi answered.


    “Does Uncle Peter know about any of this?”


    “He didn’t, but now he does. When he was around my parents they were on their best behavior. They


    were also only allowed around Ross when he was there. I didn’t trust them.”


    “Why did you keep that a secret from your mate?”


    “I was embarrassed. He had heard rumors, but I always yed it off as rumors.”


    “He could have protected you, if you told him Naomi.” Chastity said gently.


    “I know that now, but I was embarrassed. I didn’t want him to know.” Naomi responded.


    “I can understand that.”


    “Anyway, that’s my story. I don’t expect forgiveness Chastity, and I don’t deserve it, but I just wanted


    you to know that I am very sorry for what I did to you. Thank you for listening.”


    “I appreciate you telling me this Naomi. I really do. Just so you know, I forgave you a long time ago.”


    “Why?”


    “One thing I have always known is that holding onto the hurt, and anger only hurts me. It also holds me


    back. I have dreams, and being held back won’t help me reach those dreams.”


    “To be a nurse, and midwife, right?”


    “Yes.”


    “Your mom, and Jane would be very proud of you.”


    “I hope so.”


    “Believe me, they would. You were the apple of your mother’s eye. She would have adored you. She


    did adore you.”


    “Maybe you can tell me some stories about her some day.”


    “I will. Well I have a lot of work to do. Thank you for your help today.”


    “You’re wee, and if you ever need to talk, I’ll listen.”


    “Um…Ok. Thank you.”


    “You’re wee.”


    “Oh, and Rowen. I’m sorry.”


    “What are you sorry for Aunt Naomi?” I questioned, a bit confused.


    “For letting you down, and hurting you by hurting your mate. For not being the aunt you deserve.”


    Naomi answered.


    “Thank you. I think you need to talk to Ross though.”


    “I know. I will.”


    “Good. Ready Chastity? I want to show you something.”


    “Yes. I’m all set.” Chastity smiled, and took my hand.


    I lead Chastity out of the house, and toward the Community Center. The updates had been going well,


    and I wanted to show her. I also wanted her ideas on where to put the mural she had suggested. I had


    to admit that I was excited about this. I also had a major change made in the building that I hoped she


    liked. “Where are we going?” Chastity asked.


    “The Community Center. The updates are going well, and I wanted to show you. The contractor thinks


    he’ll have the whole thingplete right after New Years. If all goes well the first Craft Show should


    happen around spring.” I responded.


    “Really? That’s so exciting.”


    “I made some changes as well, that I hope you like.”


    “What are they?”


    “I’ll show you.”


    “OK.”


    We walked in silence for a bit. Every once in a while a pack member would stop us to say hi, and to ask


    Chastity how she was. She was reminded again just how well known she was. Not for what happened


    to her, but for what she had done for pack members. All of those who stopped us were parents who’s


    pups she watched, children of elders she keptpany, sick or injured she sat with, and even a few


    fathers she calmed while their mate was inbor. Seeing how loved she was by our pack made me


    happy, and seeing the smile on Chastity’s face warmed my heart even more. I knew Chastity had seen


    the first change I made to the Community Center when she gasped.


    “You….you took out arge section of the front wall?” Chastity questioned.


    “I did. The inside was so dark. It needed more natural light. It was a suggestion made by one of the


    artists


    in town. He said natural light is the best way to showcase art. Lance is creating a stained ss mural to


    put atop the doors. We’re waiting until he’s finished to knock out that part of the wall, and frame it


    properly.” I exined.


    “I bet it will be beautiful when it’s done.”


    “I hope so. They’ve also added more windows along the sides of the building, and a few skylights.”


    “Wow! That’s impressive.”


    “That’s not all. Come on.”


    I opened the door, and lead Chastity inside. There was all new flooring, and the light fixtures had been


    installed already. I watched quietly as Chastity looked around.


    “The floor is lighter.” Chastitymented.


    “We had all of the dark word taken out, and reced with this lighter color. It brightens everything up, a


    lot. The light fixtures are also brighter.” I exined.


    “It looks fantastic.”


    “Thank you. I wanted your opinion on where to put the painted mural.” I said as I lead her further into


    the building.


    “What are they building there?” Chastity asked as she pointed to the back of therge room.


    “We’re rebuilding the stage. The one that was there, the wood was starting to rot. We want to start


    using this space for moremunity events again. Molly wants to continue doing movie nights, and


    n some othermunity get togethers. We want to use this space for the colder months, and other


    things. It’s


    been so long since it was properly used. The y house that themunity is using is also starting to


    have problems so we want to start letting them use this space instead. We’re not installing seating, but


    we want to let them have a ce to do their shows, and such. Plus concerts, and what not.” I


    answered. “Is it really going to be possible to use this space for all of those things?”


    “We think so. We’re going to test it out with a movie night once it’splete. It’s alsorge enough for


    the whole pack.”


    “Wow. Where did you want to put the mural?”


    “We had three ces to work with. One is around the serving windows for the kitchen. One is the wall


    next to the kitchen where the hallway for the bathroom is, and the third is the wall next to the stage.”


    Chastity nodded, let go of my hand, and started walking around. She stood back from the three ces I


    suggest. I didn’t know what she was thinking, but I enjoyed watching her. I was confused when she


    started just wandering a bit though.


    “What are you thinking sweet girl?” I finally asked.


    “Why just have the artists do one wall?” Chastity responded with her own question.


    “I’m not sure I follow.”


    “Why not paint all of the walls a basic white then let the artists have free reign to decorate as they


    choose? There is so much space in here. Let them showcase their talent any way they want.”


    “You don’t think it will get too busy?”


    “Well they can do one full mural on the wall by the stage as it’s the biggest, and most nk space, but


    maybe have them paint and design the signs.”


    “What do you mean?”


    “Well for the hall for the bathrooms, have an artist paint the sign for the bathrooms on the wall instead


    of hanging a sign. Same for the kitchen. Maybe around the stage have someone paint simple vines,


    trees, flowers, and such. Something simple, but artistic.”


    “Huh? That’s not a bad idea.”


    “I think they would enjoy it.”


    “That may take more time though because the people doing the painting are also full time employees.”


    “I’m sure that won’t be a problem. Everyone will appreciate it more when they see it.”


    “I’m sure you’re right.”


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    “What about the outside? What are you going to do with that?”


    “What do you mean?”


    “There is a lot of property surrounding the building. Are you just going to leave it the way it is?”


    “I wasn’t sure what to do with it honestly.”


    “One thing I know we’re missing is amunity yground. Yes there is a yground at the


    elementary school, but there is enough space outside to put arge one on one side of the building.”


    “Which side would you use as one side has a slope.”


    “I would use the tter side, level it out, put down some kind of safety covering, and build the


    yground there.”


    “I have to ask, since there is one at the elementary school, why would you want a second one?”


    “The only pups allowed on the yground at the elementary school are the students there. The pups


    that are too young or too old to be in elementary school can’t go there. Yes there is a small one in the


    park. next to town, but it’s small. The daycares have small ones of their own as well, but this would be


    different. It would be a ce where pups of all ages could y. It also gives moms a chance to


    socialize as their pups y, and make friends. Another way to bring the pack together more.”


    “That’s a great idea. I’ll talk to the contractor about it. What would you do for the other two sides?”


    “The back side is big enough to do outside movie nights instead of trying to do them in the town center.


    The other side I would clear out the brambles, and stuff to create arge flower garden type thing.”


    “I’ll see what we can do.”


    “This is a big project Rowen. Are you really going to have time to do it?”


    “Me personally, probably not, but I can assign tasks to Molly, Melissa, Ross, and Jax. Melissa I’m sure


    would love to handle the garden piece. Molly will have fun with the yground. Ross, and Jax can be in


    charge of the construction, and such. I’ll just oversee everything to make sure it’s all as it should be.”


    “Great. I look forward to seeing the final product.”


    “Time for our next thing.”


    “What’s that?”


    “I nned a pic for us.”


    “You did? Where?”


    “Near the gazebo behind the house.”


    “Really?”


    “Yup.”


    I put my arm around Chastity’s waist, and pulled her close to me. Having her in my arms was such a


    wonderful feeling. I wanted her there for the rest of our lives. I hated that I had to wait, and sometimes it


    was really hard to keep waiting, but I had not choice. This was for the best, for her. By the time we


    reached the gazebo our pic was all set up. There was a red checkered nket spread out on the


    ground, with a basket, and even a small bouquet of flowers. I chuckled at Molly’s preparations.


    “It’s perfect Rowen. Thank you.” Chastity looked at me with a big smile.


    I wanted to kiss that smile so I pulled her against me, and gently pressed my lips to hers. I heard her


    sigh as she began kissing me back. I gently coaxed her to open her mouth then I slid my tongue in to


    explore her mouth. Feeling her fallpletely into the kiss excited me so much I had to fight myself to


    keep my hands from grabbing her ass, and pulling her even tighter against my growing erection. I


    swallowed her moans, and sighs as I deepened the kiss. She was driving me crazy, but I kept control of


    myself, and eventually pulled back, and rested my forehead against hers, just staring into her beautiful


    green eyes.


    “I always miss you so much when you’re not with me.” I whispered.


    “I miss you too. Some days it’s hard being away from you, but I know that I’m doing the right thing.


    Being away, I’m healing so when Ie home, I will being to youplete, and healed. We both


    deserve that.” Chastity whispered to me.


    “I know. I hope you know that I will take you no matter what. At your worst, and your best, I want you.”


    “I know that, and you prove that every time I go nutty, and get stuck in my head. You are always right


    there


    to bring me back. You never let me push you away. That means the world to me.”


    “I know. Come on, lets eat. Afterwards, I thought we could let Duke, and Le go for a run together.”


    “I love that idea.”


    Chastity, and I sat down. We spent time eating, chatting,ughing, and just enjoying each other’s


    company. It was nice to have this time just us. I did chuckle when Chastity found her camera at the


    bottom of the pic basket. I guess Molly found it, and wanted her to make use of it. I followed behind


    Chastity as she began wandering around, snapping pictures of different nts, and birds. She even


    snapped a few pictures of me.


    At one point we were inside the gazebo, the camera sitting beside her. She was leaning her arms on a


    railing, just looking out at the woods, the breeze lightly blowing her hair, with a small smile on her face.


    She looked so beautiful, and at peace. I grabbed her camera, and snapped a few pictures of her just


    like that. I wanted a copy of her that at peace. Eventually we packed up the pic, but Chastity kept


    her camera out. I looked at her confused.


    “I…I want a picture of Duke.” She whispered with a blush, and a small smile.


    “Ok, but only if I can get a picture of Le.” I agreed.


    “How are we going to do that when we’re both going to be shifted?” Chastity asked with a giggle.


    “When we get back, I’ll shift, and take Le’s pictures.”


    “Oh ok. Go shift.”


    M


    I nodded, and went behind a tree to shift. The only reason I hid to shift is that I didn’t want to make


    Chastity ufortable. I looked forward to the day when I no longer had to do that. I could wait


    though.


    “Duke, Chastity wants to take your pictures.” I said to Duke as I shifted.


    “I know dummy. I heard her. Of course she wants pictures of all of this awesomeness.” Duke chuckled.


    I chuckled, and let Duke take over the shift. Once it was done, he trotted back over to Chastity. I forgot


    how big he waspared to her, but he was huge. He walked right up to her, and buried his nose in


    her neck, making her giggle.


    “Hi Duke.” She giggled as she scratched behind his ear, making him purr.


    “She smells so good.” Duke said to me.


    “That she does.” I agreed.


    “Duke, can you go sit on the gazebo stairs please? I want to take your picture there.” Chastity asked.


    He yipped, and trotted to the stairs. Sheughed as he sat up straight, and put his nose up in the air a


    bit.


    “Such a regal boy.” Chastity joked as she took his picture.


    She had him move a round a bit before she was finally done. I didugh when he walked over to her,


    and nudged her a bit. At first she was confused then realized he wanted a picture with her. She giggled,


    and told him toy down, which he did. Sheid against his side, he put his head on her shoulder, and


    she snapped a few pictures. After she put her camera away she went off to shift.


    “I did good ” Duke puffed up.


    “Yeah. Yeah. Hush you mutt.” I joked.


    “Thanks for letting me spend time with Le. I’ve missed her.”


    “I know. This is hard, but we have to do it for Chastity.”


    “Yeah I know. Le reminded me. Even scolded me for trying to push things along so they wouldn’t


    leave again.”


    “Good.”


    We stopped talking as soon as Le appeared. She trotted right up to Duke, and rubbed against him.


    They spent several minutes scenting each other, and being affectionate. Eventually Le yipped at


    Duke, and took off into the woods. For awhile they just yed tag, and other little games. They had a


    great time together. Eventually they reached theke, took a drink, and cuddled together.


    “They’re so sweet together.” Chastity mind linked me.


    “Yeah. Duke really loves Le.” I responded.


    “Le loves Duke too.”


    “She has filled out nicely, and has gotten very strong.”


    “It’s taken some work, but she’s exactly where she is supposed to be.”


    “She’s beautiful.”


    “Thank you. Duke is very handsome.”


    “Thanks. We should probably head back. It’s going to start getting dark soon.”


    “OK.”


    “Don’t forget I want pictures of Le before you shift.”


    “Ok.”


    We went back to the gazebo, and I shifted. I grabbed Chastity’s camera, and waited. Le quickly


    came up behind me, and nudged my ass making me chuckle.


    “Ok. Go sit on the gazebo steps.” I requested.


    Once Le was sitting I snapped a few pictures. My favorite was when sheid down, and put her head


    on her paws. She looked sweet, and innocent. Eventually I got pictures of us together. When I was


    satisfied, Le went to shift back. I had collected up the basket, and nket by the time Chastity came


    back. We walked to the house in silence. It really had been a nice day.