Chapter 78
[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]
Lena made sure we had everything we needed before she left the house and went somewhere where her presence was needed. I assured her that we were fine and comfortable, knowing that the kids loved how their rooms were designed based on their preferences, and Diana was excited with the plush toys Dominic must have bought and chose for her.
It took me almost the whole day to reorganize my things and make sure the kids were well fed after they took a relaxing warm bath and had a cozy short nap. With the help of two Omega maids that Dominic sent to help me with our stuff and taking care of the twins, the day that I expected would be extremely exhausting for me went surprisingly smooth and easy.
The youngest maid, Cynthia, has a shy demeanor, and I thought it was adorable because she was always amazed at how witty Diana could get whenever the two of them started a little conversation. Madison, who was only five years older than Cynthia, was excellent at cooking and made sure the kids had a wonderful lunch.
“This is the best mango pie I ever tasted in my whole life.” I praised Madison while she was busy baking cookies for Devon and Diana and made sure it was ready before they woke up for their snacks. “I can’t even compare this to the ones I tasted in the pack manor before I-” I suddenly realized it was an awkward topic to talk about when Cynthia and Madison looked at each other uncomfortably.
“Sorry.” I apologized to both of them as I wiped the corner of my mouth with a white napkin and smiled, wanting them to feel as comfortable in my presence. “I guess both of you already know the story about me. And I am pleased that you still chose to work here for me and the kids despite the rumors of me being called a deserter.”
“We heard a lot,” Madison said, and Cynthia’s eyes widened in panic, reminding her friend not to be too involved, but Madison seemed to have a courageous soul and smiled at me. Her eyes were beaming with enthusiasm as she looked at me as if I were some kind of celebrity in her eyes. “And I can still remember you being the Luna of the pack when I was just a kid and a small helper in the pack manor kitchen. You are always like a celebrity to us Omegas, Miss Samantha. You are so beautiful and kind, and all of the staff in that place love you.”
I was surprised at what I heard. My heart and mind were filled with my pain and anger against Dominic and Olivia that time that I didn’t notice that there were people who were watching me, like how Madison was looking at me with a huge smile. That brought warmth to my heart and lowered my eyes; I was a little embarrassed to see Madison’s lovely eyes looking up at me with admiration I didn’t think I deserved.
“She’s saying the truth,” Cynthia shyly agreed with Madison with a small smile while she was busy arranging the newly bought china wares in the kitchen. “We, Omegas and the other low ranks here in Silver Crescent. We all had been looking forward to the day you return here and become a full-fledged Luna, Miss Samantha. You always have a heart for us, who are always forgotten by the people who are supposed to look after the weak members of the pack-the ones who need the Alpha the most.”
“But our voices are not always the loudest, Miss. I mean, especially when the packhouse only focuses on the large-scale businesses that help the Silver Crescent to become at the top of the list.” Madison continued Cynthia’s explanation while wiping a plate and placing it on the rack. “Miss Olivia is supposed to look over the Omega people.” She winced with hatred as she mentioned the name of the woman: “But we know how much she hates dealing with us, and going to the slum areas irks her. We never liked that woman.”
I understood my maids’ sentiments as I watched both of them work in the kitchen and then uttered, “I can’t promise you anything yet, Madison, Cynthia. But I will do what I can to help you and everyone in your village. I am not just here to seek shelter in the Silver Crescent pack but also to know my purpose. And now that you are telling me this, I think I already know what I need to do.” I smiled at both of them and ate a mouthful of mango pie.
Madison and Cynthia looked at each other again, but now with happiness glinting in both of their eyes, and that’s when the twins finally woke up from their nap. The maids wiped their hands and immediately attended to them with gentle smiles.
“When are we going to see Dominic?” Devon asked, still wiping his little eyes with the back of his hand. He seemed a little stern from the nap, and his dark hair was messier than it usually is. “Diana and I have been expecting him.”
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I bent down to fix Devon’s hair and smiled, “He’s a busy man, Devon I believe he will come here once he has his spare time
Don’t worry”
Even I expected I would see Dominic with his mother when we arrived But I guess he had to deal with the people who were against the idea of me moving here in the Silver Crescent territory. He already told me about it and assured me there was nothing for me to worry about
And this time, I chose to trust him. Maybe it was time to give Dominic a chance to prove himself again and show me what he could do to protect me and the children against his people who were against us the people who favored olivia over me to become the Luna of the pack.
“I want cookies.” Diana pouted and Madison chuckled, saying cookies are ready together with warm milk
Thelped Madison and Cynthia prepare Devon and Diana’s snacks and asked the two to join us as well. They were reluctant at first, not used to such treatment from them. But I told them that they were now part of the family as well and thanked them for helping me with the twins.
After the snacks, Madison and Cynthia told Devon and Diana about the playground in the backyard, and I forgot that I hadn’t mentioned it to them after I got busy speaking with their granny. The twins were elated to see the swing set, and Diana loved the playhouse; she quickly took her kitchen set toys and asked Cynthia to play with her.
While watching all of them get busy, I felt my phone vibrate and ring in the pocket of my jeans and immediately took it and pressed it to my ear, “Lena?” I asked, a little confused because he had just left the house, “Did something happen?”
“No, not really, Samantha. I just need you to come here, and I need to discuss something with you.” She responded with a chuckle, trying not to make me feel nervous. But I knew her anyway. I could sense through her voice that it was something grave and urgent.
I sighed after Lena ended the call.
“First day, and duty already calls me,” I whispered to myself, trying to ease the nervousness as I told Madison and Cynthia that I was needed for an emergency. I also told Devon and Diana I would be home in no time.
I looked up at the pack manor of the Silver Crescent and felt my heart was going to burst from my chest. My feet wanted me to run away from the place, but I collected all the courage I had and went inside the main hall with a deep, slow breath. Like I was walking underwater.
“Lena!” I felt so relieved as soon as I saw her on a couch in the sitting area. Her face instantly brightened the second she saw me and threw me a hug
“I’m sorry you have to leave the kids for a minute, Samantha,” Lena apologized and gestured for me to sit beside her as her hand gently held my elbow. “But this is a matter that needs your attention as soon as possible.”
I knew the event would happen as soon as I entered the Silver Crescent. There were matters here that Lena thought only I could solve and it was a huge honor that she trusted me at that kind of level. I remembered what Madison and Cynthia told me about the growing poverty of the Omegas in the slum area of this territory. It was the same thing that worried Lena the most. Olivia abandoned the project after learning she had to visit the site until it was forgotten and became worse, that it became the nest of robbers and criminals.
“I’ll take care of it,” I said to Lena with confidence and remembered Madison and Cynthia as I took the folder from my mother-
in-law. “You can trust me with this.”
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ha, despite her busy schedule, insisted on going back to the house to see Devon and Diana once again. After I studied all the ormation in the folder that was assigned to me, I made sure to tell Lena that I would give her a result within the week.
asked her driver to drive us back to the family compound and used her red SUV. As I watched our way back, I didn’t expect to es the place as I saw the tall roadside pine trees and their amazing scent that made me close my eyes It smelled like home. It s the smell of the place I cherished for years before I left to escape the misery I thought would never end.
it did. Dominic was a storm that turned my life upside down, and yet that same storm brought clarity to what I really wanted ife-what I wanted to become and the person I wanted to be with. It was something I never expected after everything that pened. All of it felt as if it was a dream. And being with Lena in her car felt as if those awful things never really happened. spite all of it, though, the twins were the most beautiful thing that happened between that storm. And I was willing to go ough all of it over and over again if it meant I could have Devon and Diana.
we arrived, Lena noticed a familiar face and uttered in surprise. “Ethan? What is he doing here?”
han?
oked out of the window and saw my friend waving at us with a huge smile on his face. It had been a while since we last saw ch other, and I was excited to know how he had been.
soon as the driver parked the car, I hopped out and gave Ethan a tight hug. He embraced me back, lifted me to the ground, dwhirled me gently as we both laughed; both were delighted to see each other again.
am so glad you finally decided to move here, Sam. You have no idea how this makes me happy. At least here I can visit you time without worrying about Moonstone people tackling me down to the ground.” Ethan laughed and patted my head, just he used to when we were in the training camp.
on’t say that, Ethan.” I shoved his hand away with a smile and pouted my lip. “Moonstone people are not really that bad. ey are just cautious with you, Silver Crescent people, for being too controlling and arrogant.”
on’t say that. You are one of us now. Just so you know,” Ethan raised an eyebrow at me and noticed Lena’s presence as she proached us and bowed. “Good evening, Mother Luna. The Alpha sent me here to make sure the place is safe and secure for
Luna and the twins. I am leading the patrol team tonight to rove the area.”
o need to be too formal, Ethan.” Lena waved her hand lazily with a smile and chuckled at her son’s friend. “I am just here to
ck with the kids as well, making sure they love their room and everything.”
ou spoil them too much, Lena,” I said to her, grateful and worried at the same time.
, these little darlings deserve it. They deserve so much love from their Granny.”
an and I watched Lena get inside the house, and I heard the children cheer with glee and then laugh as Lena gave them des and hugs
ou bring so much joy here,” Ethan said, gazing at me with a sense of gladness as he slipped his hands into his pockets and hed at the night’s call breeze. “It’s been a long time since I saw the Mother Luna being so lively and cheerful like that. It’s celess, Sam”
ou know that’s not true,” I thought otherwise as I looked at him meaningfully, “And I mean about the elders and some of the ncil members, Ethan. I know they don’t like me returning here in Silver Crescent. They prefer Olivia more than me, as Luna.”
an grinned mischievously, “If you only saw their faces when Dominic shut them off after they made a ruckus in the meeting 1. It’s not their decision if you are welcome here or not, Sam Dominic wants you here. There’s no way he would let anyone erfere with his decision when it’s the safest place for you and the twins, Sam.”
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