Page 113 of A Chance at Redemption for the Alpha
“Is that possible?” Bambi asks hopefully.
“Of course. We have group homes here, too, for minors and for those who need help settling into life, but I think a private cottage would be the best option for you.”
“Thank you so much, Alpha,” Bambi says. “And I want to be of help here, too.”
“And me,” Asher says.
“You can go back to school,” I tell him. “We don’t let minors work here.”
“See, Ash? I told you everything would end well,” she smiles. “I knew Alpha Eugene would make sure that we end up at a good place. He has the reputation of being a good leader.”
“I am very happy to hear that about my brother,” I tell her before waving at one of my warriors. “He will show you to yournew home. We’ll have dinner with the whole pack later today, at 10 p.m. I know it’s late, but it’s just an exception. Usually, dinner is at a much earlier hour.”
“Thank you,” she says. “Oh, and as I said, I am eager to help. I’ve actually got some accountancy classes under my belt. So, if you are in need of someone to help with organization, math or anything paperwork-related, I could help. And if not, I can do something else, like helping out in the kitchen.”
Silas laughs. “He definitely needs help with the paperwork.”
“He is not wrong,” I grin. “Let’s talk about that later, Bambi. I would like to hear more about what you can offer.”
She nods before taking off with her brother and following the warrior to their new home. Flo was right. It’s good that she joined. She is confident and not afraid to talk to me, which will help the others in opening up to me, as well.
I turn my attention to our other new arrivals, helping Silas with introducing them and showing them around. Silas leaves briefly to take a call.
“That was Cass,” he says when he returns. A smirk curls his lips. “Apparently, he wants me to chaperone Julianus, so he won’t try anything weird with Nova.”
“Something tells me that Nova has her own say in this,” I laugh.
“That’s what I said, and then asked him when did he turn into a silly, overprotective brother. I think that insulted him, so I invited him and Nova over for dinner,” Silas says.
“Aw, he will survive. You are pretty good at calling people out on their shit,” I say.
“Why do you think I invited him over?” Silas says. “I am not done with the talk.”
“Yeah, this relationship has to work,” I say. “If Julianus and Nova accept each other, he will not have to hide anymore, and he won’t have to sleep over at our pack.”
“Exactly. It’s a win-win for everyone,” Silas chuckles.
“Good thing we are on the same page here,” I say, taking his hand. “Come, let’s go and check on Maddie. I know you are worried.”
If Aloysius didn’t exist, Maddie would have grown up knowing Silas was her family. It’s just sad.
Our infirmary is small and only for emergencies for now, as we are a small pack, but the plan is to expand it within the next year. “How is she doing?” I whisper when I step into the small bedroom.
“She is sleeping,” Flo says. “She is okay, but her fever is pretty high, though. She needs to be under supervision.”
“I am going to stay with her,” Sheila says.
“If it isn’t better within the next two days, you will need to get her to a professional,” Flo says, before gazing at me. “Marc, this child… she isn’t a full werewolf, is she? She is-“
I put a finger on my lips.
Flo stares at me, looking from me to Silas and then to Sheila. “I get it,” she says. “Well, not all of it obviously, but enough to stay quiet about this.”
“Thank you, Flo,” I say.
“Come, I will show you the pack and your guest room, and then you need to have dinner with us.” I pause. “Maddie is safe for now, isn’t she?”
“Yes,” Flo assures us. “If Sheila stays with her just in case, it’s fine.”
