Chapter 17

Kelly's POV

I'm woken up from a knock on the door. I stretch my arms and look to see if Dom is in the bed. I see he isn't, so I grumble due to the fact I now have to get up out of bed.

I open the door to a smiling Faith. "Come on, you lazy bum! It's already 1 pm!"

"Ugh, why can't I stay in bed all day?" I whine as I try to crawl back into bed.

"Oh no you don't!" Faith yells at me as she flips my bed, making me crash to the floor.

"Bitch, what was that for?" I glare at her.

She chuckles at me. "To keep you from staying in bed any longer! Now get your ass up and take a shower. We are hanging out today! You have moped around long enough; it's been a month, Kelly!"

"I know, Fay. It's just so hard for me. She said she was sorry to me. I saw the mother I have missed for years for the first time, and now she is gone."

"Kel, you had to do what you did. She wanted it; you have to stop blaming yourself. Now come on, you have a pack and family here that need you."

"You're right. Okay, give me a few minutes to shower, and then I'll be down."

"Okay, deal. And don't you dare think about getting back in bed!" she says as she walks out and closes the door behind her.

I just shake my head and chuckle at my best friend.

~~

I am walking into the kitchen, but as soon as I step in, I'm enclosed and pulled into a hug.

I look up from the hug and realize it's my mate, my best friend, Ky, Dom's parents, Ky's little sister, and Jarred.

"Wow, guys, thank you for the warm welcome," I chuckle.

"We are so glad you finally came down. We were all so worried about you, sweetie," Dom's mom says to me.

"I'm sorry, guys. I guess I needed time to process everything that has happened. But I can promise you all that I won't be locking myself in the room anymore," I smile at all of them.

We all got our food and ate lunch.

After lunch, everyone agreed that we would all just hang out in the living room and watch movies all day.

"Who picks first?" I ask.

"Me!"

"No, me!"

"No, me!"

Jarred and Fay go back and forth until Dom steps in.

"I will," he states with a smirk on his face.

"Not fair, Alpha!" Fay says childishly.

We all laugh at her.

"Don't worry, Fay; you can pick the next one," I say to soothe her.

"Yay!" she claps her hands together and snuggles up to Jarred while Dom puts in a movie.

As everyone is watching the movie, I take a second to look at all the people around me. I can't believe how much my life has changed.

I'm now surrounded by people who care for me. I have a wonderful mate who is there for me no matter what. I now have parent figures in my life. I have a best friend who is a bundle of energy. I have friends now.

I smile just thinking of everyone in the room.

"What's got you so happy?" Dom whispers in my ear.

"Just the people I have in my life now; everyone in this room is the cause for this smile," I answer truthfully.

Dom catches my lips in his and kisses me with so much passion. I don't take any time to respond.

I snake my arms around his neck as my fingers find their way into his silky smooth hair. He hugs me tighter.

"Beautiful, you better stop now or I'm going to have to take you away from this movie," I chuckle at his comment.

We turn back to the movie and enjoy the rest of our day surrounded by the ones we care for most.

~~

It's a few days after we had our family time. It's just me, Fay, and Meaghan (Ky's little sister). We all decided we needed a girls' day, so we went to the mall.

"We should go in here," Fay says, pointing to Victoria's Secret.

"Umm, I'm okay. Y'all go ahead," Meaghan says.

"Come on, Meg, it's not that bad," I say to try and get her to come into the store.

"Why though? I don't have a mate to show them off to," Meg states as her head slightly drops.

"Well, look at it this way then: you will be prepared to rock your mate's world when he finally shows up!"

"Fay!"

"What? I'm just saying," she smirks.

"Okay, let's go. You guys are right," Meg says with a smile.

As we are getting some stuff that caught our eyes, Fay asks, "So, Kel, have you started your heat?"

How could I completely forget about getting heat? For those that don't know what heat is, it's basically a period for female werewolves, but more intense.

When a female has her heat, she feels like she is on fire and is burning from the inside out. Her scent becomes like a drug to not only her mate but all unmated males as well. This lasts for three days. The only way for the female to have any relief is to mate with her mate. He is the only one that can stop the pain, but the female has a higher chance of becoming pregnant.

"No, not yet, but probably will soon. What about you?"

"Nope," she replies, popping the "p."

We all head to the checkout, and once we are done, we all head to the car with all the stuff we got from today's shopping trip. We toss all the bags in the back and head back to the pack house.

As we pull up to the pack house, the sun begins to set, casting a warm golden light across the yard. The laughter from our shopping trip echoes in my mind, bringing a sense of comfort I had longed for.

We unload the bags and head inside, the familiar scents of home embracing me. I glance around at the friendly faces of my pack, knowing that this is where I truly belong.

Suddenly, Dom appears, a playful grin on his face. "Did you ladies have fun?" he asks, raising an eyebrow.

"You have no idea!" Fay exclaims, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

As we settle in the living room, I feel a sense of peace wash over me. We share stories, laughter, and snacks from our shopping haul. The warmth and love in this room remind me that I am never alone, no matter the struggles I've faced.

After a while, I excuse myself to step outside, needing a moment to reflect. I find a quiet spot under the stars, and as I look up, I feel a connection to my parents. I know they are watching over me, proud of the person I have become.

In that moment, I understand that while loss is painful, it has also brought me closer to those who truly matter. I have a family, a pack, and a future filled with possibilities.

As I return inside, I find Dom waiting for me, his eyes full of understanding. He takes my hand, and together we join my friends and family in the living room.

"What are we watching next?" I ask, feeling lighter than I have in weeks.

"Whatever you want, my Luna," Dom replies, pulling me close.

Surrounded by laughter and love, I realize that life, with all its ups and downs, is beautiful. I am ready to embrace whatever
comes next, knowing I have the strength of my pack and the love of my mate by my side.

And as the movie begins to play, I can't help but smile, grateful for every moment that has led me here.

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