Chapter 262
Davyna's POV
"Well it's off to a great start." I reply as I sit up and smile at him. He leans in and kisses me softly.
It's now time for dinner. Caleb and I had a little nap upstairs and we've now made our way down and Caleb pulls out my seat for me at the head table. Once I sit, he takes his place on my right. Caleb said that the Luna always sits on the left side of the Alpha, symbolizing that the Luna is the Alpha's heart and protects it. It's a beautiful symbol of my position, and l am learning to hold it with pride. I love my mate, and to be here and be a part of his world and learn about his culture is a wonderful privilege.
More members of the pack trickle in, and before i'll know it, the
room is completely filled. I can't help but get nervous as so many pairs of eyes are all trained on me. Beta Michael is sitting on Caleb's right side and he leans and give me a sly thumbs up. Caleb and him have a small discussion as I see Grand Luna Amelia out of the corner of my eye. She directs the food to be brought out to the large banquet table, before coming to sit beside me on my left. She smiles at me and I smile back as the meal is delivered to our head table. It smells amazing and I feel my mouth water in anticipation. Caleb rises in his seat.
"Dinner is served, let's eat!" As soon as he has spoken, the pack members get up table by table to grab their own plates of food. It only takes a minutes, and l'm amazed at how organized everyone is. No broken plates, no cutting in line, just everyone allowing themselves and their fellow pack members to get their food for dinner.
It's impressive to say t
he least.
Once everyone is seated again, Caleb reaches over and grabs my fork, and picks up some roasted potatoes off of my plate. He holds the fork in front of my mouth and I smile, knowing exactly what this means, considering he's fed me before. I gladly open my mouth and allow him to feed me the first bite, and then he takes a bite of his own meal. I cover mouth and chew, as I see the room come alive with laughter and discussions as the rest of the room joins in on the meal.
"What do you think of the food?" Amelia asks me. I wipe my mouth with my napkin and swallow my current mouthful.
"It's amazing, Amelia. Really delicious."
"Have to make tons of food to keep up with all these growing
werewolves. Especially your mate there next to you." She chuckles and I can't help but snicker.
"Oh I know. He's made me food before and I always thought it was way too much, but it never is when he eats with me. I don't know where he puts it all"
"I'm a growing boy:" Caleb replies and l almost lose it. I quickly take a sip of my water to stop myself from choking out in loud laughter. I manage to laugh lightly and I put my hand on Caleb's arm while l try to compose myself. He leans in and kisses my temple, then quietly says to me,
"l love making you laugh. You're beautiful." The rest of the meal
goes on harmoniously, and soon plates are all cleared from the tables, the entire pack helping clean up from the lovely meal.
"I'll help, Amelia." She smiles as I stand and grab her plate, my plate and Caleb's and I head down to the bins that have been set out for the dirty dishes. I place them in one of the bins and Amelia comes behind me with the silverware.
"Thank you for helping." Amelia says with a smile.
"If you don't mind me asking, who cleans up once everyone is gone?"
Amelia replies to me as she organizes the dishes in the bins, making sure that none will fall out or break against each other. "Usually the kitchen staff and myself"
"If you're okay with it, I would like to stay and help clean up
up. It was an amazing meal, and l'd like to thank you for feeding me." Caleb then comes up behind me. Is that okay with you Alpha?" Amelia asks Caleb.
"Is what okay? Sorry, I was in another conversation over there." He says as he wraps his arms around me.
"Your mate would like to help me clean up, as thanks for her meal."
Caleb turns me around to face him, his face clearly beaming with pride
"If that's what you would like to do, I won't stop you. I have a quick meeting to attend to go over patrols for this evening anyways. I'll come grab you here once I'm done. Okay?" I nod.
"Okay. Enjoy your meeting" He laughs and leans down to kiss me.
"Ill see you later, baby. Grandma, don't ask her too many questions
okay?"
"She will be safe with me." I smile as Caleb heads out of the room with Michael., I turn my attention to the bins of dishes and start to pick them up and bring them into the kitchen to be washed. Amelia brings out some spray bottles and rags to wipe down the tables. She hands me a set and I get to work. While I'm wiping a table, Amelia starts our conversation.
"So Caleb told me that you lost your mother a few years ago. I am sorry for your loss."
"Thank you. Yes. It's been hard trying to navigate without her, but I know she's watching over me. I was really angry about her death. Caleb was a big part in helping me start to come to terms with it."
"I have no doubt Caleb is a great support to you. He really seems to be completely smitten. I mean, most wolves are with their mates, but after all that boy has been through, I am very glad you are here now."
"He makes me very happy, Amelia. Treats me like a queen. Although, I have to admit I wasn't always easy to deal with." She laughs. "it's good to keep him on his toes. It's not a bad thing to stand for yourself" She pauses as she moves to another table.
"I remember when Caleb's grandfather and I first found each other. I didn't want the Luna life. I didn't want to sit by and let all the males make the decisions. I pushed boundaries. In the end, I gained the respect and support a Luna should have. Just because we are female, doesn't mean we should just sit idly by and do nothing.
"l have to say, I agree with you completely there, Amelia. I've had to stand on my own more then I'd like to admit. But I'm better for it."
"This pack will greatly benefit from a strong woman like you, Davyna. You will make a great Luna."
"Thank you." I can't help but feel welcomed by this strong, well
respected woman. A past Luna. Someone who knows all about the responsibilities I'll take on someday.
"Caleb said you haven't shifted yet."
"No, I haven't.. He suspects I'm just a late bloomer:" I reply. going by what Caleb told me earlier. With a small smile, Amelia responds.
"Some wolves never do, some need a little push. I'm sure once Caleb marks you, your wolf will come. I sense power within you already, so just be patient." I nod.
"I'm excited to meet her. I do hope she comes soon." Little do yo
know, Amelia. That power you sense is a lot more than just a unshifted wolf. I hate withholding this from a woman who has shown me nothing but love and respect, but I have to heed Caleb and Vincent's words. My hybrid state may not be welcomed wholeheartedly.
We continue to have small conversations as we continue to clean up the tables. After some time has passed, I check my watch and I sense Caleb enter back in the room, obviously being done with his meeting. I look around the large room.
"It looks great in here." Caleb says as he comes to stand by me. "You mate was a wonderful help. Thank you Davyna." Amelia says.
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