Chapter 18: Running Free

When the kids were well into their dinner, Dana let herself in. The kids waved to her, slopping pasta sauce on the floor. Serena shook her head, grabbing a wet paper towel to clean up the mess. “It‘s late, isn‘t it?” Dana asked. Serena nodded, tossing the paper towel out.

“My mother brought a lot of gifts over for the kids,” she explained, motioning to the boxes stacked on the floor. Dana chuckled.

the couch. While Dana sat, Serena broke down the boxes and folded them up. “Adriana has me working regular office hours at the hospital, unless there is an emergency or some kind of special event,” she said. “That is what I expected,” Dana

she said. “As a single mother, it is nice to have an extra pair of hands.” “Do you have a boyfriend, or any kind of regular social life?” Dana asked. Serena creased her brow. “I‘m sorry, I don‘t understand,” she said. Dana chuckled.

lived in the human world for a while,” Dana said, putting her feet up on the coffee table. Serena curled her legs under her, resting her arm on the back of the couch and leaning her head against her arm. “What is the Alpha‘s story?”

he thinks he isn‘t the right fit, but none of us have any complaints.” Serena hummed in response, her eyelids drooping. It had been a long day working and visiting with her mother. She watched her kids from over the back of the couch, feeling sleepier with each passing moment. “You look exhausted, dear,” Dana said. Serena jolted up, yawning and stretching. “I am,” she said. “Annual physicals at the medical facility. No end to the patients for the next several days.” “Oh yes, it is a busy time,” Dana said with a chucklę. “I can put the children to bed, if you‘d like.” “Thank you,” Serena said, reminding herself that

she was partially asleep, her ears were working just fine! She listened as Dana got them washed up and into their pajamas. Oliver decided he wanted to sleep in Olivia‘s room with her. It didn‘t surprise Serena; they‘d gotten used to sleeping in the same room. She hadn‘t had the means for a three–bedroom place while she was in school. The house was big and empty in comparison. They just wanted to be close together. She remembered climbing into Santino‘s room a

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