Kids from One Alpha

Chapter 22: Holly and Serena

Serena winced as Matt scoffed and stood up, walking away. Shaking her head, Serena looked back at Holly who had a triumphant smirk on her lips. “Don’t worry, I’m sure there are some desperate males around that would love to have a female and her bastard children,” Holly said. Serena shook her head. “I’m not looking,” Serena said. Holly shrugged. “How are the kids, anyway?” she asked. “You never did tell me who their father is.” “I didn’t know you were interested,” Serena said, shifting uncomfortably. “Oh, I’m very interested,” Holly said, flicking her eyes to Flo. Had Logan’s mother talked to Holly about how much Oliver looked like Logan as a child? “He’s not around” Serena said, looking down at her lap. Behind her, Holly’s friends giggled and rolled their eyes. Logan was finishing the next round of burgers on the grill when he heard Holly’s friends laughing in a way that meant they were teasing someone. Sometimes, Holly’s friends could get catty. He turned to see Holly standing in front of Serena. “That is too bad” Holly was saying, flipping her hair over her shoulder. “I guess not all females can have good sense when choosing the father of their kids.” Logan could see how uncomfortable Serena was. For once, she wasn’t hiding what she was feeling. Her body was rigid, eyes in her lap as she leaned away from Holly. “My kids mean everything to me,” Serena told Holly. “It doesn’t matter whether their father is around or not.” Holly laughed, shaking her head. Logan growled under his breath, flipping the burgers on the grill. “This party might get interesting after all,” his mother said, chuckling and slipping away from him. Logan rolled his eyes. He wanted the meat to cook faster so he could stop Holly before she made a big scene. He still listened to what was being said so he could gauge whether or not he’d have to jump in quickly. “Don’t you feel all alone?” Holly asked. “Raising twins by yourself, not having anyone there to support or comfort you?” Logan shook his head. What was Holly doing!?

“I have the pack,” Serena said. “That is all the support I need.”

Logan piled the cooked burgers on a plate and set his spatula down. He headed over to the women, a plate with a fresh burger on it in hand. “Have you eaten yet?” he asked Serena. He stood next to Holly, who immediately wrapped her arm around his, attempting to pull him away. He shook his head at her and she pouted.

thank you.” Serena said, taking the

at her.

she said, waving him away dismissively. She went back to her friends. Logan smiled, sitting beside Serena on the bench. “Thanks for that,” she mumbled, picking at the burger on her plate “She can be really sweet,” Logan said. “I don’t know why she has been like this to you.” “Logan, I am no stranger to the competitive ways of female werewolves,” she pointed out. He smiled, nodding. “I know being a single mom has its challenges,” he offered. Serena raised an eyebrow at him, setting her plate aside. “Do you?” she asked, grinning. Logan sighed, shaking his head. “No, I guess I don’t, know,” he admitted. “I just mean, I know it can’t be easy. If you need anything…” “I’m not looking for trouble,” Serena said, casting her eyes towards Holly. “Well, as Alpha, I have a responsibility to you and your kids. You’re all part of my pack,” he reminded her. “If Holly doesn’t understand that then…well, she will have to. The pack comes first, regardless of what relationship I have with her.” “You’re only offering as the Alpha?” she asked, raising an eyebrow at him. Logan chewed on the inside of his lip. It was

admitted. “I know nothing about you. As Alpha, I should know. You’re past has greatly eluded me.” Serena smiled. “There is a reason for that,” she said. Holly walked back over. Logan looked up at her. She had a softer

her, hoping she would be willing to bury the hatchet. “I’m sorry, Serena” Holly said. “I shouldn’t have butted in on your conversation.” Serena looked up, her expression void of emotion. Logan didn’t like that. He wanted her to be happy and feel welcomed in the pack. It was her pack now, here home, and she should feel safe and wanted! “Thank you,” Serena said with a nod. “I’m not here to cause trouble. I understand we all have difficult pasts, and my intention is not to cause friction or undermine your position here.” Holly sighed, glancing at Logan quickly. Logan nodded encouragingly towards her, hoping she would continue with her apology and make peace. “I understand,” Holly said with a nod. “Thank you.” Her ‘thanks’ was a little stiff, but she smiled and then headed back to her friends. “See, she can be sweet,” Logan said, smiling at Serena. “I’m not the only one that has had

am so sorry, I got held up,” Adriana said, appearing in front of them. She handed Serena a drink. “No worries,” Serena said. Logan stood up, giving Adriana her seat back. The two women began talking again, and Logan went to Holly’s side, as he had promised