Kids from One Alpha

Chapter 128: Independence

“Serena, you’ve always been the more independent of the two of us,” Santino told her. The kids were eating dinner with Dana, and Serena was enjoying an evening chat on the front porch with her brother. “I know that,” she teased. Santino rolled his eyes. “Look, all I’m saying is that facing the idea of becoming Luna is testing your independence,” Santino said. “Just think about it.” “Mom said something similar,” Serena admitted. She sighed. It was time that she really did think about why she had concerns over being Luna. She knew she should talk to Logan about it too, because he needed to know where her mind was at with it

all.

“Alright, I’ve got to get going,” Santino said getting out of his porch chair. He finished off his beer and set the bottle down.

“Now, it is pretty late,” Serena pointed out. “Dad and I have some things to work on starting early tomorrow, with the Moonshine transfers and everything,” Santino explained. He stretched his arms up into the air.

“Fine, fine,” Serena said. “Just say goodbye to the kids.” “Of course,” Santino laughed. He went back inside and said his farewells to the twins. Serena listened to them thanking him for their ‘survival school’ and excitedly telling him they couldn’t wait to go camping. When her brother reappeared on the porch, Serena stood up to give him a hug. “Whatever concerns you have about being Luna, just know that you’ll be great at it,” Santino said, “You were literally born for a leadership role like that. So, don’t let concerns about whether or not you’ll be good at it get in the way.” “I won’t.” Serena promised. Santino kissed her on the cheek and walked off his porch to the car. Serena watched him drive off and then went inside to take over the night routine for the kids.

and head to bed myself. There are some leftovers in the oven for you.” “Great, thanks, Dana,” Serena said, nodding to her. “I want to sleep outside tonight,“ Olivia insisted. Serena laughed. “We’ll go camping sometime soon,” she said. “For now, we‘ve got to sleep in our

Chapter 128 Independence

in their own beds. They were so tired from their day out in the woods they didn’t even want her to read to them. Serena kissed them each and made sure they were tucked in snuggly. Oliver had already closed his eyes by the time Serena pulled the covers up and kissed his forehead. Olivia was more alert, but still clearly tired. “When will daddy Logan come over

the leftovers out of the oven and sat down at the table to eat and call Logan. “Hey you,” Logan said. “I was hoping you’d give me a call tonight.” “I’m sorry it is

answering. “I’ve just been thinking about things,” she said. “You know, us, the future.” “That sounds ominous,” Logan admitted, revealing a sense of vulnerability in regards to their relationship. “Oh, it isn’t anything bad” Serena said quickly. “At least, I hope it isn’t. I’m not really sure what to think about it.” “Again, I say that sounds ominous,” Logan said seriously. Serena sighed, setting her fork down. “We‘ve talked a lot about our future together with

you, though. You’re not worried about not being able to handle the job or be good enough for the pack. That is in your blood, and you know you’d succeed.” Serena giggled into the phone. Apparently, Logan did know her well, because he was saying all the right things about her own thoughts and feelings. “No,

on the phone with him for a long time. She hoped that she hadn’t offended him or said something that made him change his mind about wanting to be in a relationship with her. She’d already begun to care for him so much. Upsetting the dynamic now would be more damaging to her emotions and the kids’ than if they never started seeing each other in the first place. “I know how you feel,” Logan admitted. “I always knew I was going to be an Alpha, but I thought it would be years from when I actually took on the role. It wasn’t easy, and there were a lot of times when I thought it would be better for me and the pack if I just ran off and let someone else take

chuckled, hearing a humorous tone in Logan’s

to consider,” Logan said. “You’re not the first

not the first person to say something like that,” Serena admitted. “It must be true, then,” Logan said with a laugh. “I’m not going to pressure you. I’m also not going to lie to you. There is a large part of yourself that you will have to give up to become Luna. But you would gain something else