Triplet Alphas Gifted Luna

Chapter 37 Homecoming

Thea went all out for the welcome home party for the pack members returning from their military service. Now that she knew they had gone into the military to join her protection detail, she felt even more obligated to make them feel appreciated. Signs were made and placed outside as well as inside the pack house. 

“You Belong Here.”

 “ Welcome Home.” 

“Glad You’re Back.”

 “We’re Proud of You.”

She oversaw the preparation of their individual rooms in the pack house. Even though it made her uncomfortable, and she was sure she would end up disappointing them all, she understood that they saw her as some kind of demi-god, savior, or angel incarnate. 

She knew being in their rooms and leaving her scent there would mean a lot to them. Proof that this person they think the world of had been there, thinking of them. She didn’t believe she was whatever they thought she was, but she knew they venerated her. It was the least she could do to repay the time they’d put into keeping her safe. ¢

She made sure their closets were stocked with clothes. She found out their favorite colors, styles, and had the rooms decorated to suit them.

She put a welcome basket in each of their rooms with foods they didn’t get to eat overseas. Toiletries—if their preferred was known, that’s what she put in—if not, something nice. 

A nice grooming kit for their trademark clean-cut looks. Apad of stationery and a fancy pen with their name on it. On the first page of each pad, Thea wrote “Bucket List” at the top. She put a sticky note on it and wrote: “Write down all the things you want to do now that you’re home. We’ll do our best to make them happen.”

She encouraged all the pack members to do something—writing a note of thanks, or “glad to have you home,” or something personal if they knew the returning soldier. Those notes went in their rooms as well. Some were sticky notes she put on their walls.

She dedicated a wall in the Dining Hall to the returning soldiers. The four fresh from the military—Anders, Shaw, Channing, and Kurt— and the men doing private investigation, security, and bodyguarding — Dolf, Callan, Dillon, Ryker, Ethan, and Garrin. She put up a picture of each of them, surrounded by remembrances of each one. Nice things people have said about them. Anyone could add to it. She was glad so many people had nice things to contribute. She didn’t remember much about them.

find. She had Lizzy stick love notes she’d written beforehand in their lockers. She

returned, the whole pack dressed up. Adults wore nice clothes to show respect. The kids dressed up as their favorite superheroes to show

convoy pulled up. The men got out of the

and a hug. As the future leaders,

weren’t just elite soldiers for the pack but intended to be part of the team that protected their mate, they had a bigger interest in them. Were they good enough to be on the team? Did they care enough? If so, how do they best honor them and keep them motivated? The men knew they had to impress

as the assumed future Luna. When the first returning soldier got to her, he froze. She could tell he wanted to kneel

pictures she’d

would burst into flames if he touched it. She felt the burden of all the time they devoted to her, sacrificing so much of their own lives for a cause they believed in. It weighed heavy on her shoulders, especially since

their bubbles. They were proud right now. They were being welcomed home as heroes. She had to act the

She gripped his hand firmly with both of hers

myself, thank you for

with adoration in his eyes, like deigning to speak to him had made the last decade worth it. She hoped he didn’t

be back,” Anders said, a huge smile growing on his face. She couldn’t help but

can already feel the energy of the pack

to grow taller? Just being back in your pack gave you a breath of life? How difficult it must have been being away the last eight

next man’s turn. Anders reluctantly let go of the hand he didn’t think he’d be lucky enough to hold again. He was sure the boost of energy he received came

about the same for the rest of the men, until the last

big and kept her hand in

you, you were only this tall,” Garrin said. He

old. Now, look at you. Little Thea, our future Luna, all grown up and about to

“I train,” Thea said.

wait to

Ulric put a hand on Garrin’s shoulder. Garrin let go of