Chapter 3- Daphne
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It’s strange yet lovely to have Anna back home. I spoke to alpha Adam after Katy’s wedding, I asked him to trust me and he laughed and said the only person he trusted more than me was his wife, which is high praise indeed.
I explained that Anna’s mate had presented themselves, but he was promised to someone else, but that they did not want to reject each other, not yet anyway.
Alpha Adam asked if I wanted to tell him who it was and I was honest and told him no, not yet and he accepted that.
He asked if it was likely to cause any issues and I told him I didn’t envision any.
He enquired if I thought that was the end of the matter. I thought about my answer before I replied, and then told him honestly “Alpha Adam you know personally how strong the fated mates bond is, and my Anna well we both know she is special, and that’s putting her attractiveness to one side.”
He nods “yes she is a wonderful young woman”.
I smile when I finish my answer, “So no Alpha, I do not think this is the end of the matter, her mate would have to be a complete i***t to not come back and claim her”.
So we concocted a plan whereby Anna had to come and help me with my shop for now because I’m feeling sick. And seeing as it is just around the corner from my house she’s going to move back in with me to look after me at home too.
I am very grateful to Alpha Adam, he’s not much older than me but since he rescued me that night over 12 years ago we have been firm friends, and I know he feels fatherly towards me. I am thankful I was able to approach him like this, I don’t think all alphas would take an omegas word like he’s took mine.
I know alpha Adam will have his suspicions about who Anna’s mate is, but without anyone to confirm it no further action will be taken.
The best thing about Anna being back home is that she is never out of the kitchen, I think I’ve put on weight in the few weeks she’s been back here with me, every night is a delicious home cooked meals and desserts.
She bakes cakes, bread and pastries, makes jams, pickles and chutneys and lots of confectionery including fudge, coconut ice, marshmallows and different flavoured creams covered in chocolate.
I tell her she has a sound business if she’s interested and she tells me she’ll think about it, but I know she won’t, she’s doesn’t believe she does anything special or unique, she doesn’t believe in herself.
When I get home Anna is really excited Katy’s been on the phone and invited her to stay at her new house in a couple of weeks, Anna’s excited to see her best friend, Alpha Andrew has given his blessing and Alex will collect her.
“Please can I go Daphne, please please please?” She so sweet, asking my permission.
“Anna my love you are an adult now, if you want to go we will ask Alpha Adams consent, but you do not need mine ok”.
She comes and hugs me “I know, thanks Daff, it’s weird being an adult, I think I’ll always ask you first”.
And we laugh a little together.
“Did you speak to Alpha Andrew” she shakes her head.
“No, I suppose I was a bit naughty I just told Katy that he promised I could visit as much as I want and she did the rest, she asked him while we was on the phone and he just said ‘yes that’s fine ask Alex to escort her so she is safe’ and that was it”.
I know she’s trying to forget about him but it’s going to be hard when his brother is married to her best friend. “How long are you staying for”.
She thinks before she answers “we didn’t set a time but I think about a week, it could be a couple of months before I see her again.”
I nod, “Don’t worry we will get alpha Adam on board.”
“I hope you’re hungry, I’ve not stopped today” she points to the bread and tarts and the roast chicken and vegetables “I’m just going to make some couscous then it’ll be ready”.
I thank her for looking after me and go and get washed up for dinner. Then I’m going to suggest she at least donates some of this food to the needy, my storage is overflowing and she has another two weeks before she goes to the Scarlet Moon and I’m sure she could fill a couple of hundred hungry bellies with the amount of food she is producing.
It’s a shame she won’t consider a bakery or a small local cafe or shop, but I know her dream has been to have a family not run a business, but if things don’t work out we have to take our blessings where we find them, sometimes the path we follow takes us to the place we always wanted to be.
I hope Anna’s path leads her to the family she craves.
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