Kids From One Alpha” By Selena Lynch Chapter 128

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.

They’d been fed and bathed, so she just had to get them into bed. “I’ve got it from here,” Serena said.

“Thank you,” Dana said with a smile. “I’ll just clean up the dishes 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 beds.”

Chapter 128 Independence

She led the twins upstairs and got them 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

again?” she asked. “I’m sure he will come over as soon as he can,” Serena assured. “I can call him if

you want?”

“Yeah, tell him to come over tomorrow,” Olivia said. “Alright, I’ll see if he is free,” Serena said. She

kissed Olivia and headed back downstairs. She and Logan had made a good habit of calling each other

every night, especially when they hadn’t been able to see each other during the day. Serena got 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 so late,” she said. “Not at all,” Logan told her.

Serena smiled, pausing to take a bite of her dinner. “What did you and the kids do today?” “Santino

came for a visit and taught them some survival skills out in the woods….hunting, making fire, making

shelters, foraging, that sort of thing,” she

explained. “I bet they loved that,” Logan said with a laugh. “They did. They want to go camping with the

both of us at some point,” Serena said. Logan laughed again. “That sounds like a great time,” he

admitted. Serena ate some more of her dinner, and then she sighed. “Is there something else going

on?” Logan asked her. Serena swallowed the bite of food in her mouth and took a sip of water before

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 the kids, and our relationship,” she said. “I know that any

progression in our relationship would eventually lead to me

becoming Luna.” “That’s true,” Logan said slowly. “I think I know where this is going.” “You do?” Serena

asked with a nervous giggle. “Serena, you are one of the few people I’ve ever met who truly

understands the responsibility that an Alpha or Luna has to the pack, without actually being an Alpha or

Luna,” Logan said. “I grew up around Alphas and Lunas,” she reminded Logan. “Then you have an

upper hand,” he said. “I know 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, I’m not,” she admitted. “I know I’d be a great Luna. I just don’t know if I

can let go of my independence to fill that role.”

Logan sighed, silence taking over the conversation. Serena sat 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 over.” “That must have been really confusing, without anyone to turn to,” Serena

admitted. Suddenly, her own concerns didn’t seem so serious. At least, she still had a choice. Logan

had been forced into the position. “The point is, I trusted myself to do right by the pack, always,” he

explained. “I trusted myself to do what was best for those who relied on me, including myself. Because

let’s face it, I was the only one taking care of myself too.”

Serena chuckled, hearing a humorous tone in Logan’s voice.

“I understand it is a big undertaking for a female who has a solid career and two children to consider,”

Logan said. “You’re not the first female or the first Luna to have a career and children. If anyone could

create the right balance between all three, I know it is you.”

“You’re 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 in return.”

“What would that be?” Serena asked.

“You’d gain the love and devotion of a pack, an entire family that would always be there for you, no

matter what you need. You’d gain a purpose greater than the one you already have, and I know how

much you want to have a meaningful purpose. You’d also gain the support and devotion of an Alpha

who could help you find the right balance and share in the responsibility of the pack and the twins,“

Logan explained.

“Well, when you put it like that…” Serena trailed off. Logan’s words did make her feel a lot better. She

yawned into the phone, suddenly feeling very tired.

“How about I come by tomorrow morning and take you out to breakfast before you have to be at the

hospital,” Logan offered. “We can finish this conversation then.”

“Alright,“ Serena said. “Just, after I go to work, can you stop by and see the kids before Dana takes

them to daycare? They want to see you.”

“Yea, I’ll pencil that into my schedule,” Logan teased. “Goodnight, Serena.” “Goodnight, Logan,” Serena

said before hanging up and going to bed.