Chapter 357

Chapter 0357

I’m glad Eli talked to Carlos. It was obvious that Amber was miserable, and it was because her mate wouldn’t speak to her. I don’t know how things will go, but at least there will be a conversation.

As I walk back into the kitchen, I clap my hands. “Okay, who knows how to use a computer.” Only one hand goes up, Autumn.

I point to her. “You’re hired!”

As I set up the computer, I talk to her about her past experience with a computer. It’s not that I can’t or won’t run the scheduling of the kitchens and pack house staff, but it’s time consuming. It’s usually two jobs and I need time to work on other things, so I’m glad that Autumn has at least some experience.

Not surprisingly, her experience is with the packhouse management, since her sister was a Lead Omega in their previous pack. I get the computer set up and put together a template of the scheduling roster I want her to use. I set her up to work with her sister so that they have a rotation of individuals working every day and ensure that everyone has time off as well.

We’re just finishing up when Amber and Carlos walk back in, Carlos holding Amber’s baby in his arms. “Luna, might we have a word?” He asks. Amber looks nervous, but Carlos puts his free arm around her, pulling her to him.

I try to hide my smile. “Of course. Maybe we can find a private place in the dining room since we’re between meals?” I say and begin walking to the dining room.

Thankfully, there is no one else in the room, so we sit at a table, and I wait for them to speak.

Carlos looks at Amber, who gives a barely noticeable nod before turning to me. Luna, as you probably guessed, Amber and I needed to talk about our mate bond. As you know, I don’t have a wolf.” He says, and Amber’s hand curls under his bicep, holding on to him as she leans into him. He turns, smiling down at her and kissing her forehead.

“Amber doesn’t care about that, thankfully.” I know my answering smile must be huge as I look at Amber. I knew almost immediately how amazing Carlos was. I’m glad his mate has realized it too.

“However,” he starts, and I see Amber tense. He shifts the baby and wraps his arm around her. “Amber was experimented on when the hunters had her. They injected her with some male’s sperm causing her to get pregnant. When she had

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her baby, they intended to take it and experiment on it. She fought them, trying to save her baby and they beat her. She was finally able to get her baby and escape. She ran until she found us.”

I look at Amber. “You don’t know what the father was?” I ask her. Amber’s head whips up at my question.

“You mean who, don’t you, Luna? Not what.” Carlos asks.

I never take my eyes off Amber. “Maia said your baby is a hybrid. So, the father is not a wolf. She can’t tell what species the father is, but she doesn’t think he’s human.”

Tears start streaming down her face. “I don’t know.” She whispers.

Carlos pulls her into his side, whispering in her ear, trying to calm her.

“Hey.” I say gently. “We don’t judge, we don’t care. I’m only wondering for you and your child’s sake. But it doesn’t matter. You and your baby are still a part of this pack, and we will accept her, just like we’ve accepted you.”

She looks up at me with tears in her eyes. “Thank you, Luna. I was afraid to say anything, but Carlos said you and Alpha Eli would be accepting of her.”

“There is too much exclusion in the packs. Here, we accept you for who you are and allow you to be the best you can be. Or that’s our goal at least. We’re still working on that part about making things the best they can be.” I say smiling at her.

She wipes away her tears, then looks at Carlos before looking back at me. “I really do want to be of help.”

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