Page 19 of The Power of a Myth

Molly made her way back into the kitchen. The tiredness was overwhelming now, and she just wanted to sleep.

Maybe forever.

“Selene?” She tried summoning the young multi-shifter who’d recently come into the pack. She was the sweetest girl she’d ever met and reminded Molly a lot of herself. She’d felt an instant kinship with her.

“Miss Molly?” Selene appeared in the room. The young girl’s eyes went wide when she noticed the stew all over the floor. “What happened?”

“I dropped my stew.”

Molly went to take a step, but she was finding it difficult to put weight on her leg, having burned it on the hot soup.

“You’re hurt.” Selene rushed to her and helped her to sit down. “Let me look?”

“No, it’s all right. It’s just a bruise and a bit of redness. It’ll go away soon.”

Selene gave her a warm, reassuring smile, and after years of being the strength and the kindness to others, Molly allowed herself to take comfort from it.

“Miss Molly, let me go and get Brayden. He can help me tidy up, and maybe we can pack a few bits and pieces, and you can come and stay at the mansion for a while. I know Kas will want you close.”

“I don’t want to be a burden to anyone,” Molly started to protest.

She wasn’t sure now why she’d called Selene up here. She’d felt alone and scared—that’s why. It was time to admit the truth.

“You’ll never be a burden. We all want to help you,”

Molly reached out and put her hand on Selene’s pregnant belly. She felt the baby kick against her hand instantly. A low purring then erupted from Selene’s stomach. To an untrained ear, it wouldn’t be heard, but with her superior senses, Molly could hear the rumble.

“See, even my little one agrees.”

Tears filled Molly’s eyes. “I always wanted children.”

Selene knew Molly’s story—how she’d lost Hayden, her mate, and had never found another.

“I want you to come to the mansion and help me with this one. He or she is already showing a lot of characteristics similar to its father. I think I’ll need help.”

Molly nodded. “Go get Brayden.”

Selene disappeared, and a few seconds later reappeared with not just Brayden but also Kas. The alpha of the Glacial Blood pack.

“I’ll clear the mess up, You two go and pack Miss Molly’s belongings,” Kas ordered.

Brayden nodded, and Molly watched him lead Selene into the bedroom while Kas retrieved a cloth from the magical kitchen sink. Her alpha then got down on his hands and knees and started to clean the floor.

“You don’t need to do that,” Molly protested.

But she was silenced immediately when Kas looked at her with his eyebrow raised—the man could say so much without words.

“You were supposed to tell me when living alone got too much for you.”

“I’m sorry,” Molly replied, knowing she’d struggled on for too long on her own. “I know what you’re going through at the moment. I didn’t want to be under your feet causing trouble. I’m old now. The rest of the pack members are so young.”

“And they adore you.” Kas continued to clean the floor with various cloths and cleaners.

“You could put me in one of the cabins. I’ll be closer should I need help,” Molly protested.

“You’ll stay in the mansion. I’ll get you some ear plugs for when everyone goes to bed, though. They’re like bunnies at bedtime with all the sex,” Kas moaned.

Molly found herself laughing for the first time that day. “Yes please to the ear plugs. That’s not something I need to hear.”

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