Page 54 of Game of Destiny
“Martina,” he told Finlay. I felt a pang in my heart and both Finlay and I smiled.
“A good name,” Finlay told them and then he sent out the second pack link of the day to announce a new pack member had been born. I gave Medow a gentle hug and kissed Sam on the cheek before I left them in the capable hands of Medow’s mother. Finlay and I walked downstairs and I talked a little with Medow’s father before he headed upstairs to see his grandchild and Finlay and I headed towards the pack house.
“Aunt Matilda is orchestrating a feast both for lunch and dinner,” Finlay told me.
“That sounds right,” I said and tried to hide a yawn.
“Take the morning off and take a nap,” he suggested.
“I’m fine. I just need some coffee and I’m good to go. You have been awake just as long as I have and I don’t see you napping,” I told him.
“I just sat around waiting, you actually did things.”
“I can’t argue with that. Sam certainly had it out for the poor healers at one point.” Finlay laughed.
“The pack is grateful you saved two of our healers’ lives. They are useful to have around.” I laughed as well.
“How about breakfast?” I asked.
“How about we wait thirty minutes and grab lunch instead?” he countered.
“Is it really that late?”
“It is.” He looked at me. “Maybe you should get some food and head off to bed.”
“It’s not that bad. I will be fine.”
“Amie!” We both turned around to see Cadence and his sister walking towards us.
“Hi Cade, Mari. I hear congratulations are in order. How is your mom?” I asked.
“She and the pup are both well, thank you. They are resting and dad is keeping an eye on them. He sent us to have lunch in the pack house,” Mari told us.
“How do you feel about being a big brother, Cade?” I asked.
“It’s okay. She is really small so there is not much for me to do right now,” he told me.
“Sounds about right. My brother told me I was really boring the first year of my life. You just need to hang in there, it will get better,” I said.
“Yeah. You were boring as well,” Mari told her little brother. Cadence didn’t look happy about that. Finlay and I exchanged an amused look. We joined the two of them for lunch and the other pack members came by to say congratulations to the two siblings.
“I’ll get the casseroles I know Matilda has ready and hand them to the two families,” I told Finlay after we had eaten.
“I can send some one if you need a nap,” he offered.
“No need. I will take a nap once I’m done,” I promised. He reluctantly nodded and I headed for the kitchen. As I had expected, Matilda had a big food package for each of the families and I headed off with Mari and Cadence. We stopped at Medow and Sam’s place. Her father took the food and thanked me. I didn’t want to disturb the new parents so we headed for Mari and Cadence’s house next. Cadence walked right inside.
“Mom, dad, we’re home and we brought Beta Amie!” he called at the top of his lungs. Mari sighed and shook her head.
“Cadence, you need to keep your voice down. Rose and your mother are trying to sleep,” his father told him.
“Sorry,” Cadence whispered and looked like a sad puppy. His father ruffled his hair.
“Welcome, Beta,” he then said.
“Thank you. I’m just here to hand over some food. I think it’s enough here for at least five days. If you need more or any other help, please let us know,” I told him and handed him the basket of food.
“Thank you. It is greatly appreciated. You would think it would be easier when it’s your third, but it’s still just as world shattering,” he said with a smile. It let me know he didn’t mind the process at all. He paused for a moment. “Shelly asked if you have a moment to come and see her and the pup?” he asked.
