Chapter 0245

I watch Sebastian stride away before turning toward the kitchen. My mate is drowning in responsibilities, and I only made it worse this morning by reorganizing everything. At least this is one problem I can fix.

The Omegas immediately bow their heads when I enter. A young woman steps forward nervously. "Luna Seraphina, may we assist you?"

"First, tell me your name," I request.

"I'm Penelope, Luna."

"Penelope. Call me Seraphina. Since you were thrown into this role unexpectedly today, why don't I help?"

Two hours later, we've completed a full inventory, planned meals for the coming week, and started a grocery list. We're finalizing the Omega shift rotations when I hear Sebastian's voice behind me. The comfortable atmosphere I'd created vanishes instantly.

"Alpha!" Every Omega freezes mid-task, heads bowed in submission. Clearly, Sebastian doesn't visit the kitchens often - they seem unsure how to behave around him.

"Sebastian." I move to embrace him. "What brings you here? Dinner isn't for..." I glance at Penelope.

"Thirty minutes," she supplies.

Sebastian surveys the room before answering. "I came to arrange tonight's pack meal." His gaze drops to me. "But you've already handled it."

"Everything's under control. Just need to discuss grocery payments when the Omegas go shopping. Otherwise, we're finishing the rotation schedule. Want to review it?"

He pulls me close, examining our work before smiling. "No need. You just freed up hours of my time, Seraphina."

I shrug. "You're carrying enough weight. This was something I could take off your shoulders. Penelope and I actually had fun."

Penelope offers a shy smile and nod.

Sebastian turns me to face him, cradling my cheeks. "Have I told you today how incredible you are? How fortunate I am to have found you? How deeply I love you?"

I tap my chin playfully. "Yes, no, and yes." He kisses me thoroughly, ignoring our audience. When we separate, my face burns. "I love you, my angel."

"It's you and me, Sebastian. Always."

"Always." After another glance around, he says, "Call me when dinner's ready. Thank you all for stepping up today."

He kisses my nose before leaving.

As I'm about to mind-link Sebastian, Nathaniel and Genevieve enter.

"Genevieve! Hungry? You're welcome to join us in the dining hall."

She looks overwhelmed but starts to accept when Nathaniel interrupts.

"Actually Luna, I thought Genevieve might prefer a quiet meal after today's ordeal."

"Of course. When you're ready, I'll give you a tour. Our territory is beautiful - the pack is named after stunning waterfalls. Though perhaps Nathaniel should show you. Sebastian's wolf, Dorian, carried me there initially."

She glances at Nathaniel uncertainly. "I wouldn't want to burden your wolf."

Nathaniel's fingers twitch with restraint. "My wolf Magnus is strong and eager to show you the falls. It's practical too - you'll learn our borders and stay safely within them."