Chapter 52: Welcome to the family

Sarah.

Milano's mom, dad and grandma came shortly after he left for the office. I was in the garden with Teddy. Teddy went running to his grandma and hugged her. I couldn't hear what they were saying but I could feel their eyes on me. Why do I have the feeling that Mr Raymond still doesn't like me? I could see him walking towards the mansion. Milano's grandma called me and I went to her.

“Good morning grandma, how are you?” I asked.

“Good morning sweetheart. I am good. Did Milano leave for the office?” She asked.

“Yes, he left just ten minutes before you came.” I replied.

“I am sorry for my son's behavior. I don't know what happened to him. He has never been like this. He used to be the most humble alpha our pack ever had. He has never behaved rudely to anyone, not even to a maid. I am glad that you have at least met Dorothy before she died.” Grandma said.

Dorothy Samuel was Milano's maternal grandmother. I looked at Mrs Raymond who is still talking with Teddy. She looked up and our eyes met.

“My heartfelt condolences for your loss, Mrs Raymond.” I conveyed.

“Thank you. I am sorry, you couldn't attend the funeral even after being my son's mate. I came to know about the revelations Mr Buchanan made. I am really surprised that you had to live the life of a maid even after being born as a princess. I can't justify my husband's behavior towards you. I hope he will change his mind really soon. I am happy that my son got a mate like you. You have given a great upbringing to Teddy. I can't guarantee my husband's behavior, but I can definitely officially welcome you to our family.” She said,

The happiness I felt hearing her words couldn't be described in words. I couldn't contain my happiness and so I just hugged her. With a smile, she hugged me back.

“Thank you so much, Mrs Raymond. I just can't express my happiness in words. You have made my day.” I said,

“Call me mom. But, try to avoid calling me mom or even talking to me in front of my husband. I know he will accept you very soon.” She said,

We all went inside. I went directly to the kitchen. Today, I am going to make something really special. Chef Charlie came to me and asked.

“Sarah, what's the matter? Nowadays, you are making yourself engaged in work. Are you trying to hide something?”

“I am so happy today, Chef Charlie. They welcomed me to the family. I want to make something really special.” I said,

“Wow, that's great news. What do you want to make? I can help you with the preparation.” He offered.

“Thank you, but I want to do everything myself.” I said,

“What are we going to do if you keep making delicious delicacies? You won't be able to enter the kitchen once you get fully involved in the family and pack matters. We will have to find another dessert maker. No one will ever be as good as you.” He said,

“Thank you for the compliment, Chef Charlie. I don't mind making the dessert even if I am immersed in duties. You know, this is my passion and nothing can stop me from doing what I like.” I said and everyone around us applauded.

I made an apple pie, fruit cake and carrot halwa which is an Indian dessert. It was already lunchtime by the time I finished my work. Getting engaged just made me forget all my worries. Being welcomed into the family just made it easy to make a decision. Now the question is how? Being a human I can't reject one of them. Derek has to reject me and I am sure he's not going to do that. There will be some other way to make it possible.

I considered getting advice from Mary or Uncle Donald. But for that, I had to meet them. That's when I saw Milano's grandma descending the stairs. I can ask her because she is the most experienced werewolf in the pack. I quickly went to her and said,

“Grandma, I need to talk to you. I need your help. But not here. Can we go to the guest room?” I asked.

“Definitely my dear but before that I will have to have my lunch. You know, I am diabetic and I have to eat my meals on time. Come, let's have lunch and then we can talk.” She said and I agreed.

“Bella, where is Teddy?” I asked, when Bella was serving lunch.

“Teddy is with Madam Raymond. I went to get him. She said that they will have lunch together.” Bella said,

“Is Mr Raymond with them?” I asked.

“No, he is in his study.” Bella replied.

“Don't worry my dear. Alice won't allow Winston to do anything with Teddy. She has made her decision and never goes back on that. She will be protecting you and your son from now on.” Grandma said,

“I'm sorry grandma, I was just worried.” I said,

After lunch, we went to the guest room. There I told her everything that happened. She seemed worried. She was silent for some time.

“I was in a dilemma until you came back. Now I know what to do but don't know how?” I said,

“Then what have you decided?” She asked.

“I just want to be with Milano. But how, I don't know. I want an answer for that. I am a human and I don't think I have the power to reject someone. I am sure Derek will not reject me and become mateless for the rest of his life. That's why I want your help. I want your advice. Can you please tell me how I can make Milano accept me and also reject Derek at the same time? Please make it easy for me.” I requested.

“That's so simple my dear. Ask your mate to mark you and enter our world.” She smiled, making it sound so easy.

“Grandma, are you sure that will work? If that was so simple, wouldn't Milano have done it in the first place?” I asked.

“It does sound simple. But it isn't easy for a human. Your mother accepted your father but never agreed to get marked and enter our world. It's going to be really painful and I know my grandson. He will never do anything to cause you pain. It's not going to be as simple as it sounds. It will be really hard to make him agree to mark you.” Grandma said,

“Why? He wants me to choose him. Then why won't he agree to mark me.

“I told you, it's really painful when someone shifts for the first time. It's going to be even more painful when it's a human. No one can predict what happens when a human shifts. Sometimes they get marked but never get their wolf. And living in this world without a wolf is going to be like hell. I don't think Milano would ever do that. He loves you and never would even think of hurting you. You will have to do a lot of hard work to convince him.” Grandma's words made me realize that I have a long way to go.

“Grandma, he always obeys you. Won't he agree to mark me if you tell him to?” I asked hopefully.

“No one can interfere when it comes to marking between mates. If it was that simple, everyone would have made Milano to mark his wife Emma. It makes Luna more powerful.” Grandma said.

Am I ready to be a werewolf? I have just seen a silhouette of Milano's wolf and that itself made me lose consciousness. But, at that time I didn't know that I myself was the daughter of an Alpha. I do have Alpha blood and that makes me eligible to be a werewolf. But why didn't my mother choose that life even when she loved a werewolf? But her case is different. She was human in all respects. I have to embrace the new life because my future lies there. Even my son Teddy is one among them. I can't be the odd one out in the family. I have to accept the truth and make him mark me. I know it's going to be difficult. Now it's my own responsibility to make it possible. It's not going to be easy and I am not going to give up so easily.