Savannah’s POV
Next morning I woke up alone. I stretched my arms and yawned again. I looked at the side where Hardwick used to sleep and sighed. To be honest, I miss him. Last night’s action flashed in my mind and it only made me blush again. We would have made love if there wasn’t any call in the middle. And I really miss his warmth that flattered my heart. He said he had some important work and then he was gone. I don’t even know when he is going to come back. Shaking my head I wanted to slap myself. Mom said it before when your mate is the Alpha then you need to control emotions and stay strong to handle the situation. And she was right, before he became my mate, he was the Alpha of Dark Forest and he had many responsibilities to handle. He really could not stick to me all the time.
Sigh being a Luna is also hard work.
“Hi Jenny” I greeted as I walked inside the kitchen.
“Hello Mistress,” she grinned.
“You look happy today?” I sat on the chair “what’s the matter”
“Nothing, I was trying to make a new recipe yesterday and guess what it worked ” Jenny looked so happy that she almost slipped from jumping.
“Careful” I hold her arm and almost laughed when I saw her face.
“Are you okay?”
She nodded “thanks Mistress” she laughed nervously “I almost slipped out of joy.
“Hmm…. I guess so” I chuckled.
“Wait, I will bring your coffee”
“Um… what did you make yesterday?”
“Rustida” Jenny smiled.
“Rustida?”
She nodded again “I tried. I found the recipe online a few days ago and wanted to try it but never got enough ingredients. But because of the new delivery of the food stocks I finally have my needed ingredients and tried to make it yesterday”
“Wow, you are quite creative” I nodded. Just then a maid came and placed my morning coffee.
“I don’t have much work to do and I don’t go to train so after dealing with my works I cook to kill time”
“Tell me more about your dish” I sipped my coffee.
“You are interested?” She looked happy.
I nodded “you worked hard on it”
“Rustida is an Italian dish. I saw the recipe online and was quite fascinated with it. It look yummy too. It’s usually made with the combination of pork loin, pork hearts and lungs, crumbled sausage meat, butter, onions, tomatoes, stock, salt, and pepper. Though it was my first time cooking this recipe, I never thought it would turn out well. It’s a kind of miracle”
“Hard working always give good results”
“You are right,” Jenny giggled, “would you like to taste it?”
“Sure, I am somehow feeling hungry after hearing your recipe”
“Okay” Jenny laughed “I will get you to taste”
It didn’t take long for her to come back with the food. Rustida looks good on the plate. The texture feels right and it made my mouth water to taste it. Using the fork and knife I cut the small piece before shoving it in my mouth.
“You used wine?” I asked.
She nodded “yes, though it’s kind of uncommon combination for the recipe but I saw many comments who tried it”
“It tastes good. I can feel the flavours melting inside my mouth the moment I took a bite” I smiled at her before eating another piece. This is my first time trying Italian cuisine but my first experience is not bad though. I must say that Jenny is a good cook. In later days she can use her culinary skills to win anyone’s heart.
“You really like it, Mistress?” Jenny was quite surprised and I can tell it from her expression.
I nodded “why not? Besides, it’s my first Italian dish to try. I think you should focus on cooking rather then on accounting the delivery goods”
Jenny chuckled, “I can always try new recipes in my free time. It’s not a problem” saying this she blushed.
“I will be your taster then” I laughed.
“Really?” Her eyes brightened immediately.
“Of course” I smiled and started to enjoy my Italian dish.
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After finishing my breakfast, which was quite heavy, I actually thought about taking a walk around. Luina was beside me telling me more about the pack, and I am glad she is here. Luina is very attentive and never neglects any small things related to me. Hardwick really knows how to choose people because his choice of Luina to be my personal maid is excellent.
“The children’s go to school in the city. When they become the average to shift they come back to pack again and live here” Luina said.
“Average age? They don’t go back to study further?”
“It depends on them, Mistress. Few go back and few stay. But whatever they decide, the Master makes sure to fulfill it. He never forces anyone to do anything. In all aspects, the Master is fair and sets his rules according to it. But if anyone goes and break the rules then he or she have to face the wrath”
I sighed “handling a pack is difficult. Besides, it’s not like it will stay fair and peaceful all the time. There’s some times when Alpha’s had to face the hardships”
I have seen dad and Devak. How they handle the pack matters. Though I never interfered in their business, it’s not like I don’t know what they are doing or what kind of problem they are facing. Even mom is also involved in some matters and I have witnessed all the ups and downs of the ruling method in the pack.
“But it’s not the Master’s fault, Mistress. Master never makes false accusations or punishes others without any reasons. Whatever he does has great cause behind it”
I nodded. What she said is true. I can never doubt Hardwick’s decision as far as I got to know him.
“I can never doubt him-” I couldn’t complete my words as I bumped into someone.
“Aw…” The other person winced.
“I apologise, it’s my fault” I turned around only to see a beautiful woman standing rubbing her shoulder.
“Mistress, are you okay?” Luina held my hand as she asked.
“I am fine” I looked at the woman again.
“You should watch your way when you walk” Luina hissed using a cold tone. I looked at her with surprise. I never saw Luina using such a tone. She was always warm and gentle.
“I…..” The woman stammered “I am sorry, I didn’t mean to bump. I was in a rush so I couldn’t see you coming. Please forgive me”
“It’s fine, it’s my fault too” I smiled at her. The woman looked charming. But I haven’t seen her before. Is she new or something?
“You should watch yourself in future. If something happens to our Mistress Master will break in rage” Luina added again.
The woman who looked gentle looked at us with a surprised expression “Mistress?” She blinked before her gaze fell on me.
I frowned at her actions. How come she was so shocked?
“I…. it won’t happen again” she said again then turned and walked away.
“Who is she?” I asked, watching her leave.
“I don’t know Mistress,” Luina replied in her gentle tone.
“Never mind, let’s go” I turned around and about to step when a sudden voice stopped me on my track and had me stunned for a moment.
“Delaney” the scream echoed behind me.
I turned around swiftly as I looked at the scene behind me. Daisy was hugging the woman who just bumped with me. And she called her Delaney?
Delaney?