Chapter 39 Time Passed

Samantha

Working for Elisabeth and living with her was a relief. I was in charge of cleaning the salon. I didn't know anything about the beauty salon. All I could do was cook and clean for her. She had three rooms in her apartment. I slept in one. I was gradually buying things for the baby. Elisabeth wasn't rich, so I didn't let her buy any baby stuff. I needed other sources of income, so I began cleaning people's houses for a fee. Initially, it was difficult getting a job as a cleaning lady, because of my condition, but soon I got lucky with five families.

I was six months gone. Elisabeth had arranged for a wolf midwife to take the delivery of the baby. I was glad because I was worried about where to give birth. No wolf had ever given birth outside of their pack before.

Working was becoming physically taxing because of my belly, but I needed the cash, so I pushed myself. Often I would wonder what Alex was up to, then remind myself it was no longer my business.

Ronda was also very