Chapter Seventeen - Lessons and Training

Kari's POV

The next morning, after the excitement of the twins coming into the world, Olivia came to my suite with Heather and Ericka. She smiled at me as they walked into the room. I could tell Olivia was still a bit worried about how I would react to her. So I smiled and gave her a hug in welcome.

"Thank you for helping my father through everything," I said. Hela explained the bond to me in a bit more detail to help me understand what my father had gone through. Olivia wrapped her arms around me and hugged me back.

"I only wish we could have helped you more." She said. "I know I am not your mother, and I would never want you to think I was trying to replace her, but I am here for you if you ever need any motherly advice."

"I appreciate that, ma," I said. The look of shock on her face made me smile wider and she hugged me tighter. "Mother or mom, I can't do that, I'd feel like I was betraying her, but if you're happy with ma, then I am happy with it."

"Oh sweet child, you don't know