Chapter Three
Finally, life startedto turn around, the good slowly transforming her once-bleak existence into something exciting.Many might not see making minimum wage plus tips at a coffee shop all that great, but Juni saw a light steadily growing from the end of a very long tunnel.
“You’re picking all this up quickly,” Keegan complimented.
A rush of satisfaction filled Juni at the praise.Having a job meant everything.It meant freedom.It meant stability.No more living a life of scraps.Of eating whatever furry creature Ezra Parsons happened to catch.Ornoteating when he caught nothing.She and Clover would never go to bed hungry ever again.
There was a lull between morning and afternoon, so during that time, Keegan showed her how to make a lot of the specialty drinks.Taste testing was her favorite, and it was good to know what each flavor was so she could help customers who didn’t know what to choose.
At the end of the day, she helped clean all the equipment, mop the floor and wipe the tables.It was easy work, at least to her, because she always cleaned the trailer.At closing time, she stepped outside and waited while Keegan locked up.
“Going to pick up Clover?”she asked.
Juni nodded.“First day.She was a little nervous.”
“Circe is a great teacher.”
“I met her husband, Miles,” Juni told her.“He helped rid the planet of the trailer me and Clover lived in.”
“Oh, that’s right.I’m sorry about your dad.”
Juni shrugged.“I’m not.He wasn’t the best person.Was an even worse father.”
“That sucks.I’m glad you’re here now with the pack.”
“Me, too.So is Clover.She doesn’t have her wolf yet, but as soon as she’s allowed to participate, she’s gonna be running full steam ahead.”
“What about you?”Keegan asked.
“I definitely will be running.I’ve wanted to for a long time.”
“It’s fun.My cousin was my running buddy, but she’s gone back to Scotland, and I hate running alone.Wanna explore together?”
Juni nodded enthusiastically.“Definitely!”
“Okay then.See you tomorrow?”
“Yep.”
