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Epilogue
TRINITY
Five Months Later
“Istill don’t know what I saw in that pencil dick. Even with my memories back, my time with Axel is still a blur,” Frannie admitted, her voice tinged with exasperation.
Entwining my fingers with hers, I drew her close as our shoulders brushed together. We meandered down the hallway, our steps in sync.
“Axel’s ancient history,” I murmured. “You have far more important things to focus on, like teaching at Haven Academy for Omegas and Betas. We’re all back together, and the world is finally starting to feel less terrible. Besides, fifteen new Betas just enrolled this morning. You’ll have your hands full with their induction.”
Her eyes widened in surprise. Her sapphire blue curls cascaded over her shoulders in her matching blue floral dress as she turned to look at me.
“Fifteen?” she gasped.
I felt an unmistakable joy fill me at the sight of her radiant smile. It still amazed me how, after all she’d been through, her memories had returned once she’d taken some time to rest at her mother’s home.
“Girl, you’re just lucky you’re pregnant and aren’t working, or I’d be dragging your ass into those induction classes with me.” Her laughter flooded the air as she glanced down at my already prominent belly.
At twenty-three weeks along, I couldn’t deny the truth in her words. I cherished the growing life inside me, eager to meet my little bundles of joy.
Yep, I was having twin girls.
My Alphas were working on a nursery in the Matteis mansion–where we decided to move our family and live—and one in the Institute mansion. Most of the guards had been replaced, and Rusty was appointed as the head of security for the whole family and all our properties.
Frannie and I strolled through the grand mansion that had once belonged to my late father, still stunned by the transformation it had undergone. What I remembered as a cold, sterile dwelling, with female statues and lifeless paintings, now offered warmth and comfort. We had it modified to become a sanctuary for Omegas and Betas.
Elegant curtains framed the tall windows, allowing the sunlight to pour in and chase away the shadows. Cozy nooks with plush seating were scattered throughout the mansion, creating perfect spots to relax or read. Bookshelves were all over the place, filled with all manner of novels, and fresh flowers in vases decorated the mansion. I wanted everything about my father’s dominance to be removed and for those living here to feel safe. Gone were the days of auctioning off Omegas like commodities. Instead, the mansion stood as a beacon of hope and support for those in need.
Walking with Frannie, passing a few Betas who rushed to their next class, I felt pride at what my Alphas and I were creating. This was only the beginning, but the moment we opened the doors, we had Betas and Omegas begging for a safe haven. Hence our name—Haven Academy for Omegas and Betas.
As we rounded a corner, we unexpectedly bumped into Adella and Charity, who we’d hired to teach at the Institute. Adella’s raven-black hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail, and Charity’s fiery red curls framed her lightly freckled face. Both were still Betas, their Omega selves not yet awakened, but they had time. If their change came, they’d be safe. Our eyes met, and we rushed into an embrace that ended up in a group hug.
“I love that we’re all back together like this. I get all giddy about it every time we’re all together,” I murmured. “Speaking of which, are you hungry? The cafeteria is already serving lunch.”
“I’m starving,” Charity announced as several girls emerged from her classroom and darted past us, giggling as we made our way to the cafeteria. “All I had today was a cup of coffee.”
“I could do with cake,” Charity added with a smirk, then rubbed my belly as though I would bring her luck. “You are glowing and look so beautiful pregnant.”
“Aww, thanks, but I feel so heavy already,” I smirked.
“Do you guys remember that time when we snuck into the kitchen late at night at the Bakewell Institute?” Adella began, a mischievous look in her eyes.
“Oh, and we were so desperate for food that we ended up stealing that entire chocolate cake!” Charity chimed in.
“And we never got caught,” I piped up.
“It was the best chocolate cake I’d ever tasted.” Frannie giggled. “All of us stuffing it quickly into our faces before someone caught us.”
I laughed loudly as I recalled us huddled in the bedroom, our cheeks and fingers smeared with chocolate.
“Well, I’m sure if I put in a good word with the chef, he could whip up a cake for us,” I said.
“Do it,” Charity pleaded. “Now, let’s get some food.”
The four of us sauntered down the grand staircase and made our way into the formal dining room we’d converted into the communal cafeteria. Tables filled with chattering girls enjoying their meals together flooded the large space. The warm scent of freshly roasted meats and vegetables wafted through the air. Chefs behind the counter served dishes, from savory roasts to hearty pasta. No one was going to go hungry on our watch. We grew up starving most of the time at the Institute, and I made sure that would never happen here.
My gaze landed on Daniel, Aspen, and Viper seated at a round table in the back corner, sharing drinks and chuckling. Daniel had his hands in the air, telling a funny tale.
