Lily and James (werewolf novel) novel Chapter 114

Chapter 0114

(Sheila POV)

I put the two pregnancy tests in my purse and headed over to the packhouse. I knew that I probably only had one chance to make my plan work, and that plan centered on Margie being fully on board. No one said anything to me as I made my way to the beta suite.

I was a regular there, and that came with its benefits. Margie greeted me happily at the door before I even knocked.

“Well, hello, dear. I did not know that you were coming by today.”

“Good morning, Margie. I am so sorry to bother you, but I was thinking about Stephanie and feeling down. I thought it might make me feel better to come and talk to you about her. You know her birthday is coming up.” Margie frowned.

“Yes, I have been thinking about her birthday as well. Why don’t you come in and we can talk about her for a while. I will make you some tea.” I smiled sweetly.

“Thank you, Margie. I was hoping that you would say that.” I walked with Margie into her kitchen and sat down on one of the bar stools. Margie fiddled around in her cabinets for a few minutes, brewed some hot water, and then handed me a cup. She then sat down on a stool next to me. I smelled the cup of tea. “Peppermint tea. Stephanie’s

favorite.” Margie smiled. “Yes. I used to hate peppermint, but Stephanie loved peppermint so much that I have. been trying to incorporate it into my diet more and more since she died. Six years later, and I am still struggling with it, but I can at least enjoy it in the tea.” I gave Margie a sad smile.

“Stephanie did not care what the peppermint was in. Peppermint candy. peppermint cookies, peppermint tea, peppermint ice cream. She loved it all.”

Margie reached over and gently grabbed my hand. “Stephanie was so lucky to have a friend like you. So many people in this pack have wanted to move on and forget her, but you never have. You have always done what you can to keep her memory alive.”

“Of course. How could I not?