My Alpha Mate's Christmas Gift novel Chapter 81

　　Let's begin the Awakening.

　　After their conversation, Rita and Melissa continued talking until Camilla entered the house. She appeared exhausted and asked if she could use the bath. Rita agreed with a smile, apologising for her treatment.

　　“It’s fine. I totally understand.” Camilla said with a tired smile.

　　Rita gave an awkward smile, letting Camilla pass to have her bath.

　　“I wonder what’s up with her?” Rita thought. Even though she had been a little confrontational toward her, Camilla wasn’t the type to get worked up over something like that. Rita decided to let it go, perhaps she was just being too paranoid.

　　"Let's not overthink things," She told herself.

　　Rita suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to ask Camilla about the reason for her visit. It was possible that she merely came for a friendly visit, but she doubted it. Someone of Camilla's standing wouldn't come all the way to their pack, alone and in the middle of winter just for a cup of tea.

　　There had to be something else, and the fact that Camilla had not brought it up made Rita think about it even more.

　　"You said my mom went to procure some things for the 'Awakening', but is that really fine? I mean, she's an outsider, isn't she? Besides, Asher made it abundantly clear that he didn't even want her here, to begin with, right? Will she be allowed to do something like that on her own?” Roxanne suddenly asked in curiosity.

　　“Shhh!!!" Rita quickly said, making signs of caution and pointing to the bathroom where Camilla was currently occupying.

　　“O-Oh, my bad” Roxanne said with a whisper, quickly understanding what Rita meant.

　　Camilla didn't know about Roxanne and her mother, at least not the details. It would be best not to give any slip-ups about their connection to Asher.

　　Rita shook her head slowly and shaped her hand on her forehead with a slight groan. Roxanne looked at her gesture innocently, but Rita didn’t want to start explaining that whispering did her no good against a werewolf's ears.

　　“It's fine. Your mom isn’t alone. She has escorts with her. They’re there to show her to the places she will need to get the materials, plus they are keeping an eye on her. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.” Rita explained.

　　“O-Ohhh… That makes sense” Roxanne commented.

　　“I wouldn’t worry about Miss Melissa if I were you right now, Roxanne. It's going to take some time before she gets here. You should spend your time more productively. I'll be busy with Camilla too, so you have free time." Rita started.

　　“Yeah, like there’s anything fun to do,” Roxanne mumbled.