Novel Catchup
Chapter 457 Uni-severity
«Oh, that's... Hmm, what if... What if they're mates?» Roxy said.
«Mates? They're too little for that, aren't they?» replied Lara, confused. However, it did make sense. Jaden and Stella went along so well that there must have been a reason!
«I'm not sure,» Roxy said. «But sometimes, mates recognise each other quite early. It's not related to the body but the soul. Maybe Stella likes Jaden because she can sense they're linked.»
«That would make us family,» Lara chuckled.
«Oh, but... They can't be sure until they grow up. Maybe it's better not to assume. It would be bad if we were wrong.»
«Wouldn't it be reassuring, though? To know our children have met their mate and won't need to deal with what we have dealt with?»
«It would, but it doesn't mean it's already over,» Roxy said. «We can't assume everything will evolve as we expect without any obstacles on the way.»
«I know that even though I wish happiness for my children more than anything else. However, I know it will be right in the end. Eventually, they will find their place in the world.»
«I'm not sure I wish for my daughter to be your son's mate, though. No offence, but everything involving Alphas and their families becomes complicated, sooner or later.»
«No offence taken. I know it well enough, Roxy.»
«But you're doing a good job keeping the pack together and your family cohesive. Even if you're human, you know your way with people.»
«Regarding that, I was thinking about something... For quite some time now.»
«Yes?»
«I like this pack, and I love Nate. I want to become the best Alpha female I can be. However, to do that, I can't rely on myself alone. I don't have wolves' instincts, and empathy doesn't work every time. Not to mention that I might bring additional damage if I choose the wrong approach. As such, I'd like to improve.»
«How?» Roxy said, confused. How could a human improve if they have no instinct to guide them?
«I want to study. I haven't talked about this with Nate yet, so I'm asking you to keep it private for the moment. I want to enrol in university again, finish my studies, and learn how to help the pack in the way I can: through the company.»
«And what would you study, if I may ask?»n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
«Human Resources Management. I'm sure that a part of it applies to wolves. Even more: I could help you blend in even more in human society! Wouldn't that help everyone in the long run?»
«Sure, sure... I'm just surprised by your sudden idea, that's all. I think it's a great one, though. You should finish university, by any means.»
«It's not sudden, actually. You know, the first one to tell me I can finish my studies even at this age was none other than your husband. Manager Cooper... I mean, Bass Cooper told me that I'm not too old for school.»
«Now you have time for that. You have Nate taking care of the pups, so you'll be able to focus on your studies. I'm sure he will be happy to help, especially because you will do something for yourself. I have this impression that you have trouble asking for favours... I don't know how things are between you two but from here...
It's as if you don't want to bother anyone, as if you didn't need anything.»
«Samantha told me to learn how to act spoiled from Scarlet,» Lara said, chuckling lightly.
«I am not spoiled,» the little girl moaned. However, her eyes were closed, and she was close to falling asleep.
«No? Are you not?»
«No, mommy. I am good.»
Her sentences were slow, but she listened carefully to her mommy's words. However, she had a doubt she couldn't wait to resolve.
«Mommy,» she called, opening her eyes.
«Yes, mommy's girl?»
«What is a uni-severity?»
«University. It's a place where people learn things.»
«Like the school?»
«Yes, but for adults.»
«Can't I come with you there?»
«No, Scarlet. You have your own school to attend.»
«Oof,» she scoffed, placing her head back on Lara's shoulder. She closed her eyes, returning to her rest. That conversation had drowned her of all the energies, leaving her with no spare strength to remember about Jaden and that small pup by his side.
«It will be fun for both of us,» Lara continued. «Also, you can attend university when you grow up. Before becoming the boss like your dad, you need to study.»
«Daddy studied?»
«Yes, he did,» Lara said. How could someone be the CEO without a degree?
But then, she remembered that place was run differently than any other. They were wolves: to them, papers meant nothing.
She glanced at Roxy, and the latter nodded.
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«He did,» she added. «He studied hard at the university. Mostly because he didn't want humans to suspect anything about us. As such, a degree with high grades would prevent anyone from asking any kind of question. Our organisation should seem innovative to human eyes, not strange or suspicious. They see a young CEO with two degrees and bright ideas other than his innate business sense.»
«You hear? Nate also went to university. He survived just fine, so you don't need to worry about your mommy. Also, I will come back home every evening.»
«You won't live on campus? Is there what you're looking for in Norwich?» Roxy said, remembering the first issue they had to solve if Lara wanted to study.
They couldn't move the company to another city. And they couldn't run it without Nate for too long.
She had to study in Norwich. Or to study from home and move only for exams and tests.
«There is,» Lara confirmed, settling Roxy's worries. «I wouldn't abandon my children just for this. I found the perfect course in Norwich. I will come back home every day and take care of my family. I won't be able to work as much as I do now, but it's just for a few years.»
«We'll survive like this,» Roxy said. If Lara was nearby, Nate could deal with any trouble.
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