Chapter 99 Family

• Flo found Serena in the campaign hospital, directing the nurses and medical staff. “Serena!” she called. The younger female stopped and waved to Flo. “Luna Flo,” she said. Flo went to her and hugged her. Serena smiled, hugging the Luna back. She wasn’t expecting it. Serena had always felt close to Flo, but not this close! She thought it was nice, though, seeing as Flo was her kids’ grandmother. “I had the most illuminating chat with my son this morning,” Flo said. Serena sighed, stepping back. “He told you about Olivia and Oliver, then?” she asked. “Yes, he did,” Flo said with a nod. She took Serena’s hands in hers. Serena smiled. Her own mother was so far away, it was nice to have another maternal figure so close. “I’m sorry I kept it a secret,” she said quickly. Flo shook her head. “You don’t need to explain anything to me,” she assured. “I’m a mother too, I know the lengths I would go to in order to protect my son, even now,” she said. She pushed some hair out of Serena’s face in a maternal gesture. “Did he tell you the other things?” Serena asked. “About us being mates?” Flo laughed and nodded.
• “He did,” she said. “I understand the complications that come with that, especially when you both have such different lives. For what it is worth, I think you would make a wonderful Luna. I hope my son figures that out too.” “You always speak your mind,” Serena muttered, turning to organize some medical equipment. “The benefits of being older and being a Luna,” Flo said. “I did have a feeling there was a connection between the twins and my family. I’m glad that they are a part of my family. Serena, I promise I will always take care of them, if you let me.” “I’d like that,” Serena said with a nod. “They would too. They are very fond of you.” “I can be Grandma Flo,” the Luna said with a beaming smile. Serena chuckled. “Can you hand me those towels?” she asked, pointing to a pile of white towels. Flo grabbed them and Serena started to fold them and stack the neatly. “We are family, Serena,” Flo said, “even if you and my son are never more than friends, your kids are a part of this family and that makes you a part of this family.” “Thank you,” Serena said with a smile. “That means a lot, seeing as my own family is far away.”
• “I always felt a strong connection to you,” Flo said putting her hand on Serena’s shoulder. “Never having a daughter of my own…” “It’s nice, having someone maternal around when I can’t be with my own mother”…