Chapter 26 Amalie We spent the rest of the day talking about different things . Dr. William had come back in and cleared me to talk about certain things in my past . Those things were memories with the boys and of fun things that I would like to do when I get out of the hospital . Dr. William did not want me bringing up what my parents had put me through , and I was more than happy to oblige . They were painful memories that I didn't want to bring up just yet . Rose had napped in my arms while we talked . She had woken briefly when Cal and Mark changed spots . She then snugged back in my arms once Mark had me settled . Mark had been getting restless and jealous at not being able to hold me . He wanted his turn . I had laughed a little at the pouting he did until Calyx finally relented and switched spots . Markus was then very happy to take is older twin's place . Rose gave the three of us a side eye before she fell back to sleep . I chuckled at her look . She was even more adorable when she was trying to be pouting or intimidating . Cal and Mark chuckled as well at her antics . I woke Rose up for dinner when two of the omegas , a nurse and kitchen staff , brought in trays of food for us . " Dr. William said that you can have bland food . He wants you to eat slowly . If you feel sick , stop and let them know , " the nurse stated . She set her try down on the table . She then moved my flowers to the large windowsill . " Thanks Gretchen , " Cal said . " We will keep en eye on her . " " Jane , the food looks amazing , " Mark beamed from behind me . " Thank you both , " I told them . I gently started to shake Rose awake . " Not a problem . It's great to finally meet you , Luna , " Jane smiled as set her tray on the table . " Miss Jane ! " Rose shouted happily as she finished waking up . " Hello little one , " she smiled . " Did you get those flowers for your mom ? " " I help make! " she told the omega happily . " You did a wonderful job , " Jane praised her . " They are very pretty , " Gretchen said . " Well , we'll let you four eat , " she giggled to Jane . " What are you two giggling about ? " Mark demanded as he reached over for a sandwich . " Oh nothing , just thinking how cute you boys are . We have watched you grow up . I feel like a proud grandmother , " Gretchen stated conspiratorially to Jane . 1/3 " I know the feeling . It seemed like only yesterday they were all running around the pack house with the little blonde girl , " Jane smiled sadly . I stopped reaching for the tray of food . I suddenly felt very self conscious of myself . " Um , I was that little blonde girl , " I spoke up . I was not feeling confident in telling them who I was . " Goddess , " Jane said as she put her hand on both sides of my face . " You were such a sweet little girl . " She had tears running down her face . " But your parents said you ran away and left the pack ? " Jane asked in confusion . She had known the story . The whole pack knew the story of the twins best friend who ran away from the pack before she turned fifteen . " Goddess , how could they do that to you ? " Gretchen asked . She had been wanting to talk with me each time she had come to check on me . " We will figure that out , " Cal growled . " Take care of her , " Jane growled back . " I assume that her parents are still in the pack house dungeons ? " " They are , " Mark told her , confusion lacing his tone . " Good , " she stated before she strode out of the room . " What was that about ? " I asked the room in confusion . " She used the work at the pack house before working in the cafeteria here . I would guess that she is going to go give your parents a yelling to , " Gretchen told us . " Your disappearance hit a lot of people . I remember the twins bringing you here for scrapes you would get when playing . We all missed you . " " They said no one cared ? " I whispered , fighting tears . I was not going to cry, not again for what I had gone through because of them . " Oh sweetheart , most of the pack missed you . We all remember you running around the pack with the twins . When your parents said you left , we all got worried . They had said that you hated the pack and wanted nothing to do with Moonstone , " Gretchen said , tears in her own eyes . " We missed you so much , " Mark said into my neck . He had hurt in his voice . " I'm so glad they found you , " she told me as she put her own hands on my cheeks . " If you need anything , even after you get out of here , let me know . Even if it's a babysitter or someone to talk to . " " Thank you , " I told her , sincerity showing in my eyes . " We will find out why they kept you hidden , " Cal growled . " Mommy ? " Rose asked as she looked around in confusion . " It's alright Rosebud , we were talking about when I was little , " I told her , trying to dismiss her fears . " We all knew each other when I was little . 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