Chapter Eight: Single Mother

EMILY'S POV

“Lucas grab that bag and Liam, you grab the other one. “ I ordered but the two boys were playing catch and did not even hear a word I said.

“Lucas! Liam!” I yelled in an upset voice. They both halted immediately.

“Take these bags so we can go home. Can't you see that it's getting dark already.”

The two boys nodded, apologized and picked up the bags like I had instructed.

Three of us began our journey to the small apartment I shared with a lovely couple from a pack of Omegas. They reminded me of my parents and I missed them so much.

“Mother, we will eat a big meal tonight,” Lucas stared at me with his big blue eyes.

“Yes, I am very hungry. I want a big meal,” Liam agreed with his brother cheerfully.

I disguised my pain and gave them a warm smile.

That meal was supposed to last us for a whole month but for their sake, I would gladly make it all if I had to and work tirelessly for more money for another one.

The two boys looked nothing like me. They obviously resembled