“Are there more problems at the border,” His eyes looked like chips of ice as he slipped completely into Alpha mode, “On your end,” He added.
The line was silent for a moment, “Why do you always think I’m calling with bad news?”
“Because you always are. Not bad news necessarily, but something to add to my plate, something you messed up.”
“My men messed up, you mean.”
“I know what I said. Your warriors are an extension of you.” Caspien replied coldly.
“I didn’t know you were so diplomatic. Maybe your child has softened you.”
I looked toward Caspien, confusion evident on my face. I didn’t understand what he was getting at. Caspien’s hand clenched, but that was the only sign that he even heard Alpha Jasper. His eyes clouded over for a few long moments.
“A congratulation is in order, Alpha.” Alpha Jasper continued, “I didn’t know that you had a child, even though you kept them well hidden.”
“We haven’t kept him hidden; there hasn’t been a formal announcement yet.”
“A blessed wolf as well. You would be right to keep him hidden, keep him protected.” Caspien’s jaw tensed and my stomach tightened as I looked over at him.
Was what he was saying true? I was only worried about protecting him from himself, from the power he would possess. It hadn’t crossed my mind that others might seek him out, try to use him, or hurt him. My heart started beating erratically and each breath became hard thinking of my sweet boy and what the world would see him as, try to do to him.
I won’t let anything happen to our son Caspien’s voice was sharp in my mind, and I tried to nod, but I wasn’t sure I did.
Holden, Griffen, and Cali came in on silent feet. Griffen came to stand next to Caspien’s side, and Holden and Cali took a seat across from the desk. Holden looked serious, something that made me even more nervous.
“Alpha Dracos?” That voice I started to hate came again, “Is everything alright on your end?” If a wicked smile had a sound, this was it.
“I was just trying to figure out how you found out about my son when it hasn’t been announced.”
“People talk.”
“Do they now?” Caspien’s voice was laced with hard anger.
“Apparently, I just wanted to congratulate you on such a powerful heir, I truly hope you can protect him so he can take your crown.”
“The thought of his protection has never crossed my mind,” Caspien responded immediately, “There will be no problems with the future prince’s security. No one would be stupid enough to test my wrath.” There was no room for question there. “Well, I hope that is the case then,” Alpha Jasper mused, “I just wanted to reach out to extend my congratulations for your hidden heir.”
“You mentioned that already, and I appreciate the sentiment. Next time you want to send your well wishes, send an email. This line is for business only.” Caspien hung up so fast I jumped. He almost broke his phone.
“How the hell did Alpha Jasper discover about Emmett being a blessed wolf?” He growled, his entire office shook, and hot anger rolled off of him. Everyone, even Cali, cowered.
I couldn’t wrap my mind around it; we just found out yesterday, and as far as I knew, none of us left. We were all in the packhouse still. Our parents stayed at Caspien’s, and Cali and Holden were at his place. Even if there was someone that talked, it would have been someone that we trusted completely.
I looked at Caspien, and I could tell he was trying to piece it together too, but he was feeling more anger and pure rage I didn’t think he had the ability to think straight.
I don’t understand. I couldn’t bring myself to think that someone I trusted so completely would do this. I couldn’t go through that again, the broken trust, I thought I was past that with all of these people.
“I think that might be my fault, actually,” Rachel walked in with her eyes downcast, but even with that, she didn’t look anything less than confident, anything less like she belonged in any room she stepped in.
“What?!” Caspien roared at her. His anger was red hot, and his eyes flashed black. I was worried he would shift right there and tear her apart.
“It was a mistake,” She averted her eyes, Capien’s aura made it hard to speak, “I swear, I didn’t know,” Her voice trailed off.
“Tell us everything,” I said, putting my hand in front of Caspien’s chest. His breathing was erratic, and he was shaking, I knew his wolf wasn’t as intense as he was, but he was still an Alpha wolf and protective of his own.
She nodded and took a tentative step forward, wringing her hands.
“I accidentally, well, I went out last night, and I guess I kind of vented to someone who ended up being the Beta of Black Stone,” Her eyes met mine, and she seemed scared and remorseful, but I didn’t know her. All I knew was that she had put my baby in danger. “And then what?” Caspien asked; icy rage coated his words.
“I don’t remember it all, I swear,” She shook her head furiously, “I didn’t mean to, I didn’t know-” Her voice cracked, and she looked down.
“You’re telling me that you let slip that my son is a blessed wolf to someone that you didn’t know was the Beta of Black Stone?” Caspien took a step towards her. I grabbed his arm to stop him from going further, trying to calm him down a bit to think rationally. “Yes,” She met his eyes, “That is what I’m saying. He didn’t introduce himself with his title; I only found out this morning when I woke up in their packhouse.”
“You slept with him?” Holden asked.
“Yes,” Rachel turned her gaze to Holden, “I thought I was just venting to someone, I didn’t know that it would turn into this.”
“Was it good?” Cali asked, and I swear Rachel smiled for a moment before shaking her head once.
“Gives a new definition to sleeping with the enemy,” Holden snorted.
“I think that actually is the definition,” Griffen corrected, “Also, technically, he isn’t our enemy. We have an alliance.”
“You’re not telling me that Alpha Jasper is on our side.” Holden gave Griffen a blank stare.
“On paper, he is,” Griffen retorted, “That’s all that legally matters, for now.”
“How did you even find out about my son?” I asked Rachel, re-directing the conversation, “That he was a blessed wolf?”
Her deep brown eyes focused on mine, “Grace mentioned it last night. I swear it wasn’t even a huge thing; I didn’t make a big deal about it. I just said it in passing; I was venting to someone over drinks that I didn’t think I would see again.” “Are you planning on seeing him again?” Griffen asked.
She shook her head, “He was nice, he was what I needed for the night. But the sneaking off to tell his Alpha some news about a kid first thing in the morning doesn’t really sit well with me,” She offered a whisper of a smile.
I nodded once. I think I believed her, especially because she volunteered the information instead of us finding out elsewhere.
“What else does he know?” Caspien cut in. She blinked and shook her head.
“I-I honestly don’t know.” She shut her eyes, “I can’t really remember,”
“I don’t care if it was an accident. You put him at risk,” Caspien growled.
“I’m sorry-“
“Get out,” He was shaking again.
“Caspien,” I walked closer to him and squeezed his arm gently, “I don’t like this position either, but from what you have all said about Alpha Jasper and his pack, he doesn’t have enough warriors to protect his borders, let along pose a threat.” “Still,” he shook his head.
“And as you said,” I looked up at him, but he didn’t meet my stare, “Everyone was going to find out eventually,” I raised an eyebrow, “I don’t like this either, I can forgive her for a mistake, even if I’m p.issed at the outcome.” I looked back at her, hoping to convey some of my anger.
He looked down at me and stopped shaking, but his face didn’t soften.
“Is that what you wanted to talk about, what you came here to say?” Caspien asked.
“I came to apologize for yesterday to you two,” Rachel went on, looking around the room, “I overheard a bit of your conversation and put that other part together just now,” She paused, looking at the others.
“We can leave,” Cali suggested, standing up.
“It was just getting good,” Holden complained as Cali tugged him up by his arm.
“I’ll be back after. I want you to go over everything Alpha Jasper said,” Griffen nodded to us, following them out Now that Nora was closer to her due date, Griffen was more protective and nervous than before, I barely saw him.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.