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I was there with my father searching for some of our missing pack members. We had gotten intel from another wolf pack that the hunters were kidnapping supes and bringing them to the bunker for experiments. It was a multi-pack effort, but the hunters realized we were there when we tripped their alarm system. The bombs started going off almost immediately, as if they were on a trip wire. Five wolves ran into the building, using a hole in a wall that had blown open with one of the bombs. I wanted to go, but my father refused to let me enter the building.
It was chaos. The screams of those who were burning alive still haunt my dreams. But, they did what we could and saved many supernaturals that day, Aolis included. He was just a boy, so my father had me take him back to his family to make sure he made it safely while he and the other pack leaders did damage control.
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When I met with Ailduin, it was in his study. It was there I saw the book. I thought it odd at the time that he had a book about the history of the werewolf guardians, but I didn’t think much of it as I had other, more important matters to worry about, such as making sure our pack members were okay. Ailduin told me that he was in my debt. Honestly, I never expected to request the return favor. I didn’t do it to have something to leverage against his family, I did it because it was the right thing to do. Aolis was only 5 years old at the time.
Afterward, when I had time to think about it, I started searching for a copy of the book, thinking it would be good to have. After searching for almost a year and finding nothing, I approached my father about it. That is when I learned that there is only one book like it in existence, written by the Guardians, for the Guardians. I’m still unsure how Ailduin’s ancestors got a copy, but now it’s where it should be, in the hands of a werewolf guardian. was no way
I watch as Cara once again asks about a card. There Ailduin was going to act as a “delivery boy” for me. I was lucky to get him to deliver the book. The only reason he did is because it is so valuable, he would never trust it to just anyone. And I had to promise him that it was going to a Guardian, the true keepers of the book.
But, I do agree with him, the book speaks for itself. No card needed. When he announces to me that the debt is paid, I very softly agree with him, knowing the hearing of the Fae King is better than most wolves.
I watch the shock that plays across Cara’s face as she unwraps the gift. She knows exactly what it is and how precious it is. Her quiet ‘thank you’ has Kai purring in my head. The gift is perfect.
Ass she clutches the book, she looks around and meets my gaze. Does she realize that it’s from me? There are very few individuals that could pull this off. Well, in truth, only one. Me. But she probably doesn’t know that. I nod my head in acknowledgement of her thanks. Maybe then she’ll realize that it was me. That I know exactly who she is and how special she, Artemis and her family are to the pack, my family, but most especially to me and my wolf.
If she hasn’t figured it out after today, there will be no question tomorrow.
During training that afternoon, everyone is talking about my upcoming birthday party. It’s not every day that an Alpha turns 18. Of course, everyone wants to
Dean comes up to me after training and tells me there’s a betting pool for my mate. Sheila has apparently told everyone that she thinks I’m her mate, so she’s in the top 5, along with a couple of the other she-wolves that I’ve been involved. with. I’m only interested because Cara is also in the top 5.
“Cara, huh?”
“Yeah, well,” Dean responds, watching me intently. “We still don’t know who her mystery man is and you are still in the top 2 contenders.”
“Who is the other person in the top two?” I ask, knowing Liam has been eliminated from the pool now.
“Chase, of course.”
I nod my head and walk toward the forest. I want to get to Cara’s to see how things are going with Liam. It’s been difficult to focus on training while trying to manage my jealousy that he gets this special time with her.
I arrive near their house just in time to see Mr. Nelson heading inside the house. from the indoor training facility. Not seeing Liam or Cara, I move to get closer to see if they are still training inside. I was hoping they’d be outside, but this is better. They won’t hear or smell me from inside the building.
As I get closer, I feel Kai getting restless and angry. I tune in more closely and realize what he’s heard that I didn’t. Cara is moaning and Liam is growling in pleasure.
I have to fight Kai and I’m about to lose control when I see them walking hand in hand toward the house. I take hold of Kai and settle in to wait.
What do you think of Ailduin and Aolis?
Liam continues to hold my hand as we walk back to the house. Dad is outside getting the grill started. I drop Liam’s hand and head inside to get the last part of dinner ready. Liam and dad follow me inside after a few minutes.
“So, Alpha Liam, I took the liberty of looking inside the cooler and grabbed some s for the grill. I hope that’s ok with you.” Dad:
“Please, call me Liam. And, of course. I thought the steaks would be perfect for tonight.” He goes to the cooler and pulls out a bottle of wine. “I also brought some wine in case you’d like some with the steaks. The rest of the meat in here consists of two racks of ribs, some bear sausage and some ground beef. I can’t say I’ve ever eaten a whole bear, but I took it to someone I trust that has processed bear meat in the past. You’ll have to let me know how you like it.” The last part was directed at me. I smiled as I take the wine from him and open it to let it breathe.
I start pulling the meat out of the cooler and putting it in the freezer, leaving out some ground beef to use over the weekend.
“Well, Liam, you’ll have to come by again soon and help us eat those ribs.”
“I’d like that sir.”
“Please, if I am to call you Liam, you may call me Clint.”
“Thank you Clint.”
Dad takes the steaks out to season them and put them on the grill. Liam follows him to do whatever it is that men do while cooking meat over a fire. I saute the onions and garlic for the spinach and then pour the wine into three glasses. I’ve put the spinach in the skillet, pulled the potatoes out of the oven and I’m setting the table when Dad and Liam return.
Liam grabs the bottle of wine and potatoes to put on the table and I spoon the spinach into a serving dish, bringing it to the table.
I sit next to Liam and we dig in. I have to admit, the bear isn’t bad. It has a bit of a gamey taste to it similar to venison, but it’s more hearty like beef.
After we’ve all tried the bear and decided we like it, Dad starts in with the questioning.
“So Liam,” Liam gives my father his undivided attention, apparently prepared for this. I’m not feeling as prepared as I feel my hands begin to sweat and I rub them on the napkin in my lap. I feel Liam reach over and gently take my hand.
“I’ll get right to the point. Are you only interested in my daughter because she’s a Guardian?”
“No sir.” He turns his head and looks at me. “I’m interested in your daughter because she’s always the most beautiful, intelligent and impressive woman in the room.” He turns back to my father. “I have spoken to your daughter and she is aware of my intentions. I’ve been very forthcoming with her that her strength and power as a Guardian, while very attractive, do not intimidate me and are unnecessary for the strength of my pack. I would be proud to call Cara my Luna one day and she would be my equal.”
“Son, you understand that my daughter is waiting for her mate? Her mother and I both tried to instill how special a fated mate is to her.”
“Yes sir. Cara has been very upfront with me about her desire to wait for her fated mate, and I respect that.” He looked at me for a moment before turning back to my father. “But, I will tell you sir, I feel strongly that your daughter and I will be fated mates. My pull to your daughter is strong, as is the pull of my wolf to Artemis.”
“Well,” my father looks at me then back at Liam, “my daughter could do a whole lot worse than you Liam.” He paused for a moment before continuing, “I was sorry to hear about the death of your father. He was a good man. But from what I’ve heard, you have taken the role of Alpha in your pack seriously and have become a leader and Alpha that your father would have been very proud of.” From the corner of my eye, I see Liam look down at the table and swallow hard before replying softly, “Thank you sir. That means a lot coming from you.” “You’re welcome, and call me Clint.” He smiles at Liam and lifts his glass of wine. Liam returns the smile and clinks glasses with him. “Thank you Clint.”
After that, conversation moved to easier topics, if not better. Liam has also been feeling the effects of the rogue attacks and has been in contact with neighboring packs to discuss the issue and try to determine what they are after. From there, talk moved to training today and Liam tried to convince dad to come to his pack and train his warriors. Dad just laughed at him and said, “If my own Alpha can’t get me to train our warriors, why do you think I’d train yours?” a
“Wishful thinking? Maybe hoping that if I’m your future son-in-law, that you’d reconsider?”
“I tell you what son. If it turns out that you are my future son-in-law, then I will reconsider.” 1
I brought out my bread pudding and both dad and Liam said it was delicious and I guess it was because they ate it all.
After dinner, I cleared the table and began putting dishes in the dishwasher. Dad announced that he was going to bed and that I shouldn’t stay up too late. The last part he said while giving Liam a meaningful look.
“I won’t stay late Clint, Alpha’s honor.”
Dad nodded and with that, wheeled himself into his room.