“Aww, that is so sweet,” I said.
“Why does he hate the story? It’s a nice one about how much he loves you,” she asked.
“That’s not how he sees it. He sees it as a story about how he failed me.”
“Right, he hates losing control. He thinks if he can control everything, he can make sure no one gets hurt,” Becky said. I nodded. It was good to know she knew my brother.
“Yeah, he has the biggest heart,” I agreed. We continued to swap stories. Becky showed me a ton of pictures of my adorable little nephew, and I showed her pictures of Martina and Rose. It was an amazing evening and it was getting dark as we packed up our things.
“Amie?”
“Yes?”
“I’m about to ask a huge favour of you, and probably a really unfair one,” Becky said.
“We are family, you are allowed to do that,” I told her. She smiled.
“I just want you to know that I’m aware of what I’m asking of you. Before the games are over, could you talk to James?”
“Talk to him?” I asked.
“Yes, just talk. I don’t want you to forgive him, or choose him over your Alpha or anything crazy like that. I just think he needs a real chance to talk to you. To straighten things out before you reject him and walk out of his life for good,” she explained.
“I will think about it,” I said.
“Thank you. I like James, and I like him as an Alpha. I would hate for this to mess him up.” I nodded. I thought about it all the way back to the cabin. It was late by the time I got back, all the windows were black except for the kitchen one. As soon as I walked in, I could feel Finlay’s scent. I found him sitting at the kitchen table, he had been reading but, put his book down as soon as he sensed me.
“Did you have a good time?” he asked as he saw me.
“I did,” I told him and walked over to where he sat. I showed him the pictures of Armino which Becky had sent to me. “I have the cutest nephew.” Finlay smiled.
“You do,” he agreed.
“How about you? Was it a relaxing evening?” I asked.
“It was. We played Mario cart. I beat Sam,” he told me proudly.
“So you won?”
“I beat Sam,” he said again. I giggled.
“Who won?” I asked.
“Ramses, by two points.” I continued to giggle and sat down next to him.
“Becky asked me for a favour and I think I need to do it,” I told him.
“Is it a secret favour?” he asked after a moment's silence.
“No. I just don’t know if I will hurt you if I tell you.” I could see the frown on his face.
“Tell me anyway. It will hurt more if I found out from someone else.” I nodded.
“She asked me to talk to James. Not to take him back, or to forgive him. Just to clear the air,” I told him. I could see the effort it took him not to growl, and I was proud of him for not going with his first reaction.
“I don’t like it,” he said.
“I know.”
