“So, he will get pregnant.”
“Yes.”
“Does Colton know this?”
“Not all. Last night as I was explaining to Ian what he really was, he fainted. Colton demanded we stop and said I could talk to Ian after he rested.”
“Well, my brother fully claimed his mate this morning and he did not use protection. What do you suppose he’s going to do when he finds out he and his mate might have a pup on the way? His sole goal in life was to join Frontline Doctors. Tell me Oracle, does Frontline Doctors have family quarters for them and their pup? No, I don’t expect so.” Jackson fumed, “And how can Dire Enterprises guarantee the safety of a white wolf who is a natural healer and his male Omega mate…who’s another white wolf! FUCK!”
“Jackson’s right, Mom. This is a security nightmare of massive proportions. Tell me how the Fates think Colton and Ian can be protected?”
“Has Colton told you anything else?” Oracle asked.
“No,” answered Jackson, “but I need to know what I’m dealing with. All I know is he’s not an Alpha/Omega hybrid like me. But if he isn’t that then what gift does he have?”
“Unfortunately, I cannot help you. Colton asked me not to reveal it and as an Oracle, I must honor it. The only suggestion I can offer is to talk to Colton.”
“Does Ian know?”
“I do not know, but I doubt it because I was asked specifically not to say anything to Ian about it. I am sorry I cannot be of more help.”
Sighing, Jackson was stymied.I wonder why my brother is taking this stand? Not telling his mate? Unbelievable! I’d hate to be in his shoes if Ian ever finds out.“Well, I’ll just have to hope Colton confides in me soon. Thank you, Oracle. I have one request,” Jackson said, pausing for Oracle’s reaction. After she nodded, he asked, “Please tell me if you ever know of any danger my brother and his mate face so I can take action.”
“You have my word, Jackson. Now if we are finished with this topic, may I ask how my grandson is doing?”
Smiling, Steel piped up, “Kicking his dad all night long. I don’t know when our pup sleeps but I know it isn’t at night.”
“How would you know what he does all night long? You’re sleeping,” teased Jackson.
“Hey, I’m not…well maybe some of the time.”
“Uh-huh,” said Jackson then glanced at Oracle. “He’s doing quite well. I have no idea how big he’ll be, but if my belly is any indication, our pup is going to be huge. I understand now why you said I couldn’t shift in my last two months.”
Oracle smiled as she stood. “Yes, I was as big as a house. If we are through, I will go and tend to other matters.”
“Yup, and thanks.”
Steel watched his mother leave, sure she wasn’t happy about her promise to Colton. But he knew she’d never betray his confidence. He was deeply troubled because he knew that Josiah—Jackson and Colton’s uncle—was involved in Colton’s kidnapping.But how to prove it?
After his door closed Jackson turned once more to his mate. “Listen, babe, I believe Colton doesn’t want anyone to know because of what happened to him andIan in Mexico. Would you please call Slate and find out…in detail…if Dr. Luna told him anything about Colton and Ian?”
“Sure, but why? I already told you everything that happened.”
“I know, but Slate questioned Pablo and talked to Dr. Luna since you left. I’m very interested in Colton’s medical condition at the hospital. When your mother told Dr. Luna that Colton needed to be bitten by his fated mate to save him, I was just happy there was hope my brother would survive. But now, thinking about it, I think it’s bullshit that a bite from Ian could ever save Colton.”
“You’re probably right, but since my mother said it, I assumed the Fates told her.”
“I’m sure they did, but why? I think something else happened in that room and that’s Colton’s secret.”
“Are you going to question Ian? They were the only two people in that room.”
“Yeah, I will, but not directly. Colton would be furious even though I’m doing it to protect his mate. Go make the call and send Cody in, will ya?”
“Sure,” Steel said, leaning over to kiss his mate before standing. “I’ll let you know what I find out.”
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Rudy, the Silver Point pack second-in-command, wasn’t happy about telling Josiah, his Alpha and boss, that the plan failed. And worse, about the position they were in right now. He inhaled deeply and knocked, waiting for permission.
