“They left you for dead. Every bone in your face was shattered. There wasn’t any way you could shift to heal. The pain caused by your shifting would have killed you. Colton was the only person who could save you,” Jackson said.
“And I am so thankful he did. That’s why I will never reveal his secret or yours to anyone. My parents and I owe you my life…without your help, they would be mourning me.”
“What do you want to do about your old pack?” asked Jackson. “Do you want to file a complaint? I will of course do it in your name.”
“I haven’t even thought that far ahead but my initial feeling is no, I don’t.”
“Why? They tortured you and that’s against the law.”
“I know, but look at me. Would you believe I had been beaten so badly if you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes?No, you wouldn’t. To make my complaint stick, I’d have to reveal how I was healed and that would expose Colton’s power. I can’t do it so please don’t ask me to.”
Jackson was pleased with Dylon’s analysis and conclusion. He had reached it himself last night but wanted to see how Cody’s mate would act. And he passed with flying colors. He put Cody first as he should and he demonstrated loyalty to the pack and its secrets. Now all that was left was shaving the truth.
“Good, I agree. But this is my promise. Someday, my uncle and his second will be made to answer for their actions. Now, let’s figure out what you can say about how you met your Fated Mate.”
Chapter 9
“Lizzie, I have to make a call first, then we can leave,” Frank called to his wife who was upstairs, packing the presents she’d insisted on buying.
“Go ahead. I still have to finish wrapping a few more items.”
Frank headed into his study and closed the door. Sitting at his desk, he dialed Alpha Silver Point’s number. Waiting to be connected, he picked up the Blackwood Pack’s complaint and skimmed it. The accusations were unbelievable in this day and age. Ever since the Universal Paranormal High Council was formed, attacks like the one Silver Point was accused of simply didn’t happen.Something isn’t adding up. It made no sense an Alpha would order something like this knowing if caught, he would be sentenced to death.Then he heard a voice.
“Hello, Alpha Silver Point here.”
“Josiah, it’s Franklin Royd. I’m just calling to let you know I have heard from my son.”
“That’s good news. My second informed me he left a few weeks back. You know enforcers, they’re always on the lookout for a better paying job. What pack is he with now?”
“Oh, he’s not working as an enforcer anymore.”
“Really? I was going to offer him the Head Enforcer position, with an increase in pay.”
“I’ll mention it to him but I’m pretty sure he’ll refuse. He’s found his Fated Mate.”
“Congratulations. Good for Dylon. You and the misses are happy?”
“Very much so. My wife is packing and we will be leaving soon so we can meet him and his pack. Listen, Josiah, I hate to cut this short, but my wife is calling me because she needs help with the suitcases. I’m sure we’ll speak again.”
“Sure, sure, I understand. Well, congratulations again. Bye.”
Frank disconnected the call and leaned back in his chair.Offer my son a head enforcer job—well isn’t that interesting.Frank knew his son was more than capable of handling it, but the puzzle was why make the offer now and not when Dylon was working for him.Hmmm, I wonder if the current head enforcer knows this. I think a talk with Oracle is in the near future for me.
Standing, he placed the complaint and other pertinent paperwork in his briefcase and headed out of his office to find his wife. Now, he was the eager one to see his son and meet the seven brothers who escaped the massacre. He knew the Fates had a hand in it, but why these boys were saved was something he was keen to find out. “Lizzie, are you ready yet? Do you need any help?”
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After coming up with a solution as to how Dylon met Cody, Jackson called Lizzie back and gave permission for her and her husband to visit the Blackwood Pack. Then he announced it was breakfast time. “I know you want to claim each other, but I hope you can wait until after breakfast. I think it would be a good time to meet the rest of the members of the pack before your parents arrive. It’ll seem strange to them if you don’t know them.”
Dylon looked at Cody and, after seeing a tiny nod, said, “I think that’s a good idea.”
Cody added, “But after breakfast, I want my private time with my mate with no more interruptions.”
“You got it,” Jackson said, as he got up and ushered them out of his study. Hearing Daniel cry, Jackson hurried toward the great room.
Cody watched Jackson rush away. Stopping short, he turned to his mate. “Is it all right with you if we have breakfast with the pack? We don’t have to eat with them. Dakota can make something for us and we can have it in our sitting room.”
“It’s okay. I think your brother is right about me meeting them before my parents show up. As soon as possible, we’ll escape to our bedroom where you will get a claiming to beat all claimings.” Dylon saw Cody’s eyes widen as he gave his mate a sly smile.
