“How do you know all of that?”
“Not important. But whatisimportant is whether you can help him.”
Dylon paused.If Cody had a brother who knew what was happening, then it might help him—or not. Shit!Turning to his mate, he asked, “Pet, are you all right with me talking to Dakota?”
Cody lowered his head and said, “Yes, sir.”
Dakota’s eyes widened at Cody’s response but he quickly schooled his face. He knew Cody was very fragile and he was very worried about him. Dakota didn’t know what visions Cody saw, but he could imagine. If Dylon could put his brother back together then he would do whatever was needed to help.
Dylon turned back to Dakota. “Cody has been having night visions and they were getting worse. So he tried to stay awake every night to avoid what happens afterwards; he was afraid of slipping into his vision world and not returning. The chains you heard have a spell on them to prevent Cody having any visions during the night.”
“That’s great. But what’s with the submissive shit? Cody’s an Alpha and his wolf won’t allow it.”
“In this room, Cody is submissive to me because it provides him with a safe and secure place where he doesn’t have to make decisions. It will help his spirit and soul to heal.”
“How can you be sure?”
“My Shaman told me. Now can we eat? Cody and I have a full day ahead of us and I need to prepare him for it.”
“Sure, just let me know what I can do to help.” Leaning around Dylon, Dakota said to Cody, “Love you, bro. Congratulations on your mating.”
“Pet, you may answer your brother.”
“Thank you, Dakota.”
“Right. When you’re finished, just put the cart in the hall and I’ll take care of it,” Dakota said, turning to leave the room. Then he whirled back and gave Dylon a hug. “Thanks so much for helping my brother,” he whispered.
Closing the door after Dakota left, Dylon was relieved to know one brother knew about what was going on. Turning to Cody, he saw him in his kneeling position on the bed, waiting for instructions. Dylon strolled over to the bed. “Pet, I’m going to unchain you, so you can use the bathroom. When you’re ready, I want you to come tothe sitting room, so we can enjoy the mating gift from your brother, okay?”
“Yes, sir.”
Once the cuffs were removed, he helped Cody off the bed. “Leave the bathroom door open.” When Cody returned, Dylon asked, “How did you know it was Dakota’s mating gift?” he asked, as he heaped scrambled eggs, bacon and steak on their plates.
“He did this for Colton and Ian when they claimed each other, sir.”
“Cool. Here… I want you to finish everything on your plate. Understand?”
“Yes, sir.”
Dylon dug in and groaned when he took the first bite of his steak. Dakota sure knew how to make a good one. While he ate, he kept glancing at Cody, checking to make sure he did as he was told. Finally, two bare plates were the only things remaining on the table. Pouring each a cup of coffee, he sat back and studied his mate, and what he saw pleased him. The tension was gone from his body, Cody’s face had regained some of its color and his eyes were brighter, more alive.
“Pet, we have time this morning before we’ll join my parents, so I think we should talk some more,” Dylon said, as he took his mate’s hand and led him over to the small couch. Sitting, he pulled Cody down next to him and tucked him against his side. “You may speak freely to me. Nothing is off limits, okay?”
“Yes, sir. Okay, my first question is about your father. Why was he doing that to Jackson last night? I was afraid my brother would throw your father and mother out.”
Dylon laughed. “Yeah, my father was an asshole wasn’t he. I think he was trying to figure out what kind of Alpha your brother is.”
“Jackson is the best kind of Alpha there is. He’s always put us first. He was even going to reject his Fated Mate because of his loyalty to us.”
“I know that,ma moitié.I have worked for Alphas who are Class A pricks. Your brother is not. By the way, I fully expect my father to talk to me about leaving the pack and joining him at the High Council,” Dylon said and then, putting his finger over Cody’s lips, continued, “but I made up my mind before he arrived that I was going to say ‘no’. Our place is here with the rest of the Blackwood Pack.”
“Why did you take a job at the Silver Point Pack? Carson doesn’t want you here. He asked Zane to do a search on you to find out anything he could use to get Jackson to throw you out of the pack. I’m worried. If my brother does that I’m going with you.”
“Whoa! How do you know this about Carson? Did you have a vision about it?”
“No, I have a mind link with him and Colton. The Shaman taught me how to block my thoughts while still hearing theirs. I blocked my thoughts completely the last time I had a vision because I was afraid I’d slip and they’d get a glimpse of it. But I can hear their thoughts because they don’t know how to block.”
“Do they know this?”
