Chapter 16
His eyes flooded after hearing the desolation in his mate’s voice. Leaning his cheek against Cody’s soft hair, he cried with his mate. Cried about the pain, the suffering, the evil in the world forcing his mate to the breaking point. Listening to the sobs racking his mate’s body was heartbreaking, but there wasn’t anything he could do except hold him and send his love to Cody through their life thread.
Dylon was exhausted—and this was only after a few days of living with Cody’s visions. While he saw the pain and suffering in the visions his mate had to endure, Dylon was spared suffering them. How had Cody survived this long? The two of them, locked in love and pain, sat until Cody had no more tears to give before finally falling asleep. After his mate’s confession, Dylon knew why he was brought into Cody’s life. He wanted—no needed—to bring the light back into Cody’s world.By gods, I will. Whatever it takes, no matter what I have to do, my mate will have a happy life! I swear it!
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Frank had finally chosen a course of action. He was going to ‘poke the bear’ and see the reaction. By all that was holy, Jackson should have called him out for his outrageous behavior last night. It was a test—a litmus test, so to speak—by which he was able to judge the strength and character of an Alpha to determine if his pack was adequately protected. But in all his years, no one ever reacted the way Jackson had. Calm and cool, he just pushed Frank back in his place without raising a finger. That raised the hair on the back of Frank’s neck. No matter how much of his Alpha power was pushed out, it was met with Jackson’s, but just enough to keep Frank’s at bay—not enough to make him submit. He hadfinally realized last night what irked him about Jackson’s actions and today he would bring this pup to his knees.
After breakfast, while Oracle was showing Lizzie the nursery, he headed to Jackson’s office. Giving several sharp knocks, he entered after receiving permission to do so. He strolled over to the chair Jackson motioned him to and sat. He waited. Steel sat next to Jackson quietly, but very alert.Mmm. He tilted his head in deference to Jackson’s position and then began, “Alpha Blackwood, I appreciate you seeing me.”
“Frank, thank you for the respect, but it’s not necessary. After all, we are family now, right?”
“Ahh, yes, I suppose we are.”What the fuck is it with this Alpha?
“So, how can I be of help?”
“I know my son is mated to your brother Cody, but I’m concerned about his safety with this pack.”
“Safety? What do you see as a threat to his safety?”
“Your complaint against the Silver Point Pack for one.”
“How is that a threat, as you see it?”
“Well, Silver Point has issued a kill order.”
“Yes, and it has been rescinded.”
“For the time being. But what happens if they serve you with the Notice of Kill Order as required by the High Council’s laws?”
“I imagine we’ll have to wait and see.”
“That’s not a good enough answer for me. I would feel better about Dylon’s safety if I knew you had proof of Silver Point’s actions as you claim.”
“Vice Chair Royd, are you asking in your official capacity as a member of the Universal Paranormal High Council?”
“No, just as a father who is concerned about his son.”
“Then unfortunately, I cannot answer you.”
“Why not?”
“Mr. Royd, I have been advised by our attorney not to discuss our complaint with you unless you are here on official business,” Jackson said. Then holding up a hand to forestall any response, he continued, “You know as well as I that any discussion, other than in response to a High Council inquiry, would be a conflict of interest and I for one, will not give my uncle a loophole that he can use. As it is, the mating of your son with my brother will cause some eyebrows to be raised and I refuse to contribute to further speculation about the purpose of your visit here. Now if there is nothing else…”
Frank was flummoxed.I’m being dismissed? Fuck that!He rolled out his Alpha power at full force.I’ll teach this young Alpha to respect his elders.Frank smiled as he heard Steel growl but it was short lived; he soon felt the full force of Jackson’s Alpha power. Aghast, he heard his wolf whimper as he lowered his belly and bared his neck. Frank felt his neck automatically tilt in submission.Holy Motherfuckers!Who is this wolf?
“Now, if you are finished showing me your balls,” said Jackson, “I suggest you keep them in your pants for the rest of your visit.”
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Carson was eager to see if Zane had found anything. Rushing downstairs, he slammed open the door to his brother’s computer room. “What did you find?”
“What the fuck, man! You scared the shit out of me when you slammed open the door. Don’t do that again.”
“Sorry, sorry. Please Zane, tell me what you found.”
“Okay. Nothing.”
