23 Promotion and Pain
Tia.
When Luke told me of the new developments, my heart broke. I had worked really hard to get into the army. Although I joined the academy because of Caleb, I gained a lot. I proved that I could do whatever I set my heart out to do. To have my life toyed with this way was wrong, but I knew Luke was already having it hard and showing disappointment or anger towards him over something he had no control over was wrong. Instead of giving him a hard time, I smiled and let him know I was okay with it. I could tell he was relieved by my response.
Luke got off the bed, butt naked, went to the sitting room, picked up a file from the couch, and brought it to me. He handed it to me and sat next to me.
“My father said I should study this with you,” he said, and I frowned at him, wondering why. “For starters, someone tried to link the arsenal attack to me,” he said, and I laughed.
‘Ridiculous,” I said, and he nodded.
“My father knows, but who will do it and why?” he said, and I understood where he was heading.
“Anyway, that isn’t the reason I am giving you this. My father is with the notion that another Alpha is trying to wipe our family out and absorb our Key mark and the pack. He claimed there have been several attacks on all our lives, and he can link them to be from one and the same source. He discourages moving out, claiming the security here is efficient.” he said, and I frowned at him.
“So, what is your take on all this?” I asked him, and he sighed and pulled me close.
only way that can happen is outside these walls. If you are willing, I intend to take my chances with you,” he said, looking deep into my eyes with hope.
on Luke’s tablet. We both wanted something simple that we could raise children in, and while we searched, I was a bit hurt that I would not be the only mother of his child. While I lay next to him in bed hunting for a house to live in, another woman was carrying his child, and it hurt. At that moment, it hurt because she had a piece of him. The child will be a reminder that there was someone before me, but for me, he was all I had. I watched him scroll through
my eyes. I could not tell him why
have peace
you are not ready to tell me why you are sad, but
said, putting down his pad,” Since Caleb has been removed and you won’t be gamma anymore, there is no need for training. Visit your parents at the clinic and spend some time with them,” he said, and I nodded; that
but it wasn’t really up to us. I was nervous heading for breakfast in the morning. I
disregard for warnings indicated that she was desperate. It was as if she had locked her eyes on a price, aiming to get it at all costs. Her level of dedication, determination and willpower was that of someone older with a lot to lose and limited time to achieve their goal. I began to
said and adjusted himself on his seat. I hated this part of my mornings when I had to come here and sit through their family bullshit. It was more formal than an actual family
his effort at the border. We do not always win sometimes, so I am glad that you stood your ground as difficult as the mission was for you, Caleb. I also want to thank Tia for being a true soldier and standing by her alpha.” He said and sighed. “Luke,” he said, looking at his favourite son, ” Thank you for saving their lives and defeating the intruders,” he said, and Luke nodded reluctantly. It
of you. The topic we are about to discuss has been a controversial matter in our home and in our pack. The
it back to Luke, the original owner,” he said, and Stacy banged her hands on the table and stood up abruptly. “How dare you, Aesop!!” she screamed at him, ”
is not an object or an inheritance to be given or
trust by the goddess to keep her children safe. Every true alpha born with a key mark understands this burden because, unlike every other mark, the key mark can be taken away. It is the only mark that can be taken. Caleb is an Alpha but not a strong one, and that is why he will be Luke’s beta
to care for you and your family. As you know, Diamond corp belonged to Chloe, my first mate and Luke’s mother. We have lived off her charity all these years, and now that Luke has taken over the company, we should not expect more than what we are getting right now. Just as I cannot take your mother’s things and give him, I cannot take his mother’s things and give you. If it were my company, I would have divided it like I have divided this house, but Diamond corp isn’t mine to give. I hope you understand,
Luke will be Alpha, he shouldn’t have any problem with his little brother working at the corp to help him run the place,” Stacy said, sounding more like a demand than a
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