Chapter 55

"Musu, I am sorry, but you are about to see a side of me I rarely show to pack members. I'm just going to step over there," I point to the other side of the room, trying to sound as calm as possible, "Please don't be scared. I will be right back."

Musu nods slowly, like she is questioning my sanity. Can't blame her. I'm questioning it too. I walk to the far side of the room and grip the back of the leather loveseat, with my back to her. My entire body tenses up and I feel my claws extend, tearing into the brown leather. A deep rumbling growl rips through me, making the entire room shake until my voice is a full on roar. When I have let out as much of my frustration as I can, I stand up straight and take a deep breath. When I turn around, I see Musu standing against the door to exit the library. 2

"I feel much better now, Musu. Again, I apologize for the outburst, but every dam has a breaking point," I explain. When she doesn't look like she is going to run for her life, I ask her to sit at a table with me. She sits at the edge of the chair, looking at me suspiciously, just in case she needs to run.

I explain to her what Saint just informed me of and ask if any of it sounds familiar or makes sense.

She looks around for a moment, then stands up and goes to a bookshelf. She pulls out a giant book and puts it on one of the reading stands. I stand up and watch as she flips the pages.

"Alpha, this answers so many questions I had about this passage," she says with a look of relief, pointing to a handwritten diary page.

I look at my watch, "Well, you have five minutes to explain it to me.”

When she finishes, I tell her to wait in the library for half an hour, then she is to go directly back to the suite next to my apartment. She nods in understanding and wishes me good luck before I push the button to exit the room.

I fix my suit jacket and sit down in front of Tessa. I smile, but she looks scared by it. Imagine that. It’s not one of my genuine smiles Kas always talks about.

'Tessa, would you like US to take off the silver handcuffs?"

"Since when do you have a sense of humor?" She snarls, "Of course I want them taken off."

"Good. Here are the conditions to your new found jewelry being taken off," I lean my elbows on my knees and get close to her face so I can make sure she understands as I explain my terms.

***

When I get down to the conference room, we greet the Santoro Enterprises team and apologize for our tardiness. As we sit down and prepare for the first presentation, Reggie gives me a concerned look.

Alpha?" He

so Delilah can check something out

need a witch to look at something in your apartment?"

I'm sure it's nothing. I thought I saw a purple light in the bathroom. And I realize how crazy that sounds, but two full years of craziness with Kas around

let US know if you need US for anything," Reggie concedes, seeing that I don’t want to get into more

my eye, I see Katherine

last night found it suitable? Our guards were not intrusive?” Milo asks with a syrupy

again. Your hospitality has been so wonderful. We appreciate all the accommodations you have provided US," she beams as

far as the landscape in this area goes. I have some topographical and

should be here in just a few minutes. She just needed to get changed," Katherine chimes

Milo, Reggie, and I should be able to handle everything. My assistant gave me all the notes I need,” I say, holding up the papers

'That’s fine," Katherine smiles.

make it through a full presentation and quest!on-and-answer session about physical security. There is a knock on the door and a woman wearing large dark

her. Letting her place her hand on top of mine is more primal motion than a handshake. A silent way to show she can have dominance over

go? That's the good shit!” Saint bounces off the walls of

the woman you said I would never

was wrong. There's a first time for everything," he laughs nervously, then crawls into the

can spread out maps and discuss the parcel. The rest of US break off into smaller groups to discuss more specific

head in, "Gamma Reggie, I'm so sorry but you're needed

for the disruption," Reggie says

Tessa pulls in a cart with drinks and snacks. She is back in her blonde wig and blue contacts, wearing her housekeeping uniform. She looks around the room and sees Milo sitting separately with Persephone. I can see her back stiffen slightly. Persephone looks up and sees Tessa. For a moment, I think she is going to stand up and go to her sister,

everyone when the door opens again. Carly peeks in,

need both of you. Today seems

look at Milo, who shrugs at me and

as we can. Tessa, would you mind staying and

of course," she

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