Kids from One Alpha

Chapter 46: Another Trip

“Thank you for meeting with me,” Serena said to Logan when he joined her at the hospital. “I’m having trouble with one of the medical equipment vendors. They want to speak to me directly.” “As in, in person?” Logan asked. Serena nodded. She had anticipated the need to go back into the human world when dealing with vendors, but it was another setback to the renovations she hadn’t wanted to encounter. “I offered a phone call, but they think I am inexperienced and would like to speak to someone in charge,” she explained. It was hard to admit, but she knew she didn’t have the experience she should have for the current task. Logan was in charge of the pack, and Adriana was busy with her half of the renovations. “Ahh, so we both need to go,” Logan said. Serena nodded again. “I’m sure you’re busy, but we really need those new vital monitors,” she said. “It isn’t a problem,” Logan said. He was being strangely distant with her. Serena had no idea what his problem was, but he wasn’t being playful or friendly like he normally was. She assumed it had to do with the most recent news about Holly. “Thanks,” Serena said with a smile. “I already talked to Dana, and she said she could come with us to watch the kids. My parents are otherwise unable to do so.” “Good,” Logan said. “I’ll make arrangements on my end. Serena smiled at him. The Alpha did not return the smile and stiffly walked out. She couldn’t worry herself with whatever mood the Alpha was in. Her own job took precedence, and Logan was not her responsibility, outside his medical care. Moodiness didn’t qualify. Serena called it an early day to go back to Logan’s and get herself and the kids ready. She called Dana to bring them back to the house to get packed too. “Can we go to the zoo again, and the park?” Olivia asked.

“You will have plenty to do, don’t worry,” Serena assured. Logan and Holly were having an argument down the hall, their bedroom door partially closed. When Serena went into her room to pack, she could hear the argument through the walls. “I don’t want to stay here alone,” Holly argued. “You shouldn’t be traveling in your condition” Logan told her, a hint of anger in his voice. “So, you’re just going to run off with some other female and her kids?” Holly snapped. Serena heard the Alpha’s sigh and imagined him rolling his eyes. “I’m not running off with her,” he said calmly. “This is pack business, necessary for the hospital.”

Right, and it just has to be a full family outing,” Holly said in annoyance.

medical equipment that she’d need for this meeting. She’d called ahead and set up the appointment for her and Logan. It had taken some convincing, but finally the company rep had agreed to the meeting. Another long drive into the city, and Logan didn’t speak once. There was definitely something on his mind, but Serena had no intention of diving into his mind. He was moody, that was clear, and she didn’t want to

something to eat. “We’ll be meeting with the company rep in about an hour,” Serena said. “We’re lucky they agreed to meet us on such short notice.” “Sounds good,” Logan said. “Logan, Logan!” Olivia called to him in a loud voice. He smiled, and Serena was happy to see he wasn’t being standoff-ish towards her kids. It made her feel like there was something about her that he was distancing himself from. “What is it, Olivia?” he asked, picking her up. “Can you become a wolf now?” she asked. Serena cleared her throat as a few nearby pedestrians stopped to stare at the child and her unusual request. “Olivia, we’re not playing that game

wrong, mommy?” Olivia asked. Serena pulled her daughter and son to the side,

in the city, wolves are a secret, okay?” “But why?” Oliver asked, always the contemplative one. “There are some people that wouldn’t understand and might want to hurt anyone that can become a wolf,” she explained as simply as she could for the kids. “That’s scary,” Olivia said. “It is,” Serena agreed. “That’s why we don’t talk about turning into wolves

we won’t,” Olivia said, taking Oliver’s hand. “Good,” Serena said. “Alright, kiddos, what is it that you wanted to show me?” Dana asked when she rejoined them. “We want to go to the park again,” Olivia said, taking Dana’s hand and jumping up