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The older wolf bowed his head to me in gratitude. “That is more than I deserved to ask of you, Kyle.
Thank you.”
I nodded back to him. He shook hands with Dad and left
“You showed much grace and diplomacy just then, son.” He smiled proudly. “You will make a fine Pack Alpha someday.”
“Not someday too soon I hope.” I joked, embarrassed by his high praise.
“Are you ready for tonight?”
I shrugged. “Ready as I’ll ever be, I suppose.”
He nodded. “How about Kelsey? Does she know yet?”
“Yes. I was having lunch with her and the girls,” I added when he eyed me suspiciously, “when you
called.”
“How’s she holding up with everything?”
“Good, I think. I think she’s more concerned with my challenges than fearing anymore against her.”
Dad smiled, “Yes, that sounds about right and as it should. She’s a fine mate for you, Kyle. In all of this craziness I’m not sure I’ve actually said that, but I like Kelsey immensely. Your combined powers will make you strong and keep the pack safe, but you must never let your guard down and
show them.”
I understood the gravity in his subtle warning.
“Uh, thanks. Hey, you called me here, was there something you needed?”
“Oh, I think you’re good. Was just going to discuss tonight’s challenge. See if you had any questions or concerns and warn you about the pup you’re up against.”
“Yeah, this sucks. I won’t lie and say I’m not happy about an easy challenge, especially with O’Connell and Andon later this week, but I don’t want to hurt this kid either.”
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“I know, Son, but the law’s the law and the Grand Council’s law surrounding challenge are very specific and not negotiable.”
I left Dad’s house with that thought heavy on my mind. Without even considering where I was headed I found myself walking back into work. To her.
I stood there outside the door into my office suite, just staring at her. She was so beautiful. I carefully closed our connection through the bond, as we both had learned to do, for a bit of privacy and just watched her. My mate. The most precious person in my life and I would do absolutely anything for
her.
As she stood and walked to the filing cabinet I admired her slender long legs that seemed to go on for miles before reaching the bottom of the skirt that fit to her backside like a glove. She was professional in the office and this was no different in a charcoal gray women’s suit. If only she knew what those short skirts of her suits did to me. I was admiring her behind, lost in thought when she shook her butt a little too noticeably.
“You gonna stand there staring all day?”
I think I may have blushed a little. Busted ogling my mate.
“Not if you plan on staying in that position much longer.”
She yelped and whipped around quickly, her eyes wide and red creeping up her neck. It was the cutest thing I’d ever seen. I wanted desperately to go to her, but instead headed for my office. Holding the door open I motioned for her to enter.
“You know when you do that bond shutting down thing right now with everything going on that it just freaks me out thinking something’s wrong.” She scolded. “Lucky for you I smelled you long
outside my
door.” before you decided to camp
I turned her to face me. “You talk too much.” I said before crushing my lips to hers. She sighed against me, and the stress of the day melted away and I just held her.
“You ready for tonight?” She asked breaking our perfect silence.
“Yeah. I don’t like it, but I’m ready. You don’t need to worry about anything tonight.”
“Do I get to go home with you like I did after my challenge?”
“I don’t think the Council will approve that, especially with the slaughter they’ve setup, but if I need you, I’ll let you know and to hell with them.”
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She nodded. “You’re going to try and spare him?”
“I don’t exactly want to kill him. Kels, he’s little more than a pup and determined to see this through. Can’t fault him the puppy love he has for you, but still.”
“What?” she demanded.
I chuckled. “Yeah, the other challengers, they’re out for pack position, but this kid fancies himself in
love with you.”
I laughed harder at the incredulous look on her face. I knew her touch and a few stolen kisses would see me through the day. Much too soon we said goodbye, I mean, see you later because Kelsey refused to say goodbye before a challenge for fear of jinxing it, and headed straight for the pack
circle.
I decided to hide out in the room behind the arena. It was dark and quiet and I knew I had two hours to go before anyone would begin to show. Placing my earbuds in my ears I cranked up some old 80’s metal and got lost in the beat. It was freeing as I gave myself over to the music and blocked everything else from my mind.
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