Chapter 205
“Let’s just make a pact to never ever, under any circumstances, speak of this again.”
“Deal,” Patrick quickly chimed in.
Kelsey wrapped an arm around me, but didn’t say anything further, so I didn’t either. I laid my head on her shoulder, trying to thank her for the support as the guys got down to business.
Patrick
I didn’t know what had gotten into Elise. It had been amazing and terrifying all at the same time. As I relayed Dave’s information, I kept looking over at her, but she seemed fine. Happy. Content. She and Kelsey excused themselves, leaving me alone with her brother, who I was certain wanted to kill me.
“You’re totally taking that chair home. You know that, right?”
I squeezed my eyes shut, knowing my face was probably redder than my hair, and not just my face, but I could feel the heat spreading down my neck and on my ears too.
Kyle burst out laughing. “What the hell were you thinking?”
“I wasn’t. I hung up with Dave and she just sort of attacked me.”
“Oh God, no details, please.”
“Jesus, Kyle, is that normal?”
“Are you really complaining?”
How did I tell her brother that it was probably the most turned on I’d ever been in my life when she took control? I didn’t really have to answer his question, because I was quite certain my face told him all he needed to know. I was having a hard time keeping the smile off my face.
“Okay, look,” he finally said. “Dammit, that’s my little sister.” He squeezed the bridge of his nose. “Don’t think about that,” he said more to himself than to me. “I’ve been there man. The pack meetings and stuff suck the most, or not. I guess it depends on how you look at it. Didn’t you feel a little possessive with all those males around?”
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“Not really, but I didn’t really see her talking to many other males either, aside from those in your
family.”
“Okay, yeah, that makes a difference. I saw Christine throw herself into your arms. She was lucky E didn’t knock her out right then. It’s normal to get very territorial before and during the initial mating. but in my experience the worst of it is during the challenge period. Kelsey could barely tolerate me around my sisters at times, and I know I wasn’t much better. It subsides, a little afterwards, but hell, Kelsey was pregnant shortly after and it gets even worse then, at least for me. It’s calmed her down a lot though.”
“Thanks for, uh, understanding,” I said awkwardly.
“Next time, just remember she does have a bedroom down the hall, and I’m serious, you are taking
that chair home.”
I grinned back at him. “So it really doesn’t sound like we have much new or concerning on the travel front. At least nothing we weren’t somewhat aware of. I’m surprised to hear Raina has travelers with her, but she did say she’d be back towards the end of the pregnancy, didn’t she? It’s still a little early for that, but it’s Raina. She’s kind of unpredictable, but so far harmless.”
“Your job as Beta, I think, is going to be primarily focused on security. You’re already in communication with the humans and it just makes sense. You were trained to be an alpha. You know how to spot weaknesses in the pack and perimeter as well, maybe even better than, me. If you think you’re up for it, that’s where I’d like your focus.”
“You sure? I mean technically I’m still an outsider, Kyle. You really trust me enough to take on that responsibility?”
He looked me over with scrutiny. Staring straight into my eyes and making my wolf begin to cower, he asked, “Do I have any reason not to trust you?”
“No,” I said, holding his stare long enough to show my sincerity. “You have my full allegiance, Alpha. I am up to the task and will begin walking our borders tonight on the run.”
“You can take the night off and … ew, I almost said enjoy time with Elise, but we both know you already did that. So yeah, go do something beneficial like walking the North Pass.”
I laughed. Poor Kyle might be traumatized for quite some time–me too, if I were being honest.
I found Elise talking and laughing with Kelsey, seemingly unaffected by our earlier indisposition. She was so beautiful, she took my breath away. I still couldn’t believe she was mine.
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Sensing my presence, she smiled and turned bright blue eyes my way. My heart did a little flip in my chest, and my cheeks began to burn. I could feel my neck reddening and she laughed as she hugged Kelsey goodbye.
“Do I even want to ask what you’re thinking?”
I shook my head. I hadn’t even been thinking anything inappropriate, but remembering instead.
I cleared my throat. “I’m going to join the run and a quick perimeter check of the north pass. Would you care to join me?”
“Yes, I would,” she said, still grinning and linking her arm through mine.
Outside we changed quickly. Elise looked back over her shoulder and took off at a full sprint. I did the only thing I could. I gave chase.
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