Chapter 307
Chapter 307
3- Elara
“It’s been weeks since any trouble popped up. Why now, of all times?” I snap at my dad, who shoots me a look that says I’m teetering dangerously close to crossing a line. Honestly, I don’t care. I’m just three years away from completing my full transition, and my gut screams that I shouldn’t be sidelined when it comes to pack matters. The last thing I need is some unfamiliar Alpha swooping in like a knight in shining armor to ‘rescue’ me. That’s exactly the opposite of what I want.
“He’s coming as part of his training, just like you, Elara. You need to learn how to cooperate with the alphas from neighboring packs. And just because we haven’t had direct issues lately doesn’t mean the fighting has stopped. You know that as well as I do. I believe Austin was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, but until we figure out what’s really going on, we can’t afford to relax. You know this. Don’t be difficult, my little warrior.” He pats my shoulder in that condescending way he knows I hate, finishing with a wink.
I groan. “Ugh. Fine. You’re right, I know you’re right.” I press my fingers to my forehead, feeling the tension there. He’s never steered me wrong before. “I’m just sick of these Alpha jerks coming in, thinking they know better than me just because they have a d*ck, and then assuming I’m some prize up for grabs, ready to submit to them while they’re here p>
I can hear my father lean back in his well-worn office chair as I pace in front of his polished mahogany desk, letting my frustration pour out. Talking about my s*x life with him isn’t weird-it’s just how we are. I was raised more like a boy than a girl, and this kind of conversation is normal between us. My mother, on the other hand, knows I’m far from innocent but chooses to pretend otherwise. She’s too pure for all that. She was my father’s first and only partner, and while she doesn’t force her ideals on me, we usually steer clear of these topics.
“I think the last Alpha who thought that way is still licking his wounds and his bruised ego.” My dad’s comment makes me fight back a smile. He’s boosting my confidence now, but it’s funny. That kid had no idea what he was getting into; he tried to embarrass me publicly when I rejected him, so I humiliated him in a duel and told him to come back when his d*ck was bigger than mine. “Alpha Jeremiah is coming with his mate, so you shouldn’t have to deal with that nonsense this time p>
My head snaps up at that. “His mate p>
“Yeah, his mate. Plus his Beta, Gamma, and Delta. Like I said, this isn’t just for your training—it’s for theirs, too. They’re our neighbors in the Northeast, with a strong group of warriors. If we form an alliance, it’ll give us a strategic edge. But I don’t think they’re here to make that alliance in the way you’re imagining. Jeremiah is a good kid. I think you’ll find you can be friends and allies-nothing more, nothing less p>
I stalk toward the door, still skeptical. “I’ll believe it when I see it.” I’m less annoyed now, but my past experience tells me that all alphas—except my dad—are arrogant jerks who need to be knocked down a peg before they take a female Alpha seriously.
“That went well,” Dev says, grinning as he and Jax wait for me outside my dad’s office. They’ve been shadowing me for nearly a month now.
“Shut up, Dev.” I roll my eyes as my bodyguards fall into step beside me.
“Looks like we’re heading to the training grounds. Ready to blow off some steam?” Jax teases.
“Not yet. First, we have to prepare for our guests,” I reply. “After that, extra training is definitely on the schedule p>
“Not it!” they both shout in unison.
I roll my eyes again. “F*ck off, you two p>
“We’d love to,” Jax says, smirking. “It’s been a while since your workaholic habits made date nights tricky. But you’re our assignment, and while you’re out and about with the pack, so are we.” He sounds like he’s reading from a manual.
“Don’t act like you two didn’t sneak off this morning after breakfast.” I laugh over my shoulder.
“Quickies don’t count, and you know it,” Dev whines. Read full story at.net
I do know it. Maybe that’s part of my problem-it’s been a while for me, too. “Maybe after the guests arrive, we can call it an early night. I promise I won’t leave my room, so you can have the evening off. Just don’t break anything or make too much noise this time.” They both grin without a shred of shame.
Though both my friends are big and intimidating, Devon is the softer one, especially when it comes to Jaxon. They’re like Yin and Yang. We’ve been friends since elementary school, back when I started realizing people would use their kids to get close to my dad. Jax and Dev were nothing like that they kept the selfish morons away. When they found out they were mates, I worried I’d become a third wheel, but they’ve never made me feel like a burden.
“I think the noise is good for you. You can’t find better inspiration—especially with the little pencil d*cks you take to bed,” Jax jokes, laughing as he dodges my playful backhand.
“Well, you won’t share, so I have to make do,” I shoot back.
“You won’t share your mate either, baby. Because he’s going to have to be one hell of a stubborn, balls-of-steel brute to put up with you,” Dev laughs, running down the hall toward the guest wing, Jax hot on his heels. I start to run after them but slow down, giving them some space. I’ve been monopolizing all their free time with this pack business. Yeah, it’s their job, but that doesn’t mean they should have to sacrifice every moment to babysit me.