Walked Away 51

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Olivia POV

“How do we know that the pup hasn’t been coached to say these things” Gregory asks. “Are you insinuating that we told her to say those things? That the pup is lying about the things she just told you.” “I don’t think that is what Gregory meant and I apologize if he has offended you. Our only goal here today is to do what’s best for the pup. It would be helpful if everyone present wasn’t firmly on Ace’s side because of his connection to all of you in one way or another,” Finn says.

Gregory goes to open his mouth, but I speak first. “Kevin, can you ask Amber to join us please?” “Of course, Oli” he says before rushing from the office. “Who pray tell is Amber,” Gregory asks. “That is my mother–in–law“, Ace says. The two men look at him confused. “Amber is Candace’s mother.” “So your former mother–in–law, since you are no longer with Candace,” Gregory says. “Just because Candace decided she didn’t want to be with me anymore, doesn’t mean I no longer recognize Amber as my mother–in–law,” Ace says.

Before Gregory can say more, the door to the office opens and Amber steps inside. “Amber, this is councilmen Finn and Gregory. They have some questions for you about Candace,” Connor says. “Amber, your daughter has requested that Della live with her as she is the child’s real mother,” Gregory says, but before he can say more, Amber snickers. “Amber, do you have something to say about what Gregory just said,” Finn asks.

“Yes, as a matter of fact I do. My daughter has never been my granddaughter’s mother. A mother cares for her pup and doesn’t abandon her for a man. The only real parent my granddaughter had until Olivia came along was my son–in–law, Ace” she says. “How could you say such things about your own pup,” Gregory asks. “Would you prefer I lie on her behalf,” she asks. I want to fist pump the air. Amber has changed so much since

those ba**ards have left.

“No, we wouldn’t want you to lie, but you must understand how difficult this situation is, Amber” Finn says. “I’m confused why it’s so difficult. The woman left her pup a year ago and up until he found me she said not one word about wanting Della. Now all of a sudden, she is desperate to have her pup back. I call bullsh*t.”

Gregory’s eyes flash black and Ace steps in front of me. Gregory laughs and I step back by Ace’s side. “Don’t worry human, I would never attack an untrained female, no matter how disrespectful she is” he says. “Gregory, enough,” Finn says. I can tell Gregory doesn’t like being reprimanded, but he stays quiet. So Finn must be above him in the council hierarchy. “Alpha Connor, do you think it would be possible to speak with the former Alpha since he was in charge of the pack the day Candace signed the papers to transfer,” Finn

asks.

“I’ll link him,” he says and his eyes haze over. “He will be here in a moment. He hadn’t realized that the council

was here, or he would have already greeted you,” Connor says. I notice Gregory sits up straighter as he looks toward the door. Xavier steps inside and bares his neck to the councilmen. “That isn’t necessary Alpha Xavier,” Gregory says. What a kiss a**? He isn’t even Alpha anymore. “Of course it’s necessary. I have the

utmost respect for the council,” he says. Boy, he is a really good l*ar. He is the one that told me we didn’t

want the council here.

“I apologize that my Luna and I weren’t here to greet you. She is currently resting, or she would be here too,” Xavier says. “We heard she is with pup. Congratulations Alpha” Gregory says with a little too much excitement. Five minutes ago, he was a total d**k, and now he is kissing Xavier’s a**. “So I assume you wanted to speak with me for a reason. What can I help the council with,” he asks.

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“A request has been made by Luna Candace and Alpha Roman for her pup to be reunited with her mother,” Gregory says. “However, in light of information provided here in your pack today, I’m not sure if that is the best option for the pup. We were hoping you could shed some light on what happened the day that Candace left the pack,” Finn says. “That was over a year ago. Why on earth would she want the pup back now,” he asks,

and for the first time since I met Xavier I could hug him. I won’t because gross, but I could.

“She is telling us that she never intended to leave the pup here permanently. She signed over the rights to her

pup under direst and misses her terribly,” Finn says. Xavier throws his head back and laughs. “My apologies, I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but that girl couldn’t leave this pack quickly enough. She made it perfectly clear she wanted nothing to do with Ace or her pup” he says before turning to look at Della. “I’m sorry little

one. I should have asked them to take you out before I said that.”

“It’s OK Alpha, I have a new mommy now, and she loves me,” Della says. Xavier smiles genuinely at Della before he turns back toward the councilmen. “Do you have any other questions gentlemen? I don’t like to be away from Evie for too long,” he says. “No Alpha, I think we have a clear picture now. Thank you for your time,”

Finn says, and Xavier leaves.

“Well, I think we have taken up enough of your time today. Della Morris will remain in Alpha Connor’s pack under the care of Ace Morris and his mate Olivia Morris,” Finn says before looking at Gregory. He stands to face us. “I do apologize for my antagonistic behavior. It is a tool we use during interviews to try and fluster

those we are interviewing so they will slip up. If it’s any consolation, I believe you both, but we always have to

be sure,” Gregory says. Kevin leads them out of the office and I look at Ace.

Ace POV

“Do you think he was being honest or was he trying to save face?” “I couldn’t feel any deceit but he was pretty

much just making snarky comments. I’m not sure that I would be able to detect lies. We didn’t ask him a lot

of questions. I still think he’s an a**hole even if it’s part of his job. Did you see the way he practically kissed

Xavier’s a**? What the hell was that?” “I might be able to answer that. Today was not the first time I’ve seen

councilmen Gregory. He used to visit Xavier’s father frequently. They were friends growing up. I think he might

even be Xavier’s godfather, but you have to ask him for sure,” Amber says.

“Why wouldn’t he be able to trust Gregory if he was his godfather? Now I’m even more confused. He acted like the council were all evil ba**ards when he spoke to me about them,” Olivia says. “Maybe he just meant some

of them. The council is made up of six wolves. So maybe only a few are evil” Amber says. “Maybe, but

something feels off about the whole thing.”

“Hey, I want to meet my pup in person. Besides, if these people are our family, I want to meet them too,” Ryker says. “I don’t know if that’s a good idea. What if someone feels our power in your form?” I swear he rolls his

eyes at me in my own mind. “I have already told you my royal blood makes us special. We have the power to

conceal even in my form,” he says. “Fine, but only the people in this room can know about us.”

“Of course, I didn’t plan on shouting it as we ran through the pack,” Ryker says. Now it’s my turn to roll my eyes. “Ace, are you linking,” Connor/asks, bringing me out of my conversation with Ryker. Olivia smiles like the

cat that swallowed the canary as Connor waits for an answer. “I actually have something to show all of you, but you have to promise to keep it between only the people in this room and Rain. If you v > grab her, Kevin, we can head to the woods near the falls.”

It doesn’t take us long to reach the place I’ve come to many times when I needed to think. Della rushes toward me and Olivia while everyone else stands around us. “I have something important to show all of you.”

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“Not something, someone a**hat,” Ryker says. “I’m sorry, someone. I stand corrected.”

I take a step away from everyone and give over control to Ryker. “What the f**k? How is this possible, Connor asks. We stand to Ryker’s full height and we tower over everyone. We bend to nuzzle our pup before we do the

same with Olivia. When I stand back up, Becca is crying. “Becca, why are you crying,” I ask through our link.

“After all the sh*t you took from the pr*cks in school and look at you now” she says.

Ryker bends down and opens his arms to her. She steps into his arms. This woman is my best friend. The

one that has always defended me. “We both love you, Becca” we say in unison. “I love you both too. What is your name, Lycan best friend,” she asks and I chuckle. “Ryker” he says. Ryker goes to each person and bends to place his head against theirs.

“What the hell are you doing,” I finally ask. “I’m marking them as family. We will be able to link all of them in either form. They are under our protection now” he says. “Thank you Ryker.” “You don’t have to thank me Ace.