CHAPTER 64 DILEMMASFENRIS'S P.O.VI felt like I was making good progress with Teddy. I felt our bond strengthen after our wolves bonded that night. I wonder if she had felt it to or if it was all in my head. However, something changed after that night. She requested minimal training sessions with me, stating she wanted to get all she can in with Tanner before taking me on. Every time I had entered a room where she was, she would excuse herself, coming up with some excuse every time. I knew winning her over wouldn't come easy, but I wasn't sure how I was supposed to gain her trust to be able to get her back if she wouldn't even be in the same area as me.I sat at my desk staring at the paperwork that had been piling up with things I had been neglecting. The meeting with Kirk's Beta hadn't gone as I was expecting so Lamar was still running the pack temporarily. Luckily, he was born with Beta linage so he could run it temporarily until I could find a replacement. However, going through
CHAPTER 65 TIME TO RETURN HOMETEDDY'S P.O.VI wasn't thrilled about spending that kind of alone time with Fenris, but I knew that one day I had to return. Not out of respect for Darion or my father, but because I needed this for myself. I needed this so that I could finally let go of the girl I used to be.I had been going to therapy since the Liam incident. After that night so much trauma resurfaced. Trauma I couldn't handle on my own, so in order to be the best mom I could be, I decided it was best if I reached out for confidential help. One of the objectives that I was given in order to blossom as a person was to let go of the past so that I could build a better future. As much as I hate to return to that awful place, it was my opportunity to confront them all for how they treated me. It was also supposed to help me let it go so I could move on. Let's just hope my therapist was right, hopefully this wasn't a huge mistake.Apunch to my gut brought me instantly out of my thoughts."
CHAPTER 66 NEW PLANFENRIS'S P.O.VI slammed the office door, the sight sending anger coursing through my body. How could I have been so stupid? I thought allowing her to train with Tanner would benefit her. Instead, it was making them closer each day they spent together.'If he lays a hand on my mate other than training, I will rip his heart out where he stands and EAT IT!' Kingston roared in my mind.His anger only added to my own.'Tomorrow, we leave for four days. In those four days we must get her to fall for us.''No mutt, no problem.' Kingston replied.Except there was a problem. No matter what I did, I couldn't get her to look at me the way she just was looking at Tanner. I couldn't hear what they were saying but the look in her eyes told me that she cared for him. More than I thought. 'What if she is falling for him? What do we do then?' I asked my wolf, knowing he wouldn't have the right answers. He was an animal after all, and they only acted on pure instinct.'Kill him.'
CHAPTER 67 ROAD-TRIPTEDDY'S P.O.VFenris had everything already packed in the car aside from some bags. He was feeding Elias, which was also already ready to go when I woke up. It left me speechless. He really was excited for this trip, which made me more nervous.'Mate is a gentleman.' Gemma said as I got into the passenger seat.'Well, you weren't here when he wasn't so gentle with me.' I said before shutting down her sappiness.Last thing I needed was my wolf altering my brain with her thoughts. I foolishly allowed her to truly bond with her mate, not thinking of the outcome. Now all she talks about is mate this, mate that. It wears me down most days’truth be told. When I finally think I've broken free of the constant thoughts of Fenris, Gemma goes and pipes up about something to do with him. Recreating the never-ending cycle of consuming thoughts about him.It's not her fault, she is an animal, and her natural instinct is to want her mate. But she doesn't know what it feels like
CHAPTER 68 RED BLOOD PACKTEDDY'S P.O.VWe stopped a few more times before finally passing the 'Welcome to Texas' sign. The car ride hadn't been as miserable as I had expected. We managed to make small talk. He was opening up about his work and the dilemmas he was facing with it. He was also asking for my unbiased opinions. Which was nothing like before when he basically told me that my role was finances and party planning. We talked about the possible outcomes of his situations and how he could get around any issues. Luckily, he didn't bring up chasing me back the rest of the ride. Which made me relieved but also a little sad. I kind of liked being showered with his verbal affection. But I also knew that desiring that kind of attention was a dangerous game."We are almost there." Fenris said as the GPS told him to merge onto a dirt road.The familiar dirt road I never longed to see again as I left this place."Great." I answered sarcastically. I wasn't sure he picked up on the sarcas
CHAPTER 69 MEMORIESFENRIS'S P.O.VOnce alone Teddy let out a relieved sigh."I guess she isn't on your favorites list." I said, stating the obvious."If one existed, she would be somewhere at the bottom." Teddy stated as she flopped down on the bed.I got Elias out of the car seat, getting him changed while she let out another exasperated sigh."I thought this would be easier. But seeing her brought up unwanted feelings. I don't even know what to expect of seeing my actual brothers and father or even my wicked stepsister." She said as she leaned up on her arms to look at me."What they did to you won't get any easier to deal with, let alone confronting those feelings head on. It takes courage to do that.""Not to them." She stated as she sat all the way up. Elias began to fuss right on que after getting changed."I guess it's your turn now." I stated as I handed a very hungry baby over to Teddy.She undid her shirt again as she pulled her breast out. This time it didn't take me off
CHAPTER 70 DOLPH DINNERFENRIS'S P.O.VI looked back at Teddy as she stood from the ground gathering up all her keepsake memories. I started helping to get it all back in the box."We will be down shortly." I said to her stepsister, annoyed at the interruption.I was so close to having her lips on mine once again and poof it was snatched away."I just want to ensure that the King has the proper escort to his dinner." She said in an openly flirtish tone."No thanks. I have all I need right here. You can leave us be." I said turning to look at Teddy while dismissing Allie.The sound of feet stomping away let me know that she got the hint, and I didn't have to repeat myself. Teddy began to push the windowsill up when I put my hand over hers, stopping her. Her eyes looked up to me as her face scrunched up the cute way it does when she was confused. "This is going home with you." I said as I looked at the box from her hand. "It doesn't belong here; we will drop it off in our room before h
CHAPTER 71 TRY METEDDY'S P.O.VI didn't overlook the fear in his eyes. He was at a loss for words. I'm not sure where the sudden burst of confidence came from. Maybe it was Fenris, maybe even Gemma. Or it was an instinct to protect my pup. Either way I meant every word. If he even dares to treat Elias other than the King's Heir, I will kill him with my bare hands, showing no remorse. I always wanted him to be happy, always wanting to please him. But now that I sit here staring at his weak demeanor, I could care less with how he feels or what he thinks. He could die today, and I may not even shed a tear, that's how much I didn't give a fuck. I hadn't realized this until today.I wanted love and affection from him for so long without knowing what that was supposed to feel or look like. But now that I am a mother myself, I don't understand how he could ever treat his pup the way he did. It dawned on me when he spoke poorly of my child. Elias was an infant and didn't deserve the hate tha