Chapter 7

Jack

I remained silent after my comment favoring Ashley moving to another pack to study and be with family. That girl has been sheltered her entire life and needs to lose a little,  which is the least I could do to help her. First, I can't forget the prank I played when she was just a teen. Second, she owes me a kiss and will collect it somehow.   

She must have thought I was bored over the whole conversation because I kept looking outside the window, but she had awakened a desire that had me sporting a semi-erection. Seen her again, her turgent tits and pronounced hips, a full-grown woman now. I can only imagine her bent over for me while I hold on to her from behind, thrusting my erection into her tight channel and making her scream my name—very inappropriate, Beta. I scolded myself. 

"Alpha, I don't know what to say. Thank you." She looked so happy she was about to hug my friend. Then, a low growl escaped from me and reverberated in the room. The mindlink opens:

What now, Jack? Dude, if you like her so much, you better tell her: You have to stop this behavior.

I'll talk to you later, but please don't hug her.

Jealousy much?

Fuck, just don't do it, okay?

I closed the mindlink. The jealousy sipped deep into my soul and settled in my heart like a bad weed. Neither my wolf nor I liked the idea of Ashley being touched by another man, not even the Alpha of this pack.

Ashley was caught off guard and froze on her spot, but my friend saved the moment by extending his hand to the girl.  "I'm glad everything is settled, and remember, if you ever need anything, come to us." Atticus shook hands with her and then directed the Dawsons towards the exit while he and I stayed behind in the office to review a few things. 

"Why did you want me to help Ashley financially? She seems to have everything under control." 

"I assumed Ashley could use the money from the surplus I found while reading your books. Her parents don't make much, and I wouldn't want them to be under pressure for being unable to pay for tuition and other stuff."

Atticus eyes me and chuckles, "You and I both know there is not enough money in the surplus account to pay for all her expenses while she studies abroad. So, let me ask you, how are you planning on telling her when the money is over?"

I chuckled back, "I simply won't tell her. I will deposit money from my own account into her account. Just make sure she never finds out, and I will contact Crescent Moon Alpha to help her find a nice chalet or something to live in. I want her to have her place."

Atticus looked at me, amused, "Are you listening to yourself right now? You want her to have her place? I told you before, and I will repeat it, Jack. Don't mess with pack females; it could backfire and bite you in the ass later."

I raise my arms in surrender. "Chill, man. Don't worry. I feel I owe her this little treat after what we did to her all those years ago—nothing more. I know where my loyalty stands, and that's beside you as the Beta of the Greenway Pack."

My friend pats my shoulder, "That's all I needed to hear. It wouldn't be right if you tangled in the sheets with a young she-wolf like Ashley. It wouldn't help your reputation either. She is an Omega, and you are a Beta. You should be looking for your fated mate and not fooling around with a rank-less wolf only to have a good time."

My face was consorted, and the amusement I felt moments ago replaced with anger, "I may be a playboy, but I know where to draw the line, Atticus. And don't think less of Ashley or any other Omega. You fucking one and treating her like your personal whore doesn't mean I'm planning on doing the same." I did not know I had raised my voice until Atticus let out his aura to suppress my temper. "May I remind you who you are talking to? Know your place, Beta." my friend said through gritted teeth. 

I bear my neck in submission, "Noted, Alpha. My apologies." 

"Apology accepted. It would help if you understood that our friendship and your post are different things. I trust you with my life, but this will only work if you know how to keep your place." Atticus looks at his watch, surprised it's already late in the evening, "I have another appointment. Now go, you have errands to attend to. Report back when you are done."

"Date with the Omega?" I wiggled my brows.

"And you dare to ask?" Atticus raised an eyebrow, and I smiled tight. Recognizing my audacity, I nodded, "As you command." I turned around and went out the door without giving him a second glance. Atticus is one of my best friends, and I have accepted his invitation to join Greenway as the new Beta, but what he doesn't suspect is that I have other motives for being here.

I was outside the pack house when I heard Ashley's mom sobbing in the parking lot.  I did not want to intervene more than I already had but I’m the new Beta, and  I can’t stop watching the heartbroken scene in front of me.

"Are you alright Mrs. Dawson. Is something wrong?"

Both women round their  eyes when I caught them having a heated conversation. I wonder what her parents are up to now that will twart Ashley's plans for a future outside Greenway Pack.

"Nothing to worry about Beta." Mr. Dawson says apologetically. "We are on our way home to help Ash pack for her travel." 

At the father words, the mother starts criying again. I have to press them to talk, otherwise the Alpha will come out and demmand what is going on that Mrs. Dawson is in distress just after the reunion concluded. I only hope is nothing dramatic, I've only been on the post for one day and I don't think I know these people well enough yet to provide a top grade advice.