Christos.“Aside from what the press usually prints about him? Nothing much really but I am sure any information you need can be gotten out in a few minutes.” It is obvious my Beta does not know what is going on, but as usual, he will go for action rather than waste time on asking questions.He knew his Alpha well enough to know he would say more if he felt like it.“Then get at it please. I need every bit of information about him. His favourite meal, pastimes, fun games, movements, families, and most especially his dirtiest secrets.” I ordered with frost in my voice to let them know it was not a joking matter.“And how soon do you want this information, Alpha?” Gabriel asked to know and I gave my branded wrist a quick glance.“Preferably in thirty minutes.” I said softly and I watched the slight grimace they could not hide.They did not argue with me though, my Beta just turned to my Gamma for a brief and silent discussion before turning to my assistant to give some terse instruction
Christos.Two different deputies with different ways of thinking, yet both can frustrate me in their own ways.“So when are we seeing you?” Erica went straight to the point that was important and I chuckled.“This evening? I am thinking we can take a ride around the city, show you a bit of the place.” I prompted after taking a quick look at my wrist watch. Then as an afterthought knowing their mother might have planned something else for their evening, I asked slowly. “Unless you are busy?”“Busy? Busy doing what?” Eric wanted to know, confused that I could even think of such maybe.“Okay, I get the point. You are as free as a bird.” I confirmed softly.“Uncle Christos?” Erica called softly before I could ring off.“Yes?” I asked gently, knowing my deputies were attentive to my part of the convo.“Don’t bother to disappoint, else we will never forgive you.” Always a principled little girl, she warned in advance and I gave a short nod of my head even though they could not see it.“Per
Christos. If there is one thing my wolf and I dread, it’s that time. The time of the goddess! As a disobedient Alpha, she never misses the opportunity to make her celebration period a hell for me and while most are outside in the wild celebrating and sacrificing to her existence, I can be found indoors with my wolf, wailing in pain. “Alpha? Are you alright?” I heard the concerned voice of my deputies and I refocused my face on them. “I am fine. And yes, I am aware the date is drawing closer.” I murmured softly “Is there anything we can do?” Gabriel suggested hesitatingly and I must admit I felt touched. By their show of concern! “You mean aside from taking any woman as a mate to appease the goddess?” I asked pointedly and they both exchanged glances, looking anywhere but at me. “You will admit that aside from the goddess, Alpha, the pack also needs a Luna. People are murmuring already and they fear for the fate of the pack in future.” Frank said bluntly. Well, it is imperative
Christos. Sending my Gamma out to the far away battlefield means he would not be back in time to celebrate with the wolf pack. A great punishment indeed and one that’s extreme for a charming playboy wolf like my Gamma. No wonder he became pale and apologetic instantly. Sending a wink to my Beta, we both pretended not to care about his apologies. “Don’t bug the Alpha, Gabriel, he gave the order already.” My Beta continued the joke with a serious face. “Please Frank, stay the hell out of this.” He turned to order imperiously with a finger before turning back to me. I could see the dancing mischief in my Beta’s eyes and I know if only my Gamma would look closely, he would see the same glint in my eyes also. “Stop adding fuel into the fire, Gabriel. Beta Frank is still your superior you know.” I reminded him softly and he froze, before turning his head slightly to look at Frank. “I apologise.” He said to the Beta. Aside from being his immediate superior, I am sure he suddenly remem
ChristosJust before I drove fully out of the big garage, I saw my Beta coming towards me and I accelerated the car noisily. I knew he was coming for one purpose only, to make me change my mind about going out with me.I know he is one of those that are fearful I might meet a mishap one day that may be too much for me to handle alone. I quite understand and appreciate their concern but if only they know how relaxed I am with the thought of death.‘I will never try to take away from the duties of my Beta or make him feel unworthy and unneeded. No, that has never been my intention but my movements and his need to want to be everywhere with me is obviously something we will never agree on.’ I concluded within me with a wry grimace, knowing it is impossible to change who I am, just to please others.“Maybe if you had not been so adamant about not having an escort, the seven year old incident would not have happened.” My wolf said through the mind - link and I almost hit my face on the whe
Becca.No longer comfortable lying on the bed with my stomach, I rolled to a sitting position before reading.“Hi girl! Miss me? Sorry I have not been around lately, I have been so busy with work, I am howling right now. Girl, my iron boss lady is killing me, I feel like resigning.” She typed and reading the message in her voice got me laughing out loud because I could picture her face as she typed.With quick fingers, I typed my response.“Oops, I can imagine. Sorry babes, and yup, we miss you, especially the twins. They keep asking when you are coming around and even wanted to call but I stopped them. I know it is only work that can make you shut up for that long.” I quipped teasingly and she sent an emoticon of a ‘tongue out.’ I gave a shout of laughter in the privacy of my room before responding with my own emoticon.Chatting time is always fun with Cindy and I always look forward to it. Gladly, she did not disappoint again today, even though I could imagine how tired she is.“Goo
Becca. Just as I should have guessed, a few minutes later, a direct call came in on my phone and with a brief glance, I saw it was from my friend. With a swift move of my hand, I ended the call and this continued for a few more minutes as she persisted in calling me. Unable to bear it again, I flipped my phone to the switch button and with a finger it went off. Pulling the pillow to my back, I closed my eyes, trying to breathe easier. Just then I heard the phone ringing downstairs and I knew it would be no other person but Cindy. ‘Damn friendship and nosey girls.’ I cursed wildly knowing my anger is more of a deploying tactic to keep her at bay from trying to convince me to do what I did not want to do. I knew deep down that I must not allow myself to speak with her or even see her face to face, else my anger might dissipate and I fear for what she would make me do. I heard a knock on my door and after a brief response, Mary, my elderly maid poked her head around the door. “
Becca.They both sighed dramatically and my daughter gave me a pitying look while accompanying it with a shake of her little head.“Calm down, Mum, it is not that serious. We just want you to know we invited a guest over to the house.” My son finally revealed casually.It’s after I had my own kids I knew what it means to say the bottom dropped out of one’s stomach and today is another evidence of it because that’s how I’m feeling again right now; so scared and excited at the same time. “What have you done? Which guest did you invite again without telling me?” I demanded shrilly and my kids dropped my hand to scramble backward.Total nonsense! They sure knew I would not raise my hands at them. At least, not for scolding.“We did nothing Mum. I mean, nothing that is considered to be crazy.” Erica corrected slowly.“Okay, so who did you invite to the house?” I asked again slowly, while trying and hoping for calm.“Uncle Christos, Mum. It was only Uncle Christos we invited.” My son suppl