A Matter of Convenience

Fifty

~Isis~

A lot has happened, and I would have never guessed that matching up with Ericson would have gotten me into such a mess. It’s crazy that his father is the reason why both of us were targeted. I always knew that Alpha Trevor was an asshole, but I never thought about how that could impact those around him. Hell, I’m not even tied to him, and I got kidnapped behind his misdeeds.

If I’m being honest, I’m sure that the fact that I was mated to Jovanni is part of why I was in this situation. Jovanni was looking for a way to get me back, and I can only be thankful that he decided to let me go. I wasn’t sure that he’d ever do it, and I was trying to come up with a solution to that issue.

My mind has been swirling since we got in the car. I’m not sure what my next steps should be, but I do know that I’m exhausted. I really want a hot shower and sleep for a few days. I noticed that Ericson had been quietly staring out of the window. I have no idea what’s going through his mind, and that’s a bit worrisome.

When we stop, Ericson rushes out of the vehicle. I have no idea what the hurry is, but a part of me feels I know what he’s about to do. Everything could get ten times worse if he’s going after his father. I had no time to think about it before he takes off in a hurry.

I’m killing myself trying to keep up with Ericson. He’s a man on a mission, and I have no idea what that mission is. I could have let him do this alone, but something told me that would be a bad idea.

I run up the stairs behind him, his steps sure and strong. He tears down the hallway and bursts through a door. I remember this room; this is his father’s office. I have a very bad feeling about this, but what can I do besides offer moral support?

Alpha Trevor is sitting at his desk. His head pops up as soon as Ericson storms in. Ericson stops in front of his desk, breathing heavily with his hands fisted at his sides. “What the hell is the meaning of this?! Why are you storming in my office? And where the hell have you been?!” Ericson says nothing, but the temperature in the room has severely dropped.

I stand off to the side, not wanting to involve myself in the mess. Alpha Trevor’s eyes leave Ericson and fall on me. He immediately forms a look of disgust, but I decide to ignore it. “What’s that bi.tch doing in my office?!”

I swear everything happens so fast that it seems like it’s all a dream. Alpha Trevor walks from behind his desk toward Ericson. Ericson turns to the side to come face to face with his father. Before anything can be said, Ericson grabs his father by the neck and pushes him into the wall behind him. Sh.it just got real.

~Ericson~

I put more force into my hold on my father, my forearm digging into his throat. His hands are clawing at my arm, trying to get me to let him go. I’ve spent too much time trying to be the best son I can be to my father. I’ve sat back and watched him go after all kinds of people for no good reason. I’ve sat and listened to my mother try to reason with him, and he just shrugs her off. I know she’s told me time and time again that he was so much worse without her, yet he’s still a piece of sh.it with her. I’ve fu.cking had enough, and it’s time for me to take control of the situation and quit letting him run everything. “You son of a bi.tch! All of this that happened is because of you!” His eyes get big, and he struggles against me harder.

I let my arm drop a fraction to allow him to be able to breathe better. “WHAT THE f***k ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!” My breathing is ragged, and my anger is palpable.

“Isis was kidnapped by rogues thanks to Alpha Felix.” His eyes get big as recognition washes over him. “Yeah, things are starting to be familiar now, huh? He had her kidnapped to get to me. Once he got me, he wanted to use me to get to you. When I refused, he threatened her life!” I bring my arm up to tighten my hold, choking him again. “You are such a fu.cking asshole who doesn’t care how he affects others! I’m so fu.cking sick of cleaning up your messes! I’m sick of you acting like you can do whatever you want and treat anyone like sh.it when you feel like it!” I’m vaguely aware of the click of the door, but I’m too involved in this to give it proper attention. “I’m sick of your sh.it, and I know the pack members are as well.” I loosen my hold just enough, and he sucks in big pockets of air. “You are DONE! You will step down, and I will be taking over NOW!” I drop my hold and step back. I watch his body hit the floor, itching to rip him apart. “Contact the council and let them know.”

“f***k you! I…I will do no such thing!” I drop to a knee and lean forward, my face inches away from his.

“You WILL relinquish your position! I WILL take over this pack! CALL THE ELDERS NOW!” My father flinches and stumbles toward the desk to grab his phone. He dials a number, and I hear the elders on the other line when the call connects.

I turn to the office door. Isis stands off to the side, with my mom standing beside her. Charles has found his way into the office with Miles standing close to him. “Charles and Miles, alert the packs. We will be having our Alpha ceremonies in about two days. It’s time for Isis and us to take over.”