Chapter 8 – It was time to go
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Finally both dressed and in my case at least semi awake, I had never felt more physically exhausted in my life. Hardly having the chance to go out and train these past years, I constantly found myself stuck in the office handling Ethan’s, and pact affairs. Weakness seeping in all this time, it was only now that I realized just how weak I had become. Wanting and needing to be stronger, I found myself extremely self-conscious attempting to not pant these past days. Failing miserably, I found myself wanting, and feeling an intense need already to measure up to Caleb. He had said nothing, not even appearing to notice my trials. Though at this point, I think it was more so for myself. I wanted to be better, my powerful, I wanted to be his equal.
Ushered toward the conference room, I assumed we were finally sitting down to discuss the collaboration. That was if there was still to be one. Finding Ethan sitting at the table with Kate and my father, it was a very odd site to see. My heart not yearning or blistering in the slightest, this was also probably the first time Kate being so close did not wound me. The three looking up to meet us, Ethan’s eyes immediately caught my own. Watching the rage bubbling just below the surface, I moved my gaze to Kate who watched him with irritation clear in her eyes.
Keeping watch on Kate, her eyes drifted to me displaying a look of disgust before landing on Caleb. A flash once more of lust and desire shamelessly crossing her face, I felt rage bubble within me. Before I had time to react and show my displeasure, Caleb’s arm jutted out caging me to his side as a snarl left his lips directed at Ethan. Flicking back to Ethan, I noticed his eyes were still plastered to me. Ripped his gaze away, Ethan responded in kind with a slight snarl under breath.
Caleb eventually breaking the silence, “I see you have found yourself a new Luna, Congratulations Alpha Ethan.” Turning my attention to Caleb, he did not remove his eyes from Ethan as he tightened his hold on me still. A smirk moving across his face an odd chill ran through me as Caleb continued. “I too found my Luna, I am sure you know Sophie. I would have introduced her sooner, but you know how it is when you first meet your mate. We have had a lot to… discuss.” Caleb’s voice cutting off, I had not imagined him being so childish as I ignored both men and any other remarks passing between them.
Finally laying eyes on my father, I could not help but feel a sense of guilt and duty hanging over me. He looked so worn and tired. I could only imagine since Ethan did not look that worse for wear, that my father had taken over the bulk of my duties. Bowing my head in respect, and speaking his name softly in the interim of others speech. He would not even turn his eyes to mine. Not a single word falling from his mouth as Caleb grunted in no doubt dissatisfaction of my father’s complete dismissal of my communication. Still not removing his gaze from Caleb, my father stood slowly.
“If there is no more for you both to discuss other than your pleasantries, I think we have everything in hand.” Fathers body slightly turning toward the door as he took steps to exit, he did not say another word.
“I am sorry to say that my pack has matters that need attending. My Luna and I shall leave this morning since you are so sure as to the completion of this matter.” Father pausing immediately in place, he said nothing as his body tensed and Ethan’s face twisted unhappily. Unable to dispute his claim, me leaving would not doubt cause a void, one that Kate would not be able to feel. And to a point, that satisfied me. I wanted Ethan to know and feel what I had done and put up with for all those years, though even that seemed unlikely with my father stepping in to pickup the burden.
Taking Caleb with me to my old room, the scent of Ethan was almost overpowering as I had to stop myself from gaging. Having accepted and even liked his scent before, it now made me nauseous with just a taste. Caleb standing just inside the doorway, he had refused to let me come on my own not letting me out of his site for even a second as I collected my more precious belongings. Though to be honest, there was not a lot. Not materialistic or sentimental in the slightest, I packed within ten minutes. Caleb already making it clear that new clothing, toiletries, etc would all be already waiting for me when we arrived back at his… our Pack, I did not bother to collect the luggage.
Filtering everything out of the building with army precision, a multitude of cars had arrived to take us back along with all the members Caleb brought with him. Not enough space for everyone, it was clear some would run and stay shifted for safety and protection. Not having heard him give a single order, Caleb remained so calm, and his… our subordinates so organised. Yet to speak to a single one of them myself, I already had vast thoughts and queries as to how Caleb did run his… our Pack. Appearing to be a perfect role model, I wanted to learn any and everything about him.
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