Enemies Become Mates novel Chapter 33

"Why the fuck is Ace back?!" Toby snapped.

My hand clenched the phone in my hands nearly breaking it. So he's really back, and sooner that I actually thought.

"Cassie? Hey Cassie? Talk to me?" Toby asked worriedly.

"What do I do? What do I do? Fuck! What do I do?!" I snapped.

-Cassie's POV-

I stared at my reflection in the mirror, I didn't get a wink of sleep last night. I was just tossing and turning all night. I splashed water on my face and walked out going into my closet. Today is a pack meeting with the neighboring pack, it happens every 3 months to ensure peace amongst us. Kind of like a summit in a sense. I'm filling in Toby and Jay for today since they have other pack duties. I grabbed my suit and started to get dressed. The white collared button up was making me feel stuffy but I have to deal with it. Before I went downstairs I checked my appearance again. I look good I'll admit the massive eye bags add something to it.

I met my dad in the kitchen, he too was wearing a nice suit for todays meeting. It's not odd to see dad not wearing some dress up shirt since he usually does for work. My dad eyes landed on me and he raised his eyebrow.

"It's weird seeing you so dressed up." He gestured to my clothes.

"I know I feel stuffy, I just have to bear with it for a few hours." I grumbled.

"Your brothers filled you in right about todays meeting?" He asked me.

"Yes, they gave me a whole run down." I nodded my head.

"Well if that's the case let's head out, it's going to take us about an hour to get there." My dad grabbed the car keys and I followed him out to the car.

To keep it short and simple the car ride was relatively quiet here and there. We talked about what was going to be discussed at the meeting and just catching up with what was going in our lives. Dad spends most of his time at the pack house or doing alpha duties so he's not home all the time. I remember when I was little I used to cry when he was gone for long periods of time.

I sure have grown up.

"Hello sir." Ace bowed his head a bit and Elliot completely ignored him.

"Are you ok?" Elliot stared down at me and I stood up clearing my throat.

"Yes I am fine, I just slipped." I grumbled.

"Good. The meeting is starting soon, we should head there now. Including you Ace." Elliot said and glanced over to Ace. He gave him a warning look and Ace nodded his head.

"Let's go." Elliot leaned down to whisper into my ear. His hand was at the mid of my back guiding me down the stairs. He was a barrier between Ace and me which I was glad.

"Keep a look out for Ace." Elliot snapped his head towards me and I kept my face blank.