Chapter 354
(Cole’s POV)
The kindness Alpha has shown me while working on his computer wasn’t something I expected considering how our conversation about my pack went. I am dying inside to leave the hell that I live behind but I have never challenged his threat. I have only been at another pack for three months at
the most before being sent home.
With me now passing the two month mark last week I’m certain he’s pacing his office and taking his frustrations out on any wolf that crosses his path the wrong way. I’ve heard rumors that when I’m not home things tend to get rough for the omega and gamma helpers of the pack, even worse for the female pups the longer I stay away from home.
The more Alpha talks about me staying the harder I have to work to convince myself to leave. My mate is here and Alpha has been nothing but supportive over the last several months. Even when he gave me space after the duel with Lucas he was still very supportive even though it was indirect.
I am further surprised when I finally make my way to the common room. After four weeks of essentially avoiding everyone except Dr. Pierce, the squeals of excitement coming from the alpha’s twins melted my heart. I drop to my knees to accept them, not realizing the awkwardness it would
cause me until they were in my arms.
“Relax Cole, don’t fight me.”
Alpha’s voice is gentle and reassuring as he takes my hands, one at a time and wraps them around the girls, desperately trying to snuggle into my neck.
“I have no issues with you talking, hugging or caring for my girls Cole. You have shown me repeatedly that your only desire is to protect them. I have no restrictions on you when it comes to
them.”
For as long as I have desperately wanted to hear an alpha say this for some reason I find it nerve racking and confusing. How can this alpha trust me with his youngest and most vulnerable pups. when I can’t even look at a newborn without getting slapped across the face in front of everyone
back home?
I can’t help but seek the comfort of their scent as Alpha Black and Alpha Lucas start arguing. Hearing their conversation, which is mostly about me, is quite difficult and my stomach is churning badly by the end of it. The only consolation from hearing their conversation is finding out that alpha withdrew his son’s ability to choose physical punishment. For that, I’m grateful. Physical punishment should never be the answer, not when it can be so easily abused.
It’s only when the alpha comes back over to the girls and I that they manage to pry themselves off of me. They excitedly pull me to the table before taking their seats. True to her word Madisyn sits
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nicely and is no longer playing games with her chair. Shortly after sitting down, betas Patrick and Parker join us.
“Good evening Cole.”
I look up quickly at the sound of Beta Patrick’s voice.
“It’s been a while since we’ve seen you. It’s nice to know you haven’t run off.”
I open my mouth before closing it, not certain as to the best way to respond to his statement.
“It’s okay. It’s been a while. How have you been doing? I’ve seen you watching my group when we’ve set up near the playground. Any interest in starting to train with us?”
I’m not used to this type of attention and I’m failing miserably at such simple conversation.
“Who are you kidding Patrick? Didn’t you see how he responded to sparring with me? That right there should have put him on a hold in the hospital.”
Lucas spits out venomously before I have a chance to speak.
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