The Son of Red Fang by Diana Sockriter novel Chapter 390

Chapter 390

I’ve diverted from my usual schedule with the alpha. He had an urgent meeting at Crimson General that he had to attend. He invited me to come with him but I turned him down due to my wolf’s concern for Jessa. I’m swinging lightly on the front porch of the pack house waiting for my nerves to

straighten out.

“I didn’t expect to find you out here.”

I open my eyes quickly to find myself watching the alpha climb the three steps up to the porch.

“Although as lovely as today is, I can see taking advantage of it and going on a nice run through the

woods. Care to join me?”

I shake my head no but there is no fooling alpha.

“What’s wrong Cole?”

He asks as he takes a seat on the swing beside me.

“I’m not sure.”

“Cole?”

He has a slightly accusatory tone to his voice.

“I’m actually quite serious, alpha. I don’t know if something is wrong or not.”

He smiles subtly as he gently places his hand on my leg.

“Well then, let’s talk through what’s going on.”

I was expecting him to be frazzled from such a sudden meeting at the hospital but he’s really just

the opposite making it easier for me to open up what’s going on currently.

“I have a lot of things going on in my head right now but the most concerning is Jessa.”

“What’s going on with Jessa?”

Even alpha has a note of concern with me bringing her up.

“I was hoping maybe you could tell me. My wolf keeps telling me to seek her out. That her wolf is weak and in need of help but when I stood outside the closed door of the room she was in I couldn’t smell any reason for her to be in danger.”

“I can see how this message is confusing. Has your wolf ever been wrong?” I shake my head slowly,

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“No sir.” I quickly look around me and even scent the air to confirm that no one is within hearing distance.

“He was right about what the pre–shifts needed when Olivia started coming to me. When you convinced me to allow him to scent Madilyn at the table, you were right. He backed off because he could tell after scenting her that the cramps were caused by something he couldn’t help with. I never got a chance to tell you that he apologized. He felt bad for not listening to me.”

“So I was correct when I assumed that you’ve been taught to fear your wolf?”

“I don’t fear him alpha.” I correct him softly. “But we don’t have a normal relationship, you are

correct there.”

“So what is it that your wolf is telling you?”

“All he says is that my mate’s wolf is weak. That’s why I was hoping you might have some insight

into it.”

“I have limited information and that’s not simply because I want her to tell you over me telling

you.”

“Why wouldn’t you know? She’s a member of your pack.”

“Yes, she is.” He confirms.

I want to press him for answers but my wolf holds me back.

“Jessa has a similar history as you. The big difference is it wasn’t her parents that abused her.”

He pauses as he leans back into the swing, pushing it lightly with his feet.

“I have not worked with Jessa the way I have worked with you. While her abuse is significant enough that she does suffer with ptsd and anxiety, my understanding is the side effects of the standard medication was too much. Over the three years she’s been here I believe she’s developed enough trust towards me and the other alphas that help me that she doesn’t feel the need to be on it. We have an open door policy we’re she can talk to me, Julie or Angela about any fears she may have but I believe her best friend and confidant is my son, Damian.

They are very close. She had only been here for two weeks when he foolishly crashed one of my cars into a tree. She saved his life as well as the life of Parker and Celine. It was a really rough time for her, transitioning into my pack. She ran into Angela during the week–long medical convention that took place at Purple Mountain/that year. Angela was immediately suspicious of the bruises on her face and her very shy nature./

Ever since she moved back she would call me anytime she was away and on the second night she mentioned the young girl she hadn’t officially met yet. By the fourth day she found out a name and

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that she was in the process of being kicked out of the pack. I called the alpha of the pack and started asking questions as to why such a young nurse was getting kicked out. He claimed that the wefa and he gave her the choice of willingly leaving the territory after the convention or he turns her in as a feral. She decided to leave peacefully. So I made the arrangements for her to leave with Angela

in three days.”

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