Christian
I was sitting in my office sketching for new projects, with pack work and being CEO of Dante Construction Company, I don’t get much time to sketch but just to keep my passion alive I always save one project for myself usually the least important one so I can leave it when time comes.
Greg knocked on my door and I allowed him using mind link I didn’t wanted to break my flow. He came and took the seat after scanning the room and looking no one is around. He asked for a week’s vacation. I asked for the reason, usually I don’t care and send them away after asking if they are in problem or just want a vacation. Being an alpha, I have to keep them safe and if they need me I am there in between them and danger.
“Jeanne’s text came last night.”, He said. He got my attention there. I looked up and meet his face which was beaming like a firefly at night. I relaxed internally and gave him a nod to continue.
I am over protective for my little sister, she went to NYU to complete her MBA to continue the legacy of our family. After my great grandfather, every child of our family went to NYU once to complete their studies. I couldn’t go, I didn’t want to, damn, I couldn’t leave my pack behind for such a long time when the danger is at doorstep since last 23 years.
I didn’t want to leave the pack’s responsibility over Dadda’s shoulders when they are my responsibility. He and Mumma took care of me, Jeanne and handled pack affairs when they should have been in deep forests to live their rest of life after Mom and Dad had to commit suicide to save the pack.
“She is getting graduated”,He continued. I remember she told me over phone her college will be completed this month. Is this week she is getting graduated? Damn, I forgot again. I love my family and want to be there for them always but sometimes I forgot their important days like last month I forgot grandparent’s 60th anniversary.
“You’re not going.”, I said simply. I know how excited he is to go and get her back but no.
“I am her mate.”, He almost shouted.
“Who she doesn’t want.”, I stated. I know it hurted him. He is on verge of crying but since she is coming back they need to sort it out and him following her and begging her won’t help at all. They both need to realise how deeply they love each other, just because they are mates doesn’t mean they had to be with each other and tolerate for rest of live.
I want them to be happy but didn’t tell him all this. I just said “I am going to get her. She is my sister”. “No… don’t”, I continued as he opened his mouth to convince me.
Here I am after one week in New York City. I have came here many times. Sometimes to meet Jeanne after her constant nagging or renew the peace treaty with another pack. But never stayed here for more than two or three days. I always had to get back to pack immediately, not because there is an emergency always but because I want to.
New York’s temperature is same as Cooperstown, but a bit warmer here. I am enjoying this weather its good to be here but I like Cooperstown better, much better.
I am in cab heading to Jeanne’s flat, I am too tired and just want to sleep after winding up all the pack’s and companies work for 2 weeks in a week was too tiring. But I know this is as important as pack, so here I am on vacation to New York to spend some time with my little sister and take her back with her best friend. Never met but already know her as Jeanne always talks about her.
I reached her apartment around 3o’clock, I knocked the door and Jeanne opened the door smiling. Her smile faded for a second as she didn’t get to see Greg, yes I know she also expected him to show but I want her to know of her hidden love for Greg. She is angry with him but has to let go of everything if she is coming back and Greg will be around her all the time. She has to forgive him and accept him completely.
Her eyes has tears in them as she came forward to hug me and sobbed a little as usual as we get really little time to spend with each other and after she came to study we rarely saw each other. Even when she was home, I was busy doing one thing or another. So, this is my gift to her, a whole week just to her until no emergency ring bell to enter my pack or house.
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