Chapter 86
Bronx's POV
When I get back to pack house, there is a distinct negative energy in the air that feels like Kas. If I didn't know better, it's almost like she lost her temper or something and it seems to influence everyone. Even Ashley seems grumpy.
"Ashley, is Kas back? Have you seen her?" I ask when I see her walk by.
"She's in her office. Why?" Ashley snaps at me.
Okay. That's weird. Ashley has never once in the twenty-five years I've known her, come close to raising her voice at me. Even when my mental health was at its worst and I almost killed Reggie. She was nothing but forgiving and worried about me. Maybe it's pregnancy hormones?
"Ashley, watch yourself,” I step in front of her, blocking her path, 'What's gotten into you?"
She looks at me like she is just realizing I'm there. Her face turns bright red with embarrassment, "Oh Alpha, I'm so sorry. What was I thinking? I didn't mean-,”
"It's all right, Ashley. Where's Kas?" I ask again.
"In her office with the rest of her team and the Manae leaders," she says more calmly.
"Thank you. Is this too stressful for you? Covering for Carly? I can find someone else."
"Oh, no, Sir. I'm fine. Seriously. It's just for today. I'm happy to help," she says, nodding and backing away.
"Alright. But you tell me if you need a break, okay?" I look at her more carefully.
"Yes, Alpha!" she calls out as she turns and hurries away.
"Marco, James, where you guys at?" I mind link Kas's guards.
"In the Luna’s office, sir. You should probably get up here. Things are getting a little tense," Marco links back, "and uh, kinda weird."
‘That sounds like a bad combo," Saint puts in his two cents, "What are you waiting for, dummy?"
I run up the steps two at a time until I get to the fourth floor landing. The guards assigned to monitor me stay on my heels as the best they can.
When I get to the stairs to the fifth floor, two guards stand at attention, blocking the way.
"Alpha, are they expecting you?" the guard asks defensively.
today? Did he just ask me if I have permission to go
says again, shrinking back
have time for this shit. I
definitely off. The negative energy filling the pack house is already affecting me. I can’t imagine what it is
cautious look. I jog down the
Hell is going on?
didn't go so hot in the botanical gardens today. Marco and I thought Lex was going to kill that
the botanical garden?" I feel the blood drain from my face.
to any of
never heard Tyree say anything derogatory about anyone. He is always jovial and friendly, making everyone
of them are in there
a scowl on his
does it feel like everyone is trying to slow US down from getting to our mate?" Saint asks. it does feel like that, doesn't it?”
from here, Tyree,” I give him a nod and
Knock on the door and open
as tight as a guitar string. Amari and Persephone are avoiding eye contact with everyone. Across the table, Marco and James are assessing the situation as calmly as possible. Then I see Musu
stops what they're doing when they see me except for Tessa, who can't stop crying. They all look at me as if they are
though, what is going on
outline of a man leans over and whispers in her ear. I make eye contact with the form, even though there are no
did you
of some guy mackin'’ on my
guy, right? Did it
like it was talking to her.
I first walked in, but my brain didn’t process it. Kas is drinking
Kas. She is still looking at the people sitting around the table like she doesn't realize I'm right next to her. Anger is rolling off of her in crushing waves. She looks calm except for a slight glow of her aura. I look closer to see her eyes are also glowing violet. I turn my eyes up to
her face, trying not to draw attention to herself, and makes a
to get the can
you okay?" I speak softly as I look
smiles sweetly, finally acknowledging
about? How did it go at the botanical gardens?" I ask, careful not to touch
us how she planned to torture me for the rest of my life, but it's cool. That won't happen now. She's going to stay with US for a few while and work with a therapist instead. I offered it
at Katherine, who is staring at me wide
I don’t see how she could possibly say no. Oh, and she is going to help the trainers
sounds like he is in a panic, "Bronx, help her. Something's
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