ZAIA.
“What’s wrong?” I ask, concerned. The meeting has ended, and we had just gotten home. I immediately called Dad in the car but he had not picked up, making me extremely worried. Sebastian had told me to remain calm, and I was relieved when he had rang back a few moments ago.
“Calm down, Zaia, everything is handled, but you should come down as soon as you can,” Dad says calmly. Why did he sound… different?
“What happened?” I asked. “You said it’s urgent and now you’re saying to calm down?” “We’ll discuss it when you pop down, say tomorrow? Alright?”
Pop down?
That doesn’t sound like Dad, his voice sounds almost indifferent.
“Are you sure tomorrow is ok? I can come down tonight?” I suggest, running my fingers through my hair as I take out some black pants and a fitted black top from my suitcase.
“Yes. You should come tomorrow, take care. He ends the call and I frown down at it. That was… strange.
He didn’t even ask about the children, that… isn’t like Dad.
Is everything ok? Tomorrow… I’ll talk to the boys and Val, and see what they make of it. Putting my thoughts aside, I change swiftly and pull on some boots, ready to meet Olivan and his people. Leaving our room, I head downstairs, the sound of talking reaching my ears.
Three voices?
Jai and…
make my way down the stairs, surprised to see him there. He’s standing with Jai and Sebastian, and they fall silent,
coming with you,” Atticus says with a small smirk. “Sebastian
I walk over to them, and Atticus gives me a
to see me,’ Atticus replies with a small smile. “It’s not that. I’m just curious as to why.”
Rogues. I wanted to make sure you have enough backup.” He says to
are enough,” I say with a smile. His
staying with
I glance at Jai, who looks a little concerned, but he’s masking it well. I glance back at
why that hurts. It’s not like he told me he’d come with me, but… I was expecting it.
I acting so emotional? I went alone last time. Maybe because he seemed concerned… and I didn’t think he’d
if you called Atticus to accompany me. Although I think I
I will tell all three of you this one final time. The decision is ultimately yours. Don’t go anywhere with them. They chose the meeting spot. Do not let them dictate the final
won’t be that bad. I mean, they did let Zaia
his eyes cold as he looks at Jai. It was
a bow
my arms. “I called Dad, he sounded
he
that when you return,” Sebastian says. I nod “Alright then, let’s head out now, it’s almost time.” I say, glancing at my
yourself,” Sebastian says. I nod as he bends down, kissing my cheek fleetingly before he steps back. Our eyes meet
I say to
around. I had a feeling they’d watch your pack, so I had mine put in place.” Atticus says,
“Smart move,” Jai says.
it’s a smart move. I frown. “Might have been partially Sebastian’s idea.” He admits
warn them. Atticus looks over at me as I’m sitting in the back. “I’ll follow your command.” He
won’t fuck up the car?” “I don’t think so, but it doesn’t matter. We aren’t returning in this one.” I murmur as
“Mine actually, since he was being so paranoid,” I say as we get out, lock the car doors and
feel and hear for any change in the vibrations beneath us or our surroundings. I can smell
we step into the clearing
I call out. There’s silence for a few moments before I hear a rustle in the trees, and we all turn as Olivan steps out of the trees with two men who I am certain were the two wolves from
sharp as they assess us. “Alpha Zaia, what a surprise – I had thought perhaps you would change your mind.” He smiles, but there’s a distrusting glint in his eyes as he looks at Jai and Atticus. “I didn’t know you
is also part of the Sublime Triquetra and my Beta, Jai, in hopes that you understand what I am trying to do. So together we can discuss our views and
says, taking me by surprise, but I keep
before, that I am willing
somewhere a little private so we can discuss the terms and what benefits it would bring for both parties,” he says, motioning
request if we…” I trail off, knowing that if I
asks, almost as if expecting me to
“I would like to request we move quickly. There’s plenty to discuss.” I say instead with a small smile. Atticus looks down at me, frowning, clearly not happy with
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