Something is amiss; I am uncertain of the specifics, yet I am unsettled by his demeanour. Consequently, when he entrusts Alyssa to me, I hasten through the kitchen to the backyard once more. Upon closing the door, I hear a rumbling growl emanating from the house. What on earth! He was not angry with me or Alyssa; he wished to prevent us from overhearing the situation. I can sense the fury surging through my veins. I have never experienced his emotions with such intensity before. I have never experienced such intense rage within myself, not even my own. I am apprehensive. I establish a mind link with Paxton and Alexis.
-An adverse situation is occurring. Cohen is extremely angry and is currently in his home office. He was conducting a meeting. Could you please visit?
-Excrement. We are accompanying the Alpha’s imminent Beta and Gamma. I will attend, while Alexis remains with them to prevent any suspicion. I will arrive in one minute, Celine. Do not be concerned.
Cohen’s Perspective
I am addressing work that I fell behind on in recent days. I have both business and Alpha responsibilities, which accumulate rapidly. Derrick has called and requests a return call from me. Derrick is the progeny of Alpha Tim Johnson. He is approximately my age, yet he has not attained Alpha status. Tim and I maintain an excellent professional rapport, which is advantageous as they are the nearest team to ours. They are merely 25 minutes distant from Bloodfang Moon.
I return his telephone call.
Derrick: Greetings, Alpha Foster. I appreciate your return call.
Derrick! It has been a considerable duration; how have you fared?
Derrick: I have been well. I would be improved if I were Alpha, and I hope you can assist me with that.
Me: In what manner can I assist you in attaining Alpha status?
Derrick: I was hoping you could meet with me to discuss that matter. I will certainly make it beneficial for you.
When would you prefer to convene?
Derrick: At this moment? Is it today? It would require me thirty minutes to arrive there.
I: Oh, um.
I observe my timepiece. 10:30 AM. If he arrives at 11, I could release him by 12. I am also quite occupied this week. Excrement.
I am pressed for time and have a video conference at noon; however, if we expedite the meeting, I can attend today. I do not have a video conference; however, I prefer that he does not linger. I refuse to squander my day with him.
Derrick: That is excellent. I will arrive in 30 minutes.
I am reluctant to leave home as I feel significantly more connected to my family here, despite my work commitments. I favour employment at this location. Celine and Alyssa occasionally infiltrate as well, which is consistently pleasant. I will communicate with Celine, as she may prefer that I refrain from conducting meetings at home.
Celine, the prospective Alpha of the Red Moon pack, wishes to confer with me. Should I meet with him at my office in the packhouse, or is it acceptable for him to come to my office here? I am amenable to meeting him at the packhouse if you feel uneasy. –
-I prefer your proximity. I am indifferent to your meetings being held here. Your inquiry demonstrates considerable thoughtfulness.
It is gratifying to hear her express a preference for my working from home. It intensifies my desire to be off work and to spend the day with my friends.
I establish a mind link with Paxton to apprise him of the situation and to instruct him that if Derrick arrives with any of his pack members, they must be kept engaged. I will not permit unfamiliar men in my home around my daughters.
I hear a knock at the door and rise to answer it. Derrick is the name. I have encountered him several times previously, but it has been some time. He is a large individual, akin to his father. It is hoped that we will collaborate as effectively as his father and I have.
“Derrick,” I acknowledge, extending my hand.
“Alpha Foster,” he states while extending his hand for a handshake. We proceed to my office and engage in brief conversation for a few minutes before I address the main issue.
“Let us proceed.” In what manner can I assist you in achieving Alpha status?”
My parents are obstinate and believe that I must have a partner to assume the role of Alpha. I am 24 years old, and I have yet to find her; I aspire to be Alpha. To my knowledge, she is deceased, and I am unwilling to postpone any further. He articulates his desire to negotiate an agreement with one of your she-wolf warriors.
I acquiesce. If one of my she-wolves desires to depart to become Luna of a neighbouring pack, I am amenable to it.
