Complied with the request, but refrained from conversing with him.
It was undoubtedly a superior interaction compared to that of Vera, Bella’s mother, with him. Her whole family deliberately evaded him, and he had not encountered Ivy, Vera’s wolf, during a pack run since assuming leadership, also avoiding that.
He now contemplated if it remained true. She permitted Abbey to harm her in order to return Bella to him. That was peculiar in itself. The lady had also dressed Bella for their supper that evening, as Bella had informed him.
He had also been in Jodi’s presence at that man’s residence while she was incensed after discovering the events that transpired, but Jodi had refrained from speaking to him that day; he could only hope that the situation would be different today.
Luke was the first to expose his arm, demonstrating to Bella that he and his unit would really donate blood, and that no one was exempt. Lanky’s suggestion was, “Make everyone donate Karis’s blood.” He abruptly stated this in the silence of his office as they were all attempting to devise a method to obtain her blood without her enquiring excessively about the reasons.
Luke aimed to avoid alarming her with the material he had encountered, preferring to exclude it from the conversation. If she was untroubled, there was no need for her to be anxious or concerned.
“A compulsory blood donation,” Benzy remarked with a smile. “Excellent reasoning.”
It was an ingenious concept that provided him with a legitimate justification to establish a mind-link with the entire pack autonomously, allowing him to use the opportunity to declare her as the Luna. He did not reference the children at all, excluding them from the discussion. This pertained to her. It provided him the opportunity to own his error before the entire pack and demonstrate to Bella his readiness to accept responsibility for his actions, which involved sending her away.
Bella mentioned to the children her concern that dad might attempt to assign responsibility to her. This should address that issue or, ideally, assist her in recognising that he was not going to do that and had no intention of doing so.
Benzy grinned directly at him following the statement, appearing pleased with it. “You simply need to present her with options.”
What is your meaning? “He enquired, somewhat perplexed.”
“Inquire of her rather than instruct her when you desire something.” Provide her with an option. She did not get one upon her arrival. She was reluctant to come here, recall. Tyler and Maddis engaged in a union prior to her consent, and his mindset of ‘I am the Alpha; you will comply’ was evident. He glared at him for this. “This approach is beneficial for leading the pack, but detrimental in interactions with your Mate,” he sighed. “You should consider ceasing your Alpha demeanour around her; set it aside and attempt to…” He paused, contemplating his next words.
“Revert to your former selves, as you were during your romantic relationship.”
Lanky had completed it for him. “You both were consistently enjoyable.”
“Not consistently,” Luke remarked with a smile.
“Indeed, you were, even while you were earnestly pursuing her to fulfil your Alpha instincts, after her prolonged absence at university; you relished in tormenting and manipulating her, all in a serious manner,” Lanky smiled.
Indeed, he remembered it, moving through the group with a solemn demeanour. Pursuing her to entice her into his bed, manipulating her through the mind-link as she deliberately evaded him, asserting that he could be patient, since it was only a physical encounter, and she preferred to be with her family. Her sentences were consistently imbued with comedy. She never prevented him from seizing her and asserting his desires. She enjoyed being pursued by him and appreciated sharing his bed, catering to his ravenous desires.
As he observed Bella donating blood, he could but wish for a favourable test result. He apologised for the interruption to consult with the pack doctor, since he had not previously notified him of this matter. The man was agitated by the abrupt surge of wolves, and his workload for the day had more than quadrupled. Luke expressed his apologies and gestured for him to proceed to his office. Upon entering, he elucidated the circumstances to him. He was to be included on the list of those requiring essential information.
Franklin fixed his gaze onto him and, after a moment of contemplation, remarked, “I wish to examine those entries personally and converse with both of your parents.”
Luke consented to transmit them. I require her blood tests to be conducted immediately. She probably lacks awareness. If it is normal, we may disregard it; but, if it is not, I must call her in and inform her of the situation, presenting all the findings we have uncovered. Thus, she comprehends.
“Concurred, there is a higher probability she will comprehend it and maintain composure.” Contemporary medicine is far superior to that of the past. That may also be beneficial if she is experiencing adrenal stimulation. I will do independent study on excess adrenaline in the body. If this is indeed the situation with young Bella. Please refrain from alarming or irritating her until we ascertain the situation.
“I am attempting to refrain from Franklin,” Luke acknowledged.
He discovered her positioned with his unit just outside the pack hospital and grinned at her. It is not that readily accomplished to avoid upsetting her or engaging in a conflict with her. Although he sensed it was mostly rooted in dread rather than fury. Provided she harboured no dread of him or any apprehension regarding the dynamics inside this pack, things should proceed well.
“Now that everything is resolved, I considered, Bella, we could allocate some time together as a family.”
“Are you not occupied?” I assume the council is arriving soon.
He instructed himself to dismiss it, noting the subtle inflection in her voice. “All arrangements have been made; the rooms are being prepared, and if I have overlooked anything, Benzy can manage it.”
“I certainly can, boss,” Benzy said. “Come on, gentlemen, let us ensure everything is organized.” The boss is entirely available for the remainder of the day and night to be with Bella.” Subsequently, he departed, directing both Macky and Lanky to follow him as they walked away.
