“I love you as well,” he states, and he leans in to kiss me. I grasp his face and deliver a solid punch.
“I appreciate your safeguarding of her,” I state while maintaining his gaze. He must understand that I support him, and I am appreciative.
“Consistently!””
Upon descending the stairs, I observe Alyssa leaping on her trampoline, while Paxton sits nearby, watching her. I left various types of food out while preparing lunch. I return all items to the refrigerator. I currently lack the appetite to eat. I prepare Alyssa’s lunch for takeaway and store the remaining sandwiches in the refrigerator.
Thank you for supervising her. Cohen is expected to conclude his shower shortly. Do you feel hunger? I have prepared some sandwiches.”
“I am famished,” he laments. It is not unexpected; Paxton is perpetually famished.
“They are stored in the refrigerator.” You are capable of self-assistance. I am escorting Alyssa to the packhouse. If you require my assistance, or if you believe Cohen would gain from my presence, please inform me. I will arrange for his parents or Leilani to supervise, Alyssa.
“I shall, and I appreciate the sandwiches,” he states.
Cohen’s Perspective
I descend the stairs and call for Paxton, discovering him in the kitchen consuming sandwiches. Celine prepares the finest sandwiches. Which sauce does she utilise?“He inquires.” Is he genuinely enquiring about sandwiches at this moment? I arch an eyebrow, prompting him to recognise that this is not the appropriate moment for such discourse.
He clears his throat and enquires, “What is the plan?””
I will contact his father to provide an explanation. “We will observe the outcome from that point,” I respond with a shrug.
I request that you contact a cleaning crew and instruct them to procure a tote or a similar item. I desire the complete assembly of all components. We will perform cremation and return the ashes. It is to be hoped that this will hold significance. I suspect it will be inconsequential, yet his parents ought to possess it,” I elucidate. I enter my office, retrieve my phone from the floor, and clean the blood off to make this call.
Telephone ringing
Tim Johnson: Greetings, Alpha Foster!
Me: Greetings, Alpha Johnson.
Tim: I believed our discussion regarding business was scheduled for next week. My firm has been assisting them with the accounting tasks for his pack.
Affirmative. I am contacting you for a different reason, in fact.
Tim: What is it?
Earlier today, Derrick contacted me to discuss the potential of arranging a match with one of my warriors. Were you aware of that?
Tim: I was uninformed. Is all well?
Regrettably, it is not. During his presence, my daughter coincidentally entered my office. She had just emerged from our pool, clad in her swimsuit.
Tim: Do you have a daughter?
Affirmative. I have recently discovered my partner. We are married, and she is now my Luna. I have legally adopted her child as my own.
Tim: Felicitations.
I appreciate your assistance. My daughter, who is not yet two years old, entered my office wearing her swimsuit.
Tim: Acknowledged.
Me: Derrick’s eyes were filled with an intense desire for her.
Tim: What is it? Negative!
I affirm its veracity.
Tim: I wish to converse with him. Allow me to converse with him. Where is he located?
I apologise. I trust you can comprehend the fury that engulfed me upon witnessing him gaze at my innocent daughter in that manner.
Tim: You did not? Negative.
I did. I state with gravity. I do not desire conflict, and I recognise that, as a parent, he will be distressed. I harbour no remorse for his death; however, I shall refrain from boasting about it to his father, whom I have respected and maintained a cordial relationship with.
Tim: Is he deceased?
He is. Attempt to empathize with my situation. What actions would you have taken?
Tim: Am I merely expected to accept your assertion without evidence? Are there additional witnesses? [He is beginning to raise his voice.]
I had no additional witnesses.
Tim: He warranted a trial! You lacked the authority. He was a leader… An equal. And without any evidence? What is your assessment of how other packs will respond upon hearing this? You will incur consequences for this!
He forcefully placed his phone on the surface.
Paxton is gazing at me, “Well?”“
“Unsatisfactory,” I exhale.
“Conflict?”“I am uncertain; I genuinely lack knowledge.”
“His group comprises approximately 300 individuals. He must engage in extensive recruitment if he intends to lead us.
“Let us visit Alexis and Derrick’s associates.” Upon arriving at the recreation hall, we find Alexis engaged in laughter and conversation with two men.
“Alpha Foster, a pleasure to meet you,” one of them states, and I acknowledge with a nod.
“Where is Derrick?”He enquires.
“I will be candid with you.” I terminated him. “He desired my young child, and I killed him,” I state without remorse, and they both merely gaze at me.
