11 comments/ 5195 views/ 15 favorites Simply His Ch. 10-12 By: CalyPy So here they are! Next 3 chapters with my new editor. I am very happy with the result. We together are working very well and I can understand much more how to express myself and how to avoid certain common grammar mistakes I had been doing. That being said, please keep giving feedback! They help so much to me as a writer to understand how the story I am telling reaches you and what do I need to change to make it better. I hope you like the following chapters ***** Chapter 10 "A Storm is coming" *Caleb* I am becoming someone else when I am with her. Alex confessed he likes the new me better. At first, when he said that to me on the way up to my hotel room, I was a little offended, but when I looked at him and saw he was not mocking me, I started to process his words. "You are in a better mood since you found her, she brings out your best." He said as he stared at the elevator's door without looking at me, all trace of jokes completely absent. I didn't reply, he wasn't expecting any response either. I am laying naked on the bed, staring at the ceiling and thinking on how to proceed next. When we left the restaurant she was comfortable with us walking hand by hand; she blushed deliciously after we kissed goodbye in front of Cara and Alex, so that means she isn't afraid of being with me in public. If things go well, I will plan our weekend out soon, two more weeks should be enough and if all goes well, I will reveal my wolf to her. He has been restless and anxious to go out and I don't want to hold back anymore. As my phone rings, I smile seen it is her. She is breaking her shield slowly, I really enjoy seen her confidence grow. "Hello there..." She says and I grin. "I was just thinking about you..." "You were? I am glad to hear that... what were you thinking specifically? "I thought maybe we should go and have a day out, just the two of us. Maybe outside the city if you are up for it." I am not sure how far will she go alone with me, she is still a little cautious and I don't blame her, in fact, I am proud of her for being this way. "That sounds interesting. Do you have any idea as to where to go? or are you being adventurous?" She giggled and I couldn't help but to smile. She was teasing me. "I promise you I'll be as adventurous as you'll allow me to be." I thought heard a smile in her voice, and after some seconds I continued. "But if you don't feel like going too far, I am up for just watching a movie and something to eat." "Are you asking me out on a date, Caleb?" She surprised me with her question, and I could feel her a little nervous as well. I guess I have failed to be more traditional and she deserves only my best. "Why yes, Meadow, if you would please grace me with the pleasure of your company, I would very much like to take you out on a date, a long one." I could close my eyes and feel her joy. She is my mate and making her happy is my priority, and small things like this perfectly accomplish it. I am proud of myself, my wolf is too. After roughly an hour of talk, we both said goodnight. Just as soon as I cut the call, Alex mind linked me the need for him to find me. I invited him in and Cara entered behind. I lazily got up from the bed and put a pair of pants, this was serious enough for them both to be dressed and quiet. "Ok speak up." I ordered. "Craig called and said Cornelius and Agape were seen near the Smithson's land earlier today." I tensed, taking a deep breath. My land, my allies, my people, or my mate. This was becoming a difficult choice. "Give me the report." "A small assault team tried to invade but the security arrangements worked. Resulting in all but one of theirs becoming casualties." I grinned, finally the balance tipping to our side. When it came to my property, my pack and possessions, I didn't care how many enemies needed to die to ensure their safety. "Good. What happened with the last one." "He managed to leave wounded. Alpha Demark ordered his head to be hunted down. They are trying to find him as we speak." I growled and picked up the phone, dialing Demark's number. After five rings he finally answered. "Demark what the hell are you doing? go back now!" "We are in the advantage! we can chase him and..." I heard growls and shouts, my teeth gritting. "Demark you moron! he is leading you all to an ambush! he had time to mind link with Cornelius and he prepared for you all!" I kept hearing growls and fight. Alex looked at me with wide eyes and Cara had her hand on her side gun by instinct. I heard Demark pick up the phone again. "Rowen! we're ambushed!" I rolled my eyes. "No way, really?! I just told you to get back! order the retreat now! I am sending my men to help you... you better listen to me or I swear..." "We are retreating, going back to the camp now..." He howled and his pack answered with their own howls in understanding. I cut the call and looked at Alex. "I want you to fly there now, you are the only one besides me who can hold the situation and Demark both at the same time." He sighed and nodded, turning to look at Cara. She walked head down to snug in his arms. I closed my eyes, breaking them apart was not my favorite idea, but I needed time, I needed more days before I can tell Meadow the truth and take her with me. If she decides to accept me. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *Meadow* I woke up ready for an adventure. I am smiling more now, and I only noticed this after looking my cheeks pink in the mirror instead of the pale shade they used to have. I really can't wait to see where we go today, I woke up ready for an adventure. I hear a knock on my door and I rush to open it, only to find a tired and sad Caleb. My heart sinks to the floor as he tries to smile for me and I take his hand and pull him in. "What happened? are you ok?" He sighs and I lead him to my couch, he immediately pulls me with him when he seats and I land on his lap sideways, as it seems to be our comfort place. He doesn't want to talk, must be something bad, so I let him take his time and I hug him, resting my head in his shoulder. He lays his head on top of mine while he takes a deep breath, and I feel him relax. After about 10 minutes of silence, he finally kisses my forehead and speaks. "I am sorry, you deserve better..." To hear these words breaks my heart and I lift my head and capture his in my hands. "Don't say that please, you are scaring me... what happened?" "I feel bad for sending Alex away from Cara, but I need more time to be with you... It is true, I really need it... I have been living a miserable life, now I have found you." My head was spinning, he just confessed me something of huge importance, he believes he is in love of me? or with me. I am not sure anymore, and this scares me. I look at him in the eyes and feel a mix of emotions, I want to run but I can't break apart. He stares at me as if he can see my internal conflict and that scares me even more. He closes his eyes again and whispers. "I am messing it up, aren't I..." "Caleb, start explaining please. Let's begin with you sending Alex away from Cara? what happened?" He opened his eyes and nodded. "I... We had a problem in a client's property, vandalism, they had been constantly trying to scare them away and it has become a large issue when they seem to have police on their side. I've sent other people but Alex is my best, and it was either send him or go myself." His job seemed to weigh heavily on him and I felt helpless. "I am sure he knows the dangers and consequences of your line of job..." I said, trying to find better words. "And I understand if you have something important and need to go, Caleb." I sighed and bit my lips, I felt the words hurt me even if I knew it was true. "Meadow... " He whispered as his hand caressed my face slowly then he kissed me hard. It was a deep and passionate kiss, filled with need and desperation. I moaned as my arms locked around his neck and his gripped on me tightly. I felt his pain in each breath and it made me cry inside. It was almost as if he was saying goodbye and I didn't want to. What could I do? If only I knew how to help him or how to ease his pain I would without thinking. He just confessed me how intense are his feelings and even though I knew it made no sense, I felt the same way about him. Suddenly his phone rang and it startled me. He growled lowly and took it out of his pocket as he laid his forehead against mine, both of us breathing heavily. "Yes..." He whispered, then tensed. "Is he ok? Is he alive?" I gasped, his eyes locked on mine. "Ok, you take over until he regains his consciousness. And I don't care what Demark says." He ordered and I felt my body shiver. He leaned against me and took a deep breath. "Thank you Alex, I will be there soon." He whispered before he cut the call and I felt a tear roll down my cheek. I couldn't control it, and when I noticed it he already was drying it with his thumb and leaning closer. "Time is running short, I only have a day and I am going to risk my life with what I am about to do. Please come with me..." He said and I nodded. Whatever he wanted, no matter what, I would probably do it. The truth hit me with such force as we walked out of my apartment; it had only been a week since we met, but it felt like a lifetime of longing for him, and my world was slowly shifting and had begun revolving around. --***-- Chapter 11 "A Truth covered in fur" *Meadow* We drove for almost an hour before he slowed down. The sight was peaceful, but he has been quiet and that made me uncomfortable. He took my hand most of the way, and I was happy with that, he just felt tense and as if a million things were running in his head. I saw the green grass and tall trees that ruled my view through the window, and we finally started to turn on a dirt road that lead us to a residence. "I bought this land years ago, but I haven't been here in months, it should still be decent though." "How many properties do you buy a week?" I tried to tease and he chuckled. That made me smile, I wanted to help him relax. "This land in particular, it was one of the first lands I acquired when I became... the 'boss'. It belonged to my family a long time ago, then it was taken from them. So when I finally could afford it, I made it my top priority to buy it." "That makes sense... I am proud of you, I think you did an honorable thing. Were your parents able to see it?" I asked, realizing he never spoke about them before. I was afraid to touch a sensitive subject but he smiled and nodded. "They were, yes. Ma was proud and so happy." He didn't said more, and I didn't push it either. I wanted him to trust me and tell me as much as he wanted. "There it is, just as I left it." He said and I looked ahead. Tall rusty iron gates and a sign that read 'Ma's Haven'. I melted right there. He stopped the car and walked out, pulling a set of keys from his pocket. He stood in front of the gate while he unlocked the big chains and then he pushed each side wide open. There was a long road of dirt but wheat and grass grew up together everywhere else; as he got back into the car, I felt a peace had filled him. Not far down the road, there was a very humble, white two story house made of wood. Even the years and nature could not corrupt the beauty of its simplicity; I loved how a small tree grew right next to the entrance and there was ivy hanging from the roof's edges. This was a time capsule and it belong to him. He parked near the house, but not too close. I unbuckled my security seat belt and by the time I finished he was already opening the door for me, a huge grin on his face. I had a long summer dress and sandals, the weather was beautiful and I felt like wearing them. The dress was one of my mother's gifts last year, she said it screamed my name. I felt a hint of nostalgia when I put it on this morning, the pale long skirt had swirls of soft pink tulle flowers around it; she called it the 'Meadow dress'. He took a basket, some blankets and two small but puffy pillows from the back seat. Taking my hand he pulled me with him, I decided to leave my purse and phone at the car. We walked around the house and behind it at a distance, I saw a cliff and the ocean. It wasn't too far and we kept walking towards it, he was patient with me as the tall grass made it hard for me to walk. I smiled as he put me behind him, shielding me from the untamed nature. When we were reaching the cliff, he stopped and looked around. "Hold this for me please." He said as he gave me the basket, pillows and blankets. He then gave a few steps looking for something while I stood there still struck by the view. He came back holding a large straight branch and easily laid it on the ground; he pushed it a few times as he spoke with childlike enthusiasm. "My father taught me to do this. Pick a large branch and roll it a few times over the wild wheat and you got yourself a nice comfortable mattress." I grinned; he took one of the blankets from me and extended it over the compressed grass, then he put the two pillows one next to the other. He finally took the basket from me and holding my hand, guided me next to him on our beautiful space. As soon as sat down he squeezed my hand and as we laid back he looked up to the sky. "I haven't been here for a long time since she passed. For months I thought I was a lost soul and I refused to come back, the memories would hurt me more. But when Alex finally convinced me, I realized this would always be my haven." "What happened to her and your dad?" I asked, a little unsure if he would like to talk about it. But he didn't seem to mind, he just took a deep breath and continued. "Someone wanted revenge on my father's business actions, and took it on her. For a long time I was mad at him for this, but finally realized it was not his fault. I didn't talk to him for five years, then we got together when we had leads about the responsable for her death, and we wanted revenge. That brought us closer, and I apologized to him many times. Once it was all over, he told me how proud he was of me and he put me in charge of the family business. A few days later he was found dead on his bed. He simply let himself die, no pain, no suffering. I just knew he wanted to leave this world to reunite with ma." He said with a little sadness but nothing more than that, he came to accept it a long time ago and I felt he was in peace with himself towards this, which caused a great relief in me. He then tilted his head to me and smiled. "How did your mother go?" I sighed and tried to find the words to describe it. I never shared this story but I felt safe to cry with him if it reached that point, he had seen me at my worst already. "She had cancer. It was detected 4 years ago and we went through a lot while she was on therapy. We were very close, but that brought us even closer. The treatment was painful for both of us but she was a fighter; she never complained, and she never shed a tear.She was always smiling, in great mood, energetic even when weak, and friendly to the core. She was my rock. Last year, after a long battle, she finally went in peace. The doctors gave her enough medicine to keep her without pain. So she died with a smile." I felt a few tears damping my skin and he leaned close to kiss my eyes and brush his lips on them. "She must be at peace now, and happy and proud of you." He said as he caressed my arm. He had his head rested on an arm and was looking at me from the side while I was telling him my story. I took a deep breath and sighed, smiling at him. "I know. I still go to visit her twice a month, it has been like a ritual." He nodded and then kissed my forehead. "I will take you to visit her next weekend." He promised and I smiled. We remained there together for some time, finally we sat and he pulled out from the basket a few salty things to eat he had stocked from his hotel's restaurant. I giggled when he told me the manager's face as he requested sandwiches and pastries to take. He brought two bottles of my favorite and only wine. We both drank slowly, delighting us in the sweet taste. I was convinced he really enjoyed it. We took a small walk after eating, holding hands as we talked about nothing in particular or just held silent. Conversation seemed to flow easy for the both of us; we would both talk a little and then just remain quiet without worrying. I felt the breeze move my hair and caress my cheeks making me smile, this place was truly something else. When we returned to our blanket, I sat and he looked at the cliff absent minded. I pretended to put the things back inside the basket while I allowed him to gather his thoughts. After I finished, he looked at me with a sad smile and kneeled in front of me. "I brought you here to share some of my past with you Meadow, but also some of who I really am. Last night I didn't know where we would go today but this morning it seemed clear. This was the place." I looked at him a little nervous due to the seriousness on his eyes, but strangely I wasn't afraid nor scared. "I will share with you something that is very intimate and I want you to promise me, no matter what, you won't run away. When I finish to show you, I will take you back if you ask me, but please, don't run away." He said pleading, and that plead started to make me realize how serious this was. "Do you believe in destiny?" He asked out of the blue. I was taken by surprise and held silent while I processed his question, destiny? I never thought of it much, I felt it was cruel sometimes, if not most. "I really don't know... I want to I guess..." I admitted as I blushed "lately I've thought more than once it was destiny who put you into my life." He smiled. "I believe in destiny and fate, and if you want to believe, it will make things easier." He kissed my hand and then released it, standing up and giving one step behind. "I am going to show you part of what I really am, but please remember, no matter what, I won't hurt you." Hurt me? The possibility scared me. He took another step back and then removed his shirt slowly, revealing his chiseled shape to me. I've had dreams of discovering his body, and now he was revealing it to me as he kept his eyes closed. I was confused and felt my heart pace faster. In another situation I would have been wet and heated too but from the start my body and mind felt his actions were related to something else. "Meadow, I am what our ancestors called a shapeshifter, specifically a werewolf. And although many ideas and conceptions are popular, not all of them are true." He started to unbutton his dark jeans and I was entranced. A werewolf? a mythological creature? I knew he was not joking, by the looks of his face and the way he spoke. The possibility of him being crazy faintly crossed my mind, but everything in me felt in peace and relaxed. How was it possible that my body was not attuned to my mind? I was having a million thoughts and doubts and I saw him walk a few steps back more before he finally removed his underwear, standing naked. He looked at me and his eyes were pleading. He was serious and I felt it. I could not part my eyes from his as his body started to tremble. "Remember, I won't hurt you... please Meadow, don't run..." were his last words as he bent over and started to shake. I gasped and tensed, a tight grip on the blanket as I heard him grunt. "Caleb...?" I asked while his body kept shaking and I started to see through the wheat and grass some darkness covering him. My heart was beating at a million per hour; my mind surpassed it. He was at a safe distance from me but I couldn't move. He growled in a mix of human and animal voice, but it was almost a duet. I shivered and closed my eyes, remaining still. Simply His Ch. 10-12 A couple of seconds went by while I kept hearing him growl and shake. Then it was silence and I started to cry. He was not human, I believed that now, but what had he become I wasn't sure I was ready to see. I heard the grass around me move, something was walking around me not too far. I knew it was him, or it, but I was scared. Then silence again; I had my body shivering as the wind seemed colder, then I felt his presence behind me, it was radiating heat. I felt something wet on my neck and I flinched. I heard it whimper and my eyes shot wide open. I still wasn't able to see what it was but it's whimper felt like an alarm. I remained still and felt it move back away slowly, then started to approach from my left. At first what I saw was a big shadow; then as I tilted my head slightly I started to see it. It was huge, something out of this world. It was a wolf but its size tripled any normal one I had ever seen. It moved slowly towards my front and then stopped once it faced me directly. Moving one step closer it sat in its back legs and lifted its head up high. It howled and I shivered again, goosebumps covering my body. Then it lowered its head and the rest of its body, its front paws almost touching my feet. It whined and put its head between its front legs, I was biting my lips and remained still. Each whimper made my heart shrink in sadness. It remained still, breathing slowly, small whimpers seemed to escape every now and then. It took me a while to get used to its presence, but it was more due to the shock and surprise than fear. Laying there in front of me, it's size continued to amaze me. It was bigger than me, it's fur was of a dark grey and around the neck it seemed to have like a mane, making its figure even scarier. But no, I wasn't afraid anymore. Slowly, I kneeled and looked at it. "Ca... Caleb?" I managed to whisper and its paws moved slightly, revealing grey eyes that were afraid. It drew me to him. Yes, it was... no, "he" was Caleb. As I was kneeling, I moved closer slowly and He remained still, His head steady half hidden between His paws. I reached Him and he finally lifted His head not moving His body from His pose. He just leveled His head to see me, His eyes never leaving mine. Now I was face to face to Him and I extended my hand to touch Him, stopping a few inches away as I looked for His permission. He moved His head under my touch, and I felt electricity as we made contact. His fur was deliciously soft and He smelt the same, my Caleb. I caressed His head and He closed His eyes. I moved to His side as I caressed his mane and scratched Him under, digging my fingers in His fur. I felt His heart racing just like mine. This was Caleb's secret, he was a mythological wonder revealed to me, and I wasn't afraid. I knew even though he looked menacing and deadly, he wouldn't hurt me. I laid against his side, and he laid his head on my lap, we both intertwined in this pose comfortably. I didn't need to say anything, he neither. We remained silent as I closed my eyes and caressed his soft fur. He was a werewolf, he was real, and he was with me. At some point I felt asleep, and when I woke up I almost thought it was all a dream. But he was there, resting his head on his paws, guarding me while I rested. I felt so tiny next to him. I looked around and saw the sunset approach. I slowly started to get up and he turned around helping me, gently pushing me up with his head. I smiled at him and whispered "Thank you." Once I was up, he lifted himself next to me. Standing in his all fours he was as tall as me, his head at my own level. I reached to brush his mane with my fingers and he nuzzled me making me giggle. He then licked my face and I smiled. "Stop it! I don't have any way to clean myself!" He kept licking me and then finally stopped. I hugged his neck tight and buried my head in his fur; he was so warm and soft, he felt safe. Then he pulled back a few steps and I understood he was going to change again. I turned around and gave him my back, kneeling on the blanket while I gave him privacy, although I think he never seemed to mind me looking at him. I sat there waiting, while I thought on everything it meant him showing his animal nature at me. I heard movement near me and I was relaxed knowing it was him. He laid next to me and put his arm around me, I looked down and smiled at his human hand. He buried his nose on my neck and kissed me, making every part of my body tingle. "Thank you." I finally heard him speak. "What for?" I asked. He rubbed his nose on me then kissed the sweet spot again, and I bit my lip shivering. Did he just found an unique sensitive area I never knew I had? "For not running away, nor scream... for giving me a chance..." He said and I smiled. He squeezed me tightly. "I am still digesting this, and I have many questions, but for now, I will only ask... what did you mean by me believing in destiny?" He sighed and pulled me slowly to his side, making me face up as he remained sideways. "Please don't freak out..." He said with concern and I perked a brow. "For us, everything is under control; when we shift, when we fight, who we fight, where we go... we control what we do. It is not like the movies or stories where we change under a full moon. We know what we are, and embrace it... There is one thing though, that is left completely away from our choice, and that is who we are destined to be with..." He paused as his eyes burned in me. I felt the depth of his words even before he finally said them. "We only have one soul to find during our lifetime, one person, human or were like us, with whom we are bound to spend our lives with... We can't control how nor where we will meet that person, it just happens. And you Meadow... you are that to me..." I held my breath as he stared at me, his grip now lose, fear in his eyes as I stared back at him with disbelief. No, he wasn't lying, as what he said made completely sense to what I saw him express to me always. But what he meant was that I was the person destined to be with him, and that seemed to scare me greatly. Mostly, because I felt like I wanted it. I turned my head to the side, under his gaze I wasn't able to concentrate in anything. "You always have a choice. You can chose to never see me again, or just remain friends. If you allow me to be near you I promise I will be happy with that. You can chose whatever you want to do, you are not forced to accept this in any way." As he tried to convince me of the freedom I supposedly had, the more I felt I hadn't any at all. I know it will be impossible for me to stay away from him long; I've felt it since the start. Did this magical destiny he spoke worked both ways? I remember feeling like I only wanted to be close to him since the moment he laid eyes on me. "Please say something..." He pleaded and I turned my head to look at him, gasping as I saw a tear threatening to leave his eyes. "Caleb... I am not going anywhere..." I assured him and his smile brightened his face. "Just... be patient with me, please?" "I will give you all the time in the world. Thank you Meadow!" He sighed with relief as I brushed his tear away with my thumb, he rested his forehead against mine and smiled. "Can I?" He asked shily. I looked at him confused. "Can you... what?" "Kiss you..." He asked and I pulled his head towards me kissing him with passion. This half man, half wolf was everything to me now, and I wasn't going make him suffer as long as he gave me what I needed, and right now, I just needed him. --***-- Chapter 12 "There is pain when one waits" *Caleb* She accepted us, and both my wolf and I are happy. My wolf is howling to the moon and wants to tear some enemies apart so we can go back to her fast. I am driving from the airport towards Smithson's land and I am dying to sink my teeth into some rogue's flesh. I left her with Cara at my hotel, I wasn't going to take any chances with Gideon on the loose, and I am personally going to take that matter into my own hands when I return. When we said goodbye, she struggled to let me go and it made it so much difficult to turn and leave. She needed time to see what the pack life was, and I couldn't bring her to battle right after I showed her the truth. No, we still needed time, to get to know each other better and hope she will chose us. As I open the window I smell battle and blood. I hit the accelerator and drove straight to the residence. Alex was in wolf form alert as he kept looking around worried. When I got down he mind linked me the updates. 'I am worried this might be a distraction for them to hit our land, Alpha.' His thoughts already crossed my mind. 'Yes, Alex, it crossed my mind too. I made Craig prepare for an attack and he has doubled forces. I am going to talk to Demark and Smithson, then we are out for blood, brother.' I said as I ran inside the house. There was not much to be said, Demark got up as soon as I walked into the room and the Smithson kid was in bed angry and upset. He wanted to make his pack proud, the poor pup was just young and inexperienced. "Order your warriors to follow my order, and I will eliminate the threat to your land once and for all." I promised. He looked at me with wide eyes, afraid and confused. His beta was an old wolf and he leaned close to him, putting his hand on his shoulder. What ever he told him in their own frequency, made him accept the need to combine forces to defeat the imminent threat. He closed his eyes and howled. Outside, his warriors howled in response. Now as I run through these unfamiliar woods, I let his warriors guide me and become my eyes. We are coming for blood, we are coming for revenge. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *Meadow* I snuggle in his bed and pull the pillow to me as I take a deep breath and take in his scent. I understand slowly what he meant when he said he wanted me here while he was gone. Gideon has been out of his apartment according to Cara, and with no trace of him at all I didn't felt safe. If he was going to try something against me here, it would be insane and dangerous for him. That and Cara was right next to me, he would have a heart attack facing her in her wolf form, which she refused to leave. At first I was shocked when Caleb left and Cara started to strip. She looked at me and said "I won't leave you alone, I will just be here as my wolf and this way I can smell Gideon faster if he ever comes near." After that, I saw her bend over to remove her pants and I quickly turned around to face something else. When she changed, she was quiet and laid next to the balcony, looking outside. I took it she was sad and lonely, she missed Alex. Her golden fur was beautiful under the moonlight. When my phone rang I pick it up quick, smiling as I hear Caleb at the other side. "I already miss you..." where his first words to me and I felt myself blush. "I miss you too." I said back. It has been two hours since that and I think I am finally calmer and will be able to fall asleep. Before I do, I go to the living room and Cara lifts her head to look at me, I smile and wave at her. "I am just going to get something to drink, do you need anything?" She just shook her head and returned to her pose. It was sunday night, and I didn't know how to bring the subject, but tomorrow was going to be hard as I needed to go back to work. I made my way to the small kitchen and got a bottle of juice, then I noticed some raw meat waiting at the bottom. If anything I know for sure, is that animals such as wolves and dogs, love to eat. I pulled out the meat and looked around for a pan. Dropped a tiny bit of oil then waited for the heat to make it ready, while I put the meat on the microwave to defreeze. Once it started to show small bubbles I put the pieces of meat and started to cook it. I didn't know much on how Cara liked her food but I found the condiments and started to experiment. I was always good at the kitchen, so it wasn't hard to make it look good. I peeked towards the window to the balcony and saw Cara looking towards me with her nose up. I finished the meat and looked for some plates, and since I couldn't find one deep enough for water, I cleaned a big ashtray from the counter table and used for the same purpose. I walked towards her and she lifted half her body when she saw me kneel next to her. "You need to be strong if you are going to be my guardian Cara. And I take care of my guardians." I said with a smile as I left both food and water next to her. I pulled my bottle of juice with me and I sat on the floor near her, looking outside to the sky as I laid my back against the sidearm of the big couch. "I miss him so much, it hurts. But you and Alex are already together and for so much longer... I can't imagine how hard it must be." I said looking up at the moon. I heard her whimper softly and I looked at her, she nodded. "I have to go to work tomorrow Cara... I know he won't like that probably... but my life needs to continue spinning, I need to do my things. I have bills to pay, work to do." She huffed and I avoided to look at her, staring up at the moon. "I know I will be safe with you there close." It was true, I knew she will be near. After some time, I reached her head to pet her softly then said goodnight. This waiting was going to be hard. My world was slowly shifting centers and now I needed to adjust. Next morning I woke up hitting my phone's alarm clock and when I sat on the bed, I rubbed my eyes trying to remember how I got there. The moment I did, I felt such sadness as I missed him. I took a shower and put my outfit on, thankful that I had my mind in the right place when I accepted to come here, and went to pick up a change of clothes. If I was going to be staying here, I would need to go pick up more things from my apartment. It would be easier for me to stay there, but I was aware of Gideon's state of mind and I would be causing stress on Caleb if I did. I wasn't going to add to his worries. Morning was easy back at work, and my nemesis was nowhere to be seen. At our morning meeting my boss asked me how I was feeling and I said I was much better. He asked me what plans I had to put my strategy into motion and I was caught by surprise. I hadn't been preparing for a fast application, so I asked him for time and he gave me one more week to finish the insertion plan and set it into motion from next monday on. I was Ecstatic; this meant I had a go into the chance of showing my potential. Now if only I could stop thinking on Caleb all the time, it would help me concentrate. Since Gideon was a no show today, I was asked to do several of his duties. I led a meeting of the main office staff and finally I was free for lunch. Cara was waiting for me in her human form in front of the building; she was smiling, but without Alex there was a spark missing, I could tell. "Alpha asked me to take you to the little place you went once at the corner." She said guiding the way. "After that, I managed to arrange a meeting with your boss." "Wait, what?" I said as I stopped. "I managed to get the security tape from friday and there is evidence of Gideon acting against you and the daughter of your boss. Alpha asked me to show this evidence and I pretend to follow his orders to the dot." She said to me with a grin. "Come on, I can hear your tummy growl, let's feed you. I followed her in silence, still processing her words. She ordered me a chicken sandwich and orange juice then sat in front of me looking outside. "And he is nowhere near the building, I would have smell him if he was." "You call him Alpha." I asked as I took the sandwich and started to eat it. "Yes, we only called him 'boss' while you were unaware of his real identity. There is much of our culture you need to learn in order to understand how we behave and why. But basically, we wolves are used to living in packs. A pack is a large number of wolves and they all follow a leader, a head who gives orders and looks after us. That head of our pack is Caleb, and He is called Alpha. It comes natural for us to call him that way, even if we are angry or sad or upset at him, he is our Alpha, he has won that place a long time ago and no one would dare to challenge him for it." "Alpha... the first one... the one on top. Somehow calling him that makes it more important, more relevant." "Yes, it really does." She said nodding. "Are they in great danger?" I asked a little afraid of the answer, she smiled at me tenderly and that made me relax. "Meadow, he is one of the strongest and more powerful Alphas in the entire continent, and my husband is his Beta, second in command. They will be fine, the others should be afraid." I was ok with knowing this, the enormity of his importance became second place for now; I was happy he was safe and he knew how to take care of himself. I could live with that for now. We remained silent for another few minutes before I spoke again. "So you made a meeting with my boss, and you have the tape. What will happen?" She grinned. "I will be nice, trust me."