Zack (I want my son)

After reading the article to everyone about the baby girl that was kidnapped from the human hospital in San Francisco. Which incidentally had nothing in its contents about werewolves whatsoever, we all decided to call it a night.

I took a quick shower and sauntered back into the bedroom to find my little mate already conked out on the bed with her hand still wrapped around the remote.

I sighed a bit disappointed I was actually hoping to get in some cuddles before I went to sleep. Oh well,I guess that will just have to wait until we wake up. So I made my way around to the other side sliding underneath the comforter and pride the remote for her hand. I flipped off the television and tried to sleep but found it difficult. With all the activities of tonight and the new information I had just learned about my little mate tonight I just couldn't get comfortable.

I tried to recall some of the classes I had in high school mostly the ones about female anatomy and the reproductive system. With Andie already having a heat cycle It seems that Andie's wolf is definitely on par with her actual age. And if that's true we will be getting married in about fifteen months.

With that hopeful thought in mind I drifted on off to sleep only to wake up the next morning.

I raised my head and peered out the sliding glass doors in the front of me to see what looks like a beautiful day ahead of us.The rain has stopped and the sun has come out showcasing the true beauty of Aurora Harbor . And to make things perfect my little mate is snuggled up to my side with her cheek resting on my chest.Her touch filling my body with energy and soothing my soul with that glorious warmth that comes from our bond.

I could spend the rest of my life just laying here like this with my mate in my arms. But unfortunately I can't . We need to get up and get moving we have a celebration lunch to attend for my best friend. I also have an asshole in the dungeon I need to have a little chat with.

Brushing that unpleasant thought out of my head for the moment I kiss my girl's forehead and call out to her." Sweetheart "

She groaned and stretched out like a baby kitten so I tried again. " Sweetheart we need to get up."

" Just ten more minutes" she mumbled groggily with her big blue eyes shut tight.

I smirked with a devious plan in mind " Okay, I'll take a quick shower. But when I get back if you're not up I'll shower you myself while you sleep."

" Okay, whatever " She mumbled eyes still claimed tight while she snuggling deeper underneath the comforter.

I smirked " In cold water." Bingo!

" No! I'm up." She shouted, big blue eyes glaring at me with such fierceness it made me laugh.

" Calm down babe" I laughed again trying to soothe her ruffled fur. "gather your stuff up while I take a quick shower."

With my mission accomplished I kissed her little puffed out cheek and sauntered off into the bathroom.

After we both got ready Andie and I transferred my clothes into her suitcase and put all the evidence that I collected last night into my suitcase. We also included the used syringe and compressed gas container to be disposed of later when we get back home.

Right after I closed the suitcase Skyler and Chloe taped on the connecting door so that we could all go down stairs together. All four of us strolled on down the hallway and descended the stairs making our way to the front desk meeting a lady holding a newspaper at the bottom of the stairs.

" Mr. Johnson " The lady called out to Skyler.

Skyler spun his head around at the mention of his name to face the smiling lady. " Ma'am" he inquired politely.

" I just wanted to say congratulations." She smiled holding the morning newspaper up with a front page headline stating. (One of Juneau's most eligible bachelor's off the market)

" Thank you ma'am " Skyler murmured in his most polite and business like tone. The one he uses for press conferences and board meetings at Alpha Energies.

After the heartfelt greeting from the lady at the bottom of the stairs we continued to the front desk. Skyler signed the bill and received another congratulations from the lady at the front desk.Who also offered Skyler a free newspaper with the article about his and

Chloe's engagement. He thanked the lady and handed the newspaper over to Chloe. Chloe flashed a beautiful smile at the lady before we headed own out to door into the parking lot.

Since it was already ten o'clock and I had Skyler and Chloe's surprise announcement lunch scheduled for twelve. We just made a made dash to the Micky-D's and grabbed some sandwiches and drinks at the drive through window. Then headed straight out of town and back up the mountain trail towards the pack house.

The drive back to the pack house went smoothly and surprisingly the roads were in good shape. We didn't even come across any rockslides or downed trees which is always a blessing when you're traveling on the back roads of Alaska after heavy rains.

We made excellent time and pulled up in front of the pack house at about eleven o'clock. I put the Escalade in park and noticed a man setting on the bench beside the door smoking a cigarette.

He was one of the Alphas who had just left a couple of days ago. It made me wonder if he had forgot something and came back to get it. Well I guess there's only one way to find out. I bailed out of the Escalade to go greet the man and see what he was here for.

I made my way around the Escalade a polite smile on my face. And just as I was about to stick my hand out for a friendly handshake Alpha Damien started growling profanities.

" Chloe, where the fuck is my son?" Alpha Damien roared crumbling the newspaper in his hand.

" Nice to see you too Damien." Chloe said all nonchalantly ignoring his question as she tried to walk past the outraged Alpha Damien.

That's when things got a little out of hand. Alpha Damien reached out to grab Chloe but wound up with his hand stopped in midair locked in Skyler's iron clad grip.

" Don't touch my mate." Skyler growled as he held Alpha Damien's hand away from Chloe.

" Beta Johnson" Alpha Damien growled at my Beta right in front of my damn pack house. Fuck that!

" Alpha Damien just calm down and tell me what's going on." I ask stepping over beside

Skyler and using my best calm Alpha voice.

" I just came to get my son." Alpha Damien sneered, confusing the fuck out of me. I didn't even know he had a son there's no children listed in his file. And I didn't see one with him at my Alpha ceremony. Oh well perhaps he drunk or high who the fuck knows. So I just went with it.

" Alpha Damien, I can assure you that your son isn't here at my pack house. So why don't you come on inside and let's see if we can help you find him." I tried reasoning with him not sure what else to do.

"Chloe where's my son? Where the fuck is Xavier?" Alpha Damien demanded an answer , swinging his head around towards Chloe.

" Goddess Damien just calm the fuck down Xavier is with mom and dad and it's not even time for you to pick him up yet."Chloe said exasperated,stepping in between Skyler and Damien prying Skyler's hand from Damien's wrist.

" Have you forgot the agreement? Remember I told you my son will not be raised in someone else's pack house." Alpha Damien raged, his voice getting louder but he never lost control of his Alpha aura. It made me wonder if this was just a show of dominance towards Chloe.

By this point in the conversation I have gathered that Chloe and Damien have a son together named Xavier. A young Alpha that nobody knows about and for some reason he's pissed about the idea of his son living here.

As I was trying to process everything and find a solution to this situation Andie stepped forward actually accomplishing what nobody else was able to do.

"Hey Damien, come on inside where we can all discuss this in private." She smile sweetly at the growling Alpha as she took his arm and guided him inside the pack house and down the hallway to my office. I unlocked the door and waited for everyone to enter as I kept my eyes on the pissed off Alpha.

I settled down behind my desk and waited as Andie guided Alpha Damien into one of the leather chairs in front of my desk.She then

directed Chloe to set in the other one with Skyler standing behind her .

Finley my girl made it around behind my desk perching herself on my thigh and cleared her throat to get everyone's attention.

" Now Damien" She said sweetly "can you tell us what has got you so upset?As far as I know Chloe hasn't broke the agreement that the two of you have regarding Xavier."My girl pointed out to the pissed off Alpha.

While Andie was speaking I mind linked Skyler ' Did you know Chloe's son belongs to Damien?'

'I didn't even know Chloe had a son. You know we haven't actually been doing a lot of talking.' Skyler smirked with a slight shrugged his movements almost undetectable.

' Well does this change anything for you or are you willing to become an amazing stepdad.' I had to ask just to make sure this wasn't a game changer before I tried negotiating with Damien.

' Not at all, Chloe's my soulmate and it doesn't matter if she has a child or a peacock. I'll accept her no matter what.But I would like to know how old my stepson is. I hope he's still a little fella like Reece their so much fun at that age.'

' Okay just hang tight and go along with what I say.'

' No probably'

" She's mated to Skyler." I heard Damien roar "she's going to move into this pack house and I told her my son can't live in someone else's pack house.She agreed and signed the contract in front of the council and all the elders from both our packs." Damien ranted on as he glared at Chloe.

After listening to Damien's complaint I didn't have a problem coming up with a solution. If that was his true reason for coming here and he wasn't just trying stirrups trouble for Skyler and Chloe. So I smiled at Damien and gave it my best shot while maintaining my Alpha face.

" I believe we can meet your request Alpha Damien. I don't see any reason why Skyler and Chloe can't live in their own house instead of in the pack house. We actually have two brand new houses already built out in an upscale subdivision beside the park. They only need the finishing touches like flooring, paint and, kitchen countertops. All that can be done just as quickly as Chloe and Skyler pick what they want." I presented my offer and waited a moment before asking "Now is there anything else that might be bothering you Alpha Damien? If there is please tell me, I'm not a parent but I love my family and can certainly understand your concern for your son."

Damien blew out a harsh breath running his hand over his face." Zack it's not that I want to be unreasonable my biggest concern is my sons safety. I had to jump through hoops at the council to keep his name off the register for young Alpha's. He has a card but the only people who know about his true identity is the council and Mine and Chloe's family. I'm scared to death that if someone finds out that he's part witch and the next Alpha of my pack some jealous asshole will try to hurt him."

Well that cleared a lot things up for me and now that I understand what the problem is I believe I can ease Damien's mind and gain a strong ally at the same time. " Damien I believe you will be happy to know that the houses I've been telling you about is in a guarded gated community. With only nine other homes in it. Two of those homes my grandparents live in and Skyler's grandparents live in two of the others. My grandparents former Gammas live in two of them and one is currently in the process of being finished for my father's Gamma. And the two that Skyler and Chloe can pick from were actually built for my parents and his." I explained the housing situation then raised a brow and challenged Damien. Surly he wouldn't have the balls to say the elders of my pack are a danger to his son. "I would say that's just about as safe as you can get.Just think about Damien. Do you really think my grandparents or Skyler's grandparents would do something to a child that is mine and his mate's flesh and blood?"

" Fuck" Damien cursed " Well when you put it that way it's just sounds crazy for me to think one of those people would hurt him. Man I'm sorry for acting like such an asshole. I wasn't even thinking clearly. When I picked up the paper this morning and seen Chloe and Skyler were engaged all I could think about was my boy. It didn't even click in my head that Andie is your Luna even though I was here when you're dad announced that she was your mate."

" That's right Damien your son is now part of my family. Blood related to my Luna and the son of my Beta's mate. Mine and Skyler's grandparents will spoil him rotten. And think about this when he gets older he can train with your warriors and mine.He will have the support of two packs and grow up to become a great Alpha."

" You're right, I didn't even think about it like that." Damien agreed and smiled a bit too.

" You dumb ass did you really think I would let someone miss treat Xavier he's my baby." Chloe scolded crossing her arms over her chest as she glared at Damien.

"Uh..Uh.. "

"Come on join us for lunch." I said, as Andie and I stood up giving Damien one last thing to think about. " You know Damien, Xavier is one lucky little kid he's now connected to three strong packs by blood. And you know yourself nobody fucks with our family."