Long Day

~Janessa~

The problem doesn't get solved, but it is a Saturday and I have pack duties to take care of. I sent Justin home a while ago and now I'm waiting on Gemma so we can go. I swear this has been a long day and it isn't even over yet. I knew taking on both roles would be a lot, but I didn't anticipate all of the extra crap that would come up.

The drive home is quiet, us each contemplating different things. The closer we get to the packhouse, the more apprehensive I become. After what happened this morning, I'm not looking forward to dealing with my mother. I wish she could see in me what my dad does. It would go a long way towards us building a better relationship. I can't change the past though, and I have no real faith that the future will get brighter.

We make it home and head into the packhouse. As soon as I walk in the door, I see mother standing at the bottom of the stairs. Gemma looks at her, then at me, and heads to the dining room.

_Girl, I just can't right now. Link me if you need me._

"What took you so long to get back?" The look of disgust is evident on mother's face.

"What do you need, mother?" I know a few things that she needs, but I keep my mouth shut.

"We need to talk." I sigh. The last thing in the world I want to do is talk to her about anything and I know what she wants to talk about. I definitely don't want to talk about that.

"We don't need to talk mother. As a matter of fact, we have nothing to talk about. I just got in from an emergency at the office that still hasn't been solved. I have pack matters to attend to here. I just don't have the time for this nor the desire to deal with it." I walk around her to head upstairs to my office. Mother grabs my arm as I walk past her.

"I'm sick of the disrespect that you continue to show me. I am your mother! You would be wise to keep that in mind as well as the fact that I am the former Luna of this pack. Now I said we need to talk." I turn slightly to look my mother in her eyes and I swear I don't recognize her at all. Who the hell is this woman or has this always been the mother I have known my entire life? I pull my arm out of her grasp and I take a step up, putting distance between us.

"It is me who is sick of the disrespect that you continually show me. You may be my mother, but I'm no longer a child who needs to seek your approval. You are the former Luna of this pack, but I'm the Alpha….your Alpha. I'm going to my office to do my duty to this pack and then I will continue to work on things from the office. I WILL NOT entertain you anymore today." I take a few more steps up and away from her. "Please enjoy your evening, mother." I turn around and head up stairs to my office and the pile of work waiting for me.

~Justin~

What an exhausting day and not at all how I planned to spend my weekend here. While I was making calls, I was able to access some information regarding the company, so it wasn't a complete wash. Though the information I was given isn't exactly what I'm looking for. I welcome any new information; I need everything I can get my hands on in order to bring the company down. I just wish I had that impactful information. That information that will definitely bring them to their knees.

I'm waiting on my contact to confirm the information for me. I learned long ago that you can't take anything at face value with these people. There was a time when I was in Utah and had a lead on the company. I wasn't surprised I wound up in Utah. It is one of those places where people assume certain things don't happen and don't go looking. I was told that the company had a few houses; that there were many children that were there. I took the information and ran to Utah without checking for validity. I realized quickly that it was a trap that was set up especially for me. They fed me the wrong information in hopes that I would run there (which I did) and they could kill me (which they didn't). I have to say that I barely escaped with my life.

I disappeared for a few months after that. I had to recuperate and reevaluate my contacts. I set up some situations where I could test the different contacts I had. I made sure to burn the ones that weren't trustworthy. I learned from that incident to never blindly believe any information that I receive. I, now, triple check all information that I am given before I act. I have been able to avoid any and all traps since then.

My mind switched to Janessa. There is something about her that is keeping my mind occupied. I'm not quite sure what it is and it is a bit annoying. I don't have time to dwell on any woman right now; I need all my focus on my task. I need to be able to end the company. I need to free the thousands of children they have and they sell. I need to avenge my lost childhood, but...…Janessa. I just can't forget her no matter how much I try and it has nothing to do with her being my boss. My thoughts have nothing to do with boss/employee relations. My thoughts could make the most innocent person blush. My thoughts have been filled with desire and lust.