Chapter Thirty-Seven

UNKNOWN POV

Looking at the paperwork on my desk in aggravation I take another sip from my coffee. Who knew that the more power you gained, the more paperwork you would have to do. Leaning back on my chair I swivel it around to look out the window, I watch as the gardeners and staff busy themselves as they go about their work. I'm soon disturbed from my moments peace when my phone goes off, glancing at the display I groan, what can he want now taking a deep breath I accept the call.

"Ricks. What do you want now?" he chuckles at my lack of formality.

"Now, now I think you'll like this request, and it is something I know you and the others desire." I don't bother to ask what; I am really not in the mood to entertain the greedy fucker in his games "You spoil all my fun."

"You have thirty-"

"Evergreen Forest Pack" Those three words and he knows he has me hook line and sinker but what he tells me next is even better.

CASPIAN POV

Why dad has to antagonise everyone is beyond me, they have been nothing but accommodating to us even after my attitude towards them, they could of quite easily chucked us off their territory. Dropping a plate of food in front of the lazy git I leave him on his own not wanting to be around him right now, I still want to know how Danny got injured and plan to spend some time with him at the same time now that I have a legitimate reason to be able to. I'm still unsure how he never knew or acknowledged Danny's wounds either, shaking my head to get out of my thoughts I step in front of Danny as he is about to leave with the other pups. I have never seen him interact with others as much as he has been here.

"Danny. Any chance you want to go-"

"No thanks" he cuts me off not meeting my eyes and it is like a knife stabs me in my chest.

"Please wait. Can I not spend time-" he cuts me off again and I am speechless.

"You are only asking because Jenni asked you too" he snaps and then I see the pain shining in his eyes, it's hurting him to deny me, he did after all tell Jenni when we got here that he missed spending time with me. I hear a sigh next to me and the next thing I know Jenni is standing beside me her arm brushing against mine as she stands there.

"Now Daniel" she says only those two words and it is all she needs to reprimand him, his head hanging low, she only spoke it, but it is as though she scolded him "You are better than this. You very well know your brother wants to spend time with you but due to your dad piling work onto him he hasn't had time." I nod my head at her words letting her speak on my behalf knowing that she will be able to talk him around for me. "My favour was only done to give him the time. An alpha or alpha to be cannot go back on their word." Danny looks at me guiltily hopefully seeing that it isn't just because of a favour but before he can say anything or I can tell him it is ok, dad decides to stick his nose in my business again.

"How dare you tell my son off."

"Dad" Danny starts, and I don't miss him flinch when dad jumps out of his seat slamming his hands on the table.

"Do not even try my patience son. You are walking on thin ice as it is." I see Jenni tilt her head when she watches Danny and I stare at my brother as his mouth opens but nothing comes out, she nods her head and I feel Blaze head lift up intrigued by the aurora coming off her, my nostrils flare but I don't catch a scent from her which I find odd and mentally note to look into it later.

"Alpha Joe do you have room for one more pup in your pack?" what, how, what?

"Erm…sure" he answers hesitantly side eyeing her whilst keeping an eye on my dad, he looks as confused as I am right now why is asking a question like that in a time like this, deciding not to question it he turns to my dad instead "Alpha Rick perhaps we should-"

"Do not tell me how to parent my own children Alpha Joe you have no right" Dad snarls glaring at Alpha Joe.

"Danny, do you want to stay here with us?" I hear Jenni ask Danny quietly at the same time and I cannot believe what I am hearing, she would never ask a question like that would she?

"Dad would never let me. He'll-" she steps up to him leaning her mouth against his ear she whispers something in it so quietly I don't know what is said but after she has said it, she steps back to my side giving him a nod. He looks nervous but looks at Alpha Joe with conviction.

"Alpha Joe please can I join your pack." It is like a damn train wreck as my dad lunges forward, but he doesn't get far when Jenni suddenly appears in front of Danny causing him to pause in his movements giving Joe an opportunity to grab hold of his arm, and like a damn idiot I can only stand there and watch it all unfold, not comprehending what actually is going on.

"How dare you!" Dad roars spittle flying in Jenni's face, but she doesn't move or flinch as it hits her, she just stares at him.

"My office now" Alpha Joe demands but no one moves.

"Daniel, you get-"

"Alpha Joe please do not make me go near him, after you took Jenni, he took his-" Danny quickly spills out.

"Do not say another word" dad snarls lacing his command with his alpha authority, letting his aurora spill out of him and I am surprised that neither Jenni or the pups nearby are not knocked to their knees from the power, they do however look scared out of their wits but do not move and carry-on staring at Jenni who as always remains stoic not paying my dad any mind. Danny seems to gather strength from her and steps up beside her taking her hand, them both interlacing their fingers together.

"Due to Jenni not being there he took his anger out on me. She used to take all our beatings from the pack for us."

"I didn't think he would touch you." she whispers sadness shining in her eyes showing the first bit of emotion before putting her mask back on. Danny hugs her and she wraps her arm around him. "Jenni has the photos of my injuries to prove it. He also commanded me not to speak about it." I spin to face my father who is standing shocked.

"I commanded you" he whispers before he gathers himself again "How dare you turn my son against me." He growls out glaring at Jenni, he rips his arm from Alpha Joe and goes to attack her but before anyone can stop him, she says three words stopping him completely in his tracks.

"November the thirteenth" he glares daggers at her before looking at Danny with disgust.

"You're just a mutt anyway." He snarls before storming out the room "Caspian pack your bag we are leaving."

"Wait what?"

"You heard me." And he is gone.

"I don't know what is going on" I say to no one whilst everyone stares back at Jenni as though waiting for her to explain everything or tell them what to do. Rolling her eyes, she turns to face me first.

"Danny is staying with me for protection. You need to work on taking over the pack so your brother can come back into a safe environment." But my mind doesn't want to register what she is saying "Alpha Joe I understand this can cause conflict between the packs and I can leave the pack to take care of Danny if need be."

"You aren't going anywhere" Alpha Joe growls and it's so unlike him I stare at him, finding his wolf's eyes shining back at Jenni before going back to normal "Alpha Ricks should have never treated you that way Danny and you have sanctuary at our pack as long as you need it."

"Thank you" my brother sobs before collapsing in Jenni's arms and all I can do is watch.

"Caspian, I think it is best if you leave with your father. You are however welcome back onto my territory as long as you do not cause trouble to visit your brother. Alpha Ricks however is not welcome back at my pack ever again." Nodding in understanding I leave the room to shook up to do anything else, everything I thought was true seems to be a lie, I need to get back to the pack and find out what the hell has been going on in it for the past four years.