New Territory

Making Memories (4)

Jackson's P.O.V. (Still Saturday)

I stood on the small stage in front of the training field with my father, David and Stephen taking a knee in front, a few hundred people from both sides of the pack stood behind them. My father steps forward, addressing the crowd.

"Because of their actions at school this past week, Alpha David Jackson and Beta Stephen Ralph will be punished by carrying training tires on their backs while running until their legs give out, or 3 AM Monday morning, whichever comes first. My own son came upon them berating a poor omega who was already very anxious and frightened prior to them cornering her. This will serve as a reminder that I will NOT tolerate such behavior in my pack towards anyone, let alone omegas. You are dismissed."

I walk down the stairs and over to David and Stephen who are already getting the tires tied on their backs, 2 for David and 1 for Stephen. "You will receive 15 minute breaks, once tonight, tomorrow morning, and tomorrow night. You will run until your legs truly give out or until 3 AM Monday morning. No matter what you are still expected to attend school on Monday. Do you understand?"

"Tch, whatever. Fine."

I look straight into David's eyes and let out a low growl, "What was that?"

"Yes, Alpha." He spits out his response while Stephen looks down at the ground to avoid my gaze. At least he feels bad about what he did, I know he didn't mean for things to get as bad as they did, he simply follows David around out of fear. I take Stephen's quiet and submissive demeanor to be understanding and walk over to my father where he's talking to his beta.

"I gotta get back to the house to prepare for the BBQ, is that alright?"

"Course it is, y'all have fun." He smiles at me and pulls me into a side hug before letting me go. I've always loved how close we are and how he doesn't mind showing he cares about his family around others, not buying into the macho, asshole reigning alpha thing.

I ride back over to the pack house and start pulling out all the food for the hang out, lots of chips and snacks along with an array of meats that are practically begging to be grilled.

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Jericho's POV

What the heck am I supposed to wear to this thing? I'm freaking out wondering how dressed up or casual I should be when I jump at the sound of my phone going off. "Hello, this is Jericho. How may I help you?

I hear laughing on the other side of the line, "Girl is that how you always pick up the phone? And did you even look at the caller ID before answering?"

Once I realize it's Amber I relax and laugh along with her. "Sorry, I forgot to look. What's up?"

"I realized the only info we gave you was the hang out started at 6 and it's at the pack house. It's a really chill thing so most of us just wear shorts and a tank top with our bathing suits underneath. They have the most amazing pool in the back."

"Ugh thank you so much, I was literally just worrying about that."

"Also, I know we said it starts at 6 and it's only 4:30 but go ahead and get ready now. I can pick you up in like 30 minutes. Everybody goes early anyways and even tho it's really close I hate walking. Send me your address." 

We hang up and I send her my address before throwing on my pink and black strappy bathing suit with some simple jean shorts and graphic tank over it. Since I've got time I flip through channels on the TV for a while before noticing it's 5 and heading downstairs. "Mama, I'm gonna head over to the pack house now. My friend Amber is picking me u-" *HONK* *HONK*