Withered Love

Broken ~Drake's POV

I never realized what torment my father had put my mother through, but it enraged me more than I could comprehend. My body felt as though the beast within was about to emerge and tear everything within its path apart like it was nothing but tissue paper. Why didn't my mother ever tell me how bad things were? I know he had locked her in a cell, and I gave him hell for that and his cheating of course but everything else... I'll kill him with my bare hands! Feeling the rage surging through me Claire placed her hand on my arm as she gazed up at me with concern filling her beautiful face.

"You need to calm; I can feel the rage Drake." She all but whispered.

I didn't want to upset my mate but knowing my mother had been tortured by that bastard made my blood boil. I will have him within my grasp and make him suffer as he had my poor mother, that I swear! I watched as Ferris held onto my mother in an almost crushing hold as sobs broke through her, trembling, breathing raggedly. I knew he could help her. A true mate would do anything to see their true mate happy, even if it is in a bit of a twisted way as it is with Claire, Kade and I. We are happy and she knows we would never harm her in a bad way. Yes, we make her hurt, but it is from the sheer passion that flows through us, our beasts.

Along with that, I know for a fact my mate could never deny we satisfy her in more than one way! We stimulate her in so many ways and each one full of passion and sheer delight, even the painful ones. I have to laugh at how aggressive we become with her, and she seems to thrive on it, like something within her almost begs for it. Trying to bring my thoughts back to my mother instead of savagely taking my mate I noticed she was now resting on Ferris's lap as she wrapped her body around his. I know he will make her happy even if it kills him. He has waited all these years just for her and now that he has her, I have no doubt he will cherish her no matter what. He better if he values his life that is!

Watching my mother and her true mate warmed my heart seeing how they looked at one another as they whispered to each other. Then I saw what I hadn't even seen as a child, a smile...a real smile crossed my mother's face as she giggled like a schoolgirl. The warmth that spread through me just seeing this made me value Claire even more realizing that if I had done what my father wanted and mated Dianna I would have felt like my mother. Broken! I suppose most don't realize the impact of having your true mate at your side can do but Kade and I do.

I could see the pity in Kade's expression along with a sense of relief seeing my mother with her mate. Now what am I going to do with that son of a bitch who tortured her so badly?

"What are your plans now?" I asked Ferris.

"I would like to take your mom back to my pack, she is their Luna after all and my mate if you are not opposed to it that is." He replied, his voice full of worry.

"No, I personally don't have a problem with that if that is what she desires!" I replied truthfully.

"Drake, would the three of you accompany me to his pack just overnight? It would make me feel a lot better if you agree." My mom spoke.

Sighing knowing that if we went with her, there was no one to hold down the fort here, my mind began to race wildly.

"Drake if you want to go, I will stay behind and watch over the pack for you. If you want to take Claire, I understand yet don't like it." Kade deadpanned.

"No, I would never ask you to be parted from her as I know you would never ask that of me." I replied.

I needed to find a solution to this but there is no one here I trust with the pack. Yes, I appointed my younger brother as my helper but is he tough enough to do what needs to be done in my stead? Thinking I realized I could call back to Claire's father and ask him if he could send my best friend here for a few days. I know George would love the break from the pack and to see another one regardless of how messed up it is.

"Mom, can you want a day before you go, I am going to contact Claire's father and ask him to send my best friend George here to watch the pack while we are away? He is one stern asshole who doesn't take anything from anyone, he's perfect for the job!" I questioned her.

"Of course, I can, I have waited this long sweetheart." She replied lovingly.

Farris nodded to me as he picked my mother up and began carrying her up the stairs as she squealed in happiness. I couldn't help but smile knowing tomorrow would bring stress all the way around, one we had to deal with the pack and secondly my friend would arrive, if I ever make the call that is.

I walked into my office picking up the phone as Claire and Kade had followed me in.

"Good evening, Alpha, I have a request if you don't mind me asking." I spoke on the phone.

"Oh, my boy... Drake, how is everything going and how is my little girl?" He boomed through the phone.

I knew he didn't mean to be so loud; he was just excited to hear news about his daughter. I smiled widely as I looked at my mate and she smiled hopeful.

"She is right here Alpha, and she is very well. She sends her love! As to my request?" I asked.

"Oh right, what can I do for you Drake?" He replied to me in his normal stern tone.

"Can you send my best friend George here for a few days, he will return back to the pack once I get back?" I asked hoping.

"Drake, is everything alright there? Do you need help?" His voice came sternly through the line.

"Yes, everything is alright. I am asking because my mother has been reunited with her true mate and asked us to accompany her to the pack so she will feel more at ease her first night." I told him honestly.

"Oh, congratulations to her that is spectacular, but I thought she was mated to your father?" He questioned in a confused tone.

"My bastard of a father kept her from her true mate and now they have one another and my father is locked up for actions he decided to take!" I growled low.

"Of course, he will leave tonight. I will send word to him to pack right away. I hope everything goes well for your mother's son." He spoke.

Son? I was amazed by his words since they touched a special place within me. I always wanted to please him, so I tried very hard to become the warrior I am today.... Well, Alpha that is.

"One moment Alpha." I said in the phone.

Claire ran over grabbing the phone from my hand as her eyes glistened as I could tell she was very happy to hear her dad's voice. I walked out into the other room as Kade followed me. I wanted to speak to him alone before Claire completed her call.

"Kade we are going to bring a few warriors with us to Farris's pack just in case mind you. I hope it is everything he says, and he is honest in his feelings." I told him quietly.

Kade nodded in response, but I could see a question brewing in his expression.

"Will this George be able to handle everything here with so many against us?" He asked.

"I guess we will see!" I replied.