His Savior

Telling Dad

~Cory~

               I can't even pinpoint the exact emotions that are running through me right now. It was already clear that I wasn't really liked at my old pack. Those who were meant to be my 'family' just used me as a slave and a punching bag. I would have never imagined that someone also wanted me dead. What did I ever do to anyone for them to want to end my life?

               As crazy as that development is, I have a wolf. I HAVE A WOLF!!!! All of my life, I have felt useless and less than others. I was raised to believe that without a wolf, you have no real place in the pack. Wofllessness was so rare, and those who did suffer from it always suffered in silence. There is a wolf inside of me that will be free at some point, and I don't quite know how to deal with that. It isn't a bad thing, but it is definitely unexpected.

~Zahara~

               I head to my office after leaving Cory's room. Mom has allowed me to use her Luna office as my own until I officially take over for my father. I hate to leave him, but he wants to be alone, so I really have no choice. I just want to make him happy, even if that means being away from him. I can't imagine what he is going through right now. Someone was trying to kill him at his pack, which is just inexcusable.

Hey dad?

Yes, Bean. What can I do for you?

If you have time, can you meet me in my office? I need to talk to you.

I will be there soon.

               I need my dad to help me with this issue. If there is anything we can do to the Wild Tail Pack, I want to know so I can make some plans. The way they treated Cory may be enough to take action alone. The fact that someone there has tried to kill him should push it over the edge.

               I walk into my office and notice a bouquet of roses sitting on my desk. I wonder who they are from. A small part of me hopes they are from Cory, but the logical part of me knows better. Not that Cory won't, one day, get me some flowers, I just know it won't be right now. I step up to the flowers and search for a card. It is a bit buried, but I find it and carefully dig it out.

This is my last attempt before I come with force. Make me your chosen. -Laslo

               I grab the vase and throw it at the wall behind my desk. The glass vase shatters and falls on the floor. Water is dripping from the wall and has splashed everywhere. The flowers spread out all over the floor. That piece of shit just threatened the wrong person. I will make sure I rain down on him with everything I can. A throat clears behind me. "Is everything okay, Bean?" I almost forgot that I asked my father to meet me in my office. I turn to look at him.

               "He won't leave me alone." My father looks at me questioningly, raising an eyebrow and tilting his head.

               "Who won't leave you alone?" I sigh and pull a chair out to sit in. My dad pulls the chair next to me out and sits in it, facing me. I let him know about my various interactions with Laslo, including the card sent with the flowers. The more I speak, the angrier my father seems to get.

               "Why didn't you tell me this sooner?! Who the hell does he think he is?" My father gets out of the chair and starts to pace back and forth in the room. I sigh but don't say anything. Truth be told, I don't really know what to say. I never thought I'd be in a situation like this, and I really don't know what to do. I don't want to take things too far because I don't want to drag my pack into an unnecessary war, but I know that this needs to be handled. "So, you called me here to come up with a plan?" Dad is still pacing back and forth, and I can tell he is trying to come up with a solution to this mess.

               "No, that isn't why I called you here. It.......it's about Cory." My dad stops in his tracks and turns to look at me. I look down at my hands as they sit on my lap. I didn't think this would be a hard conversation to have, but suddenly my mouth is dry, and I'm having trouble finding the words. Dad sighs and sits back in the chair facing me.

               "Just let me know what it is. I can take it." I sigh and launch into the entire situation that Cory has been through, even telling him about the trauma Cory endured while growing up. The look on his face is painful at best. I don't think that dad thought he had been through as much as he has.

               "I want to go after this pack. They have been trying to kill Cory for years. This can't be ignored or taken lightly."

              "I agree. We need to take action, but we have to be careful. It isn't easy to go after and accuse a sitting Alpha or even a well known pack. I would have to contact a few people and see what they suggest." I nod in understanding and roll my head back to stretch my neck. This has all been a lot to take in, but as long as it means I get to keep Cory by my side, I'm all for it. I will endure even more and do it all over again if need be. My dad gets out of his chair and leans over to kiss me on my forehead. "I love you so much Bean. I'm a lucky Alpha and father to have you." I smile up at my dad and close my eyes. I have never questioned my father's love for me, nor have I had to worry about going without it. He has always been in my corner, encouraging me. I always knew there was nothing I couldn't do as long as my father was supporting me. 

               My dad walks towards the door before looking back at me. "Let's see about handing the pack over to you in about a month. Hopefully that is enough time for Cory to come into his wolf fully and be healed from his trauma. Mom and I are ready to retire and you are more than prepared for the new role." I nod and smile at my dad. He turns and walks out of my office, closing the door behind me. I will be the Alpha, officially, in a month. I'm excited as well as scared. It is a big role, and I will have big shoes to fill.