The Lonely Rogue

Chapter 18 Caspian

"This has to be some kind of joke." I grumbled with my head in my hands.

"I, for one, think it's pretty hysterical." Cole said from where he stood in the back of my office. I spared him an annoyed glance before focusing on Jett, again.

"Does she know anything about us?" I asked and Jett shrugged. Once again, Cole replied,

"No, but Junie was telling her when I left."

"Alright, listen, Jett, you can make your own decisions. I don't want you to decide anything because of my history with Junie." I sighed, "You've always wanted to find your mate."

Jett frowned and looked down at the ground, I could tell he was wrestling with himself.

"She's human." Jett said.

"Yes and there's nothing wrong with that." I said and Jett nodded,

"I know, I know. But, if I take Viv as my mate then you won't be able to get away from Junie." Jett points out.

"That's my problem, not yours. Don't reject you mate because of my issues." I replied.

"I just....need time to think." Jett grumbled and looked towards the door.

"Sure, you can go." I nodded once, dismissing him.

"Cole, I'm glad you came in." I looked towards my friend.

"I just wanted to make sure that Jett filled you in." He said, moving towards the door.

"Wait, I've been wanting to call you in. Cole, come back to the pack as my Gamma." I stood up and paused his retreat.

"I'm not doing your dirty work, Caspian." Cole sighed.

"No, I don't want you to. Whatever you're doing to protect Junie is fine, you can just...keep doing it." I stammered. Cole raised an eyebrow at me curiously,

"To be clear, I'm not going to report on her whereabouts or her actions nor am I going to control her for you." Cole said.

"I know and that's fine. You're in charge of her safety, whatever you need, it's yours. I'll just....stay out of the way." I replied.

"What's gotten into you?" Cole asked. I sighed and walked away from him, heading back towards my desk.

"I told you Cole, you were right about everything. Choosing to stay away from Junie has nothing to do with her personally and the way I've been acting towards her is inexcusable. It's better if I just stay away from her and leave you to continue doing what you're doing. It's clear you two have built a bond." I confessed.

"You're not...." Cole's eyes pulled together in a strange expression, "You know you have nothing to be jealous about, right?" I chuckled at him,

"I know, Cole."

"Good," He relaxed, "Because everything I do is as her loyal Gamma and in the interest of getting the two of you together." He said.

"Just worry about her protection." I said, sitting behind my desk again.

"So, is that the long term plan? I stay with her in the human realm?" Cole asked.

"It's up to you and whatever you think the best course of action is. When I need you here for other duties, you can have a fill-in warrior take your place." I suggested. Cole nodded slowly,

"Make it two fill-ins. I'm worth at least that." He smirked and I couldn't help but laugh at his joke.

"You got it."