Elemental Wolves

{Chapter Fifteen}

*A/N: Surprise, surprise. Double update!*

Teagan

Emotions.

I was full of it, and I don't know why. The only thing I knew was fear was the most prominent.

There were so many questions I wanted to ask Elian, but I didn't want it to feel like I was interrogating him.

The number question I had for myself was what do I do to keep the pack safe. Do Dacota and I leave since we think we're the biggest threats?

But that would leave the pack without any order and in danger. One or the other leaving is fine, but both is considered to be a defenseless pack.

But do we stay and drag the entire pack into this. Forcing people who have nothing to do with this into a senseless battle. Moreover do I lean on Elian?

Like that would even be fair to him. He's already dedicated his entire life to being a protector. How can I just sit up here and count on him to protect an entire pack.

Just because of whom he is.

Regardless of how powerful he is, it doesn't feel right with me. I'm supposed to be his safe space away from all of that.

Maybe there's some of my own selfishness hiding in that, but it doesn't change how uncomfortable I am about it.

But of course my very existence is detrimental to everything.

"There's something else T. I don't know what but I'm not feeling too good. Something is changing."

"I know K. I'm scared. I don't know how to bring it up. Shit I can't even put it into words, much less express what I need."

"We might not be able to, but we can damn sure show it."

He's right. Lately, I've been fighting it hard. Anytime I'm away from Elian, my stomach starts to churn and my head starts to have a dull ache.

Even now in the room, it's hot and I can't really sit still. He's still at the training facility and he'll be back at any moment now.

He seemed concerned when I told him I'd meet him back here at the room, and didn't give much space for questioning.

More so when I said the role of the enforcers were going to be expanded, delegated the role of Alpha to my father, and forced Dacota to take a vacation.

And Vine is going to lead the way on all things border related.

I already feel guilty about the impending conversation. Because not only does it seem like I'm going to interrogate him, but questioning his colleagues.

Or does he consider them to be family?

What about the potential of having to solely rely on him being here because it is guaranteed safety. What if he wants to leave pack grounds?

"Teagan, what's going on? What did you and Dacota talk about in that room?" A hint of annoyance in his tone. The door closing harshly in his wake.

I didn't want him to leave early, he seemed to be enjoying himself. But at the same time, I needed time and space to think.

More than anything I just needed another moment of peace. I couldn't turn away from the window to face him.

"Just tell me the truth. Whatever it is, we'll handle it. And if it's too serious, I will handle it."

"Can you tell me more about refractionary magic?" I asked, not bothering to turn around.

"What?"

"Look Li, I just have a bad feeling that things are going to pick up very quickly and now is not the time to question my questions.