Topping the Enemy (Werewolf Story)

Chapter 46: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

Ares

My father tried to reprimand me for the confrontation with Moynahan - the one who blocked Spencer's entrance to the training center.

He was smart enough to do it when we were alone, but I shot him down. Hard.

I am not having it. He is used to me not pushing back, but not this time.

Not only do I not regret what happened one bit, but I am actually very proud of myself for standing up for my mate. I meant everything I said. I don't care if he brings up charges against me. If he starts administrative proceedings to take away my job.

I don't care at all.

It's not that I told my father to fuck off - I am not that bold or poorly mannered - but I stood my ground. I am a warrior. That is what he raised me to be, so that's what I am.

The difference is that before Harry's birthday, I had nothing else going on in my life except for my job. I've dedicated myself to it for four years now - not counting the decade I've spent preparing for the tryout to enter the force.

Yes, I have a loving family, friends, and my bed was not exactly empty before I got mated, let's be honest here. But that is not what this is about.

This job - being a warrior - is not the most important thing in my life anymore. I don't have to tremble every time my dad says: 'Do you think because you're the Delta's son you can't be fired? Think again!'

Yes, he really said that to me. Multiple times, I might add.

The problem [for him] is that I no longer value my employment above everything else in my life. Before meeting my mate, it was like:

'Ares, what's his name got sick. I need you to cover his shift.'

'Yes, father. It's not like I don't have any other plans.' *eye roll*

'Ares, I need you to work this Sunday because I had to rearrange the schedule.'

'Sure, dad. I have nothing better to do anyway.' *grunts in annoyance*

Do you remember what Harry said when [he and] Lucas Wilmont came here to negotiate the terms of capitulation with Landon?

They had no bargaining chip, so whatever Landon and Javier wanted, they got it. That's exactly what I felt about my job. I had no bargaining chip to negotiate with my dad, so he took advantage of it.

My job is all I had, so I'd do anything to keep it.

Well, not anymore.

Before you ask, no I don't have a trust fund - my father is a warrior and my mother is a bank teller. However, I still live with my parents so I save at least forty percent of my paycheck every week.

Considering I have been employed since I was 18, even if you're not that good at math, the bottom line is that I have a good savings account for a rainy day. But it's not even about the money, not really.

My point is that my job is no longer the most important aspect of my life.

If my dad fired me today, it wouldn't rattle my cage nearly as badly as he thinks. In fact, I am itching to ditch this job and move to Houston when Spencer returns to college.

Now, I am not saying I am going to do that. I fear that my mate will think less of me for rearranging my whole life for him. I am insecure that he will freak out because he'll be busy with college and I won't have anything to do over there.

Though I don't have any college education myself, I am pretty sure I can get a job in Houston doing something else. Like I said, I don't need much money. Though I am sure the big city is much more expensive than Regency Falls.