We're Not Brothers

Chapter 11

Charlie's POV

I can feel excitement coming from Cameron, as I work with Papa on getting the design finalized for our new house. It's been a week since he started working at the bakery with Shay. I'm still really angry at Papa. I don't understand why they couldn't tell me.

"Charlie, what do you think about this piece here?" Papa asks, pointing to a half wall that I had suggested.

"I like it." I state simply. "Papa, I was thinking about me and Cam staying in the Pack House until our house is done."

"Oh." He looks at me with surprise. "Okay."

"I just..." I take a deep breath. "I need time to really think about everything and really deal with it. I'm just feeling really angry, and I want space to deal with that."

"I understand Charlie." Papa says sadly. "And I want you to have the space you need to process that."

"Thanks, Papa." I smile at him.

"Of course." He gives me a sad smile. "I'll let Dad know, and we can get a room set up for you."

"Okay." I say softly. "I think after the weekend, I want to get started on Ashton and Teddy's house."

"Sounds like a good idea." Papa says. "I think we're pretty much done with yours. Just need to get the construction done."

"Okay." I say. "I think I'm done for today."

"Alright, Pup." He says, shuffling the paperwork on his desk into a pile.

"I'm going to go over to the bakery and see how it's going." I stand and make toward the doorway.

"Okay." Papa says softly. "Charlie?" He waits for me to turn back to him. "I love you."

"I love you too, Papa." I respond softly.

I make my way out of the house, not bothering to grab my keys. I know Cameron drove, so I don't want to have two cars when we're going back to the same place.

I undress and place my clothes in a bag. I shift and take the bag with my teeth. Since the bakery is in the Pack Lands, I'm not worried about being seen. I run over to it, and since I'm still in my Wolf form, I scratch at the door with my paw for someone to open the door for me.

They do so, and I make my way inside. I look up at the counter and see Cameron behind the register.

Cammie! I link him.

Hey, Sweetheart. He links back, but is consumed with his task of ringing up a customer.

I want a caramel latte with blackberry and lavender. And a brownie. I smirk at him.

I'll bring one home for you. He replies happily.

Or, you could open the bathroom door for me, and I'll have it right now. I yip to get his attention.

"Charlie!" He cheers as he looks up and sees me. "I didn't know you were here!" He looks back at Shay for a moment. "Hey, I'll be right back."

"No worries, Cam." Shay smiles.

Cameron opens the bathroom door for me so I can shift back and get dressed.

"Thank you." I grin at him, before I pull him in for a kiss. "I was serious about that latte and brownie though."

He grins and kisses me again. "Alright. Pick a seat and I'll get Shay to make the drink for you."

"Thank you." I kiss his cheek and find a table to take a seat at.