Like I'm gonna lose you (Clawen)

The Meeting

OWEN'S POV

Claire woke up as early as usual probably because she's eager to get out of here. I didn't get much sleep but I still had to go to work. I waited until Claire fell asleep before I unwrapped my arms from around her. There wasn't an extra bed so I just sat in the chair. I was advised to go home but I didn't want to leave Claire. I couldn't stop thinking about Lowery and what he told us about Dr Wu and Mr Masrani. It scared me to think they could be cooking up the underwater version of the Indominus Rex. When I finally did stop thinking about that; I couldn't stop thinking about how Claire and I are starting a family. I am afraid that I'm going to fail as a father. I didn't want to left Claire or our child down.

When I dropped Claire off back home, I didn't have to wait long for Karen to show up. I drove to work quickly and turned up with about 5 minutes to spare. As I walked in the main entrance it was surprisingly quiet; normally there is a load of people rushing around as we are getting closer to opening. I decided to head to the control room to ask Lowery what was going on. As I made my way over there I didn't see many people at all. It was starting to creep me out, big time.

As I came up in the lift, Lowery was the only person in the control room. "What the heck is going on?" I asked stepping out of the elevator. "Mr Masrani wants us in a meeting, come on" Lowery said pulling me back in the lift. "About what" I said baffled. "I don't know, the new hybrid I suppose" Lowery replied anxiously. I gritted my teeth in anger. Some people never learn. I followed Lowery into the meeting room. It looked like we got there just in time. Lowery sat next to Vivian and I sat with them.

"Okay, is everybody here?" Kevin said looking around at us. "Where's Claire?" He asked. All eyes were suddenly on me. Great. "Ahem" I cleared throat quietly. "Ms Dearing is ill and won't be able to work for two weeks" I put an emphasis on Ms Dearing as I knew Claire preferred that at work. With the exception of Lowery and Vivian. "Oh okay, please tell Claire I hope she gets well soon" Masrani put an emphasis on Claire to irritate me. I gritted my teeth, I now knew why Claire hated him so much. Lowery was not shuffling uncomfortably in his chair. "I will" I replied bluntly.

"Let's begin then" Kevin's face was so smug I just wanted to punch him. Kevin began his lecture, it was so boring I started to catch up on the sleep I had missed out on. Lowery started nudging me, meaning I should probably start paying attention. "Nowadays people aren't easily impressed so it's going to take a lot more than ordinary marine life to get this place off the ground" his voice was so irritating. "That's why, Dr Wu and I are working on a new hybrid" Mr Masrani continued smugly. "Do you not remember the last time when corporate thought that was a good idea" I blurted out in anger. Lowery gulped nervously. "Yes, I do. I understand people died, it was all very sad..." Masrani shot back but I cut him off. "Your own brother died because of it, just listen to yourself" I clenched my fists in frustration. "Mr Grady, I am well aware how my brother died. So if you're not accepting to this idea I suggest you leave" He barked at me from across the room. I would of been more than happy to march out but something told me I shouldn't. I gave Kevin a glared before relaxing back in my seat. "Glad we have that sorted" Kevin smirked so I forced a smile back.

"Where was I? Oh yes. The new asset will be unlike anything we've ever seen before" Mr Masrani said. "What is it?" Someone asked. "Unfortunately by the request of Dr Wu I am not permitted to tell you" he replied. "Typical" I muttered under my breath. "The asset will be reviled to you in due time but for now you are dismissed" Mr Masrani finished before leaving. Everyone sat there in shock; no one moved. "What an a$$hole" I whispered to Lowery before storming out. This theme park is just going to be another repeat of Jurassic World. Am I the only one who's thinking straight. This was so frustrating.

I sat in my wet suit with my feet dangling in the water of the dolphin enclosure. "Hey Claire" I said as my favourite dolphin nipped at my toes. I had to train four Dolphins, Claire, foxtrot, Indigo and golf. I tried to stick with the police alphabet theme but I had to name one after Claire. They reminded so much of my Raptors but they could never replace them. The new hybrid had been playing on my mind again. I just hoped this time they knew exactly what they were doing. It was getting late, I reluctantly left my dolphin school and headed home.

A/N: Hey guys I know it's a bit short and there wasn't much clawen either. I thinking about finishing this book or putting it on hold, i don't know yet. :\
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