Chapter Twenty-Four

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Chapter Twenty-Four - Texting Contracts

KARA

I woke up with a jab of pain in my shoulder and Connor immediately shot up and pulled me into his arms.

"You're not making breakfast today."

"I'm fine."

He sighed, "Just...take one day off. You're overworking yourself."

"But-"

"Please? For me?"

I looked at him, and unwillingly nodded. He kissed my forehead, "Good. Now go back to sleep, I'll have one of the maids make breakfast."

I hummed in response and he mind linked a maid. When he was done, he laid back down and pulled me close to him, trying not to touch the wound. We fell back into slumber.

***

After around another hour, we were downstairs eating breakfast with everyone, even the Cullens. They made small talk while waiting for us to finish.

Connor and Jacob sat on either sides of me and Edward sat opposite me. I would look up from time to time to see him curiously staring at me, like he was trying to figure me out.

I would flash him a smile and his whole face would brighten. We soon enough finish and placed the dishes in the dishwasher.

"We're having a meeting in two hours. Ranks, please report to the meeting room by the required time," Hank announced and we nodded, "Kara, can you stay behind for a minute?"

I nodded and Connor kissed my cheek before letting me go. I headed over to Hank, "Hey, anything you need?"

"Kara, can you call your Beta and Gamma to come here for the meeting? We need all three ranks to sign an alliance."

"Of course."

He smiled, "Thank you, Kara."

I nodded and waved before leaving for the bedroom.

I entered the room and Connor was sitting at the desk working. I went to take my phone and called Beta Francis. He picked up on the second ring.

"Hello?"

"Beta Francis, it's Alpha Kara."

"Ah, Alpha. Do you need anything?"

I paced around the room while talking, "Can you come to the White Moon pack in two hours with the Gammas, please?"

"Of course, what for?"

"There's a meeting to sign an alliance with the Denali Clan."

His line went silent for a little, "Okay."

"Great, see you soon."

"Alright, Alpha."

I hung up and placed my phone on the bedside table. Suddenly, a thought came into my mind.

"Connor?"

He hummed without looking up from his laptop. I sighed and wrapped my arms around his shoulder from behind, "We didn't talk about why you had my phone yesterday."

I felt him stiffen under my arms and I giggled, "So?"

"I..."

He thought for a while, "I wanted to see if you texted anyone that may have something to do with you leaving so suddenly, and I found your messages with Edward. I just wanted to find you."

"That doesn't make going through my phone any better, you know?"

He leaned back into my arms and looked up, "I know, and I'm sorry, but I was desperate. I know that doesn't really help my case."

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