Even though it's Sunday and Alpha Nate told my dad his maids take Sundays off. I'm still not comfortable meeting him at his home or pack house. His house or office will never be safe enough for us to talk about my mate.
I want somewhere more private where I wouldn't have to worry about listening devices and secret cameras, which might have been planted in his house or office to monitor every one of his moves. I'm not going to risk whoever has been planted to monitor him, listening in on our conversation.
I want Celine and her entire household in my custody. I want Mitch, his Gamma chief. I want Hank, his Beta. I want all the five werewolves that wanted to rape my mate in the woods. I want Miranda. I want every fucking person that has ever hurt even a strand of hair on my mate's head. I want them to suffer for all they did to her
I told my dad to tell him to let us meet at the house we stayed at when we used his pack's hospital. I chose the place because it is secluded. A big site of newly built houses that people have yet to live in.
"Why Knox? What's all the hush, hush for? What exactly is going on? Is everything okay?"
Pop's phone is on speaker mode so we all hear him ask, sounding worried even.
"Do you trust me, Nate?" My dad asks back.
"Of course Knox. You know I trust you with my life as you trust me with yours. We've been friends since we were kids and we've been trusting each other with everything since then."
"Then leave the questions for now and come to the house with Raina. What we're about to discuss concerns both of you. We believe that just like I was betrayed by my Beta and Executives, you also surrounded yourself with enemies who had been betraying you for a very long time. That is why we want to have this meeting away from your house and office because we don't know who to trust."
Some seconds of silence follow my dad's statement before Alpha Nate replies
"I understand. We'll be there waiting for you by the time you arrive." He says and ends the call.
As we walk to where the cars are parked. My eyes roam around for my mate. I would have loved to see her before we leave for Night Howlers Pack but she's nowhere around. It's like she's deliberately staying out of my way.
As much as I want to excuse myself to go find her before I leave, I know I can't since I don't want to call my Dad or Uncle's attention to us and why she hasn't been by my side since we returned in the morning.
Eric and I are in the same car while the old folks ride in another.
"Did you choose the meeting site because it was out of the way the last time we visited the place?" Eric asks after some seconds that we've been driving in silence.
"Yeah, the place is perfect for our meeting. A gated row of newly built houses. No one was staying there the last time we visited. I just hope it's still vacant."
"Is that the only thing you noticed and remember about the place? Its privacy?" He asks again and I look at him, wondering about the reason for his question before turning my attention back to the road.
"Is there anything else? Something special or out of place about the area that I failed to notice?"
"Yes. Something special happened in that house that you didn't remember. That's the place I told you you met your mate."
My eyes widen as I turn my attention back to him.
"Oh, really?"
He chuckles
"Yes. Don't worry though. We'll find an ancient witch that will help you recover all the memories you locked away and I have a strong feeling that it's going to be soon."
"A strong feeling, huh? Okay!" I smile and turn my attention back to the passing scenery outside the car window while my mind drifts to the time I spent with Ash the previous day
"Thor?" He calls my name and I turn back to him
"Yeah?"
"You can't be having issues with your mate this early in your relationship, man. She's a woman. Their brains are kinda wired differently, you know. They don't think the same way we do. They approach the world from a totally different perspective than men, you already know that of course, so just try and be patient with her anytime she's acting– womanly."
"Yeah. I honestly don't intend for things to get this far between us you know. I was just a bit angry because... I mean how could she suddenly switch from making love and cuddling with me to shutting me out of her mind, locking me out of the bathroom, and telling me to go look for another bathroom to shower in?
There was no explanation for her behavior. One moment we were fine and the next she just switched on me just like that... I don't understand!
I got annoyed because of her sudden change in attitude and then she became angry. Ignoring me and shit! Like what the fuck! How can you be angry for no reason!? Why would you just switch emotions on me like that!? I don't fucking understand, man! Damn, women are so crazy!" I say out of frustration and we laugh
"Yeah, women can be crazy sometimes." He says after we stopped laughing.
"Men communicate with words because we are logical and deal with facts, women are emotional in nature and they mostly communicate with their body language.
Ash is your mate. Not like those other women you've been with in the past that you don't care about. Since she's different, then you have to care about understanding her. And to understand your woman you have to really listen to her. I'm sure she didn't just make up her mind out of the blue to lock you out of the bathroom and her mind. She's not crazy, you know. I believe she must have said something that you missed. Maybe she didn't use words– you follow?
I nod. My eyes narrow in concentration as he speaks, trying to think back to what she said that I might have missed.
He's right, I really wasn't listening to her since nothing came to mind. I look at him, shaking my head to let him know I have no recollection of our conversation and he chuckles.
"You'll see I'm right when you speak with her about this. Next time when you guys are discussing, relaxing or even fooling around, just remember it's important you pay attention to her words, actions, and body language so you won't miss anything important.
"Yes, Prof. Thank you."
"Prof?" He asks with a raised brow
"Yeah. As your Alpha, I now named you, Eric, the Professor of Women Affairs."
He chuckles at my joke
"You know I used to think all you know about the other gender is just your skill in bed, I never knew your knowledge about them is so vast. You talked and I listened to your admirable lecture with rapt attention. Isn't that something?"
He laughs again
"Yes, that is quite a compliment from you, General. But my skill in bed? How can you talk about my skill in bed though when you've never been there yourself?"
His words make me laugh
"Well, Marie, your human ex-girlfriend, kept coming back despite knowing you're a manwhore. What could be bringing her back to you if not for your skills in bed?"
"Manwhore!?" He laughs "C'mon, man! Considering your reputation with women, how dare you of all people call me a manwhore!? Just how dare you, Thor!?"
"Think about it yourself. How could she desperately beg you not to leave her despite seeing you with other women and knowing there's no future with you? Isn't that pathetic!"
"No, it's not pathetic! And it's not surprising that she kept coming back. Apart from my skills in bed, she also knows I'm a good guy. A quality that the string of women you fucked can never say about you." He fires back
"Well, Mr good guy, I'm sorry I can't pretend to be what I'm not. Since you're so good and you enjoyed the way she stalked you so much, maybe I should send her a plane ticket on your behalf. I'm sure she'll be glad to come for a visit."
I grin when his smile vanishes
"Well, how about I also send your vampire girl a plane ticket for an urgent hookup? Let's see how your mate will like it."
"You know that's not funny so don't ever joke with it."
He burst out in laughter
"The speed at which your smile disappears is amazing! So you don't find that funny? The same way you should know there's nothing funny about a crazy woman stalking you... We're here. Welcome to Night Howler's pack." He says as he slows the car down in front of the pack's huge gate for security check. Bringing an end to our conversation.