" I suppose you are right. I say and he scoff".
" Of course I am ". He says smugly, shoving more food into his mouth.
Mate should force eachother to grow , bring out the good in each other . How much good do you think there's in Gabriel ? I ask him and he chews and swallows before responding to me .
" I think there is more in him than you give him credit for , I have already seen a change in him that I am impressed with, I think with you by his side he can be an excellent alpha ". Ethan says and I nod as I contemplate his words. Then I gave him a mischievous smile.
" I hope you find your mate on this trip". I say and he eyes me curiously.
" Why?" He asks me and I smirk at him.
" Because I would love to see you being forced to go to a party". I say cracking out an evil smile. He just grunt before pointing his fork at me.
" In order to see me go to a party , you would have to go to one yourself, we both know if there is anyone more antisocial than me it you". He pointed it out and I have to admit .
" You are not wrong".
Gabriel
" Letting Rachel go was one of the most antagonizing part of the whole ordeal, the second part was when I felt her leaving the pack boundary, the ache in my chest intensified and my wolf howled so loud in my mind, I thought my head was going to explode at that moment , I couldn't contain my pain I went outside into the forest and shifted running in the opposite direction if the car that was carrying Rachel away from the pack, shortly after that I felt waves of grief stricken pain from her through the bond, I wanted to reach out to her, but I knew if I hear her voice my resolve would break and I will Chase her down.
" Is she okay?" I linked Ethan.
" Yeah, just upset ". He answered . My wolf whined sadly and I Lay down on the forest floor.
" She is not happy to be gone? " I asked curiously. Maybe he can get insight into what she is not sharing with me.
" I get the scene,she wants to stay with you, but she doesn't think the pack will accept her". He says and that makes my wolf growl out loud.
" They will, I know they will".I respond.
" I agree, I will do my best to convince her". He responded and hoped to build up in me again.
" You will be a great Beta , Ethan". I told him.
" I know". He replied and my wolf let out a small laugh
I push myself up to four paws and run until I nearly pass out from exhaustion , hoping the ache In my body will distract me from the ache in my heart and soul. I shower and lay in my bed and I suddenly felt Rachel trying to reach out in my mind. Although our conversation was short , it made me feel a little better. Her voice soothes me and I feel my tensed body relax before I fall into a deep sleep.
The next morning, I decided to go do something I have been putting off.
"Talking to Steve".
I called him to my office, and he showed up so fast that I think he ran the whole way here. I rolled my eyes at the thought. What was I thinking when I wanted to make him better thinking he was going to fit better for the position, I will never know why.
" Gabriel what up?" He ask, a little short of breath as he sit across from me
" Listen Steve". I have decided to change something in the pack leadership system when I take over. I explain and he sighs as if in relief.
" So you have finally decided to accept Rachel's rejection?" He asks and I feel my temper rise .
" No ,I state firmly, narrowing my eyes at him, he looked confused and his eyebrow furrowing and his stupid confused look only annoys me more.
" Oh, I just figured that since she left, Debbie saw her leave with Ethan yesterday, we figured that you sent her to another pack". He says and I shake my head.
" No , she is training with pack Intelligence, she is observing allied packs for suggestions on improving our efficiency ". I State which isn't entirely a lie, but he doesn't need to know the precarious state of my relationship with Rachel.
" Oh well then, what change are you making?" He asks and I pinch the bridge of my nose , not at all excited for the conversation we are having.
" I have picked a different Beta ". I say and I allow him a few moments for my word to sink in. I can see the moment he realizes what I said as his face contorts in rage and he has to hold back from shifting.
" Control yourself Steve". I said to him and he growled back at me.
" What the fuck Gabriel?" We have been friends since we were kids, why the fuck would you toss me aside now?. He asks in anger and I shrug at him.
" You had been slacking, because of the fact that you thought you had the position to yourself, you don't push yourself or me in training anymore . You don't put forth new ideas or solutions to pack issues and you were not supportive of Rachel as my mate". I explain and he starts to breathe heavily, his claws slipping from his fingers.
" That bullshit , that bitch is trying to change you, to make you soft. She is got you so fucking whipped that you can't tell what right from wrong, you need to get your shit together Gabriel. Get you mind right because she is fucking messing with you". He screams and I do my best to keep my wolf under control. Rachel will probably not approve of me killing him, even if he is such a fucking prick.
" You are right Steve, I do need to get my mind right and Rachel is helping with just that, she takes this pack more seriously than I ever did. You were going to let me turn into a shitty alpha and this pack would have suffered as a result of it. Sure what Rachel said hurt to hear, but she was right, I have been selfish, self-centered and hard headed, averse to change, so this change I'm making is for the better". I told him firmly and he resigned to my decision.