Page 22 of Welcome Home: When Shifters Unite!
Taking out a piece of paper from the top drawer of the desk, I write a reply.
Dear Cayden-Spirit of Battle,
I thank you for your speedy response. We are happy to know we didn’t alert you to Blaflono’s passing. I asked in the town what happened, and it appears a hunter found him, and after setting a trap, killed him. The town heard Blaflono’s roar and ran to help, but it was too late. They did, however, kill the hunter, not allowing him the escape he was in the process of making. I hope that helps ease your feelings of loss, and wanting retribution.
We also thank you for the kindness you are showing us regarding the farmhouse, which the town council had claimed. We are living in the house, as the pack house. It’s a long story and one I will tell you when you visit. I will also look for the book you mentioned. I have a librarian cleaning the library at the moment and she may come across it.
I look forward to your visit, and making your acquaintance.
Best Regards,
Alpha Adira Strongbow of Hunters Bow Pack
Folding and sliding the letter into an envelope I make sure it’s sealed and write the address before sitting back in my seat and taking in a deep breath. Before I can relax, mind you, the door opens and Leo, Thorn and Rom walk into the office. Rom looking like he’s a little bloodied, which surprises me, but I keep quiet and wait for the drama they are going to inform me of.
Settling into their seats, a smug look comes over their faces. I raise a skeptical eyebrow, waiting for one of them to break the silence. Leo is the one who cracks, and I mean cracks out laughing before spluttering, “Well, he went home with a rip in his arm, shoulder and left butt cheek.”
Rom chuckles, “Well, it was near Ramo’s face, so he took a chunk.”
With a chilling smirk and a pointed finger at Leo, Thorn recounted, “I got a hold of his shoulder and left a nice long gash,” the words dripping with cold satisfaction. “He made sure he had a rip in his arm, but Talon was the one who set it off. Rajah had more than enough pacing in front of Travis’ wolf Cloud, and when Cloud made a move Rajah was on him. That’s when hell broke out, but we all got a nip in. I think if he comes back, he’ll bring more people with him.”
“If he comes back with his pack, we’ll declare war. We are not messing about with them. If Travis wants to create war, we’ll give him war. Leo, you make sure that everyone is ready, and I mean everyone, that includes every female in the pack. I want every child to know where to go and how to get there quickly from wherever they may be.” I give all three a serious look. They all three give me a nod, showing they understand and they all leave to get everything in motion. We all know we may not have time to spare.
Mavis appears a few minutes later and hands me a cup of chamomile tea. She knows me so well at this point. “Are you okay, Alpha Adira?”
“Come on, Mavis, you know to call me Adira when we are not in an official capacity. But, yes, I’m okay. It’s been a hard day so far and it’s not anywhere near over yet.” I take the cup and sip, sighing with gratitude to Mavis and her thoughtfulness.
Pointing at the desk, Mavis asks, “Do you want me to mail your letter because I’m going into town?”
“Oh, yes, please. It’s a reply to the dragon relative, and it’s a wonderful letter. A relief we don’t have another problem on our hands regarding the farmhouse, and what we found in the safe.” I hand the letter from Cayden and the reply to Mavis and she reads Cayden’s and gives me a smile.
“That is great, Adira, and I’ll start looking for this book he mentions. I’ve not seen it so far, but I am only halfway through cleaning the library. I’ll make it a priority so we can give it to him when he arrives. We don’t want to mess with a dragon!” Mavis gives me a look that shows we need to play nice with Cayden.
“No, we don’t want to mess around with him. I don’t want my butt set on fire.” We both giggle at that comment, and then Mavis changes the subject.
“I’ve found some information regarding the Strongbow Pack, Adira. It seems they were a fairly wealthy pack before they were destroyed. I have a feeling they were decimated so the wealth could be stolen. But, thanks to your family being sensible, they placed the wealth in a human bank. They left instructions that the bank could only give the account to a living and proven relative. Hence, to get that wealth, you would have to give some blood, Adira. You need to have a DNA test done to prove you areyour parents' offspring, and the bank will then sign the account over to you. But be aware this thwarted the Blue River Pack Alpha, so we could get repercussions.”
“Okay, can I leave you to organize that for me, Mavis. I’ll get it done, but I’m so busy at the moment I need to delegate more.”
“Yes, I’ll organize it. It’s only a blood test as far as I know. I’ll look for this book too, and anything else you need, let me know.” Mavis attempts to walk out of the office, but I stop her.
“Mavis, you need to give me your information so I can organize your salary. Before you complain, you may need to speak to the library about working only part of the time, or to stop working there. You are doing more and more here, not just the library, and we need you. I need you, and you are more a secretary than just someone that was helping in the library.” I give her my sternest look, so she knows I’m not playing around.
“Okay, Adira. I’ll see what I can do about hours, and get back to you.” Mavis gives me that sweet smile she only shows now and again, before closing the door quietly and leaving me in peace.
I sigh and open the letter from the Elder Council, and that’s when the day turns from decent to total crap. These idiots think they can boss me around? They can think again. Demanding that I show interest in some Alpha who may think I’m suitable, they can kiss my wolf’s ass, because it’s not happening. The growl from Blue in the back of my mind tells me she is in full agreement with how I’m feeling about this total bullshit.
On top of that, they are demanding a personal meeting. They want to come here and speak with me without the town council in attendance. Well, they can come and they will get more than they bargained for because I’m more than ready to put them in their place, once and for all.
I don’t waste any time as I write the reply and seal it in an envelope. I rush out of the office to catch Mavis before she heads into town. That way, she can mail both the letters at the same time.
Chapter 12
*Leo*
Finding Robbie in the garden, I walk over and watch him for a minute because he’s talking to the damn seeds he’s sowing!
“Come on, my beauties. Grow for daddy, let me see you sprout and pop out of the soil, ready to feel the sunshine.”
