AN: Sorry this took so long to get out. I have been so busy with school work that I haven't had enough time to sit down and figure out how to do this chapter. Enjoy.
Chapter 4
It was silent as my father began to drive back home. I was waiting to see if my mother or father would speak first, but it looked like they were having a silent conversation with each other. My father was holding my mother's hand in his.
I sighed, "So what did you find out about the new pack?"
My mother looked back at me and it seemed that she wasn't expecting me to ask anything. Did they really think I was just going for moral support? "Not much actually. The leader, Eric, began with small talk. Your father had to ease him into talking about his pack. He said that at first they did not know that there was another pack in this area until Christian saw you in class. By then he was trying to usher us out of the house, although I think he was hoping we didn't notice."
I thought about that for a minute. "I asked Christian about the amount in his pack. He said there were four pups, about three my age, and then a few adults. He also told me that they lost much of their pack and his mother when they came upon some hunters on a run."
Again my parents looked like they were having a silent conversation. I was wondering why my father was being so quite. That usually wasn't how has.
Almost as if he was reading my thoughts, he spoke. "Keelin, for now, I would like you to stay away from that pack. I understand that you see Christian and some others in school, but you are still going." He definitely knew me too well.
"I'm just being cautious. So far there hasn't been any sign of anything wrong, other than the leader's odd behavior. Make sure you tell the guys too, even though they may not listen, at least they will know they are doing something wrong."
It seemed fair. I wanted to know a little more about Christian and his pack, but I could always do that in World Cultures. At least my father couldn't watch me there. "Okay Daddy, I'll be careful. I promise. That doesn't mean we can't go downtown this week, does it? Robbie said he thinks Madison and the others are coming."
"That should be fine. The same rules as always: Be careful and don't let the guys get out of control."
"Thanks Dad, thanks mom." They were such easy parents to get along with, and I loved them so much.
We were at the hotel within five more minutes. I jumped out of the back and walked into the hotel. No one was in the lobby so I decided to check the dining room.
All four of them were sitting around one of the dining room tables looking bored out of their minds. Mike and Ben were playing with a paper football, Jordan was looking at the ceiling ( I was really going to have to as Madison what she saw in him), and Robbie was looking through the sports section of the newspaper.
"Hey guys. Did you miss me?" They all looked up at the same time, and very quickly.
Jordan was the first to speak up. "So what did you find out? Any fights foreseeable in the future?"
I shook my head slowly and rolled my eyes. I always seemed to do this around him. "Not right now Jordan," I answered as I walked over to the table and sat next to Robbie.
I told them all of the information that we had learned. They had kept pretty quiet while I was telling them everything.
"So what you're saying is that absolutely nothing is coming from this?" Jordan asked.
"Why do guys always want action?" I muttered to myself. "Like I said before, nothing is happening right now. My father said that he wants us to stay away from the other pack, except for at school."
"Does he really trust us to keep that up? I mean, what if they have girls in that pack?" Mike asked.
"He said he knows you probably won't listen, but at least you will know you're doing something wrong. Then he will have a chance to punish you if you don't comply. Anyway Mike, Madison and the other girls in her pack are coming down soon. I thought you liked one of them. Wasn't it Vanessa?"
"Oh yea, but they only come in every so often. The other pack lives right across town, Keelin," he answered back.
"Mike, I thought you weren't like Jordan. Have I lost you too?"
"Hey, I'm not that bad," Jordan said. "I'm actually glad that Madison is coming in," he said smiling. Then he looked towards Robbie. "You don't mind, dude, do you?"
"No, Jordan, I don't."
The guys continued talking about random things for a little while longer. I just sat there and listened to them the whole time. I liked that we could all just hang out and joke around.
I started feeling tired at around ten thirty, and I knew my eyes were starting to droop.
"Keelin, I think I should take you home. Tomorrows only Tuesday and I don't think your dad would like it very much if you feel asleep in school," Robbie told me.
I nodded my head and he helped me up from my seat. I woke up a little when the cold air from outside hit my face. A nice breeze was playing with my hair. It wasn't a long walk to my house, so I was happy. We followed the path and were there in a few minutes. The trees surrounding my house were starting to get their leaves back. You could finally tell that spring was coming.
I looked up at the moon and saw that it was a little more than half full. That made me happy. I was feeling more energized underneath its light. "Goodnight, Robbie," I said as I reached up to kiss him on the cheek.
Robbie surprised me though. He met my lips full on. "Goodnight, Keelin," he said as he broke away. He kissed me once more and started towards his house.
I walked into my house and found my parents sitting on the couch. My father had his arms around my mother as they watched a movie. I smiled. I loved to see them act this way. I had heard about everything that had happened with my parents when they had first become alphas. It really was a great story, and I had loved to hear it as a child.
"Goodnight mom, goodnight dad," I said as I started up the stairs. I got to my room, quickly changed into my pajamas, and crashed on my bed.