Hey guys. Sorry for the wait on this chappy. Real life and stuff. Anyway. Here is the next chapter. Hope you enjoy and remember that reviews are encouraged and loved.
Chapter 11
"Got everything?" Billy asked as he watched Paul carry the last bag out to his truck.
"If I don't' have it now we can do without it for a while." he sighed throwing the bag in the back with the rest of their luggage. "You ready old man?"
"Enough of the old man. Where's Collin anyway?"
"Sorry I'm late mom was being clingy." he scoffed throwing his one bag with the others before going and picking up his imprint who was happy sitting on Billy's lap.
"Hey princess you ready for a holiday?"
"Disneyland." she squealed.
Collin looked at Paul and Billy. As far as he knew they were not going anywhere close to any Disney place. Olivia's father shook his head and stroked his daughters hair.
"Come on the sooner we leave the sooner we get back."
It had been a week since Olivia had her first vision. Jacob of course allowed Paul to take time off it was only because of Collin's parents wanting him to finish his schooling before the break that they were held up. Although Billy doubted that Olivia would have another vision anytime soon. When Paul went to talk to Jasmine to say she wasn't happy that the man she was hoping to start seriously dating was leaving for an undetermined amount of time.
5 days earlier
"Jasmine please understand if there was any other way…"
"So you say your daughter got sick and that is why I've not heard anything from you and now suddenly you're saying you're going to visit the hell Paul" the woman snapped.
"Look I can't explain right now. Maybe when we get back." Paul stopped talking when Jasmine held up her hand to silence the wolf.
"Forget it Paul. I really like you a lot and hoped that maybe just maybe you liked me too. I can see that I will never be the focus of your attention. You have a daughter and she needs you. I don't think I'm ready for an instant family."
Jasmine turned around and headed back towards her house. Paul sighed he really didn't blame Jasmine hell he would be the same. It wasn't just having a daughter it was all the secrets he had to keep from her as well. If only he could tell her the truth about him being a shapeshifter and his daughter being the tribe's first seer in decades it may have been easier. However she wasn't his imprint so she could never know. Even Brady being a shifter doesn't allow her to know. Of course his parents did but they had been sworn to secrecy by the elders.
The previous evening the pack had given a bonfire for their two pack brothers and elder Billy who was going to go along with them. At first Paul was reluctant to have the old man join him as even though Billy Black was independent he still needed some form of care. However because of two shifters from one tribe was setting foot inside another pack's lands it was asked that their elder go as security.
Jacob and Collin were given a training session by Jacob on how to give his father his injection and how to keep an eye on his blood sugar levels. Billy was normally good but sometimes he would slip and would be in serious danger if no one knew how to read the signs.
Sam had given orders for them to respect the other pack and keep on the good side of their alpha who was kind enough to allow them to stay on their lands. Paul would meet with him as soon as they arrived at the house they had been given for the time they would be there.
A few of the pack turned up as they were getting ready to climb into the car. Olivia was already strapped into her carseat in the back. Jacob helped his father into the truck while Sam was giving last words of advice to Paul who had heard it all before about respecting the alpha. Brady had come to say goodbye to his best friend.
Just as Paul was about to jump in the cab he was tackled from behind. Landing on the damp ground he growled and pushed Seth off him. The young wolf lowered his eyes waiting for his pack brother to tell him off. Everyone was shocked when Paul pulled him into a tight hug. He whispered quietly so none of the wolves could hear what he said.
"Talk to Jake." he kissed Seth's cheek. "Give that to Sue when you see her." he said clearly for the others to hear, but winked at his young pack brother so only he could see.
Seth stood by his alpha and beta and waved as the truck pulled out of the driveway. No one knew how long they would be away for but they all hoped they would be back soon. Jake grabbed his friend around the neck and rubbed his head.
"Come on let's go cliff diving." he said looking at Sam who nodded. The alpha cupped his hands and howled the rest of the pack.
The trip was long and trying. Olivia had been great having Collin to keep her entertained. However Collin wasn't able to drive yet leaving it all to Paul. They took there time stopping and seeing some of the sites. Even Billy hadn't been this far away from his home. The wolves knew they were getting close when they picked up the scent of the pack. If Billy had noticed he never let it show. Paul looked in the rearview mirror and saw his daughter's imprint watching for anything near them.
Neither wolf was surprised when they pulled up to the house they would be staying at and saw two men standing outside. The bigger of the two no doubt the alpha had his arms crossed and a scowl on his face. The other one reminded Paul a little of Seth with a kind smile. Paul ordered that Colin stay in the car with Olivia and went to help Billy out first. Neither shifter had moved as they watched the pair. It was Billy who spoke first.
"I'm William Black elder of the La-Push tribe and this is Paul Lahote gamma and father of Olivia Lahote. Also her imprint Collin Littlesea delta of the pack."
The alpha stepped forward and held out his hand. "Welcome to our lands. I'm Ken Haswell alpha of the pack and this here is River Lake omega of our pack."
Paul and Ken didn't shake hands however Paul bared his neck in respect before looking at the omega and winked. Brady was the pack omega but that was because he was the youngest and earned it by default. Of course he was treated just like the other cubs in the pack and nobody mentioned his position even if he knew what it was.
"Come, you must be tired." River said kindly.
"I will leave River to make you comfortable. Tomorrow you will get shown around and meet the rest of the pack." Ken didn't wait for a reply and raced towards the forest.
Paul went to the truck and got his daughter out. Collin stepped out and eyed the other shifter. River didn't seem to have any problem with other shifters on his land nor would it seem Ken after all he was allowing his omega to be alone with them.
"Don't mind Ken he is all bark and no bite." he said holding out his hand to Paul baring his neck slightly and then to Collin who he didn't bare his neck.
"Daddy need go potty." Jasmine whispered.
"Sorry come in bathroom is second door on the right."
Paul went in first while Collin helped Billy. They had made sure the tribe had a place with ramps to make life easier for their guests. The house was just like any back on home. Paul kicked a couch back as he passed as there wouldn't have been enough room for Billy's chair to get in. However his eyes didn't seem to spot any other problems.
Collin and River were already unloading the luggage when Paul returned. Jasmine had spotted a box of toys in the corner and wiggled out of her father's arms heading towards them. Billy being Billy already found his spot in front of the television the remote in his hand. Paul sighed and shook his head.
"I'll show you your rooms. We've given Mr Black the master bedroom it has its own bathroom. Olivia has her own room which I painted pink for her." River blushed.
"Thanks River you really didn't have to go to so much trouble." Paul said but the look on Collin's face was that said 'yes he should have she deserves nothing but the best.'
"Honestly it's no trouble at all. This is my imprint's house so when we marry we will be moving in."
"You have an imprint?" Colln asked.
"Yeah you'll meet him later." River said going to the kitchen and opening the oven. The rich aromas of a lasagna cooking filled the small house.
"Him?" Collin looked at Paul who shrugged.
"Anyway I'll get out of your hair. There's garlic bread ready to add in about 20 minutes and a salad in the fridge. If you need anything Ken's number is by the phone." he said before waving at them and heading out the door.
"Is that even possible?" Collin asked Billy.
"I've never heard of it, but if he has then the spirits have chosen his mate."
"Does that mean Brady will get a male imprint?"
"COLLIN" Paul and Billy growled.
"Shutting up." he walked to his imprint and got down on the floor forgetting that bags needed to unpacked.
"See if they left any beer." Billy said his eyes going back to the television.
Paul would normally tell the old man to get his own but he wanted to a beer himself. Thankfully they had seemed to have thought of everything. The fridge was loaded with food that would last them a few days at least. Handing Billy his beer Paul went and had a look around the house taking a few of Olivia's bags with him.
The rest of the house were in bed. Paul was restless and went outside to take in some fresh air. His wolf had not really calmed down since they had arrived sensing other wolves in the area. River had called to see if they had settled in okay and said that he would be there to show them the meeting house where they would get to meet the rest of the pack and also meet the person they had come to see.
Paul had called Sam earlier in the evening to tell him that they had arrived safely and the alpha seemed fine with them being on his land. The wolf would have seek permission from the alpha to shift as Collin and himself couldn't go more than a few days without their wolves needing to stretch his legs. Paul heard rustling from the trees behind the house and placed his beer on the ledge before walking towards the sound.
"Who's there?" he demanded when he saw nobody.
A wolf stepped out of the darkness. Paul took a step back and looked up. He wasn't able to shift having to wait for permission from the alpha. He hated that he was at such a disadvantage and had to calm his wolf down. However he did give a warning growl. Suddenly the wolf disappeared only to return this time in human form.
Paul took a step back shocked as a beautiful woman stepped out wearing nothing but shorts and a tank top. "You're a she-wolf." he said pointing out the obvious.
"Thanks for noticing." she rolled her eyes. "I'm Layla." she didn't bare her neck instead Paul's wolf did.
"Wow beta as well." he chuckled.
"What's wrong with that?" she snapped.
"Nothing believe me we have or had a she-wolf in our pack. She would have made a great beta hell even alpha. She scared the crap out of most of the pack." Paul held his hands up in peace.
"You say she has stopped phasing. How has she managed that?"
"I guess she was ready to move on with her life. No offence but may I ask why you are near our home?"
"Isn't it obvious. We don't trust you or your pack brother."
"Fair enough. However let me assure you me and Collin have no wish to be here either. If it hadn't been for my daughter…"
"Collin is your imprint?"
"Um no my daughter is his."
"And the girl's mother?"
"Not that it is any of your business but she is dead." Paul said getting angry.
"Forgive me." she sighed running her hand through her short hair. "Can we start again?"
Paul smiled. "Hi I'm Paul and you are?"
"Layla Matthews my sister is the one you will be seeing tomorrow." she took Paul's hand in hers and gave a smile.
"Your sister? I was expecting someone older." Paul admitted.
Layla laughed. "I better go. Nice meeting you Paul. Sorry about earlier. I'm afraid until Ken trusts you we will be patrolling nearby."
"Look forward to it, and I sort of figured."
Layla took one last look at Paul and shook her head. "Pups." she muttered under her breath before disappearing into the darkness.
TBC
