They say that when you speak of the devil, he will hear you and the devil will come. Well, Zach is technically not a devil, but he still is here inside our living area.
Zach came by before we finished our breakfast and asked to have a talk. That's right, he talked, none of those yelling and swearing he did the day before. He did want to talk to me alone at first, but my father denied his request, and since technically my father is still the Alpha, Zach had no choice but to follow.
By the flow of his words, Chloe has yet to make a confession to him, not that he is doubting his mate, because his words spell out trust for what his mate claims to be true. But he said he made some thinking overnight. And considering that they are almost like family for the longest time, he thought of giving me another chance and letting what happened pass as long as I will not 'hurt' his mate again. That ticked some nerve in me, though. It just mean that I'm still doubted, but I willed myself to be calm instead.
At least I can say that I am the calmer one, my father growled at that statement which caused me to look at him. His Alpha aura that is flowing out of his body in waves is enough to choke anyone within reach. I did not feel it though, as it was not directed on me. And then I actually heard someone choking and I turned to see Zach writhing in pain, almost falling off his chair. That shocked me, because my father is always calm in any situation, not showing any of the roughness Alphas are known for, especially with pack members. As he had said before, his ferocity should be directed only towards those who pose a threat to the peace of his people.
"Had I been too lenient with you last night, huh, pup? That you still had the nerve to talk shit about MY daughter in front of me?" His words boomed and caused more ripples of his aura towards Zach who is now in a coughing fit.
"I dare not Alpha, but she hurt my mate first." Zach managed to say in between coughs.
"Don't push my hand, pup! I'm still in control here, and if you and your lying bitch of a mate say another word about this nonsense, I'll force her to vomit all her lies in front of the whole pack!" My father growled.
"She is not lying." Zach said through gritted teeth. Clearly pissed that someone called his mate a lying bitch but was rendered helpless in front of his Alpha.
"And do you really believe that I have reasons to do just that? That I would lie just to cover it up? Like what you said earlier, we're family. You should know me better than that." I said, hurt evident in every word I said. "You didn't even gave me the benefit of the doubt here. You won't even give me the time to explain myself. And here you are thinking you're the bigger guy giving me a second chance?"
I was hurt. Truly hurt. And I feel betrayed. True, Chloe is his mate, but I had been like his sister for the longest time. Does that not count for anything? I could forgive his outrage the day before because he was at the height of his emotions and seeing his mate on the ground, it was a wolf's instinct to protect what is his no matter what. But after sleeping over it, I was hoping some sense to enter his mind. That, and I also thought that he could be somehow the key to resolve whatever issue 'his mate' has with me. But it seems I was hoping for something that is impossible. He was totally blinded, and I don't know if it will be a good thing for the future or not.
I looked straight into his eyes, willing him to see sincerity in mine. And it did not escape my sight when he flinched and waver a bit. Well, maybe I was wrong. Maybe I still hold some sort of importance to him. There might still be some hope.
He said nothing though. As if contemplating, He must be really torn between believing his mate and seeing my reasons.
"Get out of here, pup." My father growled, giving emphasis on the word pup, as if mocking Zach. Had it been any other times, I would have rolled my eyes, give it to my father to slide some side-handed insults in such times. "Keep in mind that the only reason I'm not dragging your mate to piss in her own lies is because I still recognize both of you to be the next leaders of this pack. And I prioritize the welfare of the pack and its members, so should you, as the next in line."
I was surprised to see Zach expose his neck and bow down showing submission to my father, something rarely seen from a soon to be alpha. My father definitely exerted his authority over him this time to achieve this.
"Yes, Alpha." He whispered. He was completely stripped of his arrogance. I bet this experience is hurting his pride right now and would forever be etched in his mind. My father need not go overboard like this, especially to an Alpha-in-training. Making him submit when he is born to lead will put a strain in his confidence. But I'll be lying if I say I don't feel any sort of satisfaction and comfort at the fact that my father did this for me.
He left, and I took a seat on the couch. I did not realize right away that I was already standing from all that happened and suddenly I felt drained of all energy. My father took the seat next to mine. We stayed quiet for some time, probably absorbing what just transpired from that 'talk'.
"Well I definetely did not see that coming." My father snorted, clearly trying to lighten up the mood. I giggled.
"Just so you know, you look so cool back there. Such a big bad alpha of a father you are." He laughed at the nickname I gave him and I joined him.