Chapter 24

~Landon~

I hope they don't get into an argument. Tia made some good points when we were talking. Lincoln

and I haven't been as tough on the twins as we should be. We need to get tough on mom as well.

We can't expect Tia to get comfortable here with those three charging her up anytime they feel the

urge. We also will need to make sure her father is prepared to treat her accordingly or leave her

alone completely.

I head downstairs in search of my dad. He and I need to talk about this situation and what needs to

be done. Lincoln needs to be included as well, but it's more important that he speaks to Tia and

makes things right.

I get to the second floor and start to walk down the hallway. We have conference rooms and ranked

member offices on the second floor. I'm sure my dad is down here somewhere. As I walk further

down the hall, I begin to hear raised voices. I'm getting close to my dad's office, and I'm pretty sure

the voices are coming from there. The door is slightly ajar, and I stand in front, listing to the

conversation.

“Dammit, Kimberly! What exactly did you hope to accomplish with that little display downstairs? As

a matter of fact, let's talk about the last time the boys were here and what happened then. What the

hell is going on in your head?!”

“Don’t you dare speak to me like that, Paul! That girl has no business with my sons, let alone the

Luna of this pack. I didn’t do everything I have done just for her to screw it all up.” My dad sighs.

"For Goddess sakes Kimberly. Would you get over yourself?! The boys have found their mate and

you won't make them feel guilty about it.” Mom shoots dad a murderous look before turning back

to me.

“I want this to be clear. I want to hear Landon say it....to say that he will do something to me over

that harlot.” I take a long look at my mom. I remember always thinking she was beautiful and

wishing that my mate was as gorgeous as she is. My mom is 5°10, which is a nice height for a she-

wolf. Her skin has a dark complexion, and it always glowed. Mom has always been a major patron of

all things beauty, including spas. My mom has an elegant way about her that always lights up the

room. She wears a lot of wigs even though she has gorgeous hair that is past her shoulders. I asked

her once why she wears wigs all of the time. She told me it was because she could constantly

change her hair color and style without doing damage to her actual hair. I guess that makes sense.

As beautiful as I've always seen my mom, right now, her attitude is diminishing her beauty. I always

thought my mom was loving and kind-hearted. This is not loving or kind-hearted; this is downright

cruel. I love my mom with everything I have, but I won't allow her to hurt my mate. “ No

one....including you, will be able to hurt my mate in any way lest they have to deal with Lincoln and

me in return.” Mom starts to take small steps backward from me. I know she didn't expect me to say

this, but I won't lie to her. If she is the one to cause my mate harm, then I will be the one to dish out

the consequences.

Mom looks at dad as if waiting for him to respond. Dad sits behind his desk with his hands folded in

front of him. “You won’ t say anything to that? You won't defend me at all?”

"What would you have me say? The boys will be taking over very soon, and it will be up to them to

make these choices. You wouldn't have wanted me to be the same if someone had been coming for

you when we first found each other, so why should you be treated any differently? You have now

been warned, and I think you should take that warning seriously.” I can see tears form in mom's

eyes, but they don't fall. She looks between dad and me before turning around and storming out of

his office.

“I'm sorry to put you in that position dad.”

“No, there is nothing to apologize for. What you told her was right and she needs to understand

that. I spoke with Portia and told her that she will need to defend herself even against your mother.”

“This can't be easy for you though, dad. I mean, it's mom. I never would have thought she'd be like

this, but here we are. I don't like you being in the middle. I don't want to cause issues between you

two.” Dad waves me off and sits up in his seat. He starts to shuffle through the papers on his desk.

“Don’t worry about your mom and me. We will figure things out some kind of way. You just worry

about taking care of your mate and getting her comfortable. I want you guys to take over as soon

as possible. She needs to be ready; all three of you do.” I sigh and sit across from my dad. I figure I

will just get some work done with him since I'm here. I'm going to have to start doing this soon

anyway.

My mind drifts off while my dad and I work. I start to think about Lincoln and Tia. I left them alone a

while ago, and I know Tia wasn't happy with either of us. I wonder if she woke up and how things

have been with them while I was gone.