Chapter 40

~Tia~

"Here we are,” Neal states as we stop in front of the clinic. We took a nice, leisurely walk to the clinic,

chatting and laughing on the way. “I suggest you get that hand looked at, just to be sure that

everything is okay.” Neal reaches out and runs his hand down my arm before griping above my

elbow and giving it a squeeze. As Neal walks away, my mom walks out of the clinic.

“Uh, what's that all about?” My smile falters a bit.

"What do you mean? That was Neal, he walked me down here.” My mom walks up to me, stopping

right in front.

“Yeah, I got that part. I was more wondering why that would be.” Mom gives me a quick hug and

steps back. “Where are your mates?” I sigh and shrug my shoulders. I really didn't want to revisit all

of that right now. I finally got my anger under control.

“I came to get my hands checked. I'm sure they're fine though. I spent some time with the punching

bag without any barrier.” Mom grabs my hands and starts to inspect them while making eye contact

with me here and there.

I stayed away a lot longer than I wanted to, but being an Alpha, what choice do I have? We had a

couple of issues that needed to be attended to. I figured it made more sense for me to do it and

give Landon time alone with Tia. She needs the one on one time just as much as she needs time

with us together.

I walk through the woods to get back to the packhouse, and a wave of anger hits me in full force.

Something is not right with Landon, and I can feel it. I hope that he and Tia didn't get into an

argument. I make my way to the treeline and shift into my human form. I find a pair of shorts in a

tree trunk and throw them on. I find my twin in the office and take a look around the room.

This is a small office that we have been using until our father steps down. The office is now

destroyed; the desk is split in two, and the chairs are smashed against the walls. Papers are thrown

everywhere, along with anything you can imagine. In the middle of the mess is Landon. “Uh...what's

up L?" He looks at me with wild eyes, and I can see the battle he's having with Goliath. Landon has

control now, but it isn't that strong.

I step toward Landon and kneel down to his level. I put a hand on his shoulder. “Goliath, you need

to stop fighting Landon. Let him have control.” Landon closes his eyes and takes a few deep breaths.

When his eyes open, they are no longer flashing between black and brown.

“Thanks brother.”

"Any time. Now do you want to tell me what this is all about?” Landon’s expression changes to

sadness and frustration.

“It's Jenna.” Jenna? What does Jenna have to do with anything?

“What happened with Jenna?” Landon fills me in on what I missed when I left. I sit on the floor,

stunned at how brazen Jenna is.

“What can we do? There is no way we can let Jenna do anything more like that to Tia. I know we

told Tia she can deal with all issues any way she likes and I did mean that. I just don't think it's fair

for her to be put into these crazy situations continuously.”

“I agree. Maybe we need to talk to Alpha Brenner and dad. Maybe we can come up with a solution

that way.” That isn't a bad idea, actually. Alpha Brenner wouldn't want his daughter doing what she's

doing right now, and dad is rooting for Tia and us. If we go to them to help us, we should be able to

eliminate one issue. Between the three of us, we should be able to take care of the rest with

minimum issues.

“Let's get this mess cleaned up.” I stand up and hold out my hand for Landon. I pull him up and pat

him on the back. “Next time you want to vent, please think about taking a run outside instead okay?

I don't want to have to clean our office often.” Landon hits me in the back of my head as I head out

to find a few Omega to give us a hand. Landon may be the logical one, but when he’s pushed too

far, he can be brutal.

I head down the hall with the intent to see if anyone is available to help us. “Well, well......I've been

wondering where you've been hiding.” I turn around and come face to face with Jenna.