Broken Mates
Chapter 21

Tristan sat on one of the kitchen stools and watched as Debby cleaned the utensils. They just finished However, the woman was just so stubborn, refusing Tristan's help. And that was why he was seated on "Why didn't you say anything to the alpha during dinner? He looked like an abandoned puppy. He did "We talked about this Tristan, give the guy a break?" Tristan stared attentively at Debby. He couldn't h stopped the work was was doing, turning to look at Tristan with a big grin. "Can you tell?" "Oh I sure can. You look happy" Debby let out a hearty laughter, "Yes, you're right"

"What happened?" Tristan asked curiously with a smile, "Actually, my children agreed to see me" "Really?" Debby nodded. "Yes. James was helping me"

'that's why James wasn't around all morning' Tristan thought as he found the answer to the question best Tristan has learnt a lot about the man since his arrival....... Who was he kidding? He has learnt a lot ab "He got into contact with them and they agreed to meet me. Do you know what that means Tristan, I g "I'm glad to hear that" he said with a smile, hoping Debby's children give the woman a chance to be a

"Why did you leave then?" Alan asked with pouty lips, he looked so cute that Chris couldn't help but s "Uncle is sorry huh? I had to" Rex sounded desperate. He sounded desperate for Alan to forgive him. "I figured. Please don't tell him I called"

"Two packs of chocolate"

"One pack or no deal"

"You're the one who needs this deal" Alan answered. He didn't know why his uncle Rex was even nego to think, the room fell into silence.

and since he didn't want to see Lvan yet, he decided to help Debby.

the kitchen stool, doing nothing but chatting up with her so the woman wouldn't feel bored. eat that much" Tristan rolled his eyes, "He deserved it"

The atmosphere around Debby was different from this morning. She looked, happy. Hell, she even sounded happy. "Did something good happen?" Debby

been asking himself whole day. James didn't leave the house unless he was sent out or it was important.

eryone in the house. And has found out they were all going people and welcoming.

ance to get them back" Debby's smile at the thought was beautiful. It was the best smile Tristan has seen so far since his arrival. nother to them because Tristan knew, that Debby will be the best mother.

him.

ou're in trouble now. Daddy is so angry"

He needed him to keep quiet and he (Alan) wanted chocolate. His uncle should just accept defeat so it will be a done deal. Taking a few seconds, probably

"Fine" Rex answer after he was done thinking about it. He probably knew he wouldn't win against his and that's why he gave in. A victory smile made appearance on Alan's face. "Also, I'll call Tristan so we can talk. Please make sure your daddy hear none of this"

"I promise" Alan said with his hand on his chest, "Good boy, say hi to Tristan for me. I'll call the others myself" By others, he meant, his mother Marie, his father Jack and Debby who would then share the news with James, Minna and Sandy. He would also call Sebastian and the others to let them know he was okay. He was sure his little 'running away' issue has reached them. With Even.......well, we all know his situation. He didn't want to bother him.

"Okay"

"Give the phone back to your uncle Chris" "Okay" Alan answered and took off the phone from his ear, holding it out to Chris who then took it and pressed it on his ear. "Yes?" "Well, that's it, Roy and Corey went back to our room. I'll hang up now"

"Okay"

"I'll call you if we find anything" "Thanks" Chris said and removed the phone from his ear, pressing the end button. He then looked at Alan, "Well, that's it. Why are you here anyway?"

Alan climbed the bed and sat on it, looking at his uncle Colten, "I came to see Uncle Colten"

"I see" "How is he? Is the wound closing?" Alan asked with his head crooked to the left. "Yes, the wound is closing. Thanks to Dr Jones' effective healing medicine and Colten's quick healing" Chris said with a smile. He knew it wouldn't be long for Colten's wound to heal and then he will wake up. He will see Colten again. He will get his Colten back. His Colten? Somehow, he liked that he addressed Colten as his.

"I'm happy to hear that" Alan replied, looking at his uncle Colten. Snapping out of his thoughts, Chris asked, "Are you staying?" Alan turned his attention to Chris and replied, "Yes"

"Then, can you stay and talk to him for a while? I have to go see Even. You can leave if you want to. You don't have to stay until I'm back"

"Okay, uncle Chris" Chris smiled and left the room, heading for Even's room. It didn't take long because Even's room was just beside his. He stood behind the door, taking a few moments before knocking.

"Even, are you in there? Is me, open up"

No answer, complete silence. Was he perhaps asleep? Well, Ivan did tell him he was taking his medicine. But, even if he was asleep, Chris wanted to see him. He wanted to know how his friend was doing. And that's exactly what he did.

He placed his hand on the doorknob and turned to the right side to open. To his relieve, the door wasn't locked. It opened the moment he turned the doorknob.

The room was dark, very dark as the curtains were closed. Chris entered cautiously as he knew what happens when Even falls into this state.

He has experience with his friend in this state and it wasn't a good one.

He turned on the lights when he found the bulb switch. A feeling of fear, horror clouding his handsome face when he realised Even wasn't in the room (When the room lighted up) Where was he? Where has Even gone to? This wasn't good. He then rushed out, heading for God knows where. Even was missing and he didn't know where to start. He just pray he wasn't in his wolf form because that was much worst than him being in his human form,

'Where are you Even' he said worriedly in mind.