In Between The Alphas
Chapter 43

Logan increased my security and he called an emergency pack meeting to announce a curfew and I couldn't help but get scared on how everyone would take the news.

Parents had just started bringing in their children when Diana walked in. She gave me a hug and took a long swig from her flask when it dawned on me.

"You drugged me," I said and she raised a brow, "You drugged the tea yesterday." At least she had the decency to look ashamed.

"You were so close to having a panic attack" she said, "I just did what I could to help you calm down."

"What happened to hugs and massages?" I asked sarcastically and she let out a small laugh, "Thank you for trying to calm me down but let's try something more conventional next time alright?" "Let's try to make sure there's no next time."

"Agreed,"I said and she sat down, "What you put in the tea; does it sometimes have side effects?"

"What I used was all natural; just a few herbs" she said, "So it shouldn't have any side effects; why?"

"No reason," I lied, "I was just asking."

The time for the gathering couldn't come quickly enough and all the parents had come to get their children. The last child was Amelia who was sleeping peacefully in my arms when her mum came in. "Well she certainly looks comfortable," Samantha said when she walked in, "She's so going to throw a fit when I wake her up."

"I could hold her through the meeting if you don't mind," I said and her eyes widened. "You were going to bring her back after the meeting anyway so I can just hold her."

"Well she certainly seems to like you," she thought about it for a second before nodding, "Thank you."

"It's not a problem; I like her too."

"If you're still here when she grows older you're definitely babysitting for me." She said and I laughed.

"I would love it."

She walked ahead of us and Diana grabbed my arm so we would trail back a bit.

"I haven't heard her say that many sentences in my life," she said and I shot her a confused look. "Im serious; she basically just keeps to herself because of what happened to Amelia's father." "What happened to him?" I asked and her eyes widened.

"I sometimes forget that you're new here," she said, "He died a few months before Amelia was born."

"That must have been so heartbreaking."

"It was," she said softly, "He was a really good guy; he used to give me candy on a daily basis." She let out a small sigh, "Come on, we better hurry before the meeting starts."

I tried to keep my head down during the meeting because I knew I was the reason behind it and I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.

"Do you know what the meeting is about?" Diana turned to me and I shrugged, "Come on, I know you know something."

"Logan is about to start talking" I said and she grudgingly went quiet.

"Hey, I can see Greg," she said, "Just wait here let me go get him,"

She hurried off to wherever she was Greg leaving me to shuffle quietly on my feet. I know she isn't coming back and honestly that's pretty good. I made my way over to the back so I could lean against the wall and away from everyone when Logan took the stage and started speaking.

I droned it his voice, already knowing what he was going to say when I felt a presence beside me and I knew who it was before looking up and my spine straightened immediately.

"Fancy seeing you here Charlie" Jake said but I refused to look at him, "It's disrespectful not to look at people when they're talking to you."

"What do you want?" I asked still refusing to look up at him.

"If I didn't know any better I would think this little girl was yours considering how often I see her in your arms." He began, "It would be a shame to let anything happen to her." "Stay away from her," I spat.

"That's a bit uncalled for don't you think?" he asked, "I mean you aren't really in a place to be mean to anyone when you're the reason the pack is so much on edge." I froze slightly but still didn't say anything, "It would be a shame if everyone found out you were the cause of all their problems."

"What do you want from me?" I asked finally looking at me and he smiled.

"Come with me" he said, "come with me and let's talk and no one will know your dirty little secret."

"You're supposed to stay away from me." I said weakly and he gave me a wicked smile.

"You're coming to me this time" he said with a wink then turned around not even bothering to check if I was following or not. "Bring the child if you need; I don't care."

I weighed my options for a few seconds and looked down at Amelia who was still sleeping peacefully before finally deciding to follow him.

"Aren't we supposed to stay for the meeting?" I asked after a few minutes of walking around the pack house.

"We already know what he's going to talk about," he said not turning around, "I'm sure we won't be missed." He finally came to a stop in front of his office," After you."

I prayed I was doing the right thing and walked into the office and he walked in after me and shut the door behind him.

"I have a lot of things to do so I'm not going to waste your time," he said, "I'm willing to forgive you for everything that happened and let you come back to my place."

I blinked once, twice to make sure it wasn't an illusion,"

I'm sorry what?"

"You're not deaf Charlie; stop acting like it."

"I'm sorry but it sounded like you said you were going to forgive me."

"That is exactly what I said,"

"You should be asking for my forgiveness because you are the one who hurt me over and over again," I said and his eyes widened for a second before he wiped the shock from his face, "You are in no place to offer up forgiveness."

"Be careful how you speak to me," he spat, "Just because you're fucking Logan does not give you immunity. I am still your Beta."

"Then act like it" I yelled, "Don't act like some abusive controlling boyfriend."

"I am your boyfriend."

"No you're not," I said and he went quiet, "No you're not; not anymore."I took in a deep breath, "If you'll excuse me;l have somewhere to be."

I turned to leave but he grabbed my arm, "I am not done here."

"Well I am," I spat, "Now let go of me." smile.

"And if I don't?" he asked and I shot him a feral.

"One advantage of fvcking the Alpha as you say is immunity," I began, "Let go of me or I will make sure that you regret it."

I could tell my words shocked him and I used the moment to untangle my hand from his.

"Don't try to corner or manipulate me again."

He allowed me leave the room and I waited until I was a long way away from there before I stopped and took in a deep breath to calm my heart and looked at Amelia who was snoring peacefully-lucky.

I'm not a fool, I know Jake won't take this sitting down, but for now I might as well just enjoy my little victory; the goddess knows how long it will last.