“His father was a good friend of mine. Before you, I came here every chance I got. I watched Gio grow up. He looked up to me more than he did to his father. He was a very cute pup always saying when he grew up he would train to become my Beta.” Deimos smiles softly reminiscing on the past.
“That’s why you came here personally. You wouldn’t have done this if it was another pack. Gio and this pack are-” I begin to say.
“Special to me.” Deimos finishes.
Walking into the office room Deimos takes in a deep breath eyes scanning the room. He closes his eyes softly as a pained expression takes over his face. I hold onto his bicep comforting him. He walks toward the empty sofa and sits down as I sit next to him.
Giovanni holds Gianna on his lap feeding her milk from a bottle with his left hand as he reads through the documents with his right. Deimos watches Gianna, hands folded on his chest his eyes gentle as it lays on her.
“Luna Lumina. How do I say it? My females do not know to fight whatsoever. Before Papà died we saw no reason for females to fight since the males are very strong. However, under these circumstances, it would be best that they are trained to protect. I leave them in your hands.” He says with a slight bow.
“Of course. Do not worry, Giovanni. It will be a gift from me to you.” I smile softly at the young male as he nods in response.
Gianna begins to fuss and Giovanni shakes his leg up and down bouncing her on his knee while his eyes continue reading. I turn toward Deimos as he watches them quietly without saying a word.
“Alpha Deimos. I am not perfect but I wish to protect what my parents have left me with. Especially Gianna. I leave myself in your hands.” He turns towards Deimos and gives a slight bow as well in respect.
“How old is she?” Deimos asks never taking his eyes off the little pup who is now finishing up her bottle of milk.
“She will turn three soon,” Giovanni replies making Deimos frown.
“Why is she still drinking milk and not eating food? Why are you caring for her? She is supposed to be with the females.” Deimos says straight to the point. I can see the spark of anger that lights up in Giovanni’s eyes but he covers it quickly. He is territorial over his sister.
“I have tried to feed her before, but she hates it and ends up crying for days. I am caring for her because she is under my protection and Gia doesn’t like being away from me.” Giovanni replies picking her up and patting her back to allow her to burp.
“Gio I think that during this period of training you should teach her how to-.” Deimos begins but gets cut off by Giovanni.
“I thought you were here to help this pack not to advise me on what I should do with my sister. And do not call me Gio. Only the people who are close to me can call me that.” Giovanni says to Deimos gently putting Gianna on the floor.
Deimos raises his eyebrows calmly watching Giovanni. I want to laugh. I just find all this extremely cute. Giovanni’s anger as if he were a pup that didn’t get to see his favourite uncle for a long time and Deimos possesses deep affection towards him which is a big thing.
The two males stare at each other neither backing away. Giovanni does not get intimidated by Deimos and calmly awaits what his uncle has to say. The tension is cut as Gianna begins to cry again. Giovanni quickly turns his attention towards his little sister.
“Che cos’è? Perché stai piangendo?” Giovanni kneels wiping her tears away. She just screams flapping her hands up and down.
(What is it? Why are you crying?)
“Okay hush now. Do you want more milk? Toys? Gia stop it.” He tries to bargain with his sister but it does nothing to calm her down.
I analyze her actions and quickly step forward. “May I?” I ask Giovanni as he nods hurriedly. I bend down and pick her up. Taking the blanket from the sofa I cover her in it and bring her to my chest gently. Bouncing on my heels I sway softly as the little pup calms down to small hiccups.
“When a pup flaps her hands around like that it means it wants to be carried and is cold. So cover her in a blanket and hold her to your body. She will feel warm and content.” I explain as Giovanni nods his head and walks towards the table. Grabbing a book he writes down something.
Frowning I walk towards him and peep to see what he wrote. I see the page full of scribbles with all the information on pups. I smile softly. Raising my hand I ruffle Giovanni’s hair as he jolts surprised by my action.
“You are a wonderful brother. And you will make a wonderful Alpha.” I say softly as bows.
“Thank you, Luna.” He whispers clutching his hands together.
“You can ask me about anything when it comes to pups. I delivered them and took care of them before I met Deimos. I will take care of Gianna while I am here so you make sure to concentrate on your lessons okay.” I tell him as he nods.
“Thank you. Thank you so much.” Giovanni replies with a soft smile.
A soft knock interrupts us and Ragon and Elriam walk in. They have arrived which means our introduction with the pack will start now.
I turn behind Deimos as he watches all of this unfold before him quietly. He gets up quickly fixing his jeans he looks from me to Giovanni. “Let’s meet the pack members now, shall we?” He asks as Giovanni nods and guides us to the pack grounds.
Walking behind Giovanni. I fix the blanket covering Gianna’s head as her eyes droop upon my shoulder. Her tiny hand clutches onto the collar of my shirt as she snuggles into my neck. I smile softly but stop feeling the strong gaze of Deimos on me.
“What?” I ask him lifting my eyebrow.
“Nothing.” He replies shaking his head walking faster ahead of me.
I take slow steps as to not disturb the sleeping pup on my shoulder.