I was visiting my grandfather and family with Xander to show him my family home and how I grew up. We’ve been to Blue Woods pack which was now, Blue Trent pack.
Cj was running things differently.
That pack was futuristic with all the technology. I had to pry Xander away just to leave that place. Cj promised to upgrade his pack the same way soon and that was enough to lure him away and off CJ’s pack lands.
“Hello Percy. Thank you for agreeing to meet me.” I say and he nods his head yes.
“To be honest, I was a little surprised you reached out. When your new mate called your grandfather for his blessing, I was with him. I won’t lie, it hurt me but there was nothing I could do. I guess I can’t compete now that I don’t have a pack and I’m just a rogue.” He says to me.
“It’s not about that and you know it. Yes my wolf has a soft spot for alpha’s but with you, it isn’t because you’re a rogue. Your decisions put you here Percy, just as your decisions got us here.” I say.
“I know.” Percy tells me dejectedly.
I take his hand and look into his eyes,
“Percy, I wanted us to meet so I can get a few things off my chest. I want you to know that there are no hard feelings from me. I forgive you, for everything. Although there’s no going back for me, ever, I’m not heartless. I asked Cj if he could let you back in at our old pack and he said he would. You are of alpha blood so you don’t have to be a rogue. You can still stay in the alpha house as Cj built his own and be his beta. At the moment, my father is helping him run things.” I say and Percy pulls away from me.
“I’m nobody’s errand boy.” He says to me and I laugh at his immaturity.
“Grow up Percy. Get your life in order and decide what you want. Your wolf is probably antsy from staying on human territory for so long without shifting. I’m not forcing you to be my brother’s beta but you won’t survive very long as a rogue so think carefully on this one.” I say.
“Now, you fucked up with me. You were stupid and easily fooled, hurting me in the process. I hope when you finally meet someone you love, I hope you treat them better.” I say and I stand up to leave.
“Does he treat you better?” He asks and I smile as I think about X.
“He treats me like I matter. He takes my feelings into consideration whenever he has to make a decision. He trusts me enough to come here and talk to you. He makes me and my son happy and that’s all that matters.” I say and turn to walk away.
Finally letting Percy go. In my memories, letting all that hurt go.
I was going to see Max next.
I got into the car to find a sleeping Xander and Adrastos in the backseat. I chuckle at the sight and start the car up to drive to Green Forrest.
I called Max the next day after my ceremony to let him know what happened. He sounded sad but it is what it is.
We arrived at his new pack house. I’ve never even seen the outside with my very own eyes. It was beautiful and modern. Although this time, there was no butler to welcome us.
Max walked up to the car and opened the door for me. He looked like he hasn’t been sleeping. Funny how life works. Just months ago, I was the one suffering.
Xander got out of the car with Adrastos in his arms. He gave the baby to Max and stretched his limbs. Nicole came running to me and crushed me in for a hug. Damon and Tristan joining in on the hug.
They pulled away and greeted Xander.
“Everyone, this is my mate, Xander Creek from the Red Creek pack and the little guy Max’s holding is Adrastos Marcel Forrest.” I say and their attention quickly goes to my baby. They take him away from Max and walk in to the house.
Leaving me with X and Max.
“Do you think we could talk?” I say to Max. I kiss Xander and watch him go inside the new pack house, probably trying to sniff out Adrastos. Most wolves would never let their mate be alone with another Male but Xander was cut from a different cloth.
I look away from Xander’s disappearing figure and face Max.
“I wanted to say I forgive you, wholeheartedly. What you put me through was and still is inexcusable. There’s not enough apologies in the world that could make it better. I need you to know that there was nothing you could’ve done or could still do to win me back. I don’t roll like that. When I leave, I really leave. I also need you to know that Xander and I have decided to leave it to Adrastos to decide which pack he wants to run. If you want him to be the next in line that is.” I say.
Max takes a moment to breath.