The next couple of days flew by in a blur. Everyone was busy with work, pack business, or this and that. It seemed every time I turned around, I was constantly being asked to sign paperwork or approve something for my special project.
After the rose, I found a bouquet of wildflowers on the desk. This time there was no card attached. Hmm, interesting. I just enjoyed the flowers and the sentiment. I started to wonder who was leaving me the flowers and why. Was it because I started smiling and being happy again? Or because they liked me? Still, I didn’t want to check the cameras to ruin the mystery just yet.
The next few weeks, I worked a few days in my actual office and the rest in the pack office. I decided to ask Alpha Richard if I could use this office until I became Delta so I could start getting used to this schedule. He, of course, had no problem with me using this extra office until I took my oath.
Everything was going smoothly with the construction of the Command Center so I thought I would take a gander at what it looked like so far. I walked into the building and was surprised by what I found. Temporary walls were up where new walls were going to be. I was told the electrician was going to be here tomorrow to start rewiring the building.
I was pleased with the progress they’ve made so far. I nodded at several of the workers as I passed them with a smile on my face. I wanted to let them know how pleased I was with their work. Before I left the building my phone rang, so I answered it.
“Hello?” I answered it without checking the caller ID because I was distracted.
“Melanie, where are you? Can you come to the Alpha’s office for a meeting?” inquired my Dad.
“Yes, Dad I can. I’m at the Command Center checking out the progress. I’ll be there in just a few minutes,” I replied as I hung up the phone.
I put my phone back in my skirt pocket and walked out of the command center. I was walking toward the pack house when I got a sensation of being watched. I knew it was someone from the command center. Why would someone be watching me from there? I immediately alerted Anderson and Noah of it sense I had to report to the Alpha’s office.
Upon entering the pack house, I immediately reported to the Alpha’s office. I knocked on the door and waited for him to grant me entry to his office by saying, ‘Come in.’ When I opened the door, all the ranked wolves were there as well as the lead trainer, Joshua Johnson.
“Ah, good afternoon Melanie. I’m glad you were close by and could join us so quickly,” declared Alpha Richard.
“Good afternoon, Alpha Richard and everyone,” I replied as I bowed to Alpha Richard.
“Have a seat Melanie so we can begin, hmm. Now then, I received a call this morning from Alpha King Matthew stating that they want to have a tournament, if you will, of our top two male and female warriors to go against other packs. It will be held in two weeks at the tournament grounds at the Royal Pack. Of course, you, Melanie, being our top female warrior, we want you to compete as well as Melissa,” announced Alpha Richard.
“Of course, Alpha Richard. I’d be honored to represent our pack in the tournament,” I exclaimed with pride.
“The only problem with this tournament is, you will probably come in contact with your former mate. We will do our best to keep your contact to a minimum. Do you still want to participate?” inquired Alpha Richard.
“Yes, Alpha. I do. Just because he would be there doesn’t change a thing,” I explained to everyone in the room.
“That’s my girl,” my Dad boasted with pride. “I knew you wouldn’t let something like that stand in your way.”
“How’s your special project coming along?” inquired Gamma Jacob.
“Oh, it’s humming right along. In fact, it’s coming along quite nicely. Everything has been delivered. Installation of the equipment will begin in two weeks, then it’s a matter of fine-tuning everything,” I shared as I looked around the room to everyone.
“That sounds great. So, it will be done before your ceremony?” questioned Beta Micah.
“It looks like it but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. After everything is installed, then we have to get the trained personnel in to maintain the equipment properly. That’s going to be the key,” I announced to everyone. “I’ve already spoken to several people at the firm who I want to transfer here to work at the pack, but I have to get Dad’s permission first. Then, I have to get Alpha’s permission for them to work in the Command Center,” I chuckled as I announced the steps I still had to complete.
“Sounds like you are being kept busy Melanie. We won’t keep you. Why don’t we all call it a day? I’ll see everyone at training tomorrow morning. You are dismissed,” commanded Alpha Richard.
“Yes, Alpha!” we chorused together.
We all stood up and bowed to him before we walked out of his office. Dad and I went home for dinner. I wanted to talk to Dad about the feeling of ‘being watched’ before I left the command center. Was I being paranoid or was it for real?
‘Anderson, Noah. Did you find anyone watching me? Did you notice anything out of the ordinary at the command center?’ I inquired in our link.
‘No, Melanie we didn’t. There were a lot of workers still completing tasks and walking around. We didn’t see anyone watching you. Are you okay? Do you still feel ‘eyes’ on you?’ asked Anderson.
‘No, I don’t. Not anymore. Not since I came into the pack house. I’m at home with Dad so you two go home to your mates. I’m going to let him know about it. If I need you, I’ll call for you, okay?’ I commanded both of them.
‘Yes, Melanie,’ they both chorused together.
I love both of my guards like brothers. Mom told us that dinner was ready and that we should come to the table. I noticed that Mom was a little bit more peppy than normal which made me smile. I gave her a hug and a kiss before I sat down.
We were eating dinner when I saw the look on Dad’s face. He was looking at Mom with so much love and adoration, it was beautiful. Mom was like a teenager again. She was blushing a bright pink across her cheeks. My wolf and I want what our parents have-this kind of love. They’ve been together for over 22 years and they act like teenagers still.
Dad and Mom were so wrapped up in each other, that they didn’t notice I quietly slipped away from the table. I felt like I was intruding upon a private moment between them. They are still very much in love. I put my empty plate in the sink and looked for the chocolate cake Mom had made for dessert.
Mom tapped me on the shoulder as I was cutting the cake. “Why don’t you cut all of us a slice while you’re at it, hmm?” she suggested with a gleam in her eyes.
“I can do that. Why are you in here with me instead of being in there with Dad? I just knew you two were going to start kissing at any moment the way you two were looking at each other,” I stated with a smirk on my face.
“Who says we didn’t kiss already? Besides, I’ll get more kisses later. I want my chocolate cake now,” declared my feisty mother with a smirk of her own.
We both just laughed as we walked back to the table with the cake to eat for dessert. I didn’t want to ruin the vibe at the table so I didn’t mention the feeling of being watched just yet. I’ll mention it when I get Dad alone. I wanted Mom to feel special tonight so I told her I would take care of the dishes tonight.
My Dad said his thanks to me in the family link. Also, he told me that he already knew about me feeling like someone was watching me because Anderson already told him before I reached the Alpha’s office. Of course, he did. Dad told me no worries; everything would be just fine.
The next few days were more of the same, working at the pack house and checking on things at the command center. Each day, I swear I could feel someone watching me. But every time I felt it, no one could be seen ‘watching’ me. It was starting to become unnerving. I just started taking everything in stride.
I decided I couldn’t control it, but I could control how I reacted to the feeling of being watched. I decided to keep a log of dates and times when I felt I was being watched. Everywhere I went, I had my phone and journal with me so I could keep an accurate record. I wanted to make sure I knew exactly where and when I had the feeling.