Chapter 28 Dylans POV My brothers were turning into fools for this girl , and the most annoying part of it all was that Logan expected me to accept her as well . She may have been a lot of things- fiery , smart , and gorgeous to look at with hips that enticed a man . But at the end of the day , she was exactly what Ethan had stated- a complication . Dylan , have you heard from Ethan ? Alex asked as he stepped into the doorway of my room , with concern on his face . Shaking my head I sighed , no sir , I have not . He is supposed to be here by now , but you know Ethan- he tends to do what he wants . Alex , Emilys father , was an aging man with many different complications of his own . He had once been human , but when he mated with Vicky , my godmother , it unlocked a dormant werewolf gene that laid within him passed down through generations . That was one of the reasons why we didnt mate with humans . Our pups had a chance to be more human than wolf , and with repeated mating , the werewolf gene always stayed dormant unless a wolf mated with them and unlocked it . I honestly dont understand him . He is supposed to lead this pack once Vicky and I step down and he doesnt seem to act like he wants to do it . I know , but with Ethan being the oldest of us , its rightfully his throne . replied , reminding him that even though we dont all agree Ethan should be the next Alpha , we respected him too much to take that position from him . Dylan- Alex replied , giving me a look that let me know what he was going to talk about , how are things with Emily ? I hesitated in my response . Emily was a topic Ethan didnt want us talking about , and I couldnt tell Alex that Emily had already mated with Ryan or Logan . If Ethan found out , it would and could be disastrous . 8.83 % That isnt a conversation to be loosely had . I replied in a very soft and subtle tone as to not bring attention to unwanted ears , Alex looked around the area , and nodded before gesturing for me to follow him . It was obvious he wasnt going to let this conversation go . Why would he ? Emily was his only child . With Vicky unable to bear children after an accident with a rogue when she was younger , Emily was all that they had . Vicky had made it obvious on many occasions that she didnt care for Emily , and growing up I remember Alex never having a problem with that- until he learned Emily was our mate . Then that changed things . It gave him more power and hold- at least that was my opinion . I followed him without question through the house until we were safely behind the closed doors of his office . His voice was firm and authoritative , and I knew that even though he wasnt of Alpha blood , he was a wise man you didnt want to cross . Emily has mated with both Ryan and Logan . There it was , the actual truth finally slipping free . Alexs eyes widened in surprise , but a smile crossed his face as he nodded . What about you ? What you are asking for isnt a good idea , Alex . I replied , not wanting to talk about mating with Emily . She doesnt deserve to live a life like this . Alexs face darkened over as an evil glint settled within his gaze . That isnt for you to decide . The moon goddess selected her for the four of you , and that never happens , Dylan . I know that your past is what keeps you from accepting her , but this must be done . Once you join that mate bond , Ethan wont be able to say no to her . Anger filled me as I thought of our previous conversations . The day that Alex found out that Emily was Ethans mate , he was determined to get his daughter here . He hadnt cared about her before that moment , and in fact , 8.7 % Ter 28 Get 10 x Menu Chad often discussed how he had messed up earlier in his life by having her Now he sat here acting like a caring father , but the thing was all he cared about was the power he would have with her being our mate . I knew that if Emily could see how her , father was , she would be disgusted by him . But Ethan made us promise and swear to never discuss the issue of her father with her . Eventually , Emily would see exactly what kind of cold hearted monster Alex really was . We still have time , Alex . I will do what I want on my own time , and that is final . Alex didnt like what I had to say , but I far outranked him in strength and power . There was nothing that he could do from a wolfs perspective , because he didnt amount to what I did . The only reason why I tolerated the man in front of me at all was because of Ethan and Vicky . Vicky took us in when my parents were killed , and raised us as her own . There wasnt any way I was going to hurt her mate after the way she had helped us , but slowly , every day , I was changing my view on that . Dont forget what the end game is , Dylan . Our pack was selected by the goddess to hold the power we do , and we have to show unity in order to head all of it . I may be working to make Ethan smart in all aspects of business , but each of you have gifts that make you different from others . the Alexs words were like a jab in my heart . We all did have gifts , and I was the one they called upon when it came to war . I was the brother who was more . animalistic than reasonable , and it was the biggest reason I kept my distance from Emily . Understood . There was no point in arguing with Alex , and getting away from him right now was for the best . Alex nodded his head , and quickly I stood to my feet , making my way from his office , slamming the door behind me . If he didnt know I was pissed off before , he surely knew now . 74706 8.78 % Ma Dylan , I was looking for you- Ethan replied , coming down the stairs with a Curious look upon his face . What were you talking to Alex about ? Jesus , christ . Can I not get a break with all the questions ? Sighing , I pinched the bridge of my nose and inLogand slowly . Update from Logan and Ryan . Nothing new . They should be back tomorrow . Ethan stood staring at me , his brow raised in question . I knew he knew I was lying , but I didnt want to continue the conversation with him and Ethan knew when it was a good idea to let it go and not push the issue . Very well . His reply came slowly , and as I went to pass him , his hand reached out stopping me . Have you seen Emily today ? Fucking hell ! I yelled , about fed up with everyone looking at me like I was her babysitter , no I havent ucking seen her . Im not her keeper ! Yall go out and fuck ng check yourselves ! 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