Knightly " Is that right ? " she scoffs . " Yes , if you've got anything to say to her . You're welcome to express yourself openly , but she's not going anywhere . Not after she was attacked on your territory by an omega from the sixth ward , " " Your father's ward , " she growls . " My father is standing behind me . Do not affiliate me with that man , " " You didn't seem to have a problem being affiliated with him when you sicced him on the Roden Pack , " she sneers . " An unfortunate alliance that ended in his favor , " I roll my eyes . " You are an irresponsible , reckless , little boy , " she growls meeting my challenge . " Back away from my son . He's might not have it in him to strike a woman , but I assure you that I have no such qualms , " My mom growls . Xo ignores her and turns her darkening eyes to my mate . " You have no idea what it is you have fallen into , Mama , " she sighs . She seems to calm down a bit . " Don't I know it , " Phoebe smiles politely . " You look tired , I fight everything in my body to stop myself from slapping her hand away when she gently tips Phoebe's chin up . " It happens when I have to flee my house in the middle of the night from people I thought were family , " she nods . " I am very sorry about that , Phoebe . I did warn you about bringing Kenny back here . She never belonged in our circle . Their kind has no place at my table , " " You knew the kids weren't human , " she says gently . " Yes , they're very strong pups , " she smiles looking from my son to my daughter . " It's why I kept you so close . Alpha pups don't make it on their own without guidance . I knew there would come a day when you would need someone to help them . I just wanted to help . Had you told me the truth- " " Would you have sent us away ? " she asks without hesitation . " No , I wouldn't have allowed you to come back to the States . We'd be having a much different conversation in Italy , " she sighs . " You have no right to the girl outside of her job , " My dad steps forward . " She's Knight's mate . These are his pups ," " The boy walked away from the three of them , Fredrick . He didn't reject his mate , he abandoned her in a very fragile time . Had she not been working for me , what do you think would have become of her had she been scented by another alpha ? " She would have been killed or worse . They would have taken the pups and what of her daughter . A pup of her breed would go for millions on the black market . She is of my kin and I will fight for her until my last breath . She is not an accessory to you people . She a human and she is frightened , " " We know that , " I tighten my hold on Phoebe's hand . " You know that she would have been in more danger had she stayed at my side . I thank you for protecting her when I couldn't , but I am here now and you're going to have to kill me to take either of them from me , " " That's not how the laws work ," she growls . " Mommy ," Ayrie's arms tighten around me , Xo takes a step back and looks away . " There has to be a way to settle this without that having to be the only answer , " Phoebe lets go of me to plead with her . " Xo , you've been my friend for a 1/3 20 Chapter 34 very long time , but he's their father . Things might of been different if he hadn't found out , but he knows now . I don't know what laws you're talking about , but this is the right thing for all of us . I'm not leaving . It's not safe . " Ruin came into my house with other men . Had it not been for Knightly and Mr. Blake I don't know what would have happened . I can't even close my eyes because all I can think about is what they would have done to my k - to my pups . I'm sorry , but I can't just ignore that , " " You are in just as much danger here , " Xo insists . " Knightly and Fredrick are at war with the sixth ward . His biological father is a monster , Phoebe . Mama , things are dangerous here , " " Ruin knows who they are now . Even if I left , everyone will know who they are . You know I wouldn't be here if I thought there was another way . I might not be a shifter , but I know how to survive . I've been taking care of myself all my life and my instincts tell me this is where they need to be , " " This isn't just about the kids , " " It doesn't matter what happens to me , " Phoebe stands her ground . " You don't get to decide anything where it concerns my life , " " If you stay here , our contract is terminated , " " Wait , " Tessa steps forward . " You can't do that , " " Yes , I can . Phoebe , you are breaking more than just our laws by- " " Then consider our contract terminated , " Phoebe huffs angrily shutting her up . " You're not going to come here and threaten me like this . Mr. Blake was nice enough to put all of this together to welcome you into his home for my sake and you're being very disrespectful to him and his family . " I thought you were my friend . My mentor . But you're not better than Kendra and Ruin . Please , leave . I'll have my things out of my - your office by tomorrow and I'd like for you never to come near me again , " " Phoebe , you're making a mistake , " " The only mistake I made was thinking that you would understand the circumstances . You've done a lot for me but I've done just as much for you . You asked me to be your partner . This is not how partners work . I am not your possession or his , " she glances at me . " I am a person . Both of you are acting like- " " Like what ? " she growls . " Like animals ," she spits . " That is exactly what we are , " Xo growls . " Stop , " Aizen snaps at her . " You're making my Mom angry ! " " We're leaving , " Xo glares at my parents before looking back at my mate . " Consider your contract terminated , Phoebe . I wish you luck , " " Good luck replacing me . You know my work is copyrighted and insured , " Phoebe has the last word . Xochtl stops before getting to the double doors . Everyone present sees her hesitation , but she doesn't stop . " She'll be back , " My mom is quick to try and offer her some kind of comfort . " She's upset . It has nothing to do with you . She just hates me ," " It doesn't matter , " Phoebe tries to calm herself . I can smell the sharp burning fragrance of her anger in the air around us . " You look like you could use a drink , " My dad offers her a glass of wine . " I don't- " " We've got the kids , " he lifts Aizen up . Ayrie doesn't hesitate to go with my mom . " It's a lot , Sweetness . I am sorry , " Phoebe takes the glass but she doesn't drink it . She watches the kids for a moment before turning to look at me . She gives nothing away . 2/3 1 16:46 Fri , 9 May Chapter 34 " That was a shit storm , " she sighs . " I can't believe she threatened to fire me for this . What the fuck ? " " I'm so sorry , Angel . I can fix this , " " I don't see how , " she looks up at me . " I've never seen her like that . I knew she would be mad , but this is ridiculous , " " I'll set up a meeting on her territory . This isn't right . She can't just fire you like that . You've worked so hard for all of this , " " It's just a job , " she smiles cupping my face . She pulls away and looks down at her feet . " Can we go for a walk ? I need some air , " " Yes , Angel . Whatever you need , " 42 % 會 20 She holds up the glass and I take it to set it aside . I link our hands and lead her out . It's quiet as we walk past our guests . No one tries to talk to either of us having heard what just happened . My mate walks with her head held high . The females don't miss that . They're not looking at her with sympathetic glances . They're just as pissed as the rest of us . Xo just tried to take her by force and even threatened to fire her . I knew there was going to a fight . Between us and the Sixth Ward , the option is clear . We're a family pack . We live and die on this land . My father isn't like that . He favors money and business . Power is all Ferals understand and having Phoebe on their team favors all of the above . It shouldn't , but it surprises me that she would give up her position in her company without hesitation . Years and countless sleepless nights of work up in smoke like it meant nothing . Phoebe didn't get to where she is by chance . She clawed her way in and I just cost her all of it . I have to find a way to make this right . Even if it means that I have to join that fake ass alpha alliance myself . Comment