‘Sorry that was quite blunt of … you’re obviously concerned for your friend… I get it.” He attempts to say, as I nod twice and choose to remain silent – not trusting my voice in this current moment.
“Would it make you feel better if I went down there to check up on your friend? As the pack Beta, it’s not uncommon for me to do house checks to keep everyone in line.” Seth suggests, sending a small bubble of hope my way.
He would do that?
But what if Kane finds out and thinks that I asked him to7 After all, have been going on and on about Erin that he’s sick of hearing about it…
“What’s wrong? I can see the clocks turning in there!” Seth points, as I shrug and inhale a small breath.
“It’s just that… I uh… I don’t want t–to get in to any trouble with Kane…” I admit, as Seth watches me cautiously.
He obviously has a good relationship with Kane from what I’ve gathered,so far, and doesn’t seem to be completely terrified of him either which helps, however, Kane yery much still held the power over him.
“Ah… I get it… he’s told you to keep your nose out of it has he?” Seth laughs, as I grow confused at why he found humour in my current dilemma.
all but nod in confirmation with his thoughts, as he shakes his head and continues laughing in amusement.
“He’s a busy man Tessa… he can’t be assed dealing with all of the petty bullshit… that’s why he leaves Anthony and me to do it! He’s got the bigger shit to deal with you know? He’s not just an Alpha he’s thee Alpha…” Seth informs me, as I nod and stare down at the countertop in shame.
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He’s right… he’s a busy man… and here I am bothering him about helping my friend who he’s only met once at a dinner!
“He honestly means no harm when he’s harsh trust me! It’s a big deal for him to have even picked out a female from a judgement day this year let alone bringing you back here for the trial weeks. Between you and me, he obviously likes you Tessa and is trying his best to fit you in around his flooded lifestyle.” Seth talks on, before getting up from his position and approaching the fridge.
I watch him, remaining seated, as his words calm my racing heart ever so slightly.
From this conversation alone, I’ve learned that Seth is actually a pretty decent wolf…
“Soda?” He asks from over his shoulder, grabbing one for himself as nod in confirmation before he grabs another and closes the door returning back to his seat.
He hands me the drink, as I crack it open and enjoy the fizziness as it fills my mouth.
“Look, I’m happy to check up on your friend and we don’t have to mention anything to Kane if it makes you feel better… he won’t have time to give a shit anyway.” Seth shrugs, drinking from the can as I think on it for a moment.
Well what’s the harm… and this might be my only chance to help out Erin… and it was his idea after all…
“Thank you…” I whisper, nodding my final confirmation as he nods back once before the sound of the kitchen door is heard opening.
“What are we thankful for?” Kanes loud voice suddenly fills the space, making himself known as he instantly reaches out to the fruit bowl and grabs himself an apple before taking a large bite from it.
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I pause, stunned by his sudden intrusion, before my palms grow a little sweaty and my body temperature grows hot… I hope he only heard the last part!
I open and close my mouth a couple of times, unsure of what to say having been caught off guard, before Seth comes to the rescue and holds up his now empty can of soda.
“For the drink.” He states casually, crushing it in his hand before standing to throw it in the trash as I nod along with his words and take another slow sip from mine.
Kane seems unbothered, which I am thankful for, before he checks wristwatch.
“I have another shit meeting in ten… what are your plans? Do you fancy babysitting for a while longer? Kane asks Seth, before turning to throw me a playful wink to avoid causing offence by refering to me as a child.
“I was actually going out to make some house visits.” Seth informs him, as again I grow nervous and antsy knowing now that those visits involved my friend who I had been expressing great concern for since getting here!
“Happy to take her with me? Get her out of here for an hour or so? Beth suggests, as my eyes widen at the idea.
He’s offering to take me with him… to visit Erin…
“You want to go?” Kane suddenly turns to ask me, as I think on it for a second before nodding and chewing my bottom lip anxiously.
“Great. Have her back for dinner and call me if you need anything.” Kane surprisingly doesn’t look in to it any further, as I smile and offer him a small wave as he heads back for the door again.
Things just got way better…
