Page 12 of Wilde Beta

Jason and he got busy. If they worked hard, they would get the bottom section of the cabinets done and ready for the countertops. Someone else would paint or stain the wood once the cabinet was ready. All they had to worry about was building them. Someone else did every other job, and he was glad about that. Nick, one of the older wolves who had gotten injured and had a hard time doing many of the jobs they needed, was the one who painted or stained the cabinets. They had a special ladder for when he worked up high, and it had a seat on it so he could sit. That gave his injured leg a way to rest. The countertops were heavy, so the person putting those in needed to be strong and in good shape.

Zach did that job, and his assistant was whoever was available because what they did was help him lift it into place. At that point, he did the rest. They were halfway done when they took a break. A snack bar and a bottle of water gave them the energy they needed to complete the rest of the job. He and Jason heard something. They both swung around to look at the door at the same time. It was Richard. Adam couldn't imagine why that wolf would be there.

“Hello. I was curious about these cabins and wanted to see what one looked like inside," Richard said.

“This one is in the middle of being built, so you'll not get a good feel for it," Adam offered.

“You're doing a great job. Carpenters are in big demand. What would you say if I could get you a job where you could make some real money?” Richard asked.

“I'd say I'm happy here with my pack," Adam admitted.

“Wouldn't you like to get away from this isolated area? Aren't you from California? The cold must be bothering you,' Richard suggested.

“I like it here. There is the family I've recently discovered that I'm getting to know and, of course, my true mate," Adam explained. “Would any wolf want to leave that?"

“Family can be visited, and there are places with beautiful forests that are warm and not freezing cold," Richard observed.

“I'm fine staying here. My talents are needed, and I am helping my pack," Adam said.

“If you left here, you might find a pack of your own," Richard explained.

“I'm happy here. I will stay," Adam insisted.

What was this wolf trying to do? He'd not mentioned Adam’s fated mate. Was he trying to take her away from him? Adam wouldn't allow that, and he thought his family would help him.

It would be best if those people just left. They weren't wanted. Richard hung around for a little bit longer, acting like he didn't know what to say or do before he finally turned and left.

“He wants something from you," Jason observed.

“Agreed, but I'm not sure what it is. Richard's being sneaky, and that won't work on me," Adam said.

They finished the area under the countertop. Next, they worked on the doors, and eventually, they would work on the drawers.

Adam needed a whole day to complete that portion, but he hadn't had it so far. He had finished the doors, and the drawers would be done the following day. It was still a good day's work. They cleaned up their area and put their tools away before they left.

Adam was ready to have supper. His stomach growled, and he thought talking to Trev, Janie, and Mel after supper would be a good idea.

The council was trying to remove him from the equation. He suspected they could grab his mate and take her away. He was not pleased and didn't think any of the others would be either.

Richard thought Adam was too stupid to see what was happening, but he saw it clear as day. It was unusual for the council to get involved between fated mates. Why were they doing it now? Maybe Ariel could get involved and find out what was happening. Nothing the visitors had done so far had been helpful, and nothing they suggested had been right.

Jason and Adam headed to the house where everyone would soon be eating supper. They were running behind a little more than he thought because everyone seemed to be there, including the council assholes.

“I need to talk to you, Janie, and Mel after supper. Something happened, and I want your opinion on it," Adam admitted.

“Sure, as soon as we eat, we'll do it," Trev agreed.

The food was good. Everyone sat down after fixing their plates. The same guy stared at Mel, and Adam wanted to punch him. Even if they were trying to take his mate, there was no way they would give her to that guy. He wasn't important enough. That he was told to leave her alone showed that.

“Going to call Ariel," Janie announced. “I don't like what's going on here.”

She left the room, and Adam was sure she would make that call. “I'm calling Damon to see who these people are and why they are really here," Trev decided.

“What should I do?” Mel asked.

“You and I will wait and see what they find out. We need to be careful. I am not sure what these people might do," Adam observed.

“Got that right," Mel offered. “How do we even know the council sent them?”

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