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I gave him a nod, and then we said our goodbyes.

Lindsey

Chapter 23

Kyle and Kelsey had thrown me for a loop. I didn't know what to make of our visit with them or the offer for me to become a full Pack member. I honestly had never let myself hope for such a thing. Banishment from any Pack usually gave other Alphas pause, but he didn't seem bothered by it in the least.

I definitely had a lot to think about, and the reality that this wasn't my decision alone to make was just starting to sink in.

From the Alpha's house we drove down the mountain to a large lodge called Westin Lodge.

“The Lodge technically sits just outside of what Kyle designated as Westin Pack territory even though he still owes it and all the land surrounding it. He keeps it separate to allow dignitaries and guests to stay here instead of in his territory.”

“I guess that makes sense. So what are we doing here?”

He gave me a sheepish grin. “Westin Force Headquarters. And as my mate, you are privy to the location and everything now. We'll stop in and see Grant and then head home.”

The way he said home warmed me all over.

I could barely even remember the last time I had a true home. I'd still been a teenager when I'd first been taken by the Raglan. So much had happened since then that it felt like two lifetimes had passed.

He parked in front of the Lodge and then we got out and walked hand-in-hand into the building. It looked like a very nice hotel, but nothing more. I couldn't imagine where they were hiding Westin Force until we got into an elevator and he used his card to activate a lower level that wasn't listed on the panel.

We took the elevator down and it opened into a bunker-like room. He had to swipe his card again to actually get into the facility. They had tighter security than any place I'd ever seen. Even the Raglan facilities weren't this heavily fortified.

I took it all in, from the people and enormous server room to the hallways led to who knew what.

“Stop. You know better than to bring dates down here, Walker,” a short portly man with glasses said.

“Archie, this Lindsey. Lindsey, Archie. He fancies himself in charge around here. Approve her or take it up with Kyle. We just need to check in with Grant. We won't be long.”

His beady eyes watched me closely, and then he pulled out his phone and called the Alpha. I couldn't believe he'd called Walker's bluff. We hadn't said anything to Kyle about coming here or giving me permission.

The man nodded and turned to walk away from us.

“Does that mean we're okay?” I asked.

“Yup.”

“How did Kyle know to say okay?”

“Because he asked us to keep it quiet, but mates are allowed here and he knows exactly who you are. It wasn't a bluff. Come on.”

He poked his head into a few places and kept moving down a long hall.

“Walker? What are you doing here?” a man I hadn't met asked.

“Oh hey, Colin. We're looking for Grant, have you seen him?”

“Sure. He's in the gym working out with T.” He looked at me and smiled. “Hello Lindsey. I'm Colin. It's really nice to meet you, officially. Are the kids with you? They're pretty great.”

“Colin helped entertain them while we were still in Louisiana.”

“Thanks,” I muttered. I really hadn't thought about what they had done while I was unconscious.

“I think that's everyone on the team now, except Lachlan. Is he around?” Walker asked.

“Yeah, but now's not a good time. He's in a session with Baine.”

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