Page 20 of Broken Wolf

“No, I missed that,” he sighed. “I thought he’d talked directly with Brian at the station or one of the meetings. I hadn’t given it a thought until Dain laid into us both that he was your attorney and husband, but he went to your boss basically in his mind and tattled on you. That it was all so perverse that it made him sick and we were too stupid to see it.”

I blinked at him, shocked that Dain had made such a big deal about it.

“Sera, you do not see his love for you like the rest of us do,” he said gently. “That man—I love you. I’m so in love with you, but—his soul is yours. I wish I could give myself like that to you completely.”

Wow, I already thought that of Reagan maybe more than anyone else in my life. Maybe I really couldn’t see how Dain loved me.

Or he let others see in a way he didn’t show me? Why not tell me that he’d chewed the others out?

I wasn’t sure but… Both of us were pains?

I asked Reagan to have a meeting with the Betas and Carter and determine what they all needed. We did need to delegate more, and maybe we could find someone soon who was a dedicated business manager for me since everything was getting so big. Even a wolf from Greece who wanted the training and experience.

But not out in the big scary world on their own given how sheltered some of the Greek wolves could be. Alena had a damn team keeping her going most days, and it was time to start learning more of her good habits.

Especially when she and Laila wanted to expand more and more for me. Seriously.

The only other thing Reagan asked for was more calm times. He wanted more snuggles while working on paperwork and whatnot. He had trouble asking because he felt like he was imposing on my needed solo quiet time as an introvert.

Silly man. He wasn’t a problem even when I needed that.

He was a bonus.

He seemed to feel worlds better when I said that, and I felt better that we were settled, the situation handled. Good because I had to leave for a few days and that was enough of an issue in itself. I hated leaving feeling like things were a mess or there were problems.

Eva landed before work finished up, so she was already at the apartment building when I arrived home and having fun with Topher. I smiled as she cooed and danced around with him.

“What amuses you so much, Granddaughter?” she asked as she kept dancing.

“You are maybe the most powerful and lethal person in the world and yet one of the most loving and gentle beings with those who are weak and fragile. I don’t ever want to forget that or lose that as my power grows,” I answered honestly.

She froze in what she was doing and slowly glanced at me. “How you can say such amazing compliments and not even bat an eyelash—you are the amazing one, Seraphine. Most would never be so honest or open, but—you see your bluntness or lack of public relations as a fault, but it is not. You are a gem. Never forget that.”

“Thank you, Grandmother,” I accepted after a moment. I nodded to Topher. “Also, how the little bugger is a miracle.” I shrugged when her eyebrows pinched. “I was terrified of babies, but he made it easy on me. You were terrified of clairvoyants and now you’re completely at ease with him. He does the same with others. His superpower is wiggling in and helping people.”

“A fine trait to have,” she praised Topher, clearly agreeing. “Not all of us can be bulls like your mother and me. Some need to be subtle and help without doing damage.” She peppered his face with kisses. “Now, we will see you for dinner, but I need to help your mother a bit before she leaves.”

I sent Topher a few images to help with what she was saying. The little bugger simply pursed his lips for another kiss.

“He truly is the most aware baby I have ever met,” she chuckled after giving the kiss. “Astounding.”

“He is, but how we communicate with images helps,” I admitted. “I can put things into Topher for him. He doesn’t want you to leave already, but I can explain we’ll eat dinner with images and that I need help.”

“And you thought you wouldn’t be a good mother,” she purred as she handed him over to Maya. “Thank you again for keeping everyone safe and healthy here. You are a—when you are ready for a vacation, we will provide one in Greece with you and your family. I know you need to train people first, but it’s a standing offer.”

“Thank you, truly, Matriarch, but I am very spoiled here in my position and there is no rush.” She winked at Topher. “I agree we all need breaks, but I get them often with his fathers and the princess.” She hurried on when Eva went to argue. “But I will gladly accept as I do wish to spend time with my children and their families as well.”

“Good, good.” Eva came over and hugged me tightly. “I have missed you, Seraphine.”

“I’ve missed you too,” I whispered, instantly feeling better because she was there and knew she would help. “Let’s go talk by the pool and I’ll catch you up on what I think you need to hear directly from me.”

“Yes, good. That is where I wished to start.”

So we did, and it helped me emotionally just to get some of it out.

“Next time I want to hear more about your birth mother even if it’s hard for you,” she said gently. She sighed when I couldn’t hide my shock. “Your wolf needs to hear it. She needs to hear more than your racing thoughts. There are—do you ever see the teasing of people who talk to their pets?”

What she said hit me hard. “You’re saying I need to talk to her more like physically instead of just asking her mentally if she’s okay?”

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