07 - Chapter Seven - Leno's Point Of View.
Waking up early before Diego ensured he wouldn't come with me.
Yesterday's episode from him burned deep into my emotions. Just
thinking about how I slapped him made my fingertips tingle with an all-
knowing intent. Slapping him had not been my best move and
shouldn't have happened at all, but anger had gotten the best of me
and bam. He got slapped. After dressing for the cold I left bringing a
bag of clothing I could change into after I shifted back. My father's new
house or council home wasn't very far from where the newer city was
built. His house was within days run from the four major arctic packs. It
had to be this way since if he was needed in just a few moments then
he could be there when he was needed.
I was a bit faster than the normal wolf so I could make it by nearly dark.
Shifting I grabbed my bag of clothing and took off. The cold air hit my
fur in waves, it was cold enough that I should have brought a fur cover
for warmth but I was tight on time because I didn't want Diego to come
with me. I was actively avoiding him at this rate and I didn't want him to
ruin my visit with my father.
By nightfall, I had finally reached my father's home. I shifted and
changed, knocking once on the door. He opened the door and pulled
me into a hug. I embraced him as if it's been years when in fact only a
month. My father was a busy man and was constantly all over the map
at any given time. so it was nice to spend more than a few moments
with him. He hadn't changed much since the last time I saw him, He
looked really good after the full moon and that meant he had some
kind of company and that made me feel happy for him. He looked over
me before speaking.
"So I take it here over the council's order?"
"Yes and no, I'm actually fine with the order.â
"I figured as much. Diego, not so much I take it?"
"Yes indeed."
"So is he going to appeal?â
"You know it, he was going on and on about appealing the order.â
"They will deny his appeal.â
"Oh, I know. I tried to tell him that as well but he wouldn't listen to me
because he knew best."
"His position is on the line, why wouldn't he take this as the council
being serious?â
"He is determined to have his own way. He's hard-headed.â
My father and I sat at the table. He made me a cup of hot cocoa and
grabbed me a plate of baked chicken with cream sauce. If there was
one thing my father was great at it was cooking. The man knew his way
around the kitchen like a god. I cut into the chicken and popped the
first bite into my mouth savouring the perfect flavour. My father
continued to talk as I stuffed my face full of his chicken. He brought up
the full moon and I choked on my chicken. My father was a really good
man until he got on to a few topics, anything was dinner conversation
as far as he was concerned. No topics were off-limits.
"Excuse me,â I said as soon as I stopped choking.
"1 said, " Did you get a good lay on the full moon.â
I looked at my father. His face said he really wanted to know. I set my
fork and knife down before I spoke. I had a really good relationship
with my father, That was the one saving grace for him prying into my
sexual life and such topics.
"No. I did not get a good lay on the full moon.â
"Well, that's a shame."
" Also because you want to be into my sexual business allow me to ask
you that then. Who did you spend the full moon with, and trust me I
won't take your hand for an answer."
"I spent my full moon with an elder.â
I raised an eyebrow asking for more details full well knowing I wouldn't
get any details. He smiled and spoke.
"Sorry kiddo, I don't kiss and tell."
I finished my dinner and we went into the sitting room. Getting
comfortable I asked the questions that were eating at me. And trust me,
I had a list of questions I wanted to ask.
"So, why did the council decide now was the time to give that order?"
My father seemed almost shocked by my question. but nonetheless he
answered
"The Council believes that both you and Diego are adults now and
need to complete your mating. They are afraid you guys won't have any
heirs."
"Hmm. So that's the deal then heirs?"
"No no, of course not there is way more than just that."
"I side with the council anyways. Diego will be a tough one to convince
this is for the best. He tried to come with me here, but I told him to
appeal the council on his own time."
My father laughed glancing at the clock. Eleven Pm.
"You should go to sleep in the guest bedroom now, if you want to be
back for the next evening you will need to get up early.â
"I know."
I hugged my father and went towards the guest room. No sooner did I
settle in the bed that I heard the door be opened and then slammed.
Arguing broke out downstairs and I went to investigate. I peaked now
the stairs and I immediately smelt Diego. I sighed before walking down
the stairs. Of course, he would be here, He hated me enough that he
had to follow me around and make sure he knew i was acting my age
and not my shoe size, Even my fucking father's house wasn't safe from
him. So much for trying to avoid him.
"Hello, Diego."