"Hello?"
"Morning Jesse."
"How'd you sleep?"
"Pretty good actually."
"That's awesome...... Listen, Sam had to leave for the day to kind of take care of some things at home, so I'm here to help out with whatever you need."
"Oh ok."
Well first thing I would like to do is grab some grub. I haven't eaten anything since yesterday's fiasco, and I'm starving."
"Ahaha that's sounds about right. You would have a bigger appetite, that's for sure. Come on, then..what are we waiting for?"
"Ah Rosalie, there you are."
"Come in, come in."
I'm glad your here Rose."
. "I want to show you something I found."
"I found this newsletter this morning. It's an article that was written in 2003. It was essentially sent to all the packs located here in B.C. from the council. They typically sent this out monthly, just to notify everyone about big announcements or changes to our laws. But look here."
"Council meeting 2003, associates were Ka-Luna Pack and River Court Pack. To the left stands Alpha George Packet, and Jon Winters of Ka- Luna pack and to the rig-"
"Hmm."
It says here the reasoning behind the council meeting was to settle a discrepancy in regards to territorial rights. Apparently the Ka-Luna pack said they rightfully had ownership of the River Court Packs territory and were already in litigation for 2 years."
"Do you remember anything about this? Can you remember if your father brought any of this home?"
"No, I'm sorry I can't. I'm going to be honest, I didn't even know he was working close with our pack Alpha. I just thought he had some boring office job."
This looks to be the final outcome of the litigation." H Ah ok, it looks the the council ruled in favor of the River Court Pack, dismissing all claims set by the Ka-Luna pack."
I'm sorry Rose."
"Whatever for?"
"I thought there would be something more, that's all."
"Thank you Henry."
"For what?"
"You found my dad."
"Hey, look at this."
"Do explain."
"Look at his name."
Okay, George Packet and Jon Winters of Ka-Luna Pack joined by members Daniel Orrison and Alpha Fred Packet of River Court Pack."
"Brothers perhaps?"
"Maybe." R
"Well, just another thing to look into I suppose."
Don't worry Miss. Rose, this is a good thing."
Morning. So how's the research going?"
"Good."
We are making promising gains."
"That's wonderful news!"
So I was wondering if I could steal Rosalie for a bit?"
Go on then."
"Excellent."
"Where do you think your going?"
"Hold on."
"Ah."
That's better. I thought since we can talk to eachother now, I can have you all to myself while Sam is out."
"That sounds like a wonderful idea."
"I feel like I haven't been able to really get to know you, since you arrived. Sam's kind of kept you busy this whole time, and thought this was a good time to get to know eachother."
"There's this spot that I want to show you. It's a little bit of a walk, but I figured we can talk there."
"Mandy."
"Yes Rose?"
"I know it must have been hard getting your brother back after a year, to only have him busy helping me, but I want you to know that I'm very thankful for your friendship and understanding."
"Oh."
I'll be honest Rose, I was a little jealous when I saw Sam come here with another shewolf. But when he told me about you, I felt stupid. I can't imagine what you've gone through, and if Sam has hope, then I do too."
"Can I ask you something Mandy?"
"Of course. Shoot!"
"What's Locklins deal?"
"Oooo...why do you ask....you like him?"
"No!"
It's weird but there something about him that makes me feel uneasy. He just seems so....so...."
"Weird?"
"Ya...I guess."
"Don't worry, we all kind of think it, but he takes good care of us. He was chosen to be alpha about a year ago. He was but a name that my dad mentioned years ago, but arrived shortly after Sam left. You know how it is...he worked his way up the community and showed lots of promise towards the pack. Lots of potential. And once Sam declined alpha dad was left to continue leading the pack. When it got real bad between him and dad, thats when Sam decided to leave the pack house and his family.
Then dad was ready to retire and Locklin was chosen to take Sam's place. Hmm speaking of that it's coming up to a year since he took over, and there's going to be a party with fireworks and everything, ooo you are really gonna love th-"
"Rose? what is it?"
"Sam, was supposed to be alpha?" A
Oh shit....you didn't know?"
"Now I do!"
But why would he turn down such a thing?"
"Mmm....maybe I'll leave that up to him to tell you."
Come on, were almost there."
"Holy shit."
"I know right."
"Careful!"
There's no going back if you fall in! If the drop doesn't kill ya..the water will. There's no way to get out of there."
"What's that smell?"
"It's Iron ore."
They used to mine here back in the day, and once they found a richer deposit, they took there business elsewhere. This was back when dad was a kid. Sam and I used to run here all the time, and when the water level was high enough we waited for it to freeze over in the winter, and would go skating."
There was a lot of good memories made here."
"Comon......we better get heading back. Sam should be home by now and will wonder where you are."
"We should do this again sometime."
"I had a good time, thank you Mandy."
"So, you guys go for a nice walk?"
"Yes."
Mandy took me to the quarry and had some one on one time with eachother, it was nice."
"Oh ya! what ya guys talk about?"
He's all yours bye!
This can't be good."
"Com'on, let's talk."
"Yep! This definitely doesn't sound good."