29 Keeping up with the Tanners
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Nathan
I trudged up the path to my house , my muscles aching from the long patrol with Alpha Logan .
I stopped halfway to reply to L’s text .
It’s been more than a week since she left and we’ve talked every day since then .
Mostly texting and asional video calls but I was d she was doing well .
* evel
I was processing my application to request a pass to the human world , once thates through , I could go every weekend to visit her and rn before the beginning of the new week .
No one would notice I ever left .
As I reached the front door of my house , a familiar scent wafted through the air , making me pause .
The sweet aroma of curry stew filled my nostrils , a scent I hadn’t perceived in months .
My stomach rumbled in response – I would not be having pancakes for dinner again and a smile crept across my face as I rushed
inside .
“ Dad ? ” I called out , grinning as I followed the
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tantalizing aroma to the kitchen .
There , standing at
the stove with an apron tied around his waist , was 110 father – the Beta of the Blue Ridge pack – feremy Tanner and the busiest Betal’ve ever know .
“ Dad ! ” I called out again , the smile on my face widening as I crossed the kitchen in two long strides and enveloped him in a tight hug
“ Nath ! ” My father called out with a chuckle “ You’re back earlier than I expected I wanted to finish this before you came home .
How was patrol ? ”
“ It was fine , Dad , but I missed
You said you’ll be
home by next week .
What are
doing here ? ”
“ Then should I go back ? ” he a : hed his brow at me , an amused glint in his eyes .
“ I missed you too , son , that’s why I came back and I was worried you were not eating .
I wasn’t wrong though … there’s no single food in the fridge ? What have you been living on ? ”
He turned back to the pot , stirring it once more before cing the lid on it .
“ I decided to make your favourite tonight .
You’ve been working so hard and I figured you deserved something other than pancakes ”
I smiled , feeling a lump form in my throat .
My father
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and I were buddies and it’s surprising to me because we always shed but since he started going on multiple missions , I began to value the little time he spent at home .
“ Thank you , Dad .
I promise I’ll learn how to cook .
”
“ That’s a future impossible tense , Nathan but I’ll be rooting for you .
Go and take a bath .
The food is ready .
”
I nodded and skipped out of the kitchen .
A few minutester , I came down , in my Pajamas with my hair slightly wet and a towel around my neck to mop up the draining water from it .
‘ My dad was setting the table .
Ispite having one of
the cosiest and most beautiful dining areas in the pack , we seldom ate there.
We preferred the small eating area in the kitchen .
“ C’mon , Nathan ! ” My father grumbled “ Why didn’t you dry your hair ? If it’s wet , it’ll break and be bristle .
I can’t believe a boy your age makes no effort on his
appearance .
”
“ The hair can wait , Dad , ” I rolled my eyes .
“ I’m starving and I’m not a boy .
I’m a man now .
”
I settled on one of the chairs in the kitchen ignoring
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dad who came up behind me and started drying off my wet hair using the towel around my neck .
After another few minutes ofining about not taking myself seriously , dinner was finally served .
I took a bite and closed my eyes in bliss savoring the
taste .
“ How is it ? ” my dad asked
“ It tastes and smells amazing as usual .
Thank you , dad ! ”
He huffed “ I’ve always been a good cook .
Would have ended up owning one of the finest restaurants in the
ities .
” Eastern region if not for my Be
“ You should consider that as a retirement n ! ” I teased “ That’s if you don’t bring a woman home before then .
”
Heughed .
“ Why are you forcing me to date , Nathan ? If anything , … I should be asking you … why don’t you have a girlfriend ? Don’t tell me you’re still a virgin .
I lost my virginity when I was 14 ,” he retorted .
“ That’s not what everyone says but … ” I shrugged my shoulders dramatically “ I believe you .
”
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We shared another round ofughter and continued eating .
Halfway , I looked up at him again .
“ I thought the diplomatic mission to the Southern packs would span until three months .
It’s not even two
months yet ? ” I asked .
“ I wrapped things up early .
” He responded , filling up my empty ss of wine .
“ To say the truth , those Southern
Packs are the easiest bunch I’ve ever worked with .
I’ve
never signed treaties and cotions so fast as I did with them.
They made my work easier and their
women … ” he winked at me .
“ Ohhhh … ” Iughed “ I was begi
g to wonder why you were suddenly glowing .
That exins things .
”
“ So tell me ,” my father finally finished his food .
“ What’s been going on while I’ve been away ? But before that … how was your program abroad ? I’m sorry I couldn’t attend the graduation ? ”
“ It’s fine Dad ! ” I nodded smiling at him “ Thest one you attended , you nearly ruined a lot of rtionships but it went fine and now , I’m back to Blue Ridge for good and yes , I’ve been taking all of my Alpha sses .
”
“ Good , I’m so proud of you and everything you’ve
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achieved , ” he nodded with approval .
“ So , bring me up to date ? I heard there was a G and a bit of chaos .
What happened ? ”
I sighed , poking at my food , deciding what part to tell him before looking up .
“ There’s been chaos alright , and L came back … Well , came and then left again .
”
My father’s eyes widened with shock .
“ Really ? Why did
she leave ? ”
“ Same issue .
She had a huge fight with her parents and she cut herself off from everyone .
Masked her scent .
and her Pack mark .
This time and , she’s noting
back .
”
“ Damn ! ” my dad shook his head , “ That’s so sad .
I still think Logan is overreacting with you know … what happens to her every month .
There are a lot of technological advancements these days that can help
with that .
”
“ Tell me about it ! ” I shook my head and pushed my te away suddenly losing appetite .
“ And then she was arrested on the other of the Lycan Leader , attacked by a Feral and nearly died … She’s been through so much , so it’s understandable if she doesn’t want to be in our
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world again .
”
My father nodded ; his brow furrowed with concern .
“ Sometimes , I used to wonder what I would do , maybe put myself in Alpha Logan’s shoes and wonder what I would do if you were born with any … defects ,” He swallowed .
“ I don’t think I can ever abandon my child , worse as it is .
And I know you care about her a great deal .
”
I swallowed hard , trying to push down the emotions rising in my chest .
“ She’s my best friend Dad – my only friend .
”
We both fell into afortable
nce for a moment .
I
knew my father was waiting for me to tell him more
and then offerfort .
He never pushed too hard with
my emotions and always waited for me to talk .
He
would simply offer support even when he didn’t
understand .
“ Anyways ,” I said after a while , forcing a smile .
“ I’m guessing you’ll attend the council meeting tomorrow since you’re here ? ”
Before my father could respond , a loud knock sounded at the door , startling both of us .
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We exchanged puzzled nces –
“ Are you expecting anyone ? ” I asked my dad as the knock came again , firmer than before .
“ Nope ! You ? ”
“ No ! ” I shook my head , wondering who could be talking
on the Pack’s Beta’s door by this time .
“ I’ll get it , ” My father said rising from the table .
I
watched him go , a strange feeling settling in the pit of my stomach .
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I listened as my father opened the door , and then I heard muffled voices in conver
n .
A momentter , my father returned but his face was pale with shock .
Behind him stood none other than Alpha Ramsey – the Lycan Leader .
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