Guardian Wolf

Fathers Doubt

Jax POV:

Treaty done, training reports up to date, hotel and restaurant invoices, orders and payments made, pack finances all in order and new shifters have their first run tonight planned. “Organised” Zeus says proudly as I file the paperwork away. breathing a sigh of relief.

“Yeah thank the goddess I have a very capable Beta who can step up when I need him to” I mutter to him.

“This pack runs smoothly because of you, and Laurence works so well because of how he was trained and helped..by you” Zeus points out with a wolffish chuckle. Hearing a knock on the door I stride over and open it smiling in greeting.

“Morning Kingsley, Elder Johnathon. How are you both?” I ask as I gesture for them to take a seat.

“Well yesterday was not what I expected” Kingsley laughed “but to know I have a brother is a gift.”

“It certainly is” I say with a broad smile. “How have you settled in Johnathon?”

“The room is lovely and your pack members are very welcoming. It’s been a pleasure” he says politely.

“Good” I say before sitting up and leaning forward in the desk, “so the reason I’ve called you here may not be the nicest topic to talk about but I think it’s high up on our list of things to figure out. Laurence spoke to you about Caroline didn’t he

Johnathon?”

“Yes he did” he says with a scowl, “the hate I feel for that woman is incredibly high.”

“Well that’s something we all have in common” I say grimacing, “well I’ve heard from the Dr this morning that he will be happy for me to speak to her after lunch today. I want to focus on finding Novas mother,l for the both of you Kingsley. The thought of her potentially suffering over the years is extremely unpleasant and although I know Nova thinks what we are doing is right I also don’t want to hold off finding her just because we don’t know everything. Unfortunately I don’t think this is a situation.

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here we can know everything we need to before tackling the problem and I know Nova is in agreement after speaking to her this moming. She’s aware of this meeting”

“You’re right there has been too much going on for years now that none of us were aware of Kingsley says with a pained look in his eves

“Exactly, I’m hoping or rather Im banking on Caroline giving us information regarding Novas mother but I think we should also be aware that it might not be up to date as she has been in a coma for over a year” I say pulling on my n*eck slightly at the thought. “Kingsley I assume you need to go to your pack?”

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“Definitely” he says immediately. To Ik e to see you speak with Caroline and I’d also like to speak to her before I go.”

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“Of course” I agree. “but no violence. I know you harbour a lot of feelings towards her and they are all warranted that’s a given. But we can’t let our emotions lead us so l guess I’m just saying, control yourself.”

“I am a Guardian Wolf he smirks “but yes of course Jax. I understand I can’t react, her death although it will happen. I know it can’t happen just yet.”

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“Glad we agree” I chuckle.

“I have also spoken to Axel and Evan this morning, they are going to return to my uncles pack today but only for a day before they go on scout missions they have arranged. I have seen the plans they have drawn up and I have to agree they are

meticulously thought out so I have given them a go ahead” I inform them as they

smile approvingly. Handing them both copies of the plans for them to read over I

continue, “I do have a suggestion for you though Kingsley if you would be interested?

“Oh yes?” He asks looking up with raised brows.

“I know I haven’t had time to learn more about the rogue pack you lead but I

wondered if you had some pack members you would like to accompany the groups.

on the different scout missions? It would increase the efficiency of the missions and

also increase their strength if they did run into any problems, which I’m hoping they

don’t” I explain. “How do you feel about that?”

Putting the papers down he leans back and smiles widely at me. “I think that’s a

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brilliant idea. My pack operates just like any other but there are some major differences. As you know I took over from the previous Rogue King who was a brute and made his members do awful things. Truly awful. So I have a different system in my pack, I have those I trust with my life, many are rogues similar to me who were made rogues through no fault of their own. I then have rogues who have made past mistakes but have taken the oath of course and are working on righting their wrongs. But I also have rogues who are on the turn of going feral, I have realised that living within a pack reduces the feral rates and also increases the moral of those who join. But we still have rogues who are too far gone,they are kept in the cells and monitored 24/7, if they are feral they are killed.”

“That’s interesting” I say genuinely intrigued. “It was a lot to take on?”

Throwing me a look he nods, “you have no idea. My pack is a lot safer than it used to be, the changes I have made have made a difference but it takes time for such. dramatic changes and it’s only been 2 years. There were ones that refused to align with my new rules and hopes for the pack. I call those wolfs wanderers and they are free roaming belonging to no pack. If I come across them they have the opportunity to sign up and make changes but they have to perform the oath. If they fail they then die you see. But if the wanderers refuse..I put them down.”

“It’s what

of us would do” I shrug. “It sounds like a good system if I’m honest.”

“It’s brutal but necessary for all packs safety” he agrees. “But I definitely have pack. members who I trust with my life, I would happily organise for them to join the scout

missions.”

“Great” I smile. “They are your copies to keep, I’ll speak to my brothers before they go and their contact information is on there. I’m going to leave it to them to handle, they are more than capable and it’s time they showed everyone their skills.”

“Everyone being your father” Kingsley says quietly.

“Yes” I shrug.

“I saw how he was when you were gone, those men are patient and did well to not

react” he says making me look at him curiously.

“Tell me” I say sharply.

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“Permission to speak freely?” He asks knowing he’s speaking about not only my

father but the previous Alpha.

“Yes” I say after a moments hesitation,

“He doesn’t trust them and it shows. I saw him ask pack members after training

sessions they helped in or led if they did a good job and if they helped. They

organised a drill for a group of trackers which he then complained about to a few older pack members quite openly which both Sophie and I overheard as well as a few

juveniles” he says looking at me as he’s careful with his words.

“f**k sake Pa” | growl slamming my hand on the table.

“That’s not all” Kingsley admits as Johnathon looks shocked by what he’s saying.

“Go on” I groan.

“He complained about the Omegas, he was unhappy with his suite and he said the

standard of food had dropped since he left” he admits. “Sophie had to console an

Omega she found crying in the bathroom after breakfast which she had taken to your

parents suite for them.”

“Why didn’t he say these things to my Beta?” I wonder aloud.

“Can I now speak?” Johnathon asks quietly.

“Sure” I agree.

“Your father was a great alpha as you know, I met him a few times on official visits

and he helped the pack begin to thrive. But I did have to report him once on the

treatment of Omegas as I saw him threaten one once” he admits.

“WHAT?!” I shout standing in shock. “How did I not know this?”

“I’m sure he was harsh bringing you up at times as he wanted you to be successful,

but I have to admit you’re a very different type of Alpha to him. Your pack members

respect you because they want to and because you have earnt their trust and have

their best interests at heart. The pack members respected your father because of

how he made the pack successful, not necessarily because of the way he did it” he continues. “He knows you’re a different Alpha, but he also knows you’re a better one than he was and I imagine it doesn’t sit too well with him. It sounds like he is making small comments that he thinks won’t get back to you to attempt to put doubt into

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pack members. But I will also say your brothers have had outstanding reports made

about them from your uncles pack. Nothing to suggest they aren’t brilliant warriors

and leaders in their own right.”

“s**t” I mutter slumping back down. “My Beta would have said if he knew this was happening so I fear you’re right.”

“I don’t think your mother is aware either” Kingsley says quietly. “She mentioned the pack nights they started were her idea at the time and she was so happy you had

continued them.”

“I always thought they were my father’s idea, he most certainly took credit for the idea. But my mother won’t know, he would never show her up like that in front of pack. members. She loves everyone and would do anything to help, so she would never agree with the things you have said he’s done” I say absentmindedly twirling a pen in my fingers.

“You’re a good leader Jax, show him” Johnathon says with a small smile.

“My own f*****g father” I growl shaking my head in disappointment. “I thought it was just me and my brothers.”

“What?” Kingsley asks confused.

“Nothing” I say shaking my head and sitting upright. “Thank you for speaking to me gents, I will be keeping up to date with the scout missions and I suggest we have a daily video call to talk over developments. Meet me at the hospital at 1pm?”

“I’ll be there” Johnathon says before standing and bowing his head, “thank you for speaking with me Alpha Jax.”

“And me” Kingsley says standing and shaking my hand, “you’re perfect for my daughter” he says with a proud smile.

“Thank you” I reply.

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