Read BirthDate (La Patron, the Alpha's Alpha) Online
Authors: Sydney Addae
Tags: #paranormal romance, #paranormal wolf romanance, #interracial shifter romance, #la patron series, #silas knight, #interracial family shifter romance, #wolf shifter romance
BirthDate (La Patron, the Alpha's Alpha) (6 page)
“I didn’t see that one coming,” Rose said as she stood and went to the mini refrigerator. “You want something to drink?”
“No thanks,” Jasmine said, wondering if it was too soon to contact her mate. He said he’d be in meetings after they landed. Then he would spend some time with Alpha Samuel, and left her with the promise to contact her as soon as he could. The compound was locked down and everyone seemed to be settling in for the night. Her restlessness would end as soon as she spoke with her mate.
“Good thing he took a job two counties away.”
“Huh? What? Who took a job?” Jasmine asked removing her arm so she could see Rose clearly.
“Dad. Davian. We had dinner with him and Matt last week and he told us he’s been working as Head Security for Rickets department store at the main office in Benson. That’s two counties away, an hour drive each way. So chances of Victoria bumping into him are slim.”
Jasmine nodded slowly, ignoring the dad reference as she processed the information. The twins had come to her and Silas asking how they would feel if they spent more time with Davian and Matt. She had been surprised at their request and in hind-sight shouldn’t have. Their anger at Davian had been based on how he had treated her during their long marriage. With the understanding of mates and the pull it has on a person, they finally let go of the anger. Plus, Davian had been a good dad, just a crappy husband. She and Silas agreed it was okay, but reminded them that Davian was only allowed on the grounds with Silas’ permission.
“How’s that going to work with him taking on a teenager?” Silas had never mentioned Davian working. Because of Matt’s position and level of security, Davian would’ve discussed it with Silas and received permission first.
“What teenager?” Rose asked frowning.
“Tomas, Griggs youngest son. Silas left him with Matt and Davian until he gets back and decides what to do with him. I think he needs to be watched closely. Froggy threatened to kill him.”
“That’s serious. Froggy’s pretty patient. I don’t know how he’s going to handle having a teenager underfoot. Matt’s here in the labs ten to twelve hours a day and dad works three 12 hour days on three days off. Maybe they’ll be back before he goes back to work.”
Jasmine doubted her mate would return in three days, but refrained from saying. “True. Unfortunately, I can’t allow Tomas on the property for any reason. The shield I have in place does not lift until Silas returns, period. So if he escapes Davian, he needs to run in the opposite direction.”
“La Patron will be pissed if Tomas runs away,” Rose said in a quiet, contemplative voice.
“Yes, he will. Did Lilly mention coming to dinner tonight?”
“She said she would see me later, I suppose that’s what she meant. Maybe they just want to hang out a bit since La Patron is gone. Didn’t they clear it with you?”
“Not that I remember. But I really didn’t pay much attention.” She sent a message to security alerting them that Cameron and his family would be returning to the compound for dinner and to allow them entry.
“Lilly seems to be settling in the Alpha house okay. I can’t imagine living there with all that responsibility. I’m so glad Rone didn’t take the job,” Rose said with feeling.
“You would’ve done fine. You help Silas and now me with a lot of the administrative duties. I don’t know how we would’ve made it through the children’s illness if you hadn’t worked overtime keeping this office going. Silas and I moved into the nursery and only left for brief periods of time.”
Rose’ face pinkened. “We’re family. My little brothers and sisters were sick and we were scared… really scared that they might not make it. Rone and I couldn’t sleep so we spent time here in the office working. It helped keep our minds off what was going on in the nursery. Believe me, we needed to stay busy.”
Jasmine smiled as her heart thudded heavy in her chest in remembrance of the children’s christening. They had been very ill. She and Silas came to blows over her family’s possible involvement. Warmth filled her cheeks over her threat to leave him if he put her mom and sister out of the compound. It had been a tense time. “All the more we appreciated what you and Rone did in the office. Your help allowed us to focus on the babies and not worry over the state of affairs of the wolf nation.”
Red faced now, Rose ducked her head and fiddled with some files. “You’re welcome,” she said softly.
Glad to be off her feet and basically done for the day, Jasmine did a mental scan of the grounds as Silas had taught her. Security was at their posts. She sensed no unusual movement on the perimeter.
“Jacques?”
“Yes, Jasmine
?” He sounded winded.
“I’m doing a preliminary check of the grounds before I talk to Silas and have dinner. Is everything okay with you?”
Jacques was in Silas’ secure tower with access limited to her and her mom. He handled the satellite and the databases from that point. Her mate wanted no screw ups and had long conversations with Jacques regarding how he wanted the information catalogued and stored. Scraps of data in the past caused a drain on the system and were difficult to make use of. The new software would store the information and make connections based on the words used in the sentences. Matt and Dr. Passen both agreed this might help them see and understand the bigger picture regarding the collars, and vaccinations they were working on.
“Your mother is here with me and we are fine. I will talk with you on the morrow.”
He closed the link before she could ask any questions. She smiled glad her mom had gone to see Jacques. Hopefully tomorrow would be drama free.
“Jasmine
…”
Tingles of awareness danced up and down her spine at the sound of his voice.
Hey Wolfie. Glad you remembered me.
” Teasing him, she grinned big.
Jasmine turned over, away from prying eyes.
Rose chuckled. “Rone’s calling me, too. I’mma head to our place so I can uh…laugh in private.”
Jasmine threw her arm up in a modified wave not turning around.
Silas growled. She felt the rumbling sound like a caress. Goosebumps exploded across her flesh. “
To forget you is to forget myself
.
I miss my sweet bitch. How are my pups
?”
“Touch and go at first. Too much testosterone, but the pecking order has been settled. Alpha Samuel and his men are practicing with the twins, Leon and Asia right now.”
“Practice? What kind of practice?”
“Hybrid two legged fighting instead of wolf four
.”
Remembering Tyrese’ transformation, she nodded. “
You’re going to fight in that form?”
No answer was required so she sent waves of understanding through their link, wanting him to know she heard him and agreed.
“Fuck them. We will eradicate them from our borders or die trying. Fuckers using pack as test animal, fuck that shit.”
Hearing the pain beneath his frustration she continued to send calming waves of love and understanding to him.
“I am so proud of you for taking this stand. You do whatever you need to do to make it safe for everyone.”
There was a time when Silas’ concern was restricted to full-blood wolves. Over the past year her mate had been kicked into the reality of half-breeds and human breeders. Now his protection covered them all. Considering they had half breed pups, that was a good thing.
“I noticed the twins hanging close to Asia, did you say anything to them?”
he asked obviously finished with his rant for now. She was happy to talk of more pleasant things.
He chuckled, the sound licked her skin and she shifted on the sofa to ease her ache.
“Good, mama bear. Like I said she’s in the gym fighting with the guys. I watched for a little while before coming up here and she was holding her own. The twins were the only ones she could not take down. Leon pinned her once but she got him the other times.”
Proud, Jasmine grinned. “
She’s tough. Why’d you saddle Davian with a kid? Rose says he works twelve hour days, how’s that going to work?”
“That’s up to them to make it work. I will deal with Tomas when I return. Don’t get involved
.” His voice had hardened at the end.
Jasmine sat up.
“I’m not. But he just lost his mom; it’s natural that he’s upset. Just because we knew her as a murderous bitch doesn’t mean he didn’t love her.”
“Exactly. That is why he’s not allowed on the grounds for any reason. He may try something stupid in the name of love. Where are you?
”
She frowned at the swift change of topics. “
Huh? What?”
“No. I’m in your office. Rose left and I’m locking up and then going to dinner.”
She stood.
“Go to my office and lock the door.”
His voice dropped an octave and she shivered at the promise in it.
“Okay, I’m going to lock the outer door first.”
With a burst of speed she ran to the entry door, locked it and then moved quickly to his inner office, locking the door behind her. Inhaling deeply, she swallowed and spoke.
“I’m here.”
Excited, she moved quickly to comply. Once the monitor was on she spoke. “
It’s on.”
After she typed the letters on the keyboard, the monitor flickered and Silas’ face filled the screen.
“Ummm, Sweet Bitch,” he purred in a sexy growl through the monitor. His emerald green eyes blazed across the screen warming her across the miles.
“Hey Wolfie.” She leaned forward placing her chin on top of clasped hands. “So we’re camming now?”
“I just needed to see you. The separation is harder now and this eases me and my beast.” His long, jet black hair brushed against his shoulder and framed his square shaped face. Lips that made her scream in pleasure tilted in a small smile. He looked positively yummy sitting in the chair shirtless with pointy nipples on his broad, muscular chest.
“You are one good looking wolf, and all mine,” she said dragging her gaze from his nipples to his mouth. “Is Samuel mated?” she asked to take her mind off sexing this man ten ways and then some.
His eyes narrowed slightly. “No. Not yet.”
“Is he interested in Asia?” She thought of her mom’s behavior while denying her mate and wondered if that might be the reason for the Alpha’s behavior.
Silas chuckled. “If he was, it died when she beat his beta in the ring. Samuel didn’t fight her. Tyrone trained with him.”
Jasmine laughed, pleased Asia was holding her own.
“Do that again,” he said in a low voice filled with longing.
Surprised she stopped and stared at him. “What?”
