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**Robert POV:**
My men confirmed that the patrol for the baby shower is the same as the patrol for the dinner. So, chances are the same patrol will be carried out on the day of the ceremony. My domes didn't catch a glimpse of Cleo today. She must be in the house. I was told her and that wolf left earlier. I should have had them followed.
I was looking forward to seeing her. The snow is getting deep. I remember how Cleo loved the snow. She would run in the woods behind our house after the first snowfall finished. You can tell she was raised by wolves. She loved the outdoors. I can't wait to have her in my arms. If she want wolves I will buy her some.
**Valenzano POV:**
After texting Avaya, I took a deep breath and went to my office to organize the reburial of my pup. Now I have to let my parents and West know my plans. I know they are not going to be happy with my decision, but Cleo seems to be pleased. Waiting for my family to show up, I sat and thought about the pup that could have been. Throughout my conversation with Cleo Vintage was quiet. I wondered what he thought. And speak of the devil and he shall appear.
"You know I never agreed with your decision regarding our pup. Even though it would have come from her, I would have loved it regardless", Vintage said.
"At the time, I thought it was the right thing to do. If I would have known it would have mentally destroyed her, I would have chosen differently", I said remorsefully to him.
"She was already mentally unstable. You could not see it. I figured it out the first time I spoke to her wolf. That bitch was crazy and hyper as fuck", Vintage says with an eye roll.
"Crazy or not, I should have treated her and my pup better", I said.
"She was weak, our mate would have never allowed you to kill our pup. Cleopatra would have tried to kill us first before letting you harm our child", he says with pride.
"That she would have. Shit within less than three months she shot us with a tranquilizer and tried to run us over", I say as I laughed, and my door opened.
My father, mother, and West came into my office at the same time. My father walked to my seat and motioned me to get up and sit with everyone else. I did but I am not happy about it. Like really this is my fucking office.
I explained to them what I wanted to do and when I wanted to do it. They sat quietly until I was finished, but I saw the expressions in their eyes. They were shocked. My mother was fighting tears. West was looking at me like I was crazy. My father, on the other hand, looked at me with pride.
"Any questions?", I asked.
"So, let me get this straight. You want to rebury a pup none of us had any idea about because now, after twenty-five years you feel remorse?", my mother asked. And I can tell she felt pissed off. I know Avaya is like a daughter to her. And she was shocked to know of the hurt I caused Avaya.
"Let's not forget to mention that you invited Avaya back after her being exiled. Andwe know now she is the pack mole", West had to add.
"Shut it West", dad said.
"I am just stating the facts dad", West said.
"No one asked you to do that. So shut it", dad ordered.
"That's what I am worried about. You want to reopen a wound that will never close for a mother. Think son of what a reburial will do to her. Not to mention her seeing Cleo heavily pregnant. I think it is a bad idea", mom said.
"Avaya is aware of the reason I want to do this. My pup deserves a proper burial", I said with determination.
"After twenty-five fucking years! Now you want to do it? That pup should have never died in the first place. And how about how Cleo will feel", she tries not to yell and cry.
"Cleo is in agreement with me", I said.
"Now she is, but her emotions can change when she has to come to terms that her mate is a murderer. Trust me, that is a hard pill to swallow", mom said, wiping her tears.
"Dear, he is just trying to set things right", dad said. And I can see the guilt on his face. It seems my mother is reflecting her and dad old issues on me.
"Well, I guess the apple didn't fall too fucking far from the tree", my mom said and stormed out of the office.
"What is mom talking about?", West asked.
Dad took a deep breath. Than he told West the story he told me about his mistress and their pup. West looked shocked and saddened by our father actions. He looked from me to dad and shook his head. I can tell he is disappointed in both of us.
"Damn, I wasn't expecting that. So I am the only one out of us that didn't leave his seed to grow somewhere", West said.
"I guess so. And I thought you were the most reckless out of me and Val", Dad said.
"Clearly I am not", West said with a snort.
"West sometimes Alphas need to make hard choices. Choices that some may frowl on", I said.
"Well, I am glad I am a Beta. Y'all make sure to live a very long time. If being an Alpha means I will have to make those kinds of choices Idon't want the title", West said.
"Son, I understand what you are trying to do and why. But are you sure Avaya is mentally stable to go through this", my dad asked.
"She said she is coming", I said.
Me, dad, and West made the arrangements. The burial will be a private event with no pack members, just family. Dad asked me to take a walk with him. We walked in silence. I wondered what he is thinking. We ended up at the family cemetery which sits on the hill of the pack cemetery. We walked through the gate of our plot. I see multiple marble headstones. I look closer and I see a boulder with writing on it.
"Dad, what are we doing here?", I asked.
"Remember the woman and pup I killed?", dad asked.
"Yeah", I said.
"Well, there they are", he said as he pointed to the boulder.
"You buried them in the family plot?" I asked, surprised.
"Yup, it was the right thing to do. I owed them that much", he said as he wiped the snow off the boulder.
"Does mom know about this?", I asked.
"Yes, she does", he said, wiping more snow off the huge rock.
Dad goes on to explain to me why mom acted the way she did in my office. After mom and dad got together, he told her about the burial. She was okay with it but was furious that it was a pack burial and not a private one. Mom wasn't Luna at the time, but she was pregnant with me.
And she-wolves can be really disrespectful. He goes on to tell me what she wolves would tell her to watch out or she will be dead next when someone else catches his eyes. Damn they were vicious to my mom. No wonder she have a tough skin.
My mother couldn't take it and left. But of course, she came back with me in her belly. She couldn't stay away too long. Dad said while she was gone he had an announcement that anyone male or female who disrespects her would be killed on the spot.
When my mother came back, everyone was nice to her, and they had their matting ceremony. With the snow gone, I can see there is something written on the rock. I read the writing on the rock that said "Beloved". I watched as a tear rolled down his cheek.
"Son, that pup buried here has always held a place in my heart. I love you and your brother very much. But sometimes I think about what would have been. As will you when you watch your children grow", he said, looking at me.
"Would you have rased the pup with us?",I asked knowing the answer.
"Yes, even if your mother didn't approve. I would ahve made sure my children all knew and loved each other", he said and I smiled. My father is a great man.
"I honestly, dad, I never thought about that pup until I realized the hurt Cleo went through. I am a horrible man, dad. Only today did I grieve for my pup. I am so ashamed of myself dad", I say as I break down and cry.
"I know, son, Alphas have to make hard decisions that only he has to live with", my dad said.
"Thanks, dad", I said as we walked back to the house.
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