Chapter 174: Rhys
“Is there a problem Alpha King?” The secretary on the left asked nervously. She had on a nametag that read Susie.
“I want to know why the yelling was allowed to continue even after a child ran out of this school, and I want to know it now.”
“A child ran out of the school?” The other lady frowned, her name was Linda.
“We had no idea it was happening, Sir,” Susie said at the same time.
“We didn’t hear anything until you came in...”
I glared at them. “I would like to set up a meeting with the principal. This sort of thing is unacceptable. These kids come here to have a safe space to learn, and if that cannot be provided, then I will have no choice but to make some changes. And Arlo Sinclair is not to step into this school until he has my approval. Do I make myself clear?”
“Yes sir,” They both whispered.
“Good.”
“Are you ready?” Grace’s voice flitted back to me.
“Ready.” I answered tersely, taking her hand, not really wanting to leave the school after what I knew had happened.
“Is everything okay?” Grace asked when we exited the school.
“Yes,” I answered before stopping myself from lying to her. “I’m just worried about the kids, and I have no idea why this Alpha is here. I want you to stay close to me and stay vigilant. I don’t know what he might be trying to pull, but we need to be ready for anything.”
Grace nodded and gave my hand a little squeeze. “We’ll figure it out together.” She promised.
I gave her a small smile. “Is Michael okay?”
“He will be. The poor kid just wants to be normal and fit in, but he doesn’t, and that’s okay. He just doesn’t see it yet. But Arlo didn’t help anything.”
“Did you know you were blocking me out again?” I asked her.
She looked at me in surprise. “No, I didn’t. I’m sorry.”
I stopped us both and turned her to face me. I caressed her face gently, and my wolf begged me to kiss her, but I restrained myself.
“You can put up you walls so quickly, I don’t even know how you do it.”
She gave me a small smile. “I don’t know how I do it either,” She answered. “It just sort of happens.”
“Well, I like when you let me in.” I kissed her forehead.
“I know.” She whispered. “I’ll try to do better.”
“I know you aren’t doing it on purpose. I just like being able to feel you.” I confided.
“Me too.” She whispered.
“Come on. We need to change for this meeting.”
Grace frowned. “Why?”
“Because we need to dress to impress.” I answered as we entered the packhouse. “I don’t know what he wants, but I sure as hell am going to make sure my power is known.”
Grace giggled slightly, but I didn’t know why.
“What?” I questioned as we climbed the stairs.
“It’s just you are the most intimidating man I know.” She laughed. “What you wear doesn’t matter.”
I smiled at her words. There was something empowering about your mate finding you powerful.
“I don’t know if you meant it as a compliment, but I’m taking it as one.” I told her.
She giggled, and I was pretty sure that was my favorite sound in the world.
The Alpha King suite was empty, which I always found a little weird. For weeks there had been kids underfoot every time we had entered. It was always loud and chaotic, and it had become our normal. The quiet that occurred while kids were at school was actually a bit unnerving, and Grace seemed to be thinking the same thing.
I opened the door to our room and breathed in the familiar scent of Grace and myself pleasantly mixed together. There was nothing better than this room feeling like home.
“What should I wear?” Grace asked.
“Whatever you feel comfortable in.” I told her as I pulled out a suit.
I often wore button up shirts and khakis, but a suit was the power move. At least, it was right now.
Grace followed me into the closet and skimmed through her dresses before finally landing on a sky blue one with a floral print. I wasn’t well versed in types of dresses, but I believe the style she picked was called a maxi dress. She stripped off her sweater and pulled down her pants, and I just stared at her.
She was stunning in every way. Her back was to me, and I could make out every scar that she usually attempted to keep covered. I hated that someone had done that to her. I hated that she was reminded of her past life every time she looked at her body. I hated that she had had to go through what she did. But they were a part of her, and they made her even more beautiful to me. They showed her strength and will to live, and there was nothing more beautiful to me than that. Flawless skin had nothing on my sweet mate.
I couldn’t help myself. I went over to her and began to kiss the scars on her shoulder.
“Rhys,” She groaned.
“Yes beautiful?” I asked, not stopping.
“We’re supposed to be getting ready.”
“This is me getting ready.” I answered.
“It is not.” She answered, turning around to face me. “You are supposed to be getting dressed to impress.”
“Well, I’d rather get undressed.” I said simply. “Because you look too good to wear clothes.”
“Well, I can wear just this to meet the other Alpha,” She teased.
“No. You’re mine!” I growled, my wolf fighting me for control.
She smirked, looking rather pleased with herself.
“Well then, Alpha King, I think I need to put my dress on, so we can be done with this meeting and maybe have some fun after.”
I groaned. There was only one thing that I knew for sure, this woman was going to be the death of me.
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