Chapter 61
**ADAM**
After I met with my siblings, Cassius and Fares, I asked Cassius to stay a while in my office. After sharing part of the list with them and giving my instructions on how to proceed, I wanted to have a chat with him alone.
Cassius, who is sitting in the chair opposite my desk, is watching me carefully, probably wondering what the hell I'm going to talk to him about.
"The reason I asked you to stay is because I have two names I wanted to give you. For these two names, you have carte blanche... I'll let you decide their fate and I won't ask you any questions. If need be, I have a secluded cabin in the woods if you need somewhere quiet, where you can't hear the screams."
He moves forward in his chair, curious. "Why would you give me those two names in particular?"
I hand him the paper and he takes it. "They're the names of the two werewolves who were driving the van that ran over your father."
His eyes widen and he stares at the two names for a moment. When he looks up again, I can see the emotion in his eyes. "Thank you, brother. It means a lot to me."
"I know it does. That's why I'm giving them to you."
He stands up and gives me a wave before leaving my office.
I haven't told anyone yet about my decision to retire, even though I think everyone suspects it. Sasha and Fares manage to run things in my absence, even if my little brother likes to have my opinion on certain matters, I'm sure he'd manage to run things without me. And on the other hand, there's Leila, who has the shoulders for it and she has Cassius to rely on.
As I look out the window, I watch people stroll by, children run around, and I can't help but think of all we've built. It was all for them, for all those people who see things the way we do. It's not my pack, my community or my palace, it's ours, and that's when I knew exactly what I had to do to choose my successor.
**ARIA**
Over the past few weeks, I've fallen into a routine. So much so that I feel like I've become a functioning robot.
Every day I do the same thing: get up, have breakfast, train, and spend the rest of the day with Rosalie and Tori, who teach me everything I need to know about werewolves, packs and how they work, and so on. I had no idea how much I'd need to know! Anyway, thankfully the day goes by so fast that the best part of the day comes quickly... my video call with Adam and my evening get-together with Austin.
Last night, I received a call from Cassius who informed me that he had found the two guys who hit Dad three days ago and that he had taken care of them. For three days, he tortured them in an isolated cabin. At first, he was reluctant to give me any details, but I was so insistent that he finally gave in. I don't know how to explain it, but I needed to know how he'd suffered them to make sure they got what they deserved, and I have to say I didn't think my big brother could be so creative. And I'm fucking proud of it. My father was avenged in the best possible way and he sent a souvenir to their pack... their heads. I think the message got through because Austin, Adam and I were invited to meet Alpha Jacob. So we're going to the pack that included Riley and most of the people who came after us. At first, the boys wanted me out, but I had good arguments and Adam was too eager to see me.
As I'm sitting on the floor of the dressing room getting my things ready, my phone rings.
"Hi babe. How was your day?" Adam asks as soon as I pick up.
I groan. "The same routine. I think I'm becoming the perfect luna thanks to the girls. And now I'm packing my suitcase."
"You were perfect before." He says to me, but I don't hear his usual enthusiasm when we call each other in the evening.
"Everything okay on your end?"
"Yeah... Just tired and I think I'm missing you so much I'm losing twice as much energy by the day."
"I'll be with you tomorrow and for a few days at least before we share eternity."
"I love you Aria and I can't wait to be tomorrow already."
"Me too. I love you, Adam. I can't wait for you to see the little surprise I prepared for you."
"'Uh oh a surprise?" he asks me flirtatiously.
"Yes, but you'll have to wait until tomorrow to see it."
He growls and I laugh; "You're killing me here."
"Patience is the mother of virtue."
"I have to go, Fares is waiting for me to do a briefing. See you tomorrow, I love you."
"See you tomorrow. Love you."
After hanging up, I already feel better, lighter, and I can't wait until tomorrow to be able to hug him. I make sure my surprise is well packed in my suitcase before closing it.
I turn on the shower before stepping under the jet of hot water. After a few seconds, once my body is wet, two arms encircle me from behind and I feel an erection in my lower abdomen.
I giggle. "You're going to offend me if that's the kind of reaction you get when I join you in the shower."
"Stop it you know I'm not making fun of you. I love it when you join me in the shower." I tell him before turning around and getting down on my knees in front of him.
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