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I ask, tapping my pen on the file.
“Sebastian King’s.”
Dad almost snarls. My heart skips a beat at the mention of Sebastian. Why would he do that? Everyone knows that our company is interested in that project. Why now?
You’re messing with my mind again, Sebastian…
“And it’s why I don’t think you should go. I’ll go.”
“No,”
I say, standing up. “I worked on this project for so long, I will not let anyone take it from me, not you Dad, or Sebastian. If he wants to compete for it, then I’m up for the competition, but I am not taking a back seat!”
I say, my eyes flashing.
Dad’s hatred for Sebastian has only grown over the past years. Whilst he came to accept. and approve of Atticus, his resentment for Sebastian and his company only increased tenfold.
“He might pull something. I don’t want you going alone. I will come with you.”
Dad says firmly, knowing I won’t back down.’
I shake my head. “No. You need to be here with the children.”
“Then we take the children with us. Your… your Mother can come along too and mind them. I think the trip will do them good too and Sia can enjoy the fresh air.”
Dad suggests, sounding uncomfortable at the mention of Mom.
I tilt my head, trying to think I dislike long trips and knowing that my babies are near would be good. “And will your wife be alright with that?”
I ask weed to know,”
Dad says curtly.
“She doesn’t “Security-“
“The very best for my grandchildren. No one and I mean no one will touch those children, here or abroad.”
He says firmly. “No one, not even Sebastian King, will know they’re there.”
I sit back and nod appreciatively. The protection that Dad provides for me is the one thing that I appreciate the most and I won’t ever forget it, no matter what the future holds. “Thank you. I think we can do that.”
I say, agreeing.
“Or perhaps Atticus-“
“No, I think I’d prefer you over Atticus if it has to be someone. Besides, I don’t think it’s smart for me to go with him when the rumours are already spread all over the media.”
I say, picking up the file and flipping through the different printouts of different news outlets.
There are a few photographs. Me and Atticus. at the party, a blurred image at the fountain, me and him out for coffee. Atticus knew about Valerie…
“He is still a good prospective partner, Zaia. I mean, he’s good with the kids and from what I can see, you two get on well.”
“Hmm… like I said, I’m not interested,”
I say quietly, staring at Atticus’s picture.
Remembering the way he had made out that we were together back then. The way he had said the kids were his… those red flags I had forgotten about now itch at my mind. He did things when I didn’t ask him to…
“Father.”
I suddenly look up.
“Yes?”
“I heard from someone that Valerie, my old friend, is in a coma, and I diligently got into contact with her family and support system. Don’t worry, they aren’t in Sebastian’s pack.”
I reassure Father. “Oh, I see… so she’s in a coma? Was she hurt?”
he asks, lightly concerned.
“Yes, and I have requested her to be brought here. Her family is planning to pull the plug, but before they do that, I want to try some. natural healing from the old books. I know they aren’t very trustworthy but it’s worth a try.”
I say, masking my emotions as I tell him this.
He frowns deeply and looks at me keenly. “
She is still part of Sebastian’s pack despite not being at his pack?”
“Correct, but Jai has agreed to talk to Sebastian. It has nothing to do with me.”
I say. Oh, what father would think if he knew that we had spent the night together? “Well, as long as you have nothing to do with him, I am fine with it.”
He says curtly. I nod.
“Absolutely.”
“Very well then. I think I can’t stop you. That woman helped you and it’s only right that we return the favour. She will be given every possible care she needs here at our pack. Rest assured.”
“Thank you, Father,”
I say, truly grateful. He slaps his knees. “Well, I better get back to work. I might not be at the office for the next few days. I need to handle pack matters. There’s been an increase of robberies around the borders.”
I nod in understanding. “Of course… one more thing…”
I hesitate as he stands up and pauses, waiting patiently. “Since she left this pack, and went to Sebastian, have you heard from Annalise?”
I’ve never asked. I pretend she doesn’t exist. I focus on myself… but now, now the burning question I should have asked Sebastian has been playing on my mind since I returned. His mood instantly darkens.
“Occasionally. What makes you ask about her today, Zaia?”
He asks sharply, as he looks me dead in the eye. I shake my head. “Remembering Valerie…made me think of the others in that pack. Annalise should have been Luna by now. They may even have pups, but we hear nothing.”
Dad doesn’t reply, frowning deeply. “No, their relationship didn’t last, and I heard that Sebastian King may be getting engaged to Cara Montero.”
My heart thuds when I hear that, and it takes everything to remain impassive.
“I see,”
I say. He nods and takes his leave, and for a moment I look down, remembering when they were together when I saw him that night of the dinner. Did he lie? Is he trying to hide the truth?
I place my head in my hands. It doesn’t matter, it’s not like we are anything. Then why does it hurt inside? I sit back and pick up my phone, seeing the two messages from Atticus.
Unlocking it, I stare down at them. ATTICUS: Good Morning, Red. ATTICUS: So how about a catch-up tonight, dinner and drinks?
I tilt my head. Well, why not and I can take the chance to ask him why he never told me about Valerie.
ZAIA: Perfect, pick me up at 9pm tonight.
ATTICUS: No Good Morning back? I forgive you since you accepted. Can’t wait until tonight. I’m sure if you knew what’s coming you wouldn’t be so excited…
I need those answers, and I plan to get them. Now, to message Jai about having Valerie brought here…
A Dinner
ZAIA. “I love this place,”
Atticus says as he sits back as the waitress walks away after taking our orders. We are in a dimly lit, stunning restaurant that serves a variety of cuisines; the booths are covered with lush green velvet and the woodwork is all a deep mahogany.
Chandeliers hang above each table and we both head to the back into one of the semi- permanent booths which are covered from three sides.
I nod, glancing around before I lean back against the lush seats. “We do come here often,”
I say, adjusting the strap to my dark blue dress.
He nods, watching me. His eyes soften, and I feel his eyes skim over me. “You look beautiful tonight, but when don’t you?”
I look up at him, my heart skipping a beat as tension falls between us.
“Thanks.”
Today is the first time we’re meeting properly alone since the proposal. I am so lost in my own thoughts and what I am going to ask him tonight that I forgot that part.
“We do come here often.”
He says, clearing his throat. “Yet I still never succeed in wooing you.”
I smile. That is one of Atticus’s talents. He can lighten the mood easily.
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