Chapter 100 – Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel

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My first day back to school didn’t go as planned. I didn’t have to attend actual classes, all my learning was done on my own time, but I wanted to have as much of a normal school day as I could for the first week at least. But I had a major issue, two of the books that were picked up for me were the wrong ones. So, I was already behind. Great.

I was planning on asking Vincent if he could run to the bookstore for me tonight, but he was off today. We had lessened his schedule to make things easier on him and Heather, I wanted him to be there for his baby, there was so much he could miss in the beginning.

I was getting frustrated, I needed to get these books but I didn’t want to call Vincent on his night off. I was in the living room after hanging up the phone, neither of the twins had answered their phone when I called them.

“Ugh, what am I gonna do now?” I growled in annoyance.

“Is something wrong Luna?” I heard an elderly voice ask me with concern.

“Huh?” I looked up and saw two men standing at the door to the room. I hadn’t noticed them coming. Their scents were familiar but I didn’t remember seeing them before.

“You seem upset, is everything alright?” The younger of the two men asked. The younger man looked to be about Joaquin’s age with dark orange eyes that were close to ochre. He had dirty blond hair and a tall muscular build like all the wolves, but he just barely made it to six feet it seemed. The older man had silver hair, and bright green eyes. They resembled each other, similar jawline and nose shape, but the younger man had the same cheek bones as Joaquin. There were other small similarities between the younger man and Joaquin, but nothing significant.

“Luna?” The older man called out to me, getting my attention.

“I’m sorry, I was just thinking. No nothing really wrong. Just something I need and can’t get right now.”

“That won’t do.” The older man smiled. The more I listened to him, the more I felt I had met him before. But where?

“I’m sorry, excuse my rudeness, but who are you?” The older man laughed with a gruff, gravelly voice.

“You’re not rude, dear. We’ve only met once and I don’t think you’ve had the chance to meet my grandson here.” He smiled at me warmly before he continued. “My name is Frederick, I am one of the elders of the pack, and Joaquin’s great uncle.”

“Oh, now I remember, I met you my first night here. There was so much information I had to take in that night that I forgot who a lot of people were.”

“That’s understandable. You were put through a lot that day.” The younger man had the same smile as Frederick. “My name is Caleb, I’m Joaquin’s cousin, and his Beta.”

“Oh, it’s nice to meet you. I’m sorry we haven’t gotten the chance to meet before.” I shook Caleb’s outstretched hand as I greeted him.

“Think nothing of it. I have been away on business off and on a lot lately, so you’re not the one at fault here.”

“I’m sorry to tell you though, that Joaquin isn’t here.”

“Oh, we missed him?” Frederick seemed disappointed. “Well, we could always try again tomorrow.”

“No, I’m afraid he won’t be back for a few days. If you want to come back Wednesday or Thursday he should be home by then.”

“Really, that’s a shame. I’ll just have to give him a call, let him know what I found out recently.” Caleb sighed.

“Have you been investigating?” I asked him, hopefully he had information that would lead to solving my problem.

“Yeah, I’ve been checking out some leads lately. And I found out something really important.”

“Well, I hope it helps.” I smiled at him.

The conversation with Frederick and Caleb was an easy going one, but for some reason I just felt off about the whole thing. But no matter the situation, I still had the same problem.

“Well, I’m going to make a few more phone calls.” I told them, trying to excuse myself.

“What is it you’re missing?” Caleb asked me.

“What?”

“You said you needed something but couldn’t get it. What can’t you get?”

“Oh, I’m missing a couple books for my college courses that started today.” I answered him, but for some reason I felt embarrassed.

“We can’t have that, can we?” Frederick smiled at me.

“Would you like me to get it for you?” Caleb smiled wide, showing his perfectly straight, white teeth.

“No, I couldn’t impose on you. You just recently got back, after all.”

“It’s no problem, Luna.” Caleb soothed me with his soft voice.

“If you really don’t mind, I would appreciate it.”

“Of course, I’m here to help you as much as my cousin.”

I tried to explain to Caleb what it was I needed, and where Shane had gone wrong when he picked up my books last week, but Caleb wasn’t certain he would be able to tell the difference between the books I already had, and the ones I needed.

“It’s fine Caleb, I can always wait until Vincent is available.” I deflated as I spoke, a defeated tone filling my voice.

“How about you come with me?” He asked, a smile spreading across his face. I was momentarily filled with anticipation, but it was quickly replaced with apprehension.

“I don’t know, Joaquin would be angry if I left right now. You know, with everything that is going on.”

“If you’re not safe with the second strongest wolf in the pack, his own Beta, then who could you be safe with?” He asked, a confident look in his eyes. “Besides, it’s the only way you’ll make sure you get the right books.” He had a good point. I needed these books, and as Joaquin’s Beta, he should be strong enough to protect me.”

“Alright, but just to the store and back.”

“Of course, Luna, I wouldn’t dream of taking you anywhere else that might be considered dangerous.”

“Just let me go get ready.” I hurried from the room so I could get shoes and a jacket from my bedroom.

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