Filed To Story: Secret with Betas Daughter: Skylar Story Series
Marnie’s eyes go wide at the mention of people being used as bait.’ I nod and we continue. Marnie makes no more comments or even asks what my question was.
The only good thing is her and Jeanie at least took my notes seriously and they have actually started participating in training, but they are years behind, which is painful for everyone involved.
The five hour shifts are only slightly less painful than the first day with her, and to think, I have three more weeks of this rotation. I’m so overjoyed.
We head back to the patrol cabin and check in before we all go our separate ways. I head off to Saturday morning training with the pups. They should actually be close to wrapping the first session up with the younger kids when I get there. It feels like forever since I have seen these kids, with the trials and the lockdown and can’t wait to catch up with them. I didn’t realize how much I would miss training with them. Getting to see their excited faces when they finally master something they have been working on forever.
When I walk into the arena, training is in full effect and for the first time ever, I just stop to watch the beauty that is my pack. Each of the guys and Sierra have taken a group and they appear to be teaching release techniques for close combat. Everyone is sweaty and red-faced, but happy and engaged.
“Sky! Sky! Come look. I did it!!”
Brandon, a very hyper eight year old that reminds me of Sam when he was little, shouts at me as he barrels into the side of my leg, breaking me out of my thoughts.
“What did you do?!”
I ask excitedly as he grabs my hand and I can’t help but be drawn in by his enthusiasm. I let him drag me across the field, we are both smiling and laughing and I am so caught up I don’t realize who he is dragging me to. Until I’m thrown straight into a solid wall of muscle. I bounce and strong hands keep me from embarrassing myself by falling on my butt in front of all these kids.
A sharp intake of Citrus lets me know exactly who saved my dignity. I look up at Cam’s face and give him a small smile. This is only the second one on one contact we’ve had in days and I have to admit, it’s also the first time I have felt any sense of calm since our fight.
I shamelessly take another deep inhale of his scent closing my eyes to savor the peace that washes over me. The rumbling chuckle in his chest lets me know the action didn’t go unnoticed.
“The feeling is mutual, Tiny, I mean Skylar.”
Every fiber of my being wants to tell him it’s okay to call me by the pet name, but thank the Goddess that my brain is in charge. I just nod and then clear my throat.
“Umm, Brandon said he had something to show me.”
I look down at the boy still attached to my hand, looking up at us, completely oblivious to the moment that just passed.
“Yes! I totally took Alpha Cam down! It was the greatest thing EVER!”
Brandon has a crazed look, pumping his fists and his whole body is vibrating with excitement. 1 am fighting to hold back my laugh.
“Oh, really? I would like to see that. It’s not everyday you get achance to beat an Alpha.”
I giggle and wink at Cam who has an unreadable expression on his face.
“Alright little man, it sounds like you want a challenge and I don’t know how I feel about you taking my girl’s attention or holding her hand. I might not play fair now.
Brandon’s eyes go wide and he looks at his hand in mine and jumps back like I electrocuted him. “I’m sorry Alpha, that’s not what I meant at all. I just wanted Sky to watch, you know, since she’s been teaching us and all, and…”
“Brandon, relax, he was just teasing.”
I try to calm the rambling boy down.
Was I though? If I’m not allowed to touch you, no one else is. Cam mindlinks me.
My jaw drops open, but Cam just turns around winking at me. “Come on Brandon, let’s show your fearless leader what you can do.”
Cam walks off with Brandon, and I am speechless.
As soon as my brain checks in and I realize I should be moving, a Massive arm wraps around my shoulder.
It’s only fair that I get to be close too, even if it’sa minute. Yes I’m jealous that an eight year old was holding your hand and from watching my brother hold you. Dakota mindlinks me, but doesn’t look at me, just propels us forward where Cam and Brandon are setting up to spar. He doesn’t release me like I thought he would though, just leaves his arm loosely draped over my shoulder.
“Alright little man, let’s see what you got.”
Cam taunts Brandon who doesn’t seem phased at all. He’s bouncing around like a heavy weight boxer getting ready to start a fight.
They get into position and Cam grabs Brandon like they were practicing before, but instead of letting Brandon with the fight quickly, Cam puts more resistance on him and makes it more difficult for Brandon to break the hold. Brando tries the release again and again, finally on the fourth attempt Cam lets him break the hold.
“Awe man, that was way harder this time. Did you just go easy on me to make me feel better the first time?”
Brandon almost looks defeated. I move to go to him and try to help him understand that Cam is making him better this way, but Kota grabs my arm,holding me in place.
“I would never do that to you little man. The first time was to show you how getting out of the hold works, then we keep working on it so the move is in your muscle memory no matter the situation, then as you get better, we make it harder and harder to break so you’re always learning. Besides, I couldn’t let you make me look weak in front of the girls.”
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