The moment they left, I contacted the pack’s disposal service.
They arrived quickly in their truck.
“Take all eight suitcases. I don’t want any of it.”
The worker was shocked. “Are you sure? These are quality bags.”
“Just clothes and supplies – nothing worth salvaging. Keep what you can use, dispose of the rest.”
After paying the $200 disposal fee, I watched the suitcases disappear.
Money well spent for my peace of mind.
Then I contacted our pack’s Beta about preparing a mate bond severance ritual.
Next, I arranged safe passage through the Northern Mountain territory – a private, first–class journey just for me.
I’d barely settled into my luxury SUV when Alexander mind–linked me.
“Scarlett, why can’t I find our hotel reservations? Send me the booking details.”
“Oh right, I cancelled all the hotel bookings.”
Alexander’s mental voice spiked with anger. “What? Where are we supposed to stay tonight?”
“That’s your problem now.”
“Are you insane? Why would you cancel our rooms? You did this on purpose!”
“Really, Alexander? You take your childhood sweetheart on a trip and expect your mate to handle all the arrangements? What would other pack warriors think?”
“Everyone will mock me in front of Victoria! Is that what you want?” His mental voice was desperate.
“Oh, NOW you care what others thin
When you made your mate travel alone?”
Alexander took a deep breath. “Fine, I’ll let this go. Just make new hotel bookings for the rest of the trip. Plan our hunting grounds, arrange territory access, secure everything we need.”
I sent a noncommittal acknowledgment and cut the mind–link.
My wolf purred with satisfaction imagining their panic.
Ten minutes later, Alexander linked again.
“Transfer $50,000 to me immediately. I’m running low.”
“Why do
you need so much?”
1/5
+25 BONUS
“We’re traveling – of course we need money! Send it now,
I’m waiting!”
“No. You’re awfully bold demanding money from your mate. Living off your mate’s income, are you?”
His mental voice turned threatening. “Don’t forget who protected you when our pack.”
