Xavier (1st bk of Wolfcreek Pack) (Completed)

Chapter 74- Xavier

However, I shifted into human form, grateful that I had worn the pants the Guardsmen wore. "Cass?" I asked, breaking the moment between the two of them.

They both looked at me, and my heart broke when I saw what looked like fear flashed through her eyes.

Cass twisted onto her stomach and got up on all fours. She flicked her ears to the side of her head and lowered it, watching me.

I hesitated and took a step forward, praying that she wouldn't move.

However, my prayers weren't answered, and she quickly bounded away, not heading into the direction of the packhouse.

My heart broke, and I bowed my head in shame. I had scared her off, and I knew that she wouldn't come back for no matter what.

"Goddess," I whispered, moving a hand across my face. I felt tired, and all I wanted to do was go back to bed, but I had work to do. I had to get work done before I was allowed to take care of my own needs.

"Goddess," I whispered again, staring in the direction that she had bounded in. "Please have her forgive me. Please."

***

It had been a week since she had left, and I had no idea where she was. I had a feeling that she was with the Guardsmen. However, they wouldn't answer me when I asked but told me to wait. So, I would wait and pray for her to return.

I stared at the office door and waited for her to come back, praying every night that she would come back, but she didn't. She stayed away, and it was starting to take its toll on me. I had no idea what to do, what to think, and all that I knew was that I missed her.

I knew that I wasn't the only one. The whole pack missed her, especially her cousins and her son, the three of them not knowing if she would come back and get them or if she'd allow them to stay here. I didn't know that either, and I had no idea who to ask because I didn't even know if they knew.

"Come in," I grunted when I heard a knock on the door. I moved a hand through my greasy hair and tossed the pen that I had been using, trying to write a letter to her onto the table in front of me.

The door opened, and Zion entered the room before he closed the door behind him. He studied me with a cock in his head, reminding me so much of Cass that it wasn't funny. "You look like shit, Alpha," he said.

I scowled and moved a hand through my hair again. "Very funny, Zion," I said. I leaned back in my chair and studied the male before me. "Was there anything you needed from me or were you here just to comment about my appearance?"

He shrugged, and the way he shrugged reminded me of Cass.

Was it her? Could she be using that device she told me about to see me? What should I do?

Nothing. Play along. She did this for a reason.

"Why are you here?" I asked, leaning back in my seat and folding my arms across my chest.

"To check up on you," he replied. He studied me with a look in his eyes that reminded me of Cass. He raised an eyebrow. "Well?"

I sighed and shook my head. "Not good," I admitted. "I have questions that only she can answer me, but..." I shrugged and grimaced.

"Like?" He raised an eyebrow.

"What will happen to the kids?"

"They will still be here," he replied. "You need them here."

I hesitated but nodded. I was happy that she would allow them to stay. I did need them here, he was right about that. "What if they want to see her or talk to her?" I asked.

"Are you saying that she can't?" He raised an eyebrow.

I chuckled darkly and moved a hand across my face. "That would make me the asshole of the year." I shook my head, no. "I wouldn't do that to her or them."

He nodded and stayed silent.

"Will she come back?" I asked.

"Do you want her to come back?"

"Yes."

"Then she'll come back. You do have her heart."

I nodded. "And she has mine."

"So you will wait for her?"

"Forever if I have to."

"What if you find someone else?"

I shook my head. "There is no one else. There will never be anyone one else." Except for her.

Zion nodded his head. "I will let her know," he replied. He cleared his throat. "I have to get going. Is there anything else that you want her to know?"

Tell her that I love her. "Tell her that I said I hope to see her soon. I hope she stays safe with whatever she is doing. Also, no more Worbers." I gave him a pointed look.

Zion's lip flickered up. "I will let her know," he said. "You should get something to eat and take care of your needs. You don't want her to come back and force-feed you. Do you?"

If it means that I get to see her beautiful face, then yes. I shook my head. "No," I replied. I cleared my throat and shifted in my seat. "I will start taking care of my needs and the pack."

Zion nodded his head. "Good. The Guardsmen will be here for a couple of more days. I will be here until you don't need me any longer."

"Of course. Thank you, Zion."

Zion nodded his head again and then left, leaving me alone once more.

I sighed and leaned back in my seat and stared after him. I knew that it was Cass. I had no idea how I knew that it was, but I did. I didn't understand why she didn't come as herself, but I wasn't going to say anything.

Goddess keep her safe, I prayed, closing my eyes. Until we see each other again.

I had no idea what was to come between us, but I knew that something would happen once she was in my arms again. I didn't have much, but I had a glimmer of hope that she would come back.

That would be enough.

For now.