Page 40 of Truth or Pack

“So, let me get this straight. Two-year membership for free, and the price of the house, all for leaving you be?” he clarified. The smug look on his face was gross. I just had to know if there was any level of parental caring in them or not. Guess I had my answer.

“For market value of this house, not a penny more,” I added. “I’ll pay the money, you get the membership, then fuck out of our lives, including hers. If she contacts you, which I doubt, you will only meet that conversation with kindness. Do we understand?”

Her father wanted to argue, I could see it in the narrowed eyes and frustrated clench of his jaw, but he didn’t.

What I was offering them was a way in. A place to network and create a fantasy life they’ve craved. All for simply stopping the negativity against my mate.

Disgusting.

“We have a deal. You can stay for now and I’ll have my lawyer draw up the direct sale,” he said finally.

I pulled out my wallet and pulled my lawyer’s business card out, handing it over.

“Have him contact mine, it will be faster.”

With that, I dismissed them, turning and walking away. When I was a few steps out, I turned.

“I’ll have the membership in place the moment that title is in Taryn’s name.”

He nodded, not arguing.

I hoped my dismissal made their fucking blood boil. Pulling out my phone, I gave my lawyer a call before putting in a text to my aunt, who had an in at the club. I was her favorite nephew and with one quick promise of a new custom workup on her car, the membership was theirs, on hold until they kept up their end of the bargain.

I made a beeline back towards the shop where I had left Taryn and the guys. There was no way that I was going to chat with her parents on the way back. They made my skin crawl and I was ready to get away from them. I could see why Taryn struggled with them so much.

When I got back to the antique shop Deb was in there alone, picking up a few things that weren't broken.

"Did the other guys leave you to do this yourself?" I asked as I popped in.

"Yeah, I told them once the plywood was on the window, I could do the rest," Deb told me.

"Um, you don't have a door," I reminded her.

"I do, it's just leaning on the back wall," she said, pointing to the back of the shop.

"Let me hang that for you and I'll get out of your hair," I said, refusing to walk away while she did it herself. She might be stubborn, but I could do it a lot easier and I didn’t like the idea of her getting hurt.

"That girl got lucky with you three," she commented as I walked by, a soft smile on her face. She was quickly becoming my favorite resident in this town. Holt chose well.

"I think we’re the lucky ones," I said as I headed towards the back door. Just as I reached it my phone buzzed and my heart skipped a beat to see Taryn's name pop up. I was so gone for this omega.

Taryn

Are you coming back soon? Or do I need to rescue you from my parents?

I laughed, before typing my response.

Ash

I'm safe. Just at Deb's. I'm gonna hang this door and I'll be headed back.

Taryn

You are too sweet. Holt is ordering pizza at the moment and we are going to relax with another movie night. Mathias found a video store and headed in to grab one; apparently, you can never have enough. Don't take too long. We’ll be waiting for you.

Ash

I promise. There isn't much on this earth that can keep me from you. But I gave my word to install this door today.

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