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Just as I am about to close the door, she smiles sexily and says, "Hey yourself." I can't resist her when she turns on the charm.

I grab her and am about tokiss her luscious mouth when a whine cuts through me. "Jenson, when are we going on that picnic? I'm starved." Tracy’s voice has become the stuff of nightmares.

Rubbing my hand through my hair, I snap. "If you will give me a minute to let mywifeknow!"

Shocked, her mouth drops open. She stomps her foot and flies back to my office.

Charlie makes a shooing motion with her hand. "Darling, you should go after her."

"Yeah," I murmur reluctantly. I look at my sweet mate and know how much I love her. I shake my head and get back to the matter at hand. "I had the cook prepare a healthy lunch for the pup. I'm taking Tracy out to the meadow. You know, where she can soak up some sun." I add. "The vitamin D will be great for the pup’s development." The meadow is my happy place, and I hope that going there will help me calm and center myself despite Tracy’s presence.

She nods, expressionless.

"So, I noticed boxes coming out of here a few minutes ago?" I quietly ask.

"Um, yeah. The dust was accumulating, so I put some of my things in storage." she points to the tidy shelves. "Spring cleaning. We can do yours next if you want. Just let me know, and I will arrange it."

"Oh great!" I am relieved. It worried me. I relax. "Sounds good. We will get together and plan it. Now, I guess it’s time to feed my heir." I point to my office. I am smiling and happy because I’ve seen my Charlie girl. Now, toappeasethe whiner.Damn you, Frank!

Chapter 10 - The Nightmare Continues

Jenson

The Day Tracy Arrives

Afternoon

Devastation Day 1

Meeting with Alpha Rich Simpkins, Lazy Moon Pack

"Alpha, I have the main screen set up in the conference room." Beta Ben sticks his head into my office. "Everyone else is in there waiting."

I walk into the conference room, where my lead Enforcer, Atlas Orson, along with Elder Roberts, Elder Frank, and Dr. Bridgit, are seated around the table. Notably absent is Elder Tina. Beta Ben sits down, and I pull up a chair at the head, facing the LED screen on the wall.

On the screen, I can see Alpha Rich Simpkins, the host of the Alpha conference from three months ago. I nod to him, "Alpha Rich, good to see you."

"Good to see you too, Alpha Jenson." He greets me. He introduces those in the room with him, which includes his beta, three pack elders, and his lead Enforcer. I introduce my team.

The elders had met with Enforcer Orson earlier this morning while I was at the clinic, briefing him on the issue at hand. After that, Orson reviewed the recordings of previous meetings, as all discussions in the Alpha's offices are recorded. Consequently, it was decided that Enforcer Orson would conduct this meeting.

"Alpha Rich," I say, "Enforcer Orson will take the lead on this call." Alpha Rich nods.

"Alpha Rich, members and elders of the Lazy Moon Pack and the Little Silver Creek Pack," Enforcer Orson begins. "We need to make you aware that this meeting is being recorded. Is everyone in agreement with this?"

"Sure." Alpha Rich states. "I do, however, reserve the right to stop the meeting, should I feel we need any legal representation brought in."

"Agreed," I reply. "Proceed Enforcer Orson"

"Alpha Rich, as you are aware, this is regarding your pack member," Enforcer Orson shifts through the papers in the file in front of him. "Tracy Vincent." He looks up at the screen.Alpha Rich nods. "She arrived here at the pack gate about 0400 this morning, claiming to need asylum."

Alpha Rich runs over his face with his hands and sighs deeply. "I was afraid something like this had happened when we couldn’t find her earlier this morning. Please continue."

"We need to ask you a few questions about Ms. Vincent and her work at the Alpha conference." He begins. Alpha Rich nods again with a wary look on his face. "We have reason to believe that Ms. Vincent committed a crime...well, possibly a few related crimes during her duties at the Alpha conference."

Alpha Rich sits up abruptly and leans forward. His mouth opens in disbelief. "What? What has she done?" He grips the table. "I should not be surprised," he sighs.

"The fact that you ask me what she has done, instead ofwhat she is accused of, is verytelling, Alpha Rich." Enforcer Orson's expression becomes angry. "Why don't you tell us about her and why she was allowed to work at the Alpha conference."

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