Protecting Kai by J.R. Loveless

Author:J.R. Loveless [Loveless, J.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64405-252-5
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2019-11-19T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

THERE WERE a lot of things Cole had expected in his life, things he’d known were certain to happen. He’d known he’d become Alpha of the Emerald Lake Hills wolf pack one day. Nick would be one of his Betas, along with Ryan, and Howard and Wilson, his father’s Betas, would retain their positions until they chose to step down or reached the end of their life cycle. There were also things he’d spent time dreaming and hoping for. Cole had hoped to one day find his mate, to claim them and spend his life with them. He’d hoped to have his own business, to grow organic fruits and vegetables, and to help provide for his pack.

He’d learned a lot from his father and mother over the years about leading, about knowing when to show empathy but also when to be the Alpha his father expected him to be. The last week had tested the faith he had in himself to be Alpha, to have the strength everyone around him expected him to have. The moment he’d snapped at Nick, he’d felt terrible, but when it came to Kai, the rational side of himself went out the window. The switch went off, and his common sense shut down. He’d hurt Nick because of his own insecurities, a fact that left an acrid taste in his mouth. Never had his emotions gotten the better of him before. He wasn’t sure if it was because he didn’t have as much control as he thought or if he was closer to becoming feral than he thought.

Cole strode toward the first greenhouse, his expression grim. As much as it would disappoint his mother and father, his taking over the pack now would be wrong. He could barely keep it together himself; trying to lead a pack of over three hundred didn’t seem manageable. The odds of the pack still being together in six months were slim to none if his reactions of late were any indication. He would go see his parents before the summit, to tell them his choice and to let them know he wouldn’t be attending the gathering either.

When he entered the greenhouse, Julie stood off to the side talking to a pack member named Walter Harrison and his son, Gregory. She smiled when she saw him, but her smile dimmed. She said something to Walter and made her way to Cole. “Cole, is everything okay?”

Cole gave her a strained smile. “It’s fine. I wanted to let you know how things went with the Bryson’s Market rep. We got the deal.”

“That’s fantastic!” she exclaimed, throwing her arms around him and hugging him tight.

“Thanks,” he murmured.

She raised her brow at him. “Why aren’t you more excited? You’ve wanted their account for years!”

“I know. Thanks for setting it up.”

“Things aren’t going well with your mate I take it.”

Cole flinched, mouth tightening around the edges. “I don’t want to discuss it, Jules.”

She gave him a sympathetic look. “I’m sorry, Cole. If there’s anything I can do, let me know.

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