“That I’m a Cartel Don? Yeah, I don’t need to tell them that I’m Schurke Wolf, but I’m fine with them knowing of my activities because Emmet will be tried publicly and fairly and he will mention it whether I do or not.”
Azura’s heart was racing as she watched Dad, she had been so sure he’d be ok with it… I hadn’t but I still needed to do this regardless.
“Yet despite knowing he’s going to be a dick, Leo is still doing it in a fair way, when Emmet doesn’t deserve it.” She said, looking between Dad and me.
I almost smirked, my Sexy Little Psycho was defending me.
“I understand that… I just… I know your values and mindset Leo so I know even in these things you are doing things with a conscience, but one or two traitors can cause so much damage. The drugs that have been on the human news lately, I’m assuming those are the ones you mean.” Dad said, frowning deeply.
“Yeah, pretty much, I’m trying to get things under control.”
He nodded slowly and sighed. “It’s dangerous… we don’t ever want the humans to learn of us Leo, if that ever happens… the world that we know will change forever. Fear is a dangerous weapon Leo, and even the smallest of beings can become lethal… We can’t let their eyes turn upon us.”
“I know… and I plan to stop with the drug trade, I intended to take a step back from it after this. But I need to fix this shit first. I will always remain as Schurke Wolf… because in this country… there are many who will always need a protector.” I said quietly. I wasn’t going to change my decision regardless of whether he approved or not. “If it doesn’t sit right with you, I won’t hold it against you if you wish to keep the Alpha title.”
He let out a chuckle, shaking his head. “We’ve all fucked up, none of us are perfect Leo and I get that. I appreciate you telling me but withholding the Alpha title from you isn’t going to make me happy. You deserve this title… but there’s something I want you to promise me.”
I raised an eyebrow waiting, I fucking felt like a kid again with the way he was speaking. “And what exactly is that?”
“Follow your conscience, don’t ever lose sight of what is truly wrong and right.”
“Not a fucking issue,” I replied taking out a cigarette and lighting it. Yeah, I know I was in a grey area… but this world wasn’t fucking black and white either. “I know that, and I will never do shit that I can never redeem myself from.” Azura smirked, nodding slightly. “You know… I want to say something too…”
We both looked at her as she leaned forward, resting her elbows on the worktop. She became serious, and a look of guilt crossed her face. “I’m the reason behind Judah… and I’ve not told anyone… I’m the one who messed up and got involved with someone like him… I’m the reason Shane and Jackie are gone… I’m the reason…and I want to make sure everyone knows that.” Her voice was soft, vulnerable even.
I shook my head. “That ain’t fucking necessary, I’ve got it covered, and I told you, it’s not your fucking fault.”
“No, you’re here owning up to your stuff, and when Mama and Dad come… I’m telling them… everything.”
I was about to speak but she placed her hand on my arm. “You don’t need to-“
She shook her head. “I know, because I have you, who is always keeping an eye out for me… but I need to come clean.” She said firmly, leaning over and kissing my jaw. “I’m a big girl, baby, I can handle a lot more than you think.” She winked at me, a small smirk on her face as her hand slid up my thigh, massaging my dick. Sending pleasure through me.
Fuck…
Oh, we both fucking knew she could handle a lot…
I throbbed, hardening beneath her touch-fuck, I hated how quickly I got turned on. After a moment, she slowly moved back, and I turned my attention back to Dad who was watching us with an amused smirk on his face.
Now to tell Dad about my health…
“There’s one more thing.”
He raised his eyebrow, nodding. “Since it’s a morning of confessions, go for it.”
“Yeah? So do you have something to say?” I smirked, only for him to tense slightly, and I frowned.
So he was hiding something…
“Nothing at all. Now tell me what you need to say, and right after that, we’ll go get the answers from Emmet.” He said, smoothly changing the fucking subject.
Well, here goes nothing…
Ten minutes later, I had finally finished telling him everything, from when I first started coughing up blood to trying to heal myself. How Jackie tried to help… and how nothing worked, and I was ready to die. I didn’t delay in telling him what Dante had said since the man looked completely devastated.
“And not once did you think to tell me?” He asked quietly, walking around the counter.
I frowned slightly. “I didn’t want anyone’s sympathy…” He placed his hands on my shoulder.
“I’m your father, Leo, my son was dying, and I didn’t even know… and it’s obvious that I’m the last one to know.” The hurt in his voice was evident, and I felt guilty.
“I’m sorry… I didn’t want you to worry.” I said quietly.
“Worry? And if you died! Then what? What would have happened then? Damn, you’re such a fucking stubborn idiot! You are all I have, and if something happened, then there was nothing I could have done.” He gripped my shoulders tightly, frustration, sadness, and worry clear in his eyes. “Damn Rossi.”
“I get it, I know…now… look I won’t die… There’s a solution, Dad and it’ll work. So chill the fuck out…”
“It will, I’m going to make sure of it.” Azura added firmly as Dad hugged me tightly.
Damn, he was treating me like a fucking kid.
“I’m not fucking dying,” I growled.
“Technically you still are….” Azura smiled, clearly enjoying this.
Dad didn’t reply – simply holding me tight, and for a second it reminded me of all those years ago when he’d been there for me… the fleeting moments when he wasn’t under Endora’s control… or after her death, when he’d comfort me after yet another nightmare… I guess we will always be our parent’s children…
‘I’m sorry. I said through the link. ‘Forgive me!
‘You don’t need to ask for forgiveness… you’re going to be alright; I have just gotten my son back, and I’m not losing you again.” He said quietly. The determination in his eyes was clear. “No matter what.”
I moved back and reached for Azura, pulling her up and into my arms.
I did it… one by one, I faced the hurdles that were in my path and overcame them… with her by my fucking side.
We headed out together, and Azura was grinning away as she shouldered her bag. Something told me she had found a staple gun… What exactly a little staple would do to a werewolf was beyond me, but this has got to be interesting.
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