Alpha Enzo (and Alaria) novel Chapter 79

Alaria:

“He is asleep,” I said, walking out of Ashton’s room, thankful that he managed to get some shut eye. I wasn’t going to be able to talk to Enzo about anything if he was awake, and I knew that it was something that he knew very well.

He nodded, his expression now serious as he lost all the playfulness in his gaze.

I sat on the couch beside him, turning to lean my back against the armrest as I crossed my legs under me to look at him. Enzo ran his finger over the glass of wine that he was initially drinking, the one thing that kept him grounded as not to end up growing anymore annoyed than he clearly was.

“So, you were telling me that Jacob is playing dirty? Or you believe that he would be playing dirty?” I asked, and he nodded. “You know that he and Damon are brothers, even if he wants to play them dirty, the one concern that we are going to be having is Katherine growing stronger.”

“I don’t believe that he is going to be playing dirty, I know that he would. I doubt that Damon realizes it, but Jacob is not the type to be willing to share his power with anyone. He would want to claim it all as his own, and trust me when I say, he is not going to accept sharing it with his brother.” He said, and I took a deep breath. “Katerina knows how he is and she knows that he would be willing to do everything for power. Whatever brought him strength and whatever he was going to consider as wealth, he is going to be sure to take advantage of it.”

“Okay, but how are we going to manage things from our side? Don’t get me wrong, but we are going to be dealing with more hell than we can handle, and…”

“There is no running away from the man’s anger and the issues that would be following when he gets the chance to inflict them,” Enzo said, stopping me.

“And that is something that we are going to be forced to take care of. Ignoring the fact that we have Ashton to take care of right now, I can keep him safe, and you don’t have to worry about it…”

“He is my son, Alaria. Whether or not you choose to admit it depends on you, but I am not going to allow him to think that he can harm my son while I just stand and watch. And I don’t want you thinking that would be possible as well,” he said, stopping me. “I believe that you are concerned about the pack though, and I have that covered too. They are going to be safe, and we are going to know how to fight him.”

“Not if he gathers rogues against you,” I said, ignoring the flutter that I felt in my heart at the fact that despite me not wanting him to, him caring about Ashton the way that he did. The man was fighting me for my son, and that was something that I couldn’t help but find myself appreciating, no matter the fact of me not wanting to very much.

“These rogues are on their own, something that he doesn’t seem to understand; is the fact that they can easily be bought or can betray him should they find a stronger Alpha to follow. The issue would lie on the fact of whether or not they want to have him as an alley, and IF they do…”

“Then we have a problem on our plate.” I said, completing his sentence. He raised an eyebrow at me and I shook my head in question. “I doubt that you expect that I am going to let you deal with it on your own. And it is not because I am being good or kind, but if my son is the only heir, I don’t want him being at risk from a man who is going to grow power hungry.”

“The fact that you are admitting that he is my heir…”

“Trust me, I am doing it against my will. Ezio spoke to me a few days ago and told me of the risk that could happen if I chose to ignore the fact that Ashton is your heir. Otherwise, I would have told you off and left on the first plane…”

Flashback:

“You can’t expect me to allow the man who called my son a bastard into his life. It is bad enough that I am forced to bare with him coming over every few days…”

“He is the boy’s father, and regardless of how much you want to deny it; his wolf would be dragging him to you. While yes, I don’t like the idea of him being around you too much, the fact that he is ensures the safety of Ashton.” He said, and I scoffed.

“You talk as if I can’t secure my son’s safety.”

“You can unless it is a battle of Alphas and trust me when I say that you are not going to want him to deal with it as an infant. Others will not hesitate to…

“They wouldn’t dare.”

“When power is involved, a man is blinded, and when he is, things that you can’t and won’t expect will happen. And trust me, Alaria, Ashton is too young to lose you as you protect him and you are not going to want to deal with the pain of fighting for your and your son’s lives.” He said, keeping his eyes on mine. “Allow him to do his part as a father and Alpha and be sure that you do yours as his mother. It is the only way for you and him to be safe, do you understand me, sister?”

End of Flashback.

“And for that, I am forced to be staying here, in front of you, acknowledging the fact that he is your son and heir.” I said, rolling my eyes. “That is, of course, until you manage to find yourself someone else to give you an heir.”

“That is not an option that I want to discuss, and I believe that you know that I wouldn’t want an heir with someone else.” He said, and I pinched the bridge of my nose.

“You are going to need to rest today, baby. We are going to see everyone that you want later, okay?” I asked, my voice softening as I kept my eyes on him. Alonso looked at me, studying my expression for a moment before sleepily nodding. “Do you want the doctors to come and check on you now? I am sure that you are going to want to go back to our new home soon.”

“Where are we going?” He asked, and I smiled, taking his hand in mine, gently squeezing it.

“You are going to come to my house, kiddo. This is going to be your new home now,” Jacob said, looking at Alonso. Alonso’s eyes met Jacob’s, and for a moment, I saw hesitation in his expression, more like worry and fear, something that I understood well.

Even I saw danger in his father’s eyes, but I knew that I was going to do what it took to protect my boy. I wasn’t going to allow him to harm him, and I most definitely wasn’t going to allow him or anyone at that, to take his place. I just needed to secure his rights and powers. Only then would I be willing to let the reigns go.

“Are we going to see daddy there?” He asked, repeating his question as he asked about Enzo. I looked away from my baby as I knew that this was something that was going to piss Jacob off. The last thing that I needed or wanted was for him to take his anger out on my baby.

I opened my mouth to speak when the doctor and nurses walked inside the room, breaking our conversation. I looked at the women and nodded, thankful, somehow, for the favor that Damon has given us. One that I knew I owed him for. And I knew that the one thing that I could do to pay him back is to warn him against Jacob.

A war of brother would never be so bloody, and I knew that it would be my chance to react and take charge of both packs, the legitimate and bastards. Alaria and Enzo are going to know what it is to be fighting me the way that they did, and I am going to be sure that those who held danger to both me and my son knew what consequence it would hold to do so.

“I will leave you to check on him. Jacob, I want to talk to you.” I said, looking at the man. He raised an eyebrow at me, and Alonso didn’t say a word to tell me otherwise. If anything, it was as if he was glad that I wasn’t in the room.

“You are trying to take your anger out on the one person that you shouldn’t be doing that to.” I said, glaring daggers at the man. His eyes met mine and he scoffed, raising an eyebrow at me.

“You don’t know what it is for me to be taking my anger out, Alaria. But then again, you never did see it used against you or those you value, did you?” He asked, glaring at me. He looked at me for moment.

My heart raced against my ribcage as I kept my eyes on him, knowing not to flinch. If I did, I knew that he would be taking advantage of it. Something that I didn’t want him to do. I didn’t want him to see me as weak when it came to my son….

“Control him. I don’t want him to keep mentioning Enzo. Otherwise, I am going to be sure that I force it to stop, do you understand me…?”