Chapter 16 #2
Jackson was so deep into his thoughts, he was startled to realize everyone had finished dinner, waiting for him to announce what was next.
Damn, I need to get my head in the game because right now I’m looking like a clueless asshole.
“Carson and Zane, clear the dishes. Cody and Colton, put away the leftover food. I need to talk to Logan for a few minutes and when everything’s finished, the pack meeting will begin in the den, say in about fifteen minutes. ”
Steel pulled his mate’s chair back and Jackson stood up. Looking at Mystia, Oracle, and Maximus, he said, “I would appreciate it if the three of you attend the pack meeting; I might need the benefit of your knowledge.”
After they agreed he left them and led Steel and Logan to his study. Jackson sat down at his desk and Steel pulled up a chair, sitting next to him. Logan took a seat across the desk, examining Jackson’s face. “You look happy, bro, maybe even glowing.”
Jackson lit up with the brightest smile Logan ever saw on his brother’s face. Fuck, if that’s how it feels to be mated, then sign me up. Logan continued, “I take it you want to tell me about some decisions you and Steel made about the pack.”
“Yes,” said Jackson, “I intend to remain Alpha of the Blackwood Pack for the immediate future. I hope I can count on your support.” He saw Logan nodding his agreement, so he continued, “You know about me being an Alpha/Omega hybrid but I didn’t get a chance to ask your thoughts on it.”
Logan remembered how twin lances of envy and jealousy pierced his heart when Oracle told him his twin could have children.
He wanted that—to have a baby with his fated mate, a family of his own, something he never contemplated as a possibility since he’d realized he was gay.
Now he had hope, even though Oracle couldn’t tell him if he possessed the same ability.
What the Fates planned for him would only be revealed when he found his fated mate.
Logan snapped back to reality, replying with a broad smile, “Honestly bro, I think the pup is the greatest thing ever to happen to this family. I can’t wait to greet our newest member—and I think he’ll give us all hope life will get better.”
Jackson could feel the truthfulness of Logan’s feelings. “Thanks, I really appreciate your support. At dinner, I was trying to figure out how our brothers would react and Carson and Zane concern me the most. What do you think?”
“Yup, those two will be the most problematic. Our other brothers will be okay with it and probably think it’s cool—I mean, think about it, Jackson, it’s simply amazing this can happen.”
Pausing for a few seconds, Logan continued, “Look, I know all of us suffered with guilt at surviving the massacre when our parents and siblings weren’t as lucky.
So, with this news about your ability to bring new life into our world, I like to think the Fates saved all of us for a reason.
As difficult as it was to have gone through the pain, I think we’ll survive because the Fates have a special purpose for us and we’ll all find happiness. ”
“You’ve said what I’ve been thinking,” smiled Jackson.
“As I said before, I’ll continue to be the Alpha of the Blackwood Pack.
Steel’s priority is to find a solution to the Silver Point Pack issue, preferably without any fighting.
So, I’ll need a room next to my study set up as an office for him.
” Looking at his mate he asked, “What do you need in it? If you tell Logan, he can arrange to get any computer and office equipment you want.”
“Thanks, babe,” Steel said and turning to Logan, asked, “let’s meet some time tomorrow to discuss the office and what I need, okay?”
“Sure, mid-morning all right?”
“If you don’t mind, how about early afternoon, since I need to speak with my father in the morning,” countered Steel.
“That’s fine,” said Logan.
“Anything else can wait until tomorrow,” said Jackson. “It’s time to start the pack meeting.”
Steel stood, moving his chair back, offering a hand to his mate.
After Jackson rose, Steel drew him close to his side, nuzzling his nose in Jackson’s hair, soaking up his scent.
Guiding Jackson from the room with his hand resting just above his mate’s perfect bubble butt, Steel began to think of what he would do with his mate that night.
Shit, no good, hard cock. As he discreetly tried to rearrange his dick to make his erection less obvious, he heard Jackson snicker.
Jackson leaned in to Steel’s ear, whispering, “That’s what you get when you think dirty thoughts about me.
” Steel’s eyes widened, realizing he was broadcasting his thoughts to his mate.
Jackson leered at Steel, adding, “Wait until you see what I’m going to do to you tonight,” and winked lasciviously.
“You are so going to pay for that, cock tease,” growled Steel as they entered the den.
Jackson felt a shiver go down his spine, ending up in his groin.
“Bring it on big boy,” he purred to his mate, putting his hand on Steel’s chest, pinching his nipple hard.
A low snarl came from his mate’s throat.
Jackson smiled. Tonight should be interesting.