Chapter 49

Elliot’s POV

“What are you doing here, Shirley?” I asked Shirley as soon as Silver left the room. I had spent all week drowning myself at work and trying to figure out the best attack plan so I could properly lead this team, I hadn’t really seen Silver at all.

Part of me felt guilty, but another, much bigger, part of me knew that I had to do what was best for my pack and right now the best thing for them was to find a way to end these rogue attacks. I’m not able to sleep until my pack and the packs around me are safe. I still wasn’t sure why the rogues were targeting my pack the most, but I was determined to find out if it was the last thing I did.

Silver didn’t deserve to be ignored though. Although, I had been keeping track of the work she’s been doing as Luna. The pack has also informed me of some of the changes she’s made. She is quickly gaining their respect and mine. I wanted to not just tell her how proud of her I was, but I also wanted to show her.

I’ve been spending so much time at the office that sometimes I’d fall asleep at my desk. It wasn’t a restful sleep because Silver wasn’t by my side, but it was a little something to get me through until morning. Tonight, I decided to come home so I could spend a little quality time with my wife.

But what I wasn’t expecting was for Shirley to be sitting in my parlor, sipping on wine. A smile tipped the corner of her lips, and she crossed her leg over the other.

“I’m sorry, Elliot. I don’t mean to invade your space,” she said, sticking out her bottom lip. “I never meant to upset Silver.”

“What did you say to her?”

Shirley shrugged.

“I told her the truth,” she said simply. “That you need a strong heir, and she would never be able to give you that.”

“Who said anything about heir?” I snapped, feeling annoyed with Shirley’s interference in my marriage.

“You’re an Alpha, Elliot. Your future children should be on your mind because it is them who will take over for you once you retire… or worse,” she said, folding her arms across her chest. “Do you really think Silver will be able to produce strong children for you? She’s wolfless. Your children with her would probably be wolfless as well.”

“That isn’t for you to decide, Shirley. Who I have children with is not your business. I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”

She looked stunned by my order and I could see the complex emotions running through her eyes.

“But Elliot…”

“I’m serious, Shirley,” I told her, pointing towards the doorway. “Do not overstep again or you won’t like what I do.”

She bit her lower lip, but she didn’t argue. Shirley had way too much pride for that. She cleared her throat and stood to her feet, trying to keep her head held high.

“Fine, I’ll leave. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

On that note, she brushed past me and walked out of the front door. I ran my fingers through my hair for the hundredth time this evening before leaving the parlor and going up the stairs to my bedroom. I was relieved to see that Silver was in bed and not hiding somewhere in a guest bedroom.

I took off my clothes, leaving myself in just my boxers, and then I climbed into bed beside her. She was upset, that much was clear; her back was towards me, and I knew she wasn’t sleeping despite her eyes being closed. She was probably replaying what Shirley had said to her; I didn’t want to come on too strong and scare her. But I also didn’t want to upset her any further by bringing up what Shirley had said.

I needed to read lightly as I turned so I could face her, and I put my hand on the small of her back. I felt her tensing from my touch, but she soon relaxed and let me rub circles around her lower back.

“I was thinking we could go out to dinner tomorrow night,” I suggested.

She opened her eyes and turned slightly to look at me.

“Aren’t you working?” She asked.

I nodded.

“I can leave early,” I told her.

She raised her brows.

“Really?”

I nodded.

“Would you like that idea? I can make a reservation at one of my favorite places,” I suggested.

A smile decorated her lips as she nodded, hope filling her eyes.

“Yes, I’d like that,” she agreed.

I decided not to mention Shirley to her and just let it be for right now. If she had questions or concerns, I knew she’d ask me. With that arrangement left between us, we were both able to fall asleep and it was the best sleep I’ve had all week.

Silver’s POV

Elliot wanted to take me out tonight. I had Rebecca over to help me get dressed for the evening. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit nervous about going on an actual date with Elliot.

“You look gorgeous, Silver!” Rebecca cooed as I walked out of the bathroom. I wore a red evening dress with straps that went around my neck and pushed up my breasts, putting them on display for Elliot. It wrapped around my figure perfectly. Rebecca also lent me a diamond necklace with some red rubies that went beautifully with the dress and some matching silver shoes that made my legs look great.

“Do you think Elliot would like this?” I asked, peeking down at my dress with a frown.

“Are you kidding me? He’s going to love this,” she said, grabbing a hold of my hands. “And something tells me you’re going to get so lucky tonight.”

I blushed at her words and bit my lower lip.

“It’s not about getting lucky tonight,” I told her, looking down at my feet. “I just want him to like me.”

She rolled her eyes.

“He already likes you,” she said, shoving my arm playfully. “Stop being stupid.”

I shrugged and took in a deep breath, wrapping my arms around my body like I was holding myself together.

She continued to help me get dressed while she talked my ears off and a few hours later, we were completely done. By the time Elliot returned home, Rebecca had already left. The way he looked at me made a flutter erupt in my stomach. He looked at me as if he had never seen anything like me before and I couldn’t help the smile on my lips.

“You look incredible,” he breathed, taking me in.

“You don’t look so bad yourself,” I told him, biting my lower lip as I took in his appearance.

He wore a suit just as he always did with a loosened tie that looked so sexy on him. My heart skipped a beat in my chest, and I wanted to run towards him, and I wrapped myself in his arms.

He offered me his arm.

“Are you ready?” He asked.

I nodded a little too eagerly and went with him out of the palace and took the waiting car. A few minutes later, we arrived at the most elegant restaurant I had ever been to. My stomach was growling by the time we stepped through the doors.

The waitress smiled at us politely and escorted us towards our seats.

“I’m sorry I’ve been so busy lately,” Elliott said, breaking the silence between us as we took our seats and started to look at the menu.

I frowned at him.

“You don’t need to apologize,” I told him thoughtfully. “I understand that you are busy.”

He nodded and then sighed.

“I’m still trying to figure out the rogue situation. They are targeting me for some reason.

Worry consumed me; the thought of anything happening to Elliot made me feel uneasy.

The waitress brought us menus and Elliot ordered some champagne with a couple of glasses.

“Can you bring an order of fried calamari as well?” He asked.

“Of course,” she said, writing that down on her notepad before she turned and walked away.

“I’ve been keeping tabs on your performance in the pack so far and you’ve been doing really good,” Elliot said, surprising me. “If you need anything, make sure to tell me. If anyone in the pack gives you issues.”

I nodded.

“So far everyone has been great,” I told him. “This weekend we are going to clean up the park and make it suitable for children. I’d like to help make this pack safer for everyone.”

Elliot nodded thoughtfully.

“That’s my main goal as well,” he agreed.

Before I could say anything more, his cell phone started to ring. Frowning, he pulled it out of his pocket and glanced at the screen. A flash of annoyance crossed his eyes but then it went away as he answered the call.

“Shirley,” he greeted into the phone.

My heart fell into my stomach as he listened to whatever she had to say on the other end of the line.

His brows furrowed together and then his eyes met mine.

“I’m in the middle of something. It can’t wait?” He asked. After another pause, his frown deepened. “Okay, I’m on my way.”

I tried to keep the hurt off my face, but I knew it was evident. I was never good at hiding my emotions.

He hung up the phone and gave me a pointed look.

“I’m sorry, I have to cut our evening short. There was another attack and Shirley got injured. She’s in the pack hospital.”

I nodded, plastering a smile on my lips.

“It sounds urgent. You shouldn’t keep her waiting,” I told him, biting my lower lip to keep it from trembling.

He nodded and then stood to his feet.

“I’ll call Erik to come pick you up and drop you off at home. You can order dinner and eat it here. Have them put it on my tab and I’ll pay it my next visit.”

I nodded, unsure if I really wanted to eat; I suddenly lost my appetite.

With those words left in the air, he turned and left, leaving me alone and feeling abandoned.