Jordan's Misunderstanding (8 page)

Chapter 8

Devon stood at the door watching the car drive away and felt heaviness in his heart.

Wow, this went really bad. Sid was pissed, his mother and father-in-law were crying and his brother-in-laws were cussing at the car as it left. How the hell had this gone so wrong?

He approached his mates who were standing in the doorway talking. Casey was trying to calm Sid down; her huge belly was making it hard to hug him like it appeared she wanted to. He smiled and went to his mate and put his hand on her stomach. “Case, maybe you should go and lay down for a while. Today was a long day with the flight and all.”

“Don"t you tell me to go and lay down like nothing has happened! Hell, Jordan"s life just fell apart before our eyes, she left with people we don"t even know, and they are cats to boot! Jo is gonna freak when we tell her that her father is a murderer and I don"t even want to think about Cami, Quin and Jaden! This is a fucking mess!” She yelled.

Devon grimaced, when Casey got pissed she screamed. Then her stomach started the whole glowing thing because their child thought their mother was in danger and they responded. They had noticed over the last few weeks the child she was carrying was very in tune with the emotions of the people around.

“Casey, I was just trying to make sure you were okay.” Devon said softly. He was a large man and it always surprised her and the rest of the Council how gentle and carrying he was for Casey and Sid. In fact, Jaden took great pleasure in calling him the gentle giant.

He, of course, kicked his ass for that but did not leave marks so his little Alpha female would yell.

“I have to call Cami.” Casey said and turned back to go into the house. “And don"t try to stop me.” She called over her shoulder and Devon shook his head. All the damn females on the New Council were best friends. It was scary how alike they were. They talked and planned things. Devon and the rest of the men just held their breaths and hoped that they did not hurt themselves.

“Would it matter if I asked you to wait until I called Quin?” Devon called out.

“No.” Casey said and continued to walk. He saw her pull her phone out of her pocket as she waddled into the living room.

Devon leaned in and kissed Sid. “I am sorry that went down like that. We need to call the Alphas.”

Sid nodded and followed him in to the office that was in the back of the house. They would have privacy there. They shut the door and Devon pulled out his phone and called his Alpha"s office.

“Dude, I know. Cami is on the phone yelling about stupid men and blah blah. Can"t you control your mate? It would be nice if for once I would find out something that was important and pertaining to the Pack before my mate.” Quin said grumpily into the phone. Devon closed his eyes, pinched his nose with two fingers, and shook his head.

“Sorry, they have each other on fucking speed dial. I was looking for privacy unlike my mate who is sitting in the front living room talking to Cami.” Devon laughed.

Sid groaned. “Quin, this is really fucked up here.”

“Tell me.” Quin ordered and sat in silence as they told him what Jordan had revealed.

Quin did not say anything for a minute after they were finished and then said, “Are you sure? Oliver would have told us. I am sure he would never have killed anyone. Let me have him come over. He is in the house with Jo and the baby. I will call you in a few.” Devon nodded and hung up the phone. Sid leaned back and closed his eyes. “I am so sorry. I never thought my family would have hid this from us. I understand why Jordan is pissed, I would be too. I have no way to defend myself without throwing my parents to the cats. She was so cold, so unfeeling. I don"t think this is going to be an easy fix.”

“No worries, we are family, she is family. We will make this right. I"m sure Quin and Jaden will get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, we have to figure out a way to get through to Jordan. I don"t like this guy who contacted her. He said that they were mates, which does not sound good. If he thinks that Romy and Larkin forced a mating with Jordan, he will attack.”

Sid sat up quickly and said. “Did you send the guys with her?”

“Of course, no matter what, she is still one of the Chosen. We have to keep tabs on her.

Let"s find out where she went.” Devon said and texted the protection detail that followed the car when they left.

“They are at an apartment building, a few blocks from hers. I would assume that it"s the guy"s. We need to find out all we can about those two.” Devon said and then pulled up to his father"s computer and began to search.

Casey stormed into the room, stood with her hand on her hip, and yelled. “Cluster Fuck that is all this is! Cami is checking all of this out but when I hung up the phone with her, she had gone to Jo and Tey's room and Oliver was there. Jo was crying and Tey was yelling at her father. I have no clue what is going on, I got disconnected, but it sounds like there is a real possibility that whoever that guy was is correct. Oliver did kill Jordan"s parents. How are we gonna work through this mess?” Sid groaned and threw up his hands while Devon frowned. “Cluster Fuck is right. I may even go as far to say Jaden"s favorite phrase, FUBAR.” Casey plopped down in the chair and put her feet up. “Jordan will never come to Colorado with us.”

“She has to.” Devon said firmly.

“No, my lovely man, she does not.” Casey said quietly. “If someone told me the man who killed my parents was the father of someone I had to work with daily, and that man was free and visited her new home often, I would pitch a hissy fit. Jordan is no different. She may not have known her parents, but right now they are who she is identifying with. No matter what the excuse or story, Jordan will never accept Oliver as a member of the family like we do.”

Devon sighed, hit his head on the desk, and said, “Romy and Larkin are rich, like butt ass rich. They could take her and hide her anywhere they wanted. We have to figure this out and soon.”

Chapter 9

Quin sat back in his chair that was at the head of the Council and ran his hands through it. All the New Council members were there and Oliver was sitting by himself at the end of the table.

He had just explained to them what he remembered about Jordan"s parents and the details surrounding their deaths. Jo sat next to her mate, sobbing as the man she had come to love confessed to killing the couple in cold blood. Quin was floored. How had no one known about this?

“By the time I came to, they were dead. I can only say that my grief and the alcohol must have caused me to have uncontrollable rage. I have never killed someone without provocation before that night, or since that night. I would never do that. I can"t explain it. My Beta took care of things. I was a mess. He hid the bodies and told me that everything was fine. That if the truth came out that I would lose the title of Alpha, which was the only thing I had left. I know it was stupid and cowardly. I will accept any punishment to you deem necessary. I just ask that you don"t make Jo vote on this.

Exclude her from making this decision.” Oliver said with tears streaming down his face.

“I honestly do not know what to say about this, Oliver. If you had come to me when we first started the New Council, it would have been different. But waiting so long, and then only telling me when Jordan found out.” Quin said and looked at the man he had respected for so long.

“I can only say that I wanted to spend time with my daughter. I honestly was prepared to come forward a long time ago. But once again, I listened to bad advice. I am sorry.” Oliver said.

Qin nodded and then looked around the table. Everyone was uncomfortable. Cami sat with tears running down her cheeks and she was not able to look at Oliver. He could feel her pain. He knew that Jo could also, as the White Wolf of the Pack it was her gift. This was not doing anyone any good. Until they spoke to all the members involved, they could not make a decision. Oliver was the Old Council Alpha; this would require protocol that he would have to research.

“Oliver, I order you be held in the Council jail until such a time that we can get all the information and make a decision.” Quin said and nodded to the Enforcers who stood to the side. They went and took Oliver by the arm and led him out of the room.

Jo sobbed louder and Tey tried to calm her down. Cami just leaned over and put her arms around her best friend. They sat in silence for a few moments before Lacy spoke up. “I know I am new here and all, but what are we going to do?” Quin sighed and said, “I don"t know. We have to find out exactly what happened that night. It may have been years ago, but someone had to be there and remember. Who forgets your Alpha going crazy and killing two trusted member of his staff?”

“Well, I could try and put together a memory potion. It takes a few days to make, but it may help Oliver remember.” Lacy said. “Well, I will have my mother make it; she is the best at those types of spells.”

Quin nodded and then turned to Jo. “Jo, will that be okay?”

“Anything, anything that will tell us the truth. I heard what my father said, but he just doesn"t have it in him. I can"t see him actually killing those people.” Jo said.

“It was a long time ago, people change.” Levi said quietly.

“I just need to do what I can.” Jo said.

“What about Jordan? She is the victim here and she is the one who is out in the cold. I hate to say this, but she has a right to be here. We are supposed to protect the Chosen.” Teagan said.

Jo began crying again and no one knew what to do. Their loyalty was being tested. Quin and Jaden started this quest on the premise the New Council is what was important.

They would be loyal to the Council. Everyone who joined the Council was sworn to loyalty. This was the first time it was tested. It would not be the last, but it would certainly be the worst.

“Jordan must be protected and brought in.” Quin said and stood up. “This is not up for discussion. She is a member of this Council and as such has our loyalty. I will call Devon.”

Cami leaned back, put her hand to her mouth, and cried quietly. This could tear them apart, she thought and watched as the rest of the Council for the first time since they started, silently stood, and left the room without talking to one another.

Chapter 10

Yes, things were going as planned. Oliver was in jail and the New Council was in shambles. Now he just had to get Jordan to himself and then she would be his.

Everything was going to work out, The Master thought.

He looked at the building that she lived in. Since she had left this morning with those men, she had not returned. She went to her parent"s house, he knew that much. The information had begun to flow about an hour after she reportedly left her parent"s house. Everyone had been yelling and screaming at Jordan as she had driven away from them with those men.

He thought they would bring her back to her apartment. That is why he had come directly there. But she had not shown up. It had been a few hours, where the hell had they taken his mate?

The Master paced slowly in front of the coffee shop. She had to be a mess. He was the one who was supposed to pick up the pieces and explain to her that he would do everything in his power to make it right. He was supposed to be her savior. Then she would be putty in his hands and he would be about to manipulate her. But those damn men got in his way. Now they were with her and telling her lies.

He had to find them. He pulled out his phone and called the New Council headquarters.

He had deliberately not called. He had not wanted them to call him back in. He had to take the chance now. It was all he could do, because he had to find Jordan.

He waited while the phone rang and then grimaced when he heard Jo crying in the background. Tey had answered. He would have his hands full with his mate. He would give him what he needed without question.

“Tey, it"s Braden. I need to find out where Jordan is. I am supposed to be bringing her to the compound but I can"t find her at her apartment.” The Master said.

“Braden, have you spoken to Quin today?” Tey said hesitantly.

“Oh, no, why? I was on this mission and have not called in yet today.” The Master said calmly. If he engaged him in dialogue, he was going to have to call the Alpha. Shit.

“There is a mess here. I think Quin is going to want you to come back. He has sent Devon, Sid, and Casey out there already. If they can"t get her back, no one can.” Tey said briskly.

“Well then I guess I had better call Quin.” Braden said and then leaned back against the building and groaned after he hung up.

He looked at his phone and sighed. Well, all good things must come to an end. He was either going to have to go back to Milliken and wait for her there, or defy Tey"s order to call Quin. Either way he was screwed. He needed to stay in Quin and Jaden"s good graces for a while yet. He needed the information. He would have to call Roarke and have him come here and get his mate and bring her to him. It was the only way he could see out of this.

Braden quickly made plans and then called Quin and assured him he was on his way back. He was pissed, just one more day, he would have been able to get her, and all this would have been mute. At least he caused the rift in the New Council that he wanted to.

It would take a long time to sort this mess out. In the meantime, he would put the second part of his plan into action and hope that Roarke was successful.

Chapter 11

Jordan had fallen asleep on the couch after crying herself out. Romy and Larkin had no clue how to help. They tried to talk to her but she had been unable to discuss things.

Larkin finally just sat and held her until she fell asleep. It had taken awhile. Both of them hoped that they never had to witness her crying like that again. It tore their hearts out listening to her.

“She still asleep?” Larkin whispered to his mate.

“Yeah, poor baby. I almost started to cry too, that just about killed me.” Romy said and leaned against his mate.

Larkin pulled him into an embrace and kissed him softly. “I know, honey. We have to decide how we are gonna handle this. When she wakes up, we are going to have to get her to talk to us.”