Three Fated Hearts

Chapter 43

~Landon~

Yeah, I had a breakdown. I couldn’t help the emotions that have been building up inside of me. I tore the office up, wasn’t the first time and won’t be the last. Lincoln, as always, was able to help me through.

We helped a few Omegas get things cleaned up after our run-ins with Jenna. Now we are waiting for Mark to show up so we can have a meeting. We will be officially taking over in no time, and we need to get some things straight between us. We also need to figure out what we will do about a Gamma, but I kind of have an idea about that.

Lincoln and I are sitting in the office with the door open for Mark. Neither of us has said anything for a while, but I’m sure that we are thinking the same thing; what are we going to do about Jenna? We need to figure out how we will survive her visit without causing our mate any more pain.

Mark slowly walks into the room, looking a bit confused, and his scent is mixed with Tia’s. I should have known that Tia would end up with her best friends after what happened. I have to say that I’d rather her end up there than with Neal or anyone else. “Hey……..do you guys smell that?” Lincoln and I look at each other before looking at Mark. The only thing I smell is my mate on Mark.

“Smell what, exactly? The only thing we smell besides you is our mate.” Mark looks at us with a sheepish look and scratches the back of his head. He takes a few deep breaths before sitting down across from us. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“Yeah, she was at the house when I left. Seems like things have been……interesting lately.” Mark leans back in his chair and places an ankle on his knee. “It smells like apples and cinnamon out in the hallway. Is there going to be something special for dessert today?” I look at Lincoln and shake my head.

“I don’t know of anything special being made today. Maybe they are cooking something up in the kitchen. We need to figure a few things out before we officially take over. I know that will be coming up really soon; dad doesn’t want to wait too long.”

We start to discuss pack matters and the things that we want to change. I want this pack to be inviting and inclusive. My dad is a great Alpha, so I want to continue what he has been doing while putting our own spin on it. A knock on the door interrupts our meeting. “Hello, Alpha Paul.”

“Ah Mark…..boys……how’s everything going around here?” Neither Lincoln nor I respond. We aren’t sure how much dad knows about the issues with Jenna.

“We are getting a lot done. I’m excited to be the Beta to your sons.”

“About that……have you guys decided on a Gamma?” It would be a lot easier if our current Gamma had any children. Her mate died a few years after they marked each other. Gamma Kate stayed with the pack and kept up her duties, but she never took a chosen or had any children. The Gamma position is free for anyone we deem worthy.

“I know this will sound crazy and we may have some issues, but,” I speak up. “What about Lynn being Gamma. I know she is of Beta blood and we can make it a temporary thing, but I think she would do well with the position.”

“We can definitely speak to my sister about it. I’m not sure what she will say,” Mark hunches his shoulders. My dad looks between us with a thoughtful expression.

“It’s definitely something to look into.”

“Look at all of these handsome men in here. This is definitely the place to be.” I look up, and of course, Jenna is in the doorway. I swear she is like a fly, always around when not wanted. My dad gets up to

greet Jenna. She gives him a warm smile and a small hug. “Alpha Paul, it’s been so long. How have you been?” I watch Lincoln roll his eyes, looking sick, and Mark is silent.

“I’ve been good. I heard you were on the premises. We should catch up soon. I’d love to know what you are into these day.”

“Of course, sir.” Jenna smiles up at him, and those who don’t know would think she is a prim and proper young lady. Jenna looks past dad at us. She tries to give Lincoln and me a look that maybe is supposed to be sexy, but when she looks at Mark, the color starts to drain from her face.

I look between the two of them, but I have no idea what’s going on. Jenna turns on her heel quickly to leave the room. “I’m sorry, I have to go and give my dad a call. I will find you later Alpha Paul.” He nods after her, watching her take off like her pants are on fire. Something weird is going on.

“I will be going as well. I have some things to do. Let me know what Lynn says after you talk to her.” Dad walks out of the office, and it’s silent.

“Are you okay?” I ask, looking right at Mark. He looks confused and scared. He hasn’t said a word since Jenna was in here.

“Uh, I’m not sure. I think…..I think…..” I look at Lincoln, but he looks just as confused as I am. “I think I just met my mate.” Mark met his mate, that is amazing. Meeting a mate is always a good thing. Then it hits me. Only one person has been in this room since we have been here. Mark says he thinks he just met his mate, so that makes his mate…….Jenna.