The Genius Delta

I expected to be ambushed by Logan upon returning to the pack house. Granted, I wasn’t expecting him and Aurelia to wait at the door. I hadn’t told him about what happened, but I knew he’d know. Even if Cillian didn’t say something, I know it would have gotten back to both Kinsley brothers that there was a fight at my office. My best guess is that Shikoba reported it after she heard from security.

I didn’t predict that this fight would result in Persephone’s sister and brother-in-law decided to arrive early. Just what I didn’t want to deal with. It was one thing for them to be coming to probably taunt us about being mates and prod at me to be sure I was what they deemed worthy of Persephone. Now they are coming because of that Demonclaw bitch. So they’ll be on edge, aggressive, and protective of Persephone.

I need to get this shit with Demonclaw resolved fast. And by fast, I mean like I needed it handled yesterday. I do not want Sicilian leaders arriving in Bloodmoon while she is still in our territory; her intentions are unknown. Which shit, her intentions. I don’t know what they are, but that look she gave me and how she looked at Cillian, something is going on. There is more to this than just her having a fixation on me. I have the feeling she’s not pursuing me because she wants to.

Maybe Dove can help me figure out what is going on with her. I want to know who is forcing her to do this. I want to know why they want her with me so fucking badly. Is it to try and bridge ties to Bloodmoon? That can’t be it. Forcing a chosen mate bond isn’t the way to form allies. Especially with a pack like Bloodmoon, who take the mate bond very seriously. Is this about my family? Do they want me because of my dad? Because, like him, I’m a genius?

“Silvercloud? Are you even listening to me?” Logan grumbled, snapping his fingers in my face.

I blinked and smiled sheepishly as I realized my mind had wandered, and I stopped paying attention. “Sorry, my brain wandered to other thoughts. I was trying to think about how to deal with Demonclaw. What were you saying? And can we go inside now? I feel weird standing on the steps talking.”

“Why am I not surprised?” Logan sighed. “Yeah, let’s go inside. Mrs. Carmichael has dinner ready.” He waved for us to follow him inside.

We could smell the BBQ spread from the hallway. Mrs. Carmichael is the best cook ever. I’ll be sad when I move out with Persephone, not that I can’t come back for meals. Shit, we need to discuss living arrangements. I have a plot of land I can build on here in Mount Hood. I would need to finalize a design with Persephone to start construction.

And I don’t want to sound sexist, but I hope she can cook. I burn everything I try to cook. So unless she knows how to cook, we will either eat out, eat at the pack house, or hire a cook—another thing we should discuss. There are many things we need to discuss and learn about each other.

“Is every meal a massive spread like this?” Persephone asked as we walked into the dining room.

The long table was filled with platters of brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs, and half chickens. Then the sides, oh, the number of sides! The creamy, cheesy goodness of homemade mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, potato salad, grilled corn on the cob, green beans, baked beans, slaw, fries, and cornbread. My mouth was already watering. David and his family were here. I’m not surprised, given that his mate often helps watch the heirs. He nodded to us as he tried to get Rose to let go of his ear, her tiny fingers clutching the plug.

“Pretty much. No one goes hungry with Mrs. Carmichael around.” I shrugged.

“Need some help with our future Alpha, David?” I taunted as I let Persephone’s hand go to try and assist my friend.

“What’s it look like?” David rolled his eyes.

“That you have a new accessory?” Persephone chuckled.

“Hilarious, just what I needed.Two of you.” David grumbled.

“Come on, Rosie, let me go. It’s time to eat. Royce is already in his high chair.” He pleaded with the toddler.

me.” Royce waved his hand as he tapped the high

up mates. Shit, I probably shouldn’t say things like that, even in my head. I don’t want to have to eat my shoe if I’m wrong. Plus, Royce has the same effect on Farah, so unless he’s getting both Kinsley girls as mates, which their dads may castrate him for Goddess given or not, I

do was get her boyfriend to call her.” I chuckled as David put Rose in the

“No dating. My kids don’t get to date till they have spent at least four years

put a plate of cut-up food on Rose’s tray and another with

Logan grumped, and he carefully took his seat

him on the Kinsley shit list.” David chuckled as he fixed a plate for his mate and

the wee ones.”

adore Lando, but that doesn’t mean he will be either of their mates when they grow up.” Persephone commented as she sat down.

about my boy’s future. Unlike some people, Royce is a good lad and will wait till he finds his mate.” Aislinn

I was

wasn’t sure what you liked the most,”

like it all.” I assured her as we all started digging

Shikoba and Rohan.” Logan arched his brow as he adjusted CJ

forgotten.” I sighed

Rohan? Who’s Shikoba?”

know the werewolf stuff. She’s a mute transgender

“I didn’t realize he had

first was a dirtbag.” I shrugged, keeping it clean for young ears.

least Rohan found a second chance. So did this woman not take the news of

all. It’s going to take her time. She’s not Sarael, who at least knew about the supernatural world.” I explained. “And from what

her Chuck’s number?” Logan

she called. And I gave it

sign, right?” Persephone chimed in. “If she’s looking to have counseling from Charles, she’s at least willing to come to

has an appointment tomorrow. So she’s taking the day off work. Meaning you’ll have to deal with things

things at the office. It will suck that I can’t be in my lab all day.” I

mean we will spend tomorrow in your office?” Persephone asked, a

CJ? We don’t need to know what Uncle Silvercloud was doing in his

a grown man in Logan’s face. Persephone and I both started laughing. The epic timing of this heir

adorable. So is Xavier though he, like Farah, was a quiet, well-behaved baby. He only started getting loud