32 Parker That came out this morning , Kane told him , putting the paper in front of him .
He was in his office , now reading an article in the local newspaper , one that was normally out to tarnish his name .
But it was an interview from Belladonna herself .
A simple but clear statement .
There was a photo of Belladonna to go with the article .
Reportedly taken from the interview which was conducted via Skype .
She had nothing bad to say about him .
Stated theyd had a quiet amicable divorce , and that shed gotten everything shed asked for in the divorce .
It stated that Parker had never cheated on her , and that she wished him well with his new wife .
But when the reporter asked where she was , shed stated she was working at a university hospital , but had declined to state which one .
Had stated with a chuckle hed not run her off out of the state or country , shed just moved on to a place that needed her skillset was all .
But it was clear she knew what was going on in his world , and she had tried to help him out , tried to stop the bad press around him , even though she wasnt affiliated with him anymore .
Parker sighed to himself as he read her words , she was a good person , a brilliant doctor and a caring Luna for his pack , a gentle caring soul .
Still loyal , it appeared , to her former mate , even though shed thought she was sold and a slave to him .
Hopefully , the stocks will go back up .
Its a good article and states she contacted the newspaper herself .
Though I believe they were hunting for her , seeing she was nowhere to be found , Kane stated .
Likely , opted to contact them , to stop them actively tracking her down and hounding her about an interview .
She could well still be local , for all we know .
Shannon nodded Seeing all thats going on .
At a university hospital ? Axel commented .
Mm she could be a medical tutor , but its likely its a teaching hospital , or a pack that is in the medical field .
I believe there are a few human world hospitals that are owned and staffed by wolfen packs .
Parker stated after thinking it through .
Not many of those though , Kane commented .
Are you worried , Kane ? Parker asked his Beta .
1/4 32 Honestly , yes .
She was not only your Mate , but our Luna and a good pack member as well .
Everyone liked her , it would be nice to know that she was somewhere safe , is all .
Parker nodded .
But shed completely cut ties with him , so she could go and live her life as she wanted to now .
It was nice to know she was safe and had found somewhere to go , and she looked good , healthy and happy .
He could only presume from the new scrubs she was wearing in that photo ; royal blue with a black trim along the neckline , that they were the colour of her new pack .
Her usual scrubs were bright and colourful , and he knew shed taken all her scrubs with her .
It was time to let go of her completely .
It had been over a month now , nearly two in fact , and though life had moved on for him .
He still missed her at times .
Theyd lost two pups now along with that she wolf in the time she was gone .
Carina was not at all interested in being in the birthing suite and Annette was doing her best .
Though shed come to him yesterday with full concerns about the three deaths in the past two months , since Belladonna had left .
There wasnt anything he could do about it , but Annettes concerns were about the further 41 pregnant she- wolves that were due in four months time ; all those that had gotten pregnant around the time Bella herself had gone into heat that last time .
Hed sat staring up at Annette , and then he had just sighed I can try to bring in other doctors to help you , Annette .
Id prefer you track Bella down and bring her back here … even if its just for a short internship of a few weeks .
Parker had sighed I dont know where she is , Annette .
Do you have any idea at all ? she asked him .
No , all I heard about her leaving from Kane was that shed had her eyes on the Wolfen intranets medical listings for jobs within other packs .
Oh … I can check that ; one needs your medical licence number for access to that .
I can check previous listings .
May I Alpha ? Hed stared at her for a long minute as he thought about it , Probably best not to Annette , she left willing .
Annette frowned right at him now , as though she wanted to say something , but was not sure if 2/4 32 it was appropriate considering he was her Alpha .
Just state it , Annette .
Of course , Bella left you when you rejected her , for your Goddess Gifted Mate , that you brought home and put right in front of her to see .
Parker stared at her for a moment .
Belladonna rejected me , Annette .
I had to accept it .
Its in our mating alliance .
Hed murmured , and he heard a snarl come from behind Annette , and he nearly groaned as he realised that Carina had just heard his words .
It had taken her all of 30 seconds to start yelling at him about talking about his ex .
Shed glared at Annette and snarled at her never to bring up that b *** hs name , actually used the word b *** h instead of Belladonna .
Hed been about to yell at her when Annette had stated point blankly to Carina herself .
If youd bother to help with the birth of pups , like our former Luna .
Use your Lunas Calm like she did when here .
I wouldnt have to ask for her to come back , Ive got 41 pregnant she wolves all due within 12 days of each other .
Are you going to come in and work in the hospital for 16 hours or more a day for those 12 days , like Bella would ? Hed gotten up and put himself between Carina and Annette , snarled at his own Mate as he took the hit that would have landed on Annette .
His hand curled around her arm in a tight grip , and he told Annette to leave , but he kept hold of his Luna , who wanted to strike the pack doctor for simply stating the facts and asking a question .
You touch Annette , and Ill punish you as per pack protocol .
Youll be doing omega duties for a month in the packhouse kitchen .
Answer to Tony the pack chef .
Her eyes widened up at him as if she couldnt believe hed said those words Im your Luna ! she gasped .
Yes , and in my eyes , not above reproach , Im not some Alpha , Carina , that lets everything slide .
You should know this by now , everyone inside this pack is held accountable to all the pack laws .
Including you and I.
Thats insane , were in charge .
Not standard pack members .
Really ? Parker frowned down at her Have you not read the pack laws in full yet ? Youve been here two months and still you dont understand that I take all the laws seriously .
Even where you and I are concerned .
Ive been busy , had to sort out my own Luna Ceremony because the previous … She trailed off and then stated staring up at him , But no one can talk to me like that .
Like that she wolf just 3/4 +10 Points 32 did , and you didnt even admonish her for it .
You should have .
No , I didnt .
I wont be either .
She just lost a pup and is upset and looking for help .
She came in here to ask for help , and you just yelled at her for what ? Coming to me , her Alpha , with a legitimate concern that I need to address .
He stated flatly .
Hed watched her turn and stalk out of his office , and towards the front door , mind linked right to her If you go and take a piece of Annette , Ill put you on the shaming post for all to see .
She stopped walking and turned to look right at him , and then just turned and stalked off in another direction .
He scrubbed a hand over his face ; a storm was brewing , and he knew it .
He , mind linked to Annette The Luna , is ticked off about you requesting Belladonna to come and help .
Let me know if she does anything to you , Ill invoke the pack laws .
Ive warned her .
was all she stated , Could be Luna ordered not to say anything .
She muttered right back at him .
He sighed , where Annette came from , that was a thing when the Luna didnt want the Alpha to know she was hurting the pack members .
Tell one of your nurses that you trust to report the interaction if it happens .
She muttered , clearly didnt like thinking about it I dont like it Alpha , it kind of reminds me of my previous pack .
I understand .
It was the very reason hed gone in and taken over , to give the pack wolves a better life .
The problem was , he could actually see Carina doing that , she had those tendencies , and he was going to have to talk to her about it .
To make sure she understood that behaviour like this , would not be tolerated .
Hed thought shed settled down , had been more compliant , and apologetic , since her father had had words with her , the last time he was here prior to her Luna Ceremony .
Until today , shed been well behaved and nice to everyone .
