76 Belladonna She sat in her home with Whit and Milly ; Mirror had taken the other children in the orphanage .
up to the packhouse to watch a movie in the theater , knowing that Parker was going to be formally introduced to Whit after dinner and everyone thought it would be best if the other children werent there to sit and stare at them all .
Bella had opted for an after dinner meeting .
It was a school day , and she didnt exactly know how it was going to go .
She didnt want Whit to not eat his dinner afterwards , if he was unhappy .
Hed been quiet on the subject of his father since learning the truth about why hed never known him .
Knew of the agreement to have him relinquished to her and also now knew it was all a lie on his own fathers , Mates part .
She didnt know his thoughts on the subject .
Hed only huffed and shaken his head , looked at her with a frown and stated , It was all a lie and no one knew , except for the Luna of that pack , after you and he rejected each other ? Shed nodded at him and stated Yes , Hed been informed that Parker was now there inside the pack , though shed kept that to herself until after his school day was finished , so as not to distract him .
But she had previously told him Parker was going to come back when Gretta allowed it .
This was that day .
Parker also hadnt interrupted Whits school day and hadnt asked that their son be presented to him right away .
Had acknowledged it was midweek and would take that into consideration , had asked what shed wanted in fact .
Shed thought about it and asked if it could be after dinner .
They ate at six .
Hed nodded and Gretta had stated she would bring Parker down to the orphanage herself , and she knew why Gretta was going to be there .
It was to make sure things stayed civil and there was no Alpha to Alpha fight breaking out if she and Parker got into it .
Whit hadnt eaten all of his dinner , only about half of it , and she knew it was because he was nervous about meeting the man and wolf who was his father .
He had asked some questions about him when first learning about him two weeks ago .
Hed been trying to figure out what Parker was going to do or want , now that he knew about having a son .
There was a knock on the door , and she looked at Whit .
He just nodded , and she got up to answer it , smiled at Gretta and nodded to Parker .
Come in , she stated and opened the door for them .
No Kane ? she asked Parker as she realised his Beta wasnt here .
1/4 +8 Point 76 No , hes off visiting Mina right now , Parker told her .
She nodded and motioned for the two of them to follow her past her office and into the living area , where Whit was sitting with Milly on his lap , helping her colour in at the coffee table .
She directed Parker to a seat across from Whit , so hed be facing his son while she sat on the sofa behind where Whit and Milly sat .
Gretta took up a seat next to her .
Whit , this is Alpha Parker Hartly of the Lustrous Moon , hes your father .
Bella told him , a formal introduction which was what she knew was protocol .
Bella watched as his eyes moved to the very man Parker , this is Whitney , our son .
Or Whit as he goes by .
She saw Parker smile a little , kind of gently she thought , at his son .
As they looked at each other , she wasnt going to interfere , and she knew Whits kin bond would be snapping into place , now that hed come face to face with his father .
Hello Whitney , Parker stated simply , trying she thought to keep it casual .
Hello , Whit replied .
Its good to finally meet you , I hope we can get along .
Parker smiled properly .
He too would have registered that kin bond snapping into place for Whit .
Why do we need to do that ? Whit asked .
I just think it would be nice if we did .
Parker nodded .
Im sure you have many questions to ask me .
Id be happy to answer them , Parker offered .
Really … I dont think youll like them .
Whit stated and stood up .
He turned and handed Milly to her , and she settled in Bellas lap as he sat down next to her on the sofa .
They might be difficult , Parker acknowledged , but I will try my best to answer them .
If I cant , perhaps your mother or even Alpha Gretta could do that .
I guess that would depend on the question , of course .
Whit nodded .
I dont really have any , I thought you were dead .
He stated with a shrug .
What ? Parker blinked in complete shock and turned his eyes to her .
Belladonna ? he questioned her .
I never … Dont blame my mum , for you not being around .
Whit interrupted her .
Its not her fault .
I read Grettas report .
Mum did everything she was supposed to .
I understand that , Whitney , I also dont blame your mother , I just dont understand why you would think I was dead , Parker told him .
2/4 +8 Point : 76 Thats easy , you were never around and mum never mentioned you , has a marking scar but no filigree .
So had a mate , then didnt .
You were dead is what I thought .
Whit shrugged .
That doesnt always mean … Parker stated .
Would you prefer I think you were a cruel Alpha , that took her against her will and she ran away from you to save herself ?… or that you just tossed her aside for another , a better Mate … both see you as not a nice person .
Parker sighed now , Alright , I understand .
I just didnt like the thought that your mother may have told you I was dead , he stated .
Well , she didnt .
Thats just what I chose to think , so I didnt think I had a deadbeat for a dad somewhere out there .
Whit stated , She never said a bad word about you .
Parker nodded .
Alright , I can understand that … Is there anything youd like to know about me , myself or my pack ? No , Whit answered , Its not like Ill be living there with you .
I wont be going anywhere with you , just because youre an Alpha of a Pack .
Im not going to make you Whitney , I just wanted to meet you .
Why , if you dont want me to move to your pack , and be your heir .
What would be the point ? Whit asked him directly .
I didnt say that I didnt want that , Parker countered .
Yes , you did .
You just wanted to meet me , and youre not going to make me go with you , Whit stated right back .
She watched Parker lean back in that chair over there and nodded , was realising his boy wasnt so dumb , that he likely attended to and listened to the Wolfen classes .
I would like both of those things to happen .
I just wont be taking you or your mother against your will .
Its not who I am .
But , of course son , I want you to be my Heir , but we barely know each other and I dont want you to think Im an Alpha that will just take what I want , and not consider the other parties .
Dont call me son , I may be that , but I dont know you .
Whit muttered .
Fair enough , Parker acknowledged .
That is why Im here though , for us to get to know each other .
Ill be spending a few days here , and Id like to spend some time with you during those days .
Ive got school , Whit commented .
3/4 +8 Point 76 Im aware , and Ill not be interrupting that .
Though I already heard you get good grades , Parker smiled , the man wasnt going to be phased by Whits reluctance , knew a bond needed to be created .
That just because they were kin didnt mean theyd get along instantly .
Yes , I take after my mother .
Whit nodded .
Ive also got homework to do .
He stood and walked from the room up the stairs .
Had enough it seemed .
Parker didnt stop him from leaving , though his eyes followed Whit as he walked upstairs , and only after he was out of sight did they move back to Belladonna .
Its just awkward , a first meeting , She told him .
Parker , to her surprise , waved it off .
It went better than I expected , Belladonna .
Dont worry about it , a part of me thought he was just going to up and leave the room without saying anything .
He does have questions , Gretta stated .
Just isnt ready to ask them , is what I felt .
Whitney can take all the time he needs .
Parker nodded .
Belladonna , I meant what I said earlier , Im not here to make you come back to Lustrous Moon … I would like for that to happen , for you , Whitney and Milly to come and live there .
But I wont make you , perhaps in time , it might be something you and Whit want .
She stared at him curiously .
Youre just going to leave him here with me ? she asked him directly .
Its not like you think .
I want my son and heir , Belladonna .
Im not going to abandon him , but as Whitney stated , we dont know each other at all .
So Im willing to do that , get to know him and he , I.
Then perhaps we , you and I could come to some sort of agreement , one that suits all of us , Whitney , yourself , and me … Im willing to take it slow and give all of you the time you need for that to happen , it is what I want though , all of you inside my pack .
