John

"Mom, I love you!" - I told her as we walked back to our house.

"I love you too, puppy. But you're grounded for life." - She replied. She did not look mad. But she did sound like it.

"Mom, I din't do anything wrong!" - I rebuked, annoyed.

"You mean, apart from the unmated sex?" - She croaked.

"I thought you're on my side." - I spoke, sounding disappointed.

At this, she stopped in her tracks, which in turn made all 3 of us stop.

"Listen to me, John, I'm on your side forever! And ever! No matter what!" - She started as she looked me deep in the eyes.

"But that doesn't mean I'm not gonna call on your crap wen you're wrong. Cause you are! You're 15 years old. You should not be having sex at all!" - She continued. She WAS mad.

"I know mom, I know. But I couldn't resist it. I mean, I could say no but are you kidding me? Who would say no?" - I croaked, deeply embarrassed.

"I know I said some harsh things in there, son. But sometimes we end up saying things we regret it. But the takeaway is: make better choices." - Dad spoke to me as we walked.

"I understand, dad, but I love her. It's not like it's a random girl." - I replied, defensive.

"It's precisely because she's not a random girl that lies the problem, she's your cousin!" - He rebuked.

"Let's rest up, check the injuries and sleep. God knows the shit storm your uncle you'll rain down on us after that!" - Mom snickered. She wasn't wrong either. She knew uncle Dan better than I, of course. But even I knew that wasn't the end of it. Not by a long shot.

"Tell me about it! I'm half a mind in calling in sick tomorrow." - Dad joked. Sort of.

I got checked out by my mom, who strip searched me for wounds and I'm not exaggerating! I had to stop her when I was down to my briefs, barely. After that, I took a shower and went straight to bed. I didn't even eat dinner I was so upset.

I texted Rosalyn to apologize but she texted back saying it wasn't my fault and I had nothing to apologize for. She didn't want me to beat myself up and she was right. But I was heartbroken!

The next day, warrior training was awkward. Everyone was silent but Delta. She was barking orders like nothing happened, which is actually the best thing she could do.

Rosalyn and Emmett were silent. She didn't even look at me. They just go about their day. I think he may wanted to punch me, but didn't have the nerve.

The way back is silent also. Until...

"Cousin, my dad wants you to come have lunch with us today. He wants to talk to you." - Emmett spoke as if he was delivering a subpoena.

"Okay, Emm. Thanks." - I replied. Seriously, he wouldn't look at me.

"I love her, just so you know. It's not..." - I tried to explain to him but he doesn't care.

"She can't be yours, cousin. I'm sorry. That's all I'll say in the matter!" - He replied, curtly.

"I can't be anyone's cause I'm not a live stock!" - Rosalyn interjected. It was nice to hear her voice, at least.

Later, after I went to my house and showered, I went to the pack house as invited. I arrive at the dining hall, but there're only Huntingtons present. No warriors, no other wolves, no one. Just family, including my dad.

"Good afternoon, nephew." - Uncle Dan greeted me.

"Good afternoon, uncles." - I greeted them. I take a seat at the table.

"Where's everyone?" - I asked, intrigued.

"Today is just family. I wanted to take this time to say a few things to you all." - He started.

"First, I would like to start by saying: I'm sorry if I was harsh on you yesterday. I was just taken aback by all of it." - He continued in a somber tone.

"We were also, uncle. We didn't expect a rogue attack." - I croaked. I couldn't break the tension in the air even if I was superman.

"No one expects it, nephew. That's why we prepare and take steps to prevent it from happening or deal with it if it happens." - He lectured me, calmly.

"Second, I know you were instrumental in defending my daughter and I know she was only unharmed because of you." - He stated. I smiled politely.

"I would protect her with my life if need be!" - I said it without missing a beat. My dad looked at me weirdly. Rosalyn was just quiet.

"I appreciate that, I really do. Which makes this next part difficult: you are not to be permitted around my daughter alone anymore." - He spoke and my heart sank.

"What?!" - Both Rosalyn and I gasped as we said it.

"Dad, please don't do this, we did nothing wrong!" - She pleaded.

"Uncle, please don't do this! You can do anything you want to me. Just please, I beg you, don't take Rosalyn away from me!" - I begged. I was crying.

"In addition, you can not take her with you from this house anywhere alone anymore. Even to a run. All activities must be family or group oriented!" - He continued and I cried harder. My dad moved to hug me.

"Please uncle, I swear, I won't do that anymore! Please, you can take anything from me. Please, don't take Rosalyn, I beg you! Please, please." - I got down to my knee and begged him. He was immovable. Everybody looked shocked at the scene.

"Dad, please, I'll be good. I'll do anything. Please don't do this to us! I beg you, please!" - Rosalyn pleaded.

"I'm sorry children, but I can not allow for this to go on. That is final." - He put the nail in the coffin. I cried so hard my dad had to comfort me. He picked me up and held me in his arms.

He carried me out the dining hall, Rosalyn was crying so hard it actually made me feel worse.

"I hope you're happy, Alpha!" - Dad said to him as he carried me out in his arms. I mean, not literally cause I am six foot tall. But he supported me with his shoulders as I was inconsolable.

I didn't even eat. Not over there, not at home. At all. I just cried non stop.

I'm glad my brother was in daycare so he didn't have to see me like this.

Hours after my uncle's speech, mom arrived and greeted me in my room.

"Hi, puppy. I heard. Are you okay?" - She spoke, sounding concerned.

"No, mom, I'm not okay. I'm blocked from being alone with the love of my life. I'll never be okay ever again!" - I told her, deeply hurt.

"I understand, puppy. Hang in there!" - She tried to comfort me though there're no words she could say it'd help. - "Dinner's in 5." - She spoke and left.

I basically put food in my mouth cause I had to. Otherwise I would pass out at training tomorrow. But I wasn't any hungry. I just went with the flow.

My parents tried to cheer me up in their own way. But there was nothing they could say.

There was nothing anyone could do. My life was over and I'm barely 15!

When I went to warrior practice the next day, the twins were already at the training site. Honestly, I barely had any energy to train, but it was the only chance I got to see her. Plus, there was nothing for me to do at home either, except for wallowing.

Rosalyn looked like she spent the night at a funeral and Emmett wouldn't look at me. They barely replied to my 'good morning'.

The only one who never treats me differently is aunt Denise. She is relentlessly mean. But that's what I like about her, she was consistent. We didn't walk back together either, which was strange, but I was just glad that at least I got to see her.

I mean, honestly I don't know what's worse, not seeing her or seeing her and don't be allowed to be with her. It's a shit show altogether. And I was miserable!

When I arrived home, my dad was there, which was unusual. At this hour, he's working.

"Dad, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be working?" - I said as I come inside the living room.

"I took some time off, son. I needed a break from the pack." - He told me. He was cooking lunch.

"Does this have anything to do..."

"No, son, I just needed a break, that's all. Dan understood." - He interrupted me.

"Okay. So what's for lunch?" - I asked it as if I cared. I don't. But he's making an effort and had nothing to do with my situation.

"Oh, it's your favorite!" - As he said that, then I realized something was off. He never cooked my favorite dish. Not because he didn't know, he can cook anything. But because it's a lot of work!

"OK dad, what? Did uncle Dan fire you?" - I asked him and he laughed at me.

"Betas can't be fired. They can only be impeached. Like presidents. So does Alphas, by the way!" - He informed me in an amused tone.

"Can Deltas be fired?" - I asked him. I was curious now that he said that.

"Not exactly. I mean, they can be forced to step down by the Alpha, if need be. But that only happens if they're not able to perform their duties. It's not on a whim." - He explained.

"Good to know, not that I have any chance at being Beta or anything. But I can still make Delta!" - I smirked.

"I'm sorry, son, I really mean it. I know you wanted to follow in my footsteps. Like many before you, like I did my father." - He felt sorry for me and I could feel it.

"Thanks dad, but it's okay, it's a long shot anyway. I'm too young for Beta!" - I told him, trying not to make him feel down.

We ate the best roasted lambs my dad has ever cooked for me and I rested for a while.

Whenever I drift off I usually found myself thinking about her. It's usually my happy place.

But now it just made me sad. Too bad my brain doesn't realize this and still makes her beautiful face appear in my head.

I liked how she laughed. How she found me adorable. I liked that she was confident. Even bossy some times. But I don't mind a confident, strong woman. Freud figure that out.

I love everything about her, and now that I couldn't have her by my side, I appreciated it even more.

Tears streamed from my face. I fall sleep thinking of her.

The next days are more of the same, I go to training, get ignored by my cousins, go back, take a shower, have lunch and rest. Rinse and repeat. I couldn't even enjoy my mom's week day offs anymore. I didn't have the mood to do anything.

How can a student not enjoy the summer?

It's ironic that the best day of my life turned out to be the worst day of my life.

Who knew getting attacked by rogues was the easy part. I wasn't afraid of them, to be honest, I was scared for her.

Had they attacked her, I would die from the heartbreak. She wasn't even injured and I took another appreciation from what happened to uncle Felix. That must not have been easy for uncle Dan. And she's not even my mate!

This was gonna be a long summer. I don't know what I'll do without being able to stay close to her.

If I can't be with her, life lose its meaning, the sun doesn't shine. There's no smile in my face. I understood and was prepared (of sorts) to lose her to her mate. But to her father? I did not see it coming!

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