Deacon - Nicholas Bella Page 0,84

pack richer and more powerful,” I said.

“Your son, sir?” Malcom asked.

“Anton, your business economics teacher,” I said.

“Oh, wow… he is a werewolf too?”

I nodded. “Who is much older than he looks. He was born in the year of eighteen eighty.”

Again, Malcom’s mouth dropped open. He was a handsome boy and I was sure, by the way Elliot was eyeing him, he’d be getting fucked by my friend soon enough. “You really are immortal?” he asked.

I nodded. “I’m over three hundred and seventy years old,” I said.

“Thank you, sir,” Malcom said.

I looked at him. “Why are you thanking me?”

“For choosing me.”

“Ahh, yes… well, then, you’re welcome.”

~*~

“I take it my Capo, Deacon, explained everything to you?” Julie asked Malcom. She was sitting in what looked like a throne. A handcrafted ornate chair that actually had real jewels in it. When Elias died in the war with the dragons, his entire fortune went to Julie, because Connor and Patricia were both dead. A life of luxury, no matter how excessive, was how Julie chose to spend that money.

Her home was twice the size of mine with thirty bedrooms and fifteen bathrooms. There was also a forest attached to the property where we all gathered to hunt. Basically, my estate could fit inside hers, only difference was, I’d earned the privilege, whereas she just got lucky to have been chosen by fate. I spoke only when necessary as Malcom and Julie conversed. I’d done my part, which was recruiting a promising young human. It was up to her to decide if she wanted to turn him.

Satisfied with my choice, she gave Malcom the brand, oath, and bite and sent him off with his new trainer to ensure that he’d survive the transformation. With Malcom out of the room and Elliot waiting in my car, it left Julie and I alone. It was time.

“Alpha, if I may, I do have an issue I’d like to discuss with you,” I said. I leaned forward, clasping my hands together as to not seem like a threat.

Julie arched an eyebrow. “Oh?”

I swallowed. “Yes, see, I have recruited a lot of wolves for the pack, great soldiers who have served you well.”

“Get to the point, Deacon,” Julie snapped.

I couldn’t help but think back to the day she and Charlene were in my office, begging for me to take them as whores. And now she felt so emboldened to speak to me with such disrespect. I had to bite my tongue in order to keep in place.

“Very well, I want to know, why have you not made me Beta Capo yet? Why instead do you promote wolves who do not have my accomplishments, Alpha?” I asked, getting the point as she’d demanded.

She smirked. “Because, I don’t feel you are worthy.”

Hearing those words leave her mouth made me want to rip her throat open. I had to suppress my growl of rage and warning. “Come again?” was all I could say.

“You forget your place, Deacon. See, I know of your ascension to Capo. A position my dear, late husband gave to you because he felt you’d earned it simply because you fucked a boy into his pockets. Elias realized that you are a snake, a man who will do whatever it takes to rise in power. Be happy that I have not adjourned you from the pack. It is only because Charlene is my dear friend that you still live.”

“I have done nothing but be loyal to this pack, to you!” I snapped. “I only did what was asked of me. How dare you speak to me—”

“How dare you speak to me as if we are equals. Leave now before I demote you to soldier!”

I was so enraged, I literally saw red. I ground my teeth together as I rose and stormed out of her home. I stomped over to my car, snatching the door open and slamming it shut behind me. Elliot didn’t say anything, which was smart on his part. I wasn’t ready to speak. Not yet. I was so angry my hands shook, so much so, I couldn’t even start the engine.

“Want me to drive, Sir?” Elliot asked me after a few minutes of silence had passed between us.

I normally didn’t allow anyone to drive this particular car, but I was in no shape mentally to drive, so I nodded and Elliot and I switched seats. He drove us home and, on the way, I told him to pull over and he did. I got out and walked