Undercover Wolf novel Chapter 18

Lilly took Asia away and placed her in her high chair, while she served us bacon and eggs and placed a small bowl of mashed potatoes in front of Asia, feeding her now and then.

I couldn't help but admire how well she was at this, and it got me wondering if I would be a good mom too. I couldn't even be a good mate and sister, not to mention pack member, so how would I be a good mom?

I quickly shook the thought away, deciding that I had a long way to go before thinking about kids.

We gulped down the food faster than expected, and I felt as if I wanted more.

Aiden hadn't looked at me, and he wouldn't let me into his mind. I didn't even know why he wasn't at training, so I asked him.

"Rule number two, always look out for each other. You're hurt so I took the day off to be with you" He stated without looking at me.

I sighed as a pang of pain ran through me, knowing he must be feeling betrayed. In his mind, I already broke the first two rules.

By now everyone else could see the tension between us, but they said nothing. I tried prying in his mind to talk to him, but he kept shutting me out. So, I did the one thing I knew would get his attention.

"Aiden, can we talk? " I asked one last time before I took action.

He mumbled an excuse about understanding that Ace won't take me away from him, to sell his act to the others, but I knew it was his way of saying no.

Well I guess it has to be like that then.

I threw the crutches down, getting his full attention already. With a sharp breath, I jumped from the chair, hard. I cried out in pain as I felt the bone that was healing slip pack out of place, but it surely got the job done.

"My gosh Roxy are you crazy! " He bellowed in frustration and concerned as he grabbed me. A series of gasps and curse words came from everybody else, and I knew they must've been thinking that I was insane.

"Take me to my room, and let's talk" I whispered loud enough for him to hear. He let out a dry huff, but obliged anyways.

After placing me on the bed and making sure my ankle was fine, he plopped down beside me, giving me a death glare.

"That wasn't necessary Roxy, you were almost healed" He scolded in a stern tone.

"I know," I sighed. "But you weren't talking to me"

"And I have a right to Roxy! You accepted him? " It came out more as a question, as if he's just processing it

"Aiden it's harder than it looks" I tried.

He stayed quiet for a while, rubbing soothing circles on my back. I knew this was a lot for him since he's never had to do this with me. I was the type of sister who cringed when he acted too mushy, and here I was, a whole mess. I knew he had no clue about what to do.

"I'm sorry I've been so hard on you sis. I didn't consider how much you might be hurting. It's just that this mission means a lot. " He sighed, pushing me back slightly so he could face me.

"I know, and it still means so much to me too. But if I'm being honest, so does Ace" I whispered without looking at him. "He's my mate Aiden, and this is his pack. I made a vow to my pack which I don't intend on breaking, but I'm at a dead end"

"So what do you suggest we do? I still have to give a monthly report to dad, or else he'll be suspicious. Not to mention we can't just abort mission and fail our pack" He said. I chewed my lip as I thought about my next move.

"I don't know," I sighed, feeling defeated. "I'll figure something out before the four months end, but for now, we resume mission as if nothing happened okay?" He nodded slowly, as if he was not really sure if I would come through.

"And what if the four months end and you don't figure something out?" He asked. "You can't tell Ace and we have to start the real work by the end of the week tops"

"I will figure it out. Don't worry." He simply sighed and pulled me back to his chest.

Whatever plan I'll need to come up with so I can have the best of both worlds seemed far fetched, but I guess I'd have to find a way.

And I'll have to do it before the four months end.