Werewolf Committee novel Chapter 38

I held my fathers gaze for a little longer then shifted my gaze towards my mate. Tate.

As much as I wanted to go with my dad and get to know him, I wanted to stay with Tate more. Tate needed me. My father might have as well but my love for Tate was way to strong.

I sighed and almost grimaced at my father's hopeful look.

"I want to get to know you, I really do," I said with a pause as everyone remained silent.

"But-" I began but was cut off.

"-Buts are always a bad sign," Dale sighed softly as he shook his head watching from the corner. I saw Tate shoot him a look and immediately he became silent.

"-I can't go. Not now. But I promise I will, soon."

I tried my best to reject his offer as politely as I possibly could. However I felt guilty when I saw the hopeful look from his eyes disappear.

Immediately Jonathan straightened up and cleared his throat.

"Alright. Thats fine. As long as you're happy," he said with a smile but it didn't quite reach his eyes.

"Joseph and I must be on our way now. Thank you for your services," Jonathan said giving Tate a nod. However Tate still seemed pissed from before and simply stood there unmoving.

I took a few steps forward and looked up at my dad, memorizing his face. Jonathan seemed to do the same before he opened his arms wide and engulfed me in an embrace as our audience stayed silent.

"Take care of yourself, " he whispered in my ear.

Squeezing my shoulders he finally let go and I gave him a sad smile as he left through the double wooden doors, exiting the Committee.

Joseph, my uncle, lingered back for a few moments.

"It was great meeting you Elina. But like your father said we have to go. But if you need any help, if you're in any trouble and need the earth Elemental around, " Joseph said with a grin as he pointed to himself, "-you call me straight away."

I let out a small laugh and without warning gave my uncle a hug. I couldn't help but think that I have a really cool family. One that ill see soon.

Joseph gave me one last smile before he left, following my father.

Once they were out of sight, the wooden doors were slammed shut and Colin dusted his hands.

"Ah. Wasn't that lovely. Anyone fancy some tea?" Colin asked with a grin as he held up his cup that held something that smelt suspiciously like alcohol.

My gaze drifted off to his glass and I'm guessing so did everyone elses.

"Oh this? Don't mind me. I'll be in the kitchen," Colin said and spun around to leave.

"Colin," I called out before he went to far. Humming he spun around.

"Can I speak to you for a second," I asked.

It seemed like he already knew what I was going to say. He grimaced and nodded his head. Dale left the room and I looked around to see it was just Tate, Colin and I.

We held the conversation off for a long while. The day Lily, the new fire Elemental decided to try and burn me alive, we found out Colin was the air Elemental.

"What is it?" Colin asked with a tight smile.

"Why didn't you tell us you were the air Elemental?" Tate automatically said reading my mind.

"I didn't see the need to."

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