Chapter 0363

I arrived to find Adrian, Sebastian, and an unfamiliar Alpha waiting. Adrian rose instantly, motioning me inside. "How's Isolde? We never meant to hurt her."

"She's recovering. Stronger than she realizes, but that hit hard. What she didn't mention was her father marked his new mate on her sixteenth birthday."

"Always hated that bastard," the older Alpha growled.

"Victor, meet my father, Alpha Alistair," Adrian introduced.

I stood abruptly. "We haven't been properly introduced, sir. Victor Blackwood."

"I know exactly who you are, son. About time we met face to face." His handshake was firm.

"Whiskey?" Adrian lifted a crystal decanter.

"Please."

Sebastian turned to me, swirling his drink. "You mentioned having matters to discuss. We're all ears."

"The mate gatherings first - seems we're all in agreement." I accepted the amber liquid from Adrian. Its hue reminded me of Isolde's eyes when Aurora shimmered beneath the surface.

"I'll coordinate with Seraphina. With Evelyn on bedrest and your pack needing reconstruction, we'll host the initial gatherings."

"Appreciated. Which leads to my second issue." I swallowed my pride along with the smooth whiskey. "As you saw, my pack's in shambles. Everyone's helping, but we need funds. I require employment to support them. Hoped you might have suggestions."

Adrian and Sebastian exchanged that silent conversation again.

"Actually," Sebastian leaned forward, "we discussed this after visiting your territory. You aware I own Blackstone Enterprises?"

"No idea you had a company. What's your business?"

"Construction and security, coincidentally." His lips quirked.

"Construction?" This could solve our supply issues.

"We've got a proposal," Adrian interjected.

The whiskey burned pleasantly down my throat. "I'm listening."

"We want to finance your pack's reconstruction," Sebastian stated.

"And if you're willing, I'll employ you and any pack members through my company. We'll deduct loan payments from wages while ensuring everyone earns during rebuilding."

Speechless. The generosity was staggering - the perfect solution for rapid reconstruction.

"Why do this for me?" It seemed impossible.

Sebastian snorted, but Adrian answered. "You're family now. That's what we do."

Sebastian shrugged. "Told you he's obsessive about family. Warned you it'd be strange."

"Yes! Thank you! Though I can't guarantee how many will participate—"

"Numbers don't matter. We'll make it work," Sebastian assured.

"Anything else?" Adrian asked.

"One final matter. How do I make my pack official?"

Alpha Alistair stepped forward. "That I can assist with. Requires an application, endorsements from three Alphas, and elder approval. The three here will vouch, and as a council member, I'll expedite it. But you'll need a pack name. Any ideas?"

"I have one, but want Isolde's input first."

"We'll complete the paperwork and add the name later." Alistair moved to Adrian's desk, beckoning me to begin the process that would legitimize our pack.