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"Tai!" Ace burst into Tai's house not long after she had called him. "Is everything okay?" He found his way to their kitchen where he saw Raiden standing. He still hadn't moved. Tai was sitting at the table that had, now cold, half-eaten dinners on it.

"Ace," she sighed. She looked at her brother and then stood up, walking over to Ace. "Brandon knows that I know. Raiden also knows about Brandon and Rogue, and to say he's heartbroken is an understatement."

"Are you okay?" Ace asked, checking Tai over.

"I'm not worried about me," Tai said dismissively. "Rai's in shock. I also don't think we should stay here, not with Rogue across the road. Brandon said he wasn't going to say anything but I don't know whether he's going to keep his word."

"No, of course not. You'll stay at the packhouse," Ace said.

"I was just thinking of staying in a hotel. I don't think Greyson would-"

"He may be the Alpha, but I'm the Beta and you're my mate, so I'm not taking no for an answer," Ace said. "I can deal with Greyson. If Rogue knows that you two are aware of the werewolf world it puts you in danger. You need to be where I can protect you."

Tai raised an eyebrow. "You do know I'm fully capable of protecting myself."

"Doesn't mean you can't accept help," Ace said, raising an eyebrow back at her. "Go and grab some things for you and Raiden and then let's going. You can tell me exactly what happened on the drive."

Tai told Ace the whole story on the drive to the packhouse. She constantly looked over her shoulder at Raiden who was in the backseat. He didn't say a word. "I don't know what's going to happen now," Tai said lowly. "I don't know if he's going to be okay."

Ace pursed his lips. "I don't know either. They're mates. Every part of him is probably screaming to go back to Brandon, but he's not. He's strong. It's impressive."

"It was horrible," Tai sighed. "Seeing his face. He was so shocked."

"I'm not surprised," Ace murmured. "I wouldn't have left you if I knew he was there."

Tai glanced at Ace. She nodded. "I know."

"So much for having some time to yourself."

Tai couldn't help but laugh. "I know."

"Thank you for calling me, Tai. Thank you for trusting me."

"I never doubted that I could trust you," she said dismissively. "I was scared of telling you what I did. I still am scared."

"Well, I'm going to do everything I can to make it so you're not scared," Ace said with a kind smile.

"You're too nice," Tai said and shook her head. "I don't deserve it."

"I'll be mean if you start talking like that."

Tai chuckled quietly. "I'll shut up then."

"Let's get him inside," Ace said once they had arrived at the packhouse. Tai got out of the car and she had to pull Raiden out. He walked beside her, unaware of the world around him.

"Rai," Tai said and gently shook. "Rai, snap out of it."

They were met outside of the house by Greyson and Indianna. Brooke and Harry followed them out. "What happened?" Greyson demanded.

"Brandon," Ace said. "He knows that Tai is aware of us and what she and Raiden are."

"Come to my office," Greyson said shortly.

"I'll take Raiden to a room," Brooke said softly. She felt guilty. She was Brandon's cousin. The least she could do was try and help Raiden.

"I don't want to leave him," Tai said stubbornly.

"Brooke will look after him," Indianna called kindly. "I think it's best if you explain everything so we can help."

"You can trust her with him," Ace said into Tai's ear. "Come on. Greyson's the Alpha, he needs to know what's happened."

Tai nodded stiffly. Brooke told Harry to stay with Greyson and Indianna and she put her arm around Raiden and guided him into the house. Tai entered with Ace by her side and was surprised to see the house bustling with life. It was full of people wandering about. Many of them seemed excited, happy. They kept on looking at Greyson with wide eyes. She recognised some of the teenagers from school. "Greyson has just told the pack that he's not dead," Ace told Tai. "He told them all of our plans."

"Did you miss the pack meeting to come for me?" Tai wondered.

"Yes, the Beta of the pack did miss the meeting for you," Greyson called, sounding bitter. He was walking in front with Indianna. His hand was placed protectively on her back.

"Greyson," she warned. "What would you have done if it was me?"

"I would have dropped anything, but I'm the Alpha so I can do what I damn want," Greyson shrugged.

"You're a hypocrite," she pointed out.

Greyson looked at Indianna with a smug smile. "And I'm also the Alpha so does it look like I care, sugar?"

Indianna rolled her eyes and looked over her shoulder at Tai. "Don't listen to anything he says."

"I'm the Alpha, she should be hanging off every word that I say," Greyson muttered.

"Unless it sounds important don't listen to anything he says," Indianna corrected.

Greyson lowered his voice and whispered in Indianna's ear. "Are you going to fight me this much in bed tonight, Indianna?"

Indianna's eyes widened and she hit Greyson's chest. "If you keep being so rude to Ace's mate, who has helped us, I won't be in your bed tonight."

"Would you really withhold sex so soon after I've risen from the dead?" He asked. His hand slid lower down Indianna's back.

"You're intolerable!" She gasped and pushed him away as they reached his office. Greyson smirked and walked inside, taking a seat behind his desk. He sent Indianna a lustful look as she sat down on the couch.

*I'm still annoyed at you from earlier,* she said.

*You can be annoyed at me tonight. In bed.*

*You're in Alpha mode now, Greyson. Stop thinking about me,* Indianna scolded.

*I never stop thinking about you.*

*Then stop thinking with your dick for ten minutes.*

Greyson smirked slightly and looked up at Ace and Tai who were sitting opposite the desk. "So, what happened? If you've managed to piss Rogue off some more I won't be happy."

Ace rolled his eyes. "Greyson, cut it out."

Greyson shrugged his shoulders. "What happened?" He repeated.

Ace told the story this time. "Brandon said he wasn't going to tell Rogue anything, but I guess only time will tell before we know if he has or not."

Greyson sighed and nodded. He looked at Tai. "Your brother, how do I know I can trust him? Especially considering who his mate is."

"Were you not listening?" Tai said. "I think he made it clear to his mate what he thought of him. Raiden always does the right thing. Always. He's the kindest person I know and no matter the cost, he will do the right thing. The last thing he will do is stand with Rogue."

"So, until we know it's safe for them to return home they'll be staying at the packhouse," Ace said. It wasn't a question. He was telling Greyson who, much to Tai's surprise, nodded.

"Okay," he said.