Chapter 5: Witnesses

Gerard POV

“Come on, what else do you remember about her?” Erik asked. “Think man.”

I sat back and started thinking about my mystery mate. “She has long red hair. It was wavy and in a ponytail at the bar. She had on a dress that showed off her incredible body. Her skin was pale, but not in a pasty way. More like a porcelain doll kind of way. She was tall for a woman. Maybe five foot eight inches. Her eyes were like a hazel green color.”

“Okay, did she tell you anything about herself?”

I put my head in my hands, willing my mind to remember. ‘Terk, do you remember anything?’

‘She has a small tattoo on her right hip of a daisy. She said it was in memory of someone special to her.’

I looked up and told Erik what Terk just said to me.

“Cute. A daisy.” He said exasperated. “That doesn’t help us. Unless the woman is walking around a bikini, we won’t see her tattoo. Before you started drinking, was there anything she said about herself that could help us identify her?”

“She said something about her camera. I can’t remember what she said though.”

“Phone camera, a film camera, and professional camera?”

“Man, I don’t know. What do you want me to tell you? I can’t remember shit.”

“Fine. I will see what I can dig up.” He said standing.

“Also, go to the bar and see if anyone knows who she is and if there is any security footage.”

“On it.” He said walking to the office door. Just as he is about to open the door, it swings open.

In walks my pain in the ass half-brother Jaul. He is older than me, but he is illegitimate. We share the same father, but my father was fooling around with some she-wolf and got her pregnant. He never acknowledged Jaul as his son until he was seventeen, when his own mother passed away. My dad ended up taking him in. After he came to live with us, my mother became distant with my father, and they haven’t been the same since.

“Hello brother.” Jaul said.

“Jaul, what do you want?” I asked.

“My inheritance and rightful place in the family, but we know it won’t happen.”

“I mean what is the purpose of your visit, asshole.” I said, clearly irritated by his presence.

“I’m here to remind you that you have a suit fitting for Trina’s Luna Ceremony. Father asked me to remind you since your phone seems to be off.”

I grabbed my phone and sure enough it’s off. “Fuck, I didn’t even realize I turned off my phone.”

After turning it back on, notifications started coming at record speed. I see several missed messages from Trina and guilt is rising in my heart. I got drunk and cheated on her. I am still wrapping my head around everything.

I look at Jaul and I want him out of my office. “I’ll be at the fitting tomorrow. You can leave now.”

“Oh, dear brother, I’ve never been that easy to get rid of, you know that.” He said with a smirk. “You seemed stressed. Are you getting cold feet with my future sister-in-law?”

“Not that it is any of your business, but no. I can’t wait to solidify her position in the pack.” I said.

“You’re only twenty-one. Still young enough to find your fated mate. Are you sure you don’t want to wait to find her?” He asked.

Clearly, he is up to something. What that is, I don’t know. I need to have someone keep an eye on him until I make Trina my Luna.

“Trina is intelligent, beautiful and exactly the kind of woman I need by my side to solidify my position as Alpha. She will make an exceptional Luna.” I say confidently.

“Very well brother. I will leave you to it then. Remember not to be late tomorrow for the suit fitting.” He said as he walked out of my office.

I ran my hand over my face and sighed heavily. I need to talk to Trina. I can’t have her believe I would hide things from her. I grabbed my phone and dialed her number.

After a couple of rings she picks up, “Thank the Moon Goddess. I was getting so worried about you, babe. Where have you been?”

“Hey honey. Listen, I need to talk to you. It’s important. Can we meet for lunch?” I asked. Better to be in public so she doesn’t murder me when I tell her about last night.

“Sure. Is everything okay?” she asked.

“I’m sure you will tell me.” I said. “I’ll meet you at noon for lunch. How about Medallion?”

There is a slight pause, “Are you having second thoughts about the Luna Ceremony?”

“No. I’m definitely not having second thoughts. I do need to talk to you though.” I said.

“Okay. Then I will meet you there at noon. Love you, babe!” She said happily.

“Love you too.” I said and I hung up.

I called Erik back into my office while I started going through some of the paperwork on my desk.

“You rang?” Erik said, amused.

I look at him seriously. “Jaul came here to tell me to be on time for my suit fitting tomorrow. But something about the exchange feels off. Can you have someone keep an eye on him until I get through the Luna Ceremony next week?” I asked.

“Think he will try to ruin the day for you?”

“I don’t want the day ruined for Trina.” I said. “It’s not fair to her. We have been seeing each other for two years and she has waited for this moment. If he tries to pull anything, shut him down.”

“You got it. I will have someone tail him and report anything suspicious.” Erik said.

“Good. I’m having lunch with Trina at noon. We are meeting at Medallion.” I said.

“Ah, public location with good lighting. Making sure she doesn’t shred you alive?”

I chuckled, “It’s better to have witnesses I guess.”