The Apology

JAMES POV

After Elder Jackson was done with Addie, I walked him down to the lobby.

“You have a brave mate,” he said to me as he climbed into his car. I nodded. Yes, I did. And I needed to take care of a few things so that nothing would ruin what I had with her.

I hailed a car and driver and gave directions to my office. I called Alice and let her know I was coming. Alice runs my offices and acts on my behalf when I’m with the Pack. She had a few things she needed my signature for and, since I was in the city, I was running by to sign them. I had also told Vanessa that I would arrange for her to get a job at the company and to stay in one of the company apartments. I wanted to arrange this with Alice personally.

My phone rang as I was stepping in the elevator to go up to the top floor.

“Hey Toby,” I answered, caller ID telling me who it was.

“You’re a f^cking idiot, James. You should have stayed here with Addie.”

I felt a cold trickle down my back. “Is she okay?” I asked