“We’re going to be late to meet Delta Kyle.” I say over my shoulder to no one in particular. “Are we walking together or not?”
I don’t get an answer as Kaley grabs their attention again. “Should Marnie, Jeanie and I meet you at the packhouse Saturday for the ball or are you boys going to come and pick us up? I’m sure Daddy can arrange a car to take us all, that probably would be best to really showcase our arrival.
I roll my eyes again and start walking faster. As often as they have told Sierra and I that they have shut those three down, clearly they aren’t doing a good enough job. I don’t want to hear their lameass answers, diplomatic and vague replies are clearly not working, not if there is any opening for
interpretation. Those three girls only hear what they want, I’m over the back and forth and passive aggressive tiptoeing around her. They are going to have to learn to make solid decisions, even if they make some people mad. That’s part of being a leader, do what’s right and best for the majority, not everyone will be happy about it. Make decisions and deal with the outcome that plays out.
Sierra and I walk into the training grounds surrounded by a bunch of our peers. Delta Kyle is at the front of the group ready to give instructions.
“We are going to be pairing you up with a current patrol warrior. This will allow us to give our warriors much needed rest and you all a chance to learn
tracking and surveillance skills. For those of you still in school, we have done our best to not interfere with that, but you may need to arrive late or
leave early.
We have already spoken to your teachers if that is the case and only those who are excelling in their studies will get that privilege. Patrol is not an
excuse to be lazy, your homework and classwork is still expected to be complete and on time. As we are almost into the summer, we will rotate the
patrols and your partners on a monthly basis. That will also allow us to account for those of you traveling for training and school outside the pack. If
you have questions, ask your warrior partner first then come find me. The list will be on the training announcement board. Take a good look, some of
you start training tonight.
There was no direct dismissal from him, but we all took our cue to line up and see when our shift was. Waiting in comfortable silence, the guys roll in
looking, if it was possible, more irritated than they have been all day. They head over to Delta Kyle and talk to him briefly before turning around to
leave again, with no notice of Sierra or I.
Sierra huffs. “Just go with them.” I say trying not to sound defeated. “You need to spend time with Sam. This whole situation is stupid and neither of
you should be caught up in it. I will have Delta Kyle take me back to my house. ” Knowing the argument that is about to come out of her mouth.
“They will kill me once they find out I left you here alone, even if it is with the Delta. I’m not dealing with that. I will just meet up with him in a little bit…
After I make sure you get home and can tell them that honestly did. I rolled my eyes at her, but I’m done arguing, this protection detail is getting
tiresome.
“Fine, let’s get our assignments and then you can go console your suddenly moody boyfriend.” I try to lighten the mood.
“Not my boyfriend, my mate is the only one that will get any Idnd of title. She smiles and winks at me.
