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“I do love you, Kaia.”
“I love you, too, Greyson. Now go take your place. I’ll hang with my girls.”
They shared another kiss before Greyson peeled himself away from Kaia’s side. He couldn’t quite believe he was walking away from her, but Kaia understood that his family’s crisis was now his responsibility.
Greyson was now the alpha.
* * *
Hours after packingeveryone up and leaving for home, Greyson was finally able to sit and recover from the insane day. What had started with Kaia’s cute kidnapping date turned into a day that changed his life forever.
“I’m proud of you, honey,” Mom said from her seat across the living room. She lifted her wine glass to him. “Alpha and CEO. Just like your father.”
“And to think that if it weren’t for Richard and Jorge and their stupid fighting, I never would’ve thought you wanted to lead,” Dad said as if this was, somehow, big news.
One thing was certain ... Grey was happy that Richard and Jorge weren’t around to hear this. If they had been, this news might have been what sent them over the edge and into a full homicidal rage. But Grey wouldn’t worry about his two ex-employees.
They had been offered anger management classes and a sabbatical. Grey informed them that he would set firm boundaries if they chose to return. But if they chose to leave the company, he would make sure they were well compensated. He also made it very clear to them that they would always be welcomed as members of the thunder ... as long as they didn’t instigate trouble.
All that happened in a few short hours.
There was still a lot of work ahead for Grey to take care of. The whole company would need to be revamped and made more efficient. He had a lot of ideas. He and Jaymes already had a breakfast meeting set for the morning to make a plan. Grey couldn’t do this without his brother, and he would lean on his sibling’s strengths just like a good leader should do.
“Jaymes, what’s your official new title again?” Mom asked.
“CFO,” Jaymes replied with a smile. “Chief Financial Officer.”
“Oh, that’s just wonderful. I know you’ll do well at that,” she laughed.
Jaymes was more comfortable with numbers than with people, and the company needed his keen intellect. Working together, the brothers would usher in a new era for their family, thunder, and company.
“Now that all of this is settled, what will you do about that nice girl, Kaia?” Dad asked.
Mom immediately sat up in her chair. “Girl? What girl? Did you meet a girl? What’s her name?”
Grey laughed softly. “Kaia Coll is a guidance counselor at a high school in Portsmouth, and one day soon, she’ll be the Alpha Mate.”
Mom squealed her delight and brushed a tear from her eye. “You know, I heard that the resort has a knack for matching people.” She dabbed at her happy tears. “And to think that one of my sons found his lady with Hell’s help. Jaymes, you should book a holiday there soon! See what happens.”
“Jaymes shook his head. “ Let’s focus on Grey for now.” Whenareyou seeing Kaia again?”
He sighed. “Not soon enough.”
It might take a few days before he could get to her, but when he did, he wasn’t letting her go.
TWENTY-FOUR
KAIA
Kaia kicked off her heels the second she walked through her front door. She locked the deadbolt and dropped her mail onto the small entryway table, along with her phone and keys. Her first day back at work since returning from Hellscape Holiday Resort was a little rough.
She wasn’t used to wearing her heels after a week of sandals and bare toes. The kids teased her about her tan, and it was a constant reminder that she hadn’t seen Greyson in three days.
Three very long days.
He called and texted whenever he could, but he was busy taking over the thunder and cleaning up his company. Every time they talked, he sounded hopeful for the future but also very tired.
Grey always included her in his future plans. They just hadn’t worked out the details yet. Kaia didn’t want to push him because he was already under so much pressure, and she trusted him. She knew, down to her heart, that Greyson Verlice wouldn’t let her down. He promised he would come to her when he could, and he would. This was the kind of conversation they needed to have in person, anyway.
