Chapter 265

Chapter 265: Rush

“I see you are back” Noted his father once Christian reached his father’s office.

“Yeah... I am ready to take on my responsibilities again”. Declared Christian.

“That’s great. But first and foremost, we need to make you the official Head Alpha.” Mr Wrisberg informed him. “I was thinking, next week”?

“That fast”? Christian widened his eyes. Usually preparations like this took at least a month. While the process itself wasn’t that cumbersome, since it was an official ceremony involving the entire pack, the whole pack must be invited and a feast was arranged for them.

“Why not? Why delay any further?” His father countered. “Besides, I have already started a few preparations for the ceremony since last week, after the war ended. The invitations are sent, and most of them RSVP’d that they’d make it.

“Yeah, but...” Christian trailed off. It felt a bit weird how his father was pushing this. His father had always loved control and no matter what, always wanted to have the upper hand in every situation. Then why was his father so desperate to give up the pack responsibilities so urgently?

“What, you’re having second thoughts on the pack”? Mr Wrisberg asked. “You don’t want to be an Alpha anymore after being on that trip”? There was a hidden undertone in his words which indicated that Christian was somehow influenced by Sebastian or even the trip to pursue a life outside the pack, something he was not pleased with.

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Christian however wasn’t an idiot. He caught on what his father was trying to imply and thus said, “I have worked for around thirty years, tirelessly to become worthy to lead this pack one day. I might have my doubts on being worthy, but I know that I will keep trying to be the best version of myself. A ‘trip’ won’t change that.” Christian said with bitterness.

“Fair enough. Next week then” Mr Wrisberg declared nonchalantly without being bothered by his remark.

Christian was quiet for a moment before he asked, “Is everything alright? With you”? He couldn’t help but ask. His father had been acting strange ever since the war. He couldn’t help but think... couldn’t help but expect the worst.

“Me? What could possibly be wrong with me” Mr Wrisberg scoffed. “I am fine”. He declared and dismissed his son.

Chirstian came out of his father’s office before heading on to his own. He was lost deep in his thoughts, distracted by his thoughts when he heard a knock on his door. It was none other than his little brother. “I forgot to bring these papers earlier, so I am here to drop them off. These are new registrations” Caleb handed him the file.

“Just keep it here” Christian instructed absent-mindedly.

“What’s up with you”? Caleb asked his brother.

Christian thought for a moment, whether or not he should involve Caleb in his crazy speculation. “Did you know that Dad arranged ‘passing the torch’ ceremony next week?”

“Know? More like helped him arrange everything quick” Caleb scoffed. “It was the main reason for my hectic schedule last week,” Caleb chuckled. “Well that and adoption”.

“Adoption?” Frowned Christian.

“Yeah, I adopted the Fountain Girls,” Caleb informed his brother.

“Wow, congratulations” Christian smiled half-heartedly at him. “Look at you growing your family”

“Yepp, three kids, a finaceé. Mom and Dad... and somewhat sad brother. I got the whole package” Caleb snorted, earning a glare from Christian. “What’s going on with you? You look... sad. Is it about Sebastian”?

“No. I mean he would be taking a big leave.. But this is not about him” Christian declared. “I am confused... about Dad”

“What about him”? Caleb wondered.

“He.. don’t you think he is rushing this. Passing on the torch to me” Christian asked.

“What are you talking about. You are thirty one, if anything, I think he had been really patient on this one” Caleb chuckled.

“No, not like that. He is arranging everything in two weeks. As if waiting longer is... going to bring some apocalypse or something” Christian explained.

“Oh” Caleb whispered. “Are you sure you are not reading too much into it”?

“I dunno.” Christian shrugged and sighed.

“You don’t think he is...” Caleb trailed off, unable to even express himself as dread filled him.

“I dunno,” Christian repeated and sighed.

“Oh God, why would you give me ideas”! Caleb groaned with annoyance.

“Look, I am not trying to freak out or anything. It’s just.... I am freaked out.” Christian admitted.

“Yeah, I get that... but. Oh god” Caleb closed his eyes and took a deep breath and declared, “You know what? I have a lot of pending cases that need my attention. So... I’m just... gonna go and ignore this entire conversation... and pretend as if everythings alright” Caleb put up a fake smile and got up.

“Can you”? Christian asked.

“Stop it”! Caleb snarled at his brother and disappeared.

Reflecting upon his brother’s words, he realised that Caleb’s plan probably was the best plan at this moment. It’s not like thinking too much about it would help, but at the same time he had many responsibilities that needed his attention.

So, ignoring everything he immersed himself in the workload he had. It wasn’t that easy, but he was willing to give it a shoy.

On the other hand Caleb who promised to focus work only was often distracted by what Christian said. He had to admit that Christian had a point and he was so busy with his own stuff that he didn’t notice how weird his Dad was acting.

To be fair Caleb and Mr Wrisberg weren’t that close, which could explain why he didn’t notice earlier. Their relationship was more like a boss-employer than father and son.... And at this point Caleb preferred it that way.

After he was done updating the cases on the computer, Scott approached him, “Did you know this”?

“Know what?” Frowned Caleb.

“We will be having a new cheif soon. Carter has been relocated”. Scott informed him. “Aren’t you the boss? You should know this stuff”. Scott frowned.

“You’re right, I am the boss. You should be careful how you speak in front of me” Caleb remarked with a glare immediately sending a chill down Scott’s spine. “As for Carter. I am aware. I just don’t this it makes any difference. Now, if you’re done for the day, go home” Caleb ordered before logging off his computer.

Scott disappeared immediately so as to not antagonize his boss further. Caleb was mostly chill, but at the times he was not he can be scary as hell.