Ethan walked slowly up the stairs, making sure that each footstep could be heard upstairs. If he left it up to those two the house would be a mess, his son would be a pansy and his mate…well, she was nearly a complete waste of his time. She did have her uses though. Besides in the bedroom , he thought with a smirk. Dom was one of the toughest bitches he had ever come across. One of the reasons why he kept her around. If she was crossed not only did she get even, she made sure the person who crossed her didn’t do it to another person. They couldn’t…they were died.
“What is that god-awful racket?” he demanded as he made it upstairs. He spared Dom a glance, she was busy scrubbing at something in the kitchen and instead glared at his son who was hammering away at the piano keys as if his life depended on it.
“Julius! For god’s sake boy! How long have you been practicing the piano?”
“Four years, sir,” his son said without looking away from the piano.
“And you still sound as if you just started. Add on another hour on top of what you’re already doing. A Vanderwall doesn’t do anything half assed. Look at me. My family was content to be side kicks to the alpha but I took him down and now I am the alpha. What do you think about that? Huh son?”
Dom whipped around when the music suddenly stopped. Julius had turned to look his father. She quickly stepped to the side and shook her head. Julius’ eyes met her and for a moment her heart stopped. It just as quickly stared again when he ducked his head.
“That if you put your mind to it you can be whatever you want to be…sir.”
“Exactly! Dom, my office. Now.”
Turning off the water Dom wiped her hands on a towel before following after Ethan. Like a dog at the heels of its master, she thought bitterly. There used to be a time when she had thought they were equals but apparently she had been fooling herself. Now she could barely stand the sight of him.
“You rang?” she asked with a frown as she walked into the office.
He laughed as he walked over to the windows. “That’s one of the things I love about you Dom. No matter how many fucking times I knock you down you always pop right back up. I like that. I really do. What I don’t like,” he said placing his hands on his hips as a snarl entered his voice, “Is to be made a fool of. “ I haven’t heard from Greg since the last time he called.”
“It was only a day and a half ago Ethan. Give the man some time. He had to go through all that rubble remember? For all we know Alana could be dead.”
“She’s not dead. She can’t be dead. She would have made a great bargaining chip with the other alpha’s. Much like my daughter would have…if I would have had a daughter,” he snapped then heaved a sigh as he rolled his neck on his shoulders.
“That’s old news Ethan. Why am I here?”
His hands slowly fell from his waist and she could see his scowl reflecting back at her in the panes from the window before she turned and looked away.
“There are have been some…rumors circulating about me. Even more so now because of Caine’s escape. They’re mocking me Dom and I want them crushed. I don’t want it to seem as if I discourage freedom of speech but you, however, can do it for me.”
“Ethan,” she said on a sigh. “People are going to talk. Especially seeing as how you’ve closed yourself in the house. I can’t go around and-”
“You can and you will. Now get out of my office. I have more important things to do than listen to you whine all day.”
Dom snapped her mouth closed and without another word turned on her heel and left.
Ethan waited for the door to shut behind her before he walked around his desk and sat down.
“Fuck, fuck, fuck!! I have to find him. I have to! Why hasn’t Greg called me back? I have to know where he is.”
Running his fingers through his hair Ethan’s hands then dropped to his knees as he stared at the floor.
“When I find him I have to kill him.”
Dom placed her shades on the bathroom sink as she inspected the bruising around her eye. She winced when she poked gently at it and the whole side of her face began to throb. She might like bad but the scratches and bite marks that Ethan carried underneath of his suit were ten times worse. The bastard was just lucky he had knocked her away before she could go for his face. She scowled at the thought then blinked as tears came to her eyes.
When had her life spiraled out of control? When had she became the woman who let a man walk all over her? When did she become the woman who was ashamed to face her own son? She swallowed a sob then before she knew it her vision was blurry. For once she let the tears come as she buried her face in her hands.
Julius stood in the doorway and stared in horror as his mom buried her face in her hands and began to cry. He slowly backed away from the door before racing down the hall to his room. Grabbing his Batman book bag he shoved in a spare set of clothes, empty out his piggy bank, then quickly scrawled out a note for his mom before creeping down the stairs.
He guessed it was up to him to find the alpha of the pack. He just wanted his mom to smile again.
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He is a very brave little guy!! He is trying to find the Alpha to put an end to the hell his father has created!
Wonderful storytelling!!! I love every bit of it…
With every chapter I dislike more and more Ethan, I really hope Caine will kill him soon!
Wonderful story!! Bravo!
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OH WHAT A STUNNING CHAPTER!!!
Poor Julius and Dom, I wasnt sure if I liked her but now, well now I think she has potential. I cant believe such an alpha female would allow that less than alpha male to act so. You did a magnificent job capturing and portraying her emotions.
Julius is such a sweet kid, I hope he does find Caine, I hope caine see’s past his uncles scent and realizes the pup is a good guy. HEHEHE pretty sad when your own family hates you. LOL!
I adored the conversation between mother and son, I could almost hear them speaking. And SERVES Ethan right, bugger have him if Greg actually talks to the jerk…
Wonderful wonderful update!!!
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Like Cherie said…just stunning.
Ethan is an idiot. Alienating his son, trying to raise him to be his own clone and not realizing that Julius will want to come after him?
I feel so sorry for both Julius and Dom.
Wonderful work! and beautiful, beautiful shots!
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Julius is one smart and brave kid. If he stays safe and nothing happens to him, he will be the saving grace when he gets older. As for Dom, I think she will pull through this. She’s strong enough. Oh and Ethan? You’ve got nothing Caine, k, buddy?
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Whoah no, where exactly does he plan to start looking??? This is so extraordinarily dangerous. *frets*
Ethan’s such a bedwetter. *whhhaaannn* Everybody’s making fun of me. Grow a pair, dude.
Hmm I wonder how Alana is holding up…
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Awww, poor kid! All Julius wants is to enjoy his childhood, and his dad just treats him like he’d treat an employee. Stupid Ethan! Grr!
It’s nice that Julius and Dom have a good relationship. At least they have each other, even if they have to put up with Ethan.
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It’s horrible when kids get caught in-between. I also thinks its ridiculous when parents manage to convince themselves that their kids have no idea what’s going on; they always do. Well-done chapter.
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Omg Ethan is such a baby!!! He really wasnt cut out for the leadership position. Anyone who has to constantly scheme to keep their position didnt deserve it to begin with. But its nice to see Julius takes after his mother instead. And how funny will it be to see Ethan’s own son team up against him.
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Me too Sandy! Me too! Poor little fella.
That’s exactly what he’s doing! So sad that a ten year old feels he has to do this.
Thanks so much Sandy! I really appreciate all your kind words!
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Haha!! Thanks Cherie! Would you believe that I had no intention of doing this chapter? As a matter of fact the chapter that I had planned on doing is already pictured just waiting to be written!
I think she has a lot of potential. I might just make her a good guy..er, girl, yet!
Probably not THAT good though. She did dirty her hands.
LOL! Yeah it is…but it happens you know? And that’s that sad part!
Oh geez! I have so many voices in my head! It’s insane. All the different cadences and different sentence structures! Haha!
Glad that you’re enjoying this so much Cherie! It really means a lot!
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Thanks Beth!
Haha! He is an idiot. He’s only out for himself but he doesn’t do anything himself! Lazy bum!
Thanks for the compliments on the shots. Some of them just came together! Those are the best ones!
Thanks, as always, for the kind words!
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So very true Nora! The thing is he has to stay safe! Can you just imagine what a rival pack would do to Julius? *shudders at the thought*
Hahahahahaha!! No, he doesn’t! He’s such a whine bag! And Caine is the shut up and do it type! Polar opposites.
Thanks Nora!
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LMAO Penelope! I don’t even know that yet! I’ll have to see..
Tell me about it! Gah!! He would have never been alpha if there would have been a fair contest…which is why he cheated! Blah!
As for Alana…I don’t think the shock has worn off yet!
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LOL!! Stupid Ethan = Stupid Dalston!! hahaha!!
Yeah, it is! She’s trying to shelter him from as much as possible but, as you can see, it’s not really working. Ethan ruins just about everything he touches!
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Tell me about it followingwords! Seriously? Do parents seriously not think the kids are paying attention? O_o
Thanks so much!
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LOL Sinclair! Isn’t he though!? Annoying isn’t he? I was getting annoyed writing him!
You hit the nail on the head! He didn’t deserve it which is why he’s going through all these lengths to keep it!
Ohhh…to see Ethan’s face if/when that happens…oh wait! We might!
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Aahhh… Julius is such a sweet kid! It really warms my heart that despite having such a father, he still grew up to be a good apple and loves his mother a lot.
Is Ethan actually a weakling or something? How come he has to ask Dom or Greg to do everything for him?
Oh and you can call me Ning.
Collidingwithme is such a mouthful, lol. XD
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Ning it is then!
Yes, he is! Haha! Cut little bugger always wants to dole out hugs! I know…that’s one good thing that he picked up from his mom. Dom shows a softer side with him.
Yeah, he is. He should have NEVER been alpha. The only reason why he was able to kill Bernard was because he was drugged. Even then you see how he had his beta go after Caine when he was younger.
He’s a sheep in wolf’s clothing.
Thanks for reading Ning! I have caught up on your story! I can’t remember if I left a comment or not!
*goes back to check*
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YES! I am caught up with this story at least.
Ethan is such a prick, my heart went out to his wife and son to be sure.
He is not to be messed with.
Julius is a spunky kid, showing real potential. Will he become an enemy of his father in the years ahead?
Great work and shots as usual!
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Julius is a very perceptive child…that was so sweet the way he talked to his mother. I have no doubt he would try and take down his father when he gets older although I think Caine might beat him to it…
Ethan is totally off his rocker. Paranoid and with good reason. Fabulous shots as always. Oh man, I wonder where little Julius is going…I hope he doesn’t find trouble along the way. Dom is going to get blamed for it no doubt…
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LOL Karen!
He is that and much, much more!
I love how Julius is shaping out. I just made it more difficult for me however which trying to have a child roaming the streets without the game wanting the social worker to pick him up!
Thanks Karen!
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So true Gayl! I think this will upset Caine even more to know that Ethan is treating his son that way…
LOL! He is! Totally! I don’t know…I think Dom is going to really give it to Ethan this go around!
Thanks so much Gayl!
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Okay, did you intend to put me in tears here?! Are you sure you aren’t a mommy?
There is so much love there for him, it’s almost tangible. And he’s such a sweet little guy, doing anything to make his mom smile again! But what a bad decision, I hope he doesn’t come across someone dangerous! Although, I’m not sure there IS anyone more dangerous than his dad!
Great chapter, I am getting so attached to these characters, I hope 50 is enough to satisfy me!
(Maybe you could save them for later, *cough* sequel *cough, cough*) LOL.
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Haha!! This chapter wasn’t even planned Emily!! I’m positive that I’m not!!! LMAO!!
Yes, there is! I think he’s Dom’s one weakness…and also her strength. He is soooo sweet! Ohh…there’s someone WAY more dangerous!! Caine…
LOL! There’s another prompt table that I continue on with after this one Emily!! LOL!
Glad you’re enjoying it!
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Hey Little Sis,
Fabulous chapter!!!! I absolutely loved the conversation between Dom and Julius. I was almost in tears….beautiful. I HATE Ethan…you know I can’t stand a weak man…nothing infuriates, disgusts, and makes me sick to my stomach, more than a weak punk ass man.
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LMAO!!! Hahaha!! Yeah, tell me how you really feel Sis!!! Ethan is a punk…he just doesn’t see it yet!
Dom and Julius…what can I say? They weren’t supposed to be so pivotal to the story but…we see how that went
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Poor Julius. He just needs to haul off and kick his dad where it counts! I’m surprised Dominica puts up with him. She seems to be a tough lady, she could kick him, too.
Ethan is a grade a douchebag, like, there is nothing redeemable about him. He could get on his knees, sobbing, and spell out his life story and still get kicked in the teeth. Sheesh.
Such a shame he doesn’t know what’s coming.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 AM
Can you imagine being that young and already knowing that your dad is a douche? As for Dom putting up with him…she sees what she saw 10 years ago. But even that is slowly starting to fade from her memories. He’s not the same person.
Preach! I’d be there kicking at him too!
A real shame!
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Ah man, that last line really broke my heart. Julius is such a loving, brave little guy. And I’m glad he’s alreadt made up his mind to be nothing like his dad. And Dom…why does she stay with such an ass? It’s obvious she resents the man. She should just take her pup and run into the wild. Great update Phoenix.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 7:31 AM
Julius is a doll. I’ve grown so fond of him. I know!I can’t imagine two Ethan’s running around! *shudders*
Dom stays with him because she’s still in love with the guy she thought he was. And she resents him for crushing her hopes!
Thanks Valpre! Glad you’re enjoying it!
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