Page 135 of Rejection and Redeemed

“We will. Now, how about we go back to our room and have fun in the shower?”

“Babe, we can have a shower, but I’ll be looking after you and there will be time for you to sit and rest before breakfast.”

“So romantic.”

Fran laughed. “I know right?”

Jacob snorted out a small laugh as Fran helped him up.

Breakfast wasa quiet affair that morning. Fran dashed off to the hospital so he wasn’t late, promising Jacob he would eat there. In fact, the only people currently at the breakfast table were Joe, Finn, and Jacob.

“Where is everyone?” Jacob asked.

“Robbie and Emory are both at the hospital,” Finn said.

“Frank, Berni, Romsey, and my dad are still in Berni’s office. They’ve been there all night. Mum, Christine, Aubrey, and Samantha are food planning with Laura, and I’ve not seen Ezzy yet,” Joe added.

“Do you guys have time to shift with me today?” Jacob asked them.

“Yep, just let us know when,” Finn said.

Before Joe could answer, the door opened and the men walked in. Joe smiled widely when he saw Frank and jumped up.

Frank rounded the table and pulled Joe into a kiss. They kept it short because others were around.

“Miss you,” Joe said softly.

“Just as I missed you. After breakfast I have some free time, spend it with me?”

Joe nodded. “Totally, yes, like you even have to ask.”

Frank grinned down at him and touched his cheek.

“Come have breakfast,” Joe said, pulling Frank down next to him.

“How did everything go?” Finn asked.

“Everyone involved has been arrested. That’s why we were up all night. We wanted everyone arrested at the same time, so we had to wait for the Council guards to arrive at each location. They were all arrested about ten minutes ago,” Berni said.

“So what happens now? Especially with Council members involved,” Jacob asked. “Do you need to go to the Council building and crack some heads?”

Berni laughed. “I might need to go later today and take all the evidence with me.” He sobered and carried on. “Thankfully, the main wolf minister isn’t involved, but he should have known what was happening. As the strongest Alpha, I can disband the Council and arrange elections for new ministers to be appointed.” He sighed. “It’s a lot of work and not something I really have time for, but needs must and all that.”

“It's a good job you’re friendly with a lot of Alphas then, you can appoint someone to arrange everything for you,” Joe helpfully pointed out.

Berni grinned again. “That is an excellent idea, Joe, thank you.” Berni turned to Romsey.

“Don’t look at me. I’ve only just taken over a new pack,” he protested.

“Yeah, but Samantha can help with the pack while you help Berni,” Jacob said grinning.

“Jacob, hush and eat your breakfast,” Romsey muttered.

Everyone burst out laughing.

Romsey looked at Berni and sighed. “I will if you want me to.”

“Thank you, Romsey. I knew I could count on you.”