Saving the Beta's Daughter (Completed)

Chapter 21

Zeke

A loud howl sounded through the pack house. From the power of it, I knew it was Caleb. I jumped out of bed and rushed out my room just in time to see Mason running down the stairs after him. People were coming out of their rooms and we all followed the crowd that was following Caleb.

He went out the back door and everyone went outside too. "Piper's gone!" he shouted. I felt a pang in my chest. Everyone started sniffing around; but I couldn't. I haven't shifted, so my senses wouldn't be that strong. I was useless. "Meeting now! Everyone in the kitchen!" he ordered.

"Yes, Alpha" several people replied as he stormed back inside. We all made out way into the kitchen and managed to squeeze the whole pack inside. A few minutes later, Caleb showed up with papers in his hand.

He slammed the papers on the kitchen table and I stared at it. The bright yellow papers looked like they were from a notepad. "Take what has your name on it" he demanded. Amanda, who was standing next to the table, grabbed a stack of the papers.

Her face scanned each one as she gave it to the rightful owner. Jackson, Caleb's Third, came over to me and handed me a yellow paper. He moved around the crowd, giving out the rest of his stack. Frowning, I looked at the folded up note that had my name scribbled on the front. I easily recognized it as my sister's handwriting.

Immediately, I knew what was happening. They were goodbye notes. Piper's gone. She left. "Read them" Caleb insisted. I listened to the papers crinkle as people opened up the notes. Looking around, I saw that almost everyone that I knew had one. I watched Caleb stuff his note into his pocket as he stared at everyone else.

Hesitantly, I unfolded my note and read my sister's words.

Dear Zeke,

Please don't hate me for leaving. I need to return to Nick. I'm sorry.

Be strong. Take care of Grams. Don't let anyone come after me. You know how Father is. I don't want them to get hurt.

I love you so much, Bubba. Mom loves you, too. Never forget that.

~The Awesomest Sister in the Whole Universe

I reread the note over and over again; until a loud bang snapped me out of the trance. Turning towards the noise, I saw an angry Mason and a broken counter-top. His fist was red from punching it. Everyone in the room had frowns on their faces. All of the girls were crying in their mate's arms or their families' arms.

I can't believe that she planned to leave. I can't believe that she actually left. Caleb slowly walked out of the kitchen. It was obvious that he was having a hard time keeping it together. But he didn't even read his note yet.

"Zeke. Sweetheart" Grams said softly as she moved towards me. There were tears rolling down her face and dripping onto her shirt.

Shaking my head, I moved away from her. "I-I need some air" I stuttered. After pushing my way out of the crowd, I went outside. I could see several wolves running around. I recognized a few of them as Sam, Toby, Mandy, and Kat. There were a few other wolves that I couldn't name.

Taking a deep breath, I read the note again. It didn't even tell me why she left. It just said she had to return to Nick. Which doesn't make sense. She loves Caleb. She might deny it, but everyone knows that she does. Why the hell did she leave?

A few tears escaped my eyes. "We were supposed to protect each other" I muttered to myself. I wished that she could somehow hear my words. "You said you wouldn't leave me" I whispered.

"Zeke" a voice said. Glancing behind me, I saw Mason leaning against the door-frame. "You okay?" he asked.

Rolling my eyes, I replied with a sarcastic remark. "I'm fucking great. My sister just left me, but life is still fucking amazing without the person who raised me" I snapped with tears flowing out of my eyes.