Chapter 56

"He was always a wonder. He was supposed to hate me instead he died for me. Why would he do such a mindless thing!! I took everything from him!" Layton yelled as he couldn't contain his emotions. Gemini had never seen this side of him and it worried her. The weeks passed and Layton was still in grief but he knew he had to fulfill Striders wishes. He called for a grand meeting between the pack members. "We all know the tragic news and weeks have passed since then," Layton smirked as he remembered Antony's last words. "He was indeed loyal and I never thought he would die for me." Layton paused then sipped on a bottle of water. "We all have to move on and so hand the role to someone else." There was silence as the door swung open. The new beta walked in. "This is Patrick Collins, he will be your new beta so I expect you to treat him like one." They all nodded. "Am sure all can learn from our past mistakes, we were stupid to let such little issues go but this time it will be different I want everything reported in time." He pointed at Dakota. "I want this country to be watched each day and progress should be reported." Dakota nodded. After a few announcements, the meeting was dismissed. "Am sorry for your loss," Patrick said to the alpha. "Thank you. Hope we'll learn much of each other." Patrick smiled brightly. "Looking forward to it sir." Layton smiled back. He left and Dakota made her way to the alpha. "You sure about this replacement?" Layton crosses his arms. "He's the only vest fit plus I've heard interesting things about him. Antony talked about him a lot." Dakota jumped. "They are related?" Layton smirked. "His younger brother." "I never knew he had a brother." "I never knew either till I had to search. He mentioned him most of the time and I felt it would be best if he took his place." Gemini was out on her own again. "Surprised you survived, wish that bullet would have killed you." Gemini turned only to find Andrea standing behind her. "I don't want to argue with you Andrea." Gemini tried to avoid the girl. "Antony isn't here to protect you. What will you do now?" Andrea laughed making Gemini feel quite irritated. "I have places to be so please let me be." Gemini was yet again blocked by Andrea. "You must be full of yourself all cause you married to an alpha." "I don't want any of this at all, am only in this cause of Layton and nothing else besides someone has to do what you failed to do." Andrea was filled with anger. "He loved me more than he loved you and that you should understand!!" "He did cause you blinded him and filled him with your lies." Andrea stood in front of Gemini. "You're not leaving till I deal with you. Layton's mine and you need to stop pushing yourself to him!!" Gemini's anger burst. Andrea was shocked by the sudden attack. She held her cheek in tears. "You hit me!!" Andrea yelled. "I will do more than that unless you leave me and my husband alone! Am not some kid you should mess with!!" She turned. "Try stopping me again and I'll break you." She walked away leaving Andrea in disbelief. She never thought that Gemini would stand up to her. Gemini was greeted by Patrick. "Miss I was told to accompany you." Gemini smiled. "Gemini is fine." "Layton has been looking for you, he's not quite pleased with you." Gemini rolled her eyes. "No need to worry he's always been like this." Gemini walked to Layton. "Haven't you learned your lesson!?" Gemini had no time to answer his question. "Who's that by the living room?" "Patrick Collins, he's the new beta so you have to respect him." Gemini rolled her eyes again. "Just hope this one doesn't die for you to this time." Layton's smile dropped. "I don't like your personality you know, you're a pain in the neck. I first told you not to go alone!! Jesus will you ever learn!!"Gemini pulled out an envelope from her mini bag and handed it to Layton. "What's this. Is this what you went out for!?" "Could you at least read it first before you start judging?" He impatiently opened the envelope. His eyes widened. "Your pregnant!!??" Gemini smiled and nodded continuously. He hugged her tightly in his arms. "I hope you'll listen to me this time." Gemini smiled. "I will. I won't let anything happen to it." Gemini later decided to visit her mother. She sat on the large couch by her mother's side. "Am glad your safe." Gemini sipped on her tea still staring at her mother. "Happy for the two of you. I'll finally have a grandchild." Gemini felt her stomach before smiling to herself. "You never told me why you hated my husband." Her mother gulped on her tea. "It's not important after all I do not want to ruin your marriage." "I want to know the truth mom." The woman sighed. "He was there when your father was killed." Gemini's eyes widened with disbelief. "He killed him?" Her mother looked away. "You see why I never wanted you to marry him." Gemini felt empty. "Why?" "I don't know."