Emily’s POV
“Emily.” My father says standing from his desk.
“Hi dad.” The words felt weird and the lingered in the air. He wasn’t my real dad, but I didn’t know what else to call him. He came out from behind his desk slowly.
“What are you doing here?” He asks.
“It’s Carol’s birthday.” I say.
“Did anyone see you come in?” He asks walking over to the door and locks it.
“Dad, I’m not really here.” He looks at me confused. Then he reaches out a hand and it goes right through my stomach. He pulls it back quickly like he was touching fire.
“Wow.” Is all he says.
“What’s going on?” I ask him.
“The Alpha is away on business. As Beta I’m filling in for him.”
“Not with this, with you, us, me, mom.” He sighs and leans back on his desk. He crosses his arms in front of him. Nothing he has
