At first it was a jumble of memories, then the Omega’s were there, cleaning the pack house. Then, with them again as they chatted after work excitedly that the New Luna would bring new hope for them. They hoped that the Luna would be one they could approach and not be just a figure head next to her Mate, Phil. The old Grand Alpha. The memory shifted again to a figure standing just out side her office door, listening to Genni tell her team that the notice about her being available to them was to start, then it shifted again to the wolf assigned by Molly to deliver the notices all over the pack land. Phil was rushing out of the house toward the young wolf who had volunteered to go around with it ‘message from Alpha Jonas, he says not to bother putting up any of these notices where Omega’s are likely to see them as it doesn’t concern them’. The young boy just stared at FGA Phil, unsure what he should do. He hadn’t heard that from the alpha himself but, he was the Alpha’s father so he nodded and went on his way with a smirking Phil standing on the porch. The memory shifted again. This time it had Genni in it. She had only just arrived and had been welcomed by all and most importantly, by Jonas’s Mom and Dad. Not long after, Rosemary and Phil stood just outside the pack house waiting for Phil’s car to be brought around ‘Don’t you just think she is lovely’ gushed Rosemary who looked genuinely enthralled by her son’s new mate and soon to be Luna. Phil on the other hand shut her down completely ‘how can you say that? We don’t know this girl. We have no idea if she will be good for the pack or not! And if I get one sniff that she’s out of her depth I will make sure Jonas rejects her’ Rosemary’s reaction to this was to plead with her Mate to let them have a chance but, once again Phil told her to be quiet. Genni could feel Jonas grip her hands tighter now as he watched this unfold. The memory shifted for a third time and it was the period of time after they had been told who Genni was and why she was here. Once again it was a memory of Phil and Rosemary. They were in the forest and it looked like they were having a stroll but from the way Phil was holding his body you could tell he was furious and you could hear Rosemary once again plead with her mate t calm down ‘I’ve never heard so much bullshit in my life’ he yelled at her ‘does that stupid little girl honestly expect us to believe she is the daughter of the moon Goddess herself? She is deluded and I must protect our son. She must be some kind of pixie to have hoodwinked Jonas. And that Stupid idiot of a son is going to run this pack into the ground’ bursting out into Jorah as he was so angry. He let out a growl when Rosemary went to touch him, then he ran off and Rosemary stood where he had left her but she was crying softly. The next memory that they shared was of Phil meeting with an unknown man. The person who had told Genni of this meeting stated that he could not get a feel for the stranger as his scent was being masked but you could clearly see Phil taking a vial full of liquid from the man. He pocketed it quickly and the stranger was heard saying in a soft voice ‘remember, only use one drop at a time and no more than 3 a day. If you stick to this and use it the correct way you will have no problem controlling your son and his decisions. But DO NOT use to much. You could seriously harm Jonas Quint if you misuse it’. Nodding quickly Phil told the stranger that he understood and he presented him with a wad of cash ‘put our money away, werewolf! I only ask for one thing as payment and that is access to your pack lands when the time is right, do you agree? I could just take the potion back if your having second thought? Said the stranger who then opened up his closed fist to show Phil that the potion was back clasped within it. Looking stunned for a moment Phil quickly agreed to the strangers terms and snatched the potion back. Smiling sinisterly at Phil, who happened to have his head bent as he examined the small glass vial. Once again the memory shifted but, this time it was from a few weeks ago. It seemed to be after one of the inner circle meetings. Phil had Rosemary by the arm and pulled her into a hug that fooled everyone in to thinking they were just having a cuddle. But in realty you could see Phil focusing very hard at her. While all of this was going on a few people had left, including Lucas who has stated he wanted to start typing up a new exercise programme for all the fighters, rosemary left the same time. Lucas was standing outside the office door with Rosemary who was chatting to him when Phil came rushing out to tell Lucas that Jonas had decided to send him back to the Richdale Pack lands to see how it was being run as they were all still suspicious of Alpha Silas. As Lucas had no reason to question Phil he agreed right away and ran up the stairs to the second floor and the apartment he shared with Daniel. Once again, Phil smirked and told his Mate to go back to their apartment as she was no longer needed. Rosemary turned in the direction of the large front doors with such a downcast look on her face the Omega who had witnessed the exchange rushed over and ask the FGL is she was ok and if she wanted anything. Smiling sadly at the Omega and cupping her check softly, Rosemary whispered ‘I only want my mate back. I don’t think you could help with that. But thank you’ and Rosemary left. The last memory was a jumble of different times, different days and different situations. But they all had one thing in common and that was the drop of potion Phil put in a Protein shake or a beer or a glass of wine that was drunk at dinner. Each and every time Phil would present the drink to Jonas. And only Jonas. The others would help each other out. And not one of them, not even Genni, had any suspicions about what was really happening……
After what seemed like an age, Jonas snapped out of the Memory sharing experience with tears staining his cheeks and making his eyes gleam with unshed tears. Wrapping his arms around Genni he kept repeating over and over how sorry he was for not believing her. Genni rocked him gently as his heart broke at the betrayal by his own father. As it was a betrayal, a betrayal of trust. And the understanding that his own Father was not only being underhanded in influencing his Son but was treating his Mother with such disdain and abuse. The revelations had shaken Jonas to his very core. They proved that there was a rat, and that rat was the former Grand Alpha. His Father. Phil Quint!!