Fated To Not Just One, But Three

Chapter 40: Compliant

Chapter 40: Compliant

Olivia's POV

I signaled one of the guards at the door to step forward. He gave me a respectful nod before addressing the hall.

"Any she-wolf with a matter to present before the Luna, step forward now," he announced.

For a moment, no one moved, and I could sense the hesitation rippling through the crowd. Then, a young she-wolf, probably no older than eighteen, nervously made her way to the front, her hands trembling slightly.

I offered her a gentle nod. "Speak freely," I encouraged, softening my tone to ease her nerves.

She hesitated for a moment before speaking. "L-Luna, I… I wanted to report that my mate has been refusing to provide for our pup. He spends his time drinking and gambling instead of working, and we're running out of food. I've tried speaking to him, but he just… gets angry."

Anger flared inside me at the thought of a mate neglecting his family, but I kept my expression calm. "What is his name?"

"Troy, Luna."

I glanced at the guard, giving him a curt nod. "Write down his name. I will meet with him after this meeting. A mate's duty is to protect and provide for his family, and neglecting his pup will not be tolerated. You and your child will be taken care of, and I will ensure he fulfills his responsibilities—or faces punishment."

The she-wolf's eyes widened in surprise and gratitude. She bowed deeply. "Thank you, Luna."

"Go to the kitchens and get food for you and your pup," I ordered gently. "One of the omegas will assist you."

nodded, her face lighting up with relief, and quickly hurried

next matter, another she-wolf stepped forward, her gaze filled with pain. "Luna, I need justice. My mate struck me in a fit of rage yesterday. I'm tired of his

worse was the heartbreak of being hurt by the man who was supposed to protect me, and

and

probably at

name. Any male who harms his mate will answer

a mockery scoff, but

grateful bow, tears

one, more she-wolves came forward with their concerns—some about neglectful mates, others about disputes over property or pups being bullied. I listened to each of them, giving orders to address the issues and ensure justice was

in my position. But I ignored her. My

orders, I finally stood and addressed the hall again. "I will not tolerate mistreatment or neglect of mates and pups within this pack. If any of you

filled the room. I knew it wouldn't be easy to gain their loyalty, but at least they were beginning to see that I wasn't just a figurehead to be ignored or disrespected.

slowly filed out of the hall, some with newfound

seat and strode toward

Very soon, I'll take this position from you, and you'll go

"I'm not surprised you like

"Enjoy it while it lasts," she

could hear. "And you enjoy watching

my heel, I strode past her, the list of names clutched in my hand. I had real matters to handle, and wasting time on Anita's

sharp clang of weapons filling