Game of Destiny – A Thrilling Tale of Power, Love & Fate

When Sam had come back and I was sure Medow was okay, I talked to Megan’s father and sister. They didn’t have any

requests for the funeral. I stayed for a while and talked about Megan. They joined me on the walk back to the pack

house. Most of the pack was heading there for dinner and then for the meeting. I watched as other pack members made

sure Megan’s family wasn’t alone as I headed for the table where Finlay and Matilda already sat. They both looked tired. I

knew Finlay hadn’t slept for two days, I hadn’t either. We had a couple of more hours of work before we could think

about going to bed. Medow and Sam joined us and we ate our dinner in silence. The rest of the room was mostly silent

as well. There was the sound of pups playing and a muted conversation here and there. But it was a vast difference from

how a pack dinner usually sounded. When everyone was done and the dishes were put away, everyone looked towards

Finlay. He stood up.

“We all know why we are here. Have you made a decision as a pack?” he asked. Jake stood up.

“Yes, Alpha, we have,” he confirmed. Finlay nodded and asked them to tell him of their decision.

***

An hour later, we had all gathered in the new school gym. Finlay had arranged for video conference equipment to be set

up and the screen switched on and showed a conference table with thirteen men and women sitting around it.

“Council, thank you for joining us,” Finlay said.

“Alpha Finlay, under the circumstances we felt it necessary,” said the man at the head of the table. Finlay nodded.

“I can confirm that Alpha Jackson has paid his debt,” Finlay told the council and I could see them nod. “We are here to

determine the punishment for the rest of the Rolling Hills pack. Bring the representatives forward,” he continued. The

same two wolves stepped forward from the group of prisoners.

“Alpha,” they both said and bowed.

“The Blue Mountain pack has made the decision. As punishment for attacking our pack we won’t claim a blood debt,”

them and I could see the surprise in the representatives’ eyes. They had

Hills pack, no

collect their belongings. But twenty-four hours later,

wolves. Families may stay together but otherwise they should not have contact with each other.

should be handed over to the relief fund controlled by

sentencing. I smiled. The

from the map without bloodshed.

with it,” the head of the

likeable,” another councilman said. His statement was met

members.

sentence. We will send our warriors to escort the remaining prisoners to their

you have done a good job and shown mercy. You are a strong and I think this will deter other packs from doing the same,”

thank you,” Finlay told him and did a half

might see some rearrangement at the top,” a woman

me. We had a good pack. Finlay was concluding the

I almost didn’t react to my

I said, turning

is your shoulder?” he half

healed. Thank you for asking. How are you feeling?” I asked

I’m fine. My mom fusses over me and even Mari is nice to me. It’s a bit weird,” he told me.

the equipment, I told Cadence I had to go. I was walking

Sam and Medow.

around at the unknown voice and saw

to get my attention. Two of our warriors made sure

I nodded

“Yes?” I asked.

We

money as if we could grow them.

for generations,” she begged me. I looked at her, she must

me a sob

this pack, when

pack. You lost that privilege when you attacked my pack. We may be peaceful and we don’t like to be cruel. But we aren’t weak. You tried to take us over. For that, your pack will

this world,” I told

want to attack your pack.

could have told the council that your Alpha

to betray

It would have been to honour your pack, but betray your Alpha. You made your choice.

that decision. I feel my pack has been more than generous in