Chapter 124-2

‘Yeah, I just… Twenty–five,‘ he answered. Sometimes I forgot the Ocean Shore pack wasn’t just Finlay’s brother’s pack. It was the pack Finlay had grown up in and had thought he would spend his life in. It was the pack his family had protected and ruled over for generations. I couldn’t imagine how hurt he must feel knowing the state of it now. I took his hand and put both of my hands around it, keeping it secure. I leaned in and put my head on his shoulder. ‘Are you tired?‘ he asked. Always worrying about me.

‘No, I’m just giving you some social cuddling that is appropriate for the occasion,‘ I told him.

“Alpha Ryan, you say you would prefer your brother to challenge your” a woman on the council asked.

“Yes,” he confirmed.

“Is that your way of telling us you wish to step down from your Alpha position?” she followed up.

“What? No! Why would you assume that?” Alpha Ryan asked.

“Because a year ago you met your brother in a one to one combat and you lost. That was when you had marked and mated your true mate and was in your prime while your brother had no Luna. Now he has his Luna and is expecting a pup while you have declined in strength. Do you see such a challenge ending in any other way than his victory?”

“You don’t know… That is not… You are twisting the truth!” Alpha Ryan said, sounding taken off guard.

We are all adults. Let’s keep this civilised,” the head of the council reminded everyone. It wasn’t hard to see things weren’t going Alpha Ryan’s way, and it confused him. “I think we will break here. Let’s have lunch and then

need. I have the same defence for

to take the lunch break

I sighed. He

have a question for Alpha Ryan?” the head of the council asked. No one

break to think about

an Alpha said and there was an agreeing

kissed Finlay’s cheek. “Thank you. And could those of you who don’t agree with Alpha jonas raise your hand now.” I looked back again and saw a few hands sticking up. It

break for lunch.”

Beatrice joined us again. The mood was a kind of shocked silence. We had all hoped for this outcome, but it

it would be that easy, Alpha Jonas finally said.

horrific testimonies yesterday, the worst possible defence had to be; I can do what I want

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