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.

Ryan’s way, and it confused him. “I think we

defence for those accusations,” Alpha Ryan

sure? It would be wise to take the lunch break to think

insisted, and I sighed. He was an idiot.

the head of the

about how

ready,” an Alpha said and

I 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 took a moment but then the head of the council stood up.

Let’s break for lunch.”

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

think it would be that

listening to those horrific testimonies yesterday, the worst possible defence had to be; I can do what I want and you should mind your own business,” Elder said. Then he

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