The Alpha's Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger by Ejiofor Dorcas

45 A father’s plea…

Ramsey

I stood on the stage of the council hall, watching as Pack elders, Alphas and Lycans filed out. Most of them were still engaged in conversations, talking and laughing as they left the hall. I had just finished a brief with them regarding the Annual Moon Goddess Worshipping Ceremony which was only a few weeks away.

of I hated everything about these annual ceremonies. Not only was it the death anniversary my parents but they were unnecessary and a total waste of time and money but it was one of the stupid traditions that we cannot write off. Every year, we would send delegates to the country

ting for that year but this year, we are hosting.

Because of how intense the celebration used to be; preparations are paramount. Every decision made has to be carefully calculated to ensure the safety of the packs that will be coming to our country for the celebration. Especially with the looming threat of the Ferals although it’s been weeks since we last saw them, still we have to be more careful.

My grandfather still lingered nearby engaged in a hushed conversation with Elder Thorne – Cassidy’s father. I waited until the hall emptied, before I finally exhaled, allowing myself at moment to relax. That was when I noticed two figures at the back of the hall approaching me. It was Alpha Logan and his Beta, Jeremy Tanner.

“Ramsey, my grandfather’s voice cut through the silence. “A word before I go?”

I nodded, crossing the room the room to join him and Elder Thorne.

“Alpha!” Elder Thorne nodded to me when I went closer. I acknowledged his greeting with a curt nod before turning to my grandfather.

“I and Lycan Thorne were just talking about the delayed Joining Ceremony between you and your Luna Cassidy. We think two years is a long time to wait and the pack…”

“I told you, Grandpa!” I interrupted him before he could finish his sentence “That conversation is between me and Cassidy. Whether or not we want to start making babies is our business. I did what you wanted. We’re engaged now and everyone knows she’s my Luna even if it’s not official. So, can you stop being in our business?”

“We’re not being in your business, Alpha,” Elder Thorne sighed “An heir is important and…”

“I don’t want to continue this conversation, I interrupted him taking a step back, a cold smile on my face. “It’s barely two weeks since our engagement and everyone is concerned about what we do in our bedroom. It’s none of your business.”

My grandfather tried to speak but I gave him a stern look. “This conversation is over, Grandpa. I’ll leave first.

I turned and walked away from both men, towards the door. Alpha Logan and his Beta scrambled up to me when I reached the exit.

“Alpha!” they said tentatively.

A father’s plon…

called

the garden and I

curiously.

your message, Alpha Logan, you wanted to

approached me cautiously. “Yes, Alpha. We…It’s about Nathan.”

“What about him?” I shrugged staring at both men.

up just because he refused to tell you the location of my daughter is absurd. The Ferals are no longer a threat,

change. “He confessed that he knows where Lyla is, Alpha Logan and he told me to my face that

exhaled sharply, I could tell he was annoyed and was struggling terribly to control it. “You cannot do this, if word gets out that an Alpha Heir is

Alpha

hold him forever because you think he knows something. What you’re doing is wrong? You’re

worried about her? Hell! You should be more concerned that she cannot be reached. Or perhaps you know something and you don’t

worried!” he said through gritted teeth. “Lyla is my daughter of course and like every other father I am, but your blind devotion to finding her is

“You should be grateful it

can report me to the Alpha council or the White Mountain council, you’ll see that I

not this. You’re crossing a line, meddling in my family’s business. You can’t just…”

cutting him short again. “I’m the Lycan Leader here and not

looking up at me again. “I apologize Lycan Leader but this…

was about to respond, Beta Jeremy – Nathan’s father who had remained quiet until now,

came forward

A father’s

a sleek smartphone and handed it to me. “Nathan’s phone. I found it a few days ago while cleaning up

–

wide with disbelief and outrage.

what

face Logan, his expression hardening. “I’m doing what’s necessary to protect

garden, leaving me and Logan behind. Logan stood there, his fists clenched at his sides,

“Alpha Logan!”

Leader, he muttered, irritation

tell me the truth now? You know where she is right? You’ve always known. Just tell me, I am not going to harm her. I simply want

but then he shrugged, his features hardening. “I