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 out

we were in the garden and I turned to

curiously.

got your message, Alpha Logan, you wanted

approached me cautiously. “Yes,

jaw tightened. I’d been expecting this. “What about him?” I shrugged staring at both men.

sighed. “He’s the Alpha Heir, keeping him locked up just because he refused to tell you the location of my daughter is absurd. The Ferals are no longer a threat, so you don’t need her. Besides, he might have been lying. Both of them have been friends

confessed that he knows where Lyla is, Alpha Logan and he told me to my face that he won’t let

terribly to control it. “You cannot do this, if word gets out that an Alpha Heir

Alpha Logan?”

because you think he knows something. What you’re doing is wrong? You’re using your power and the authority of your office

enough for you deviant daughter? How about you, Alpha Logan? Why aren’t you. worried about her? Hell! You should be more concerned that she cannot be reached. Or perhaps you know something and you don’t want to speak,”

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

“You should

remain here and I mean every word of it. You can report me to

darkened. “Your duty is to your people and not this. You’re crossing a line, meddling in my

him short again. “I’m the Lycan Leader here and not you!”

dropped his gaze before looking up at me again. “I apologize Lycan Leader

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

came forward

father’s

out a sleek smartphone and handed it to me. “Nathan’s phone. I found it a few days ago while cleaning up his things. I’m sure there’s something in there maybe in their conversation that could

–

Logan’s turned sharply to his Beta, his eyes wide with

what

hardening. “I’m doing what’s necessary to protect my son,” he said firmly. “If you’re not

me and Logan behind. Logan stood there, his fists clenched at his sides, he looked exasperated. Just as he was about to leave as well, I called

“Alpha Logan!”

Leader, he muttered,

to harm her. I simply want to bring her back

a second, but then he shrugged, his features hardening.