The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger

Chapter 324: The Ultimatum

Ramsey

I sat across from Elder Thorne, neither of us speaking as we sized each other up. His face showed no emotion as he stared straight into my eyes, the only resemblance between him and Cassidy.

I schooled my features to hide the turmoil Lyla's rejection had caused. I had almost not attended the meeting because I was heartbroken, but I was the Lycan Leader, and my position didn't care about my emotions.

Finally, I broke the silence.

"Everyone out," I ordered the room. "Leave us."

Caius immediately leaned towards me, whispering into my ears, "Alpha, I don't think you should be alone with him. He could have weapons, or who knows what other schemes he has up his sleeves."

"It's fine, Caius," I murmured without taking my eyes off Elder Thorne. "It's fine," I repeated firmly. "Go."

He hesitated for another second before leaving the room, he and the warriors that came with Elder Thorne.

I leaned forward once the room emptied, leaving just me and Elder Thorne. "Is this really about me not keeping the agreement and marrying Cassidy, or is there more?"

He scoffed, eyeing me with pure disdain. "Even if you were served to me on a golden plate, I would never take you as a son-in-law. This whole marriage saga was my wife's idea entirely, and your grandfather bought it."

I nodded, "Then why do you have your warriors in front of my pack's gate? What's the occasion? Why didn't you send warriors when I sent messages about the Dark One's forces? I asked for help multiple times."

He laughed dryly, meeting my gaze. "You are fighting a lost battle, Ramsey Kincaid. You won't win, and you know it. You won't win against the Dark One. I know that much. Plus, I'm simply fulfilling the prophecy."

"Prophecy?" I prodded, though I suspected I knew what was coming.

"Your grandfather didn't mention it to you, did he?" Thorne's eyes gleamed. "That you might be a bastard? The White Moon Throne doesn't belong to you in the first place. All that talk about it choosing you is true, but you're too slow in doing what is required of you."

believe because none of you have been

Standing Stone. It's been

he was talking about. He sounded sane. His voice was the same, his pupils were not dilated. He was normal, at least to me. Were my fears true? Had the

you talking about?" I asked. And why do you need it urgently? If I recall, there are a few in White Lake. I

he shook his head, leaning backwards in his chair. "The Standing Stone and not the standing stones. It's just one stone, Ramsey, and it's the key

at him, wondering if my

do

I guess he's tired of waiting for you to take

again," I scoffed. "You

Ramsey," he looked serious. "Cassidy is a trueblood and comes from a generation of Lycan Leaders who once occupied the White Moon Throne. Everyone here, be it from White Hill or White Cloud, is connected to my great-grandmother Ellara. To unlock the power of the White Moon Throne, you must sit on it with a child born from Ellara's loins. I am one, and my wife is another

you confessing that you

here, and my great-grandmother Ellara. That's why he could

him, wondering how

called White Mountain Region for nothing. It's because we're siblings. Everyone who lives here today is a link to Ellara White. We're all her children. Different surnames, a few of us married outside the region, but it's still one

I heard its power has been greatly rigged. Generations of sacrifice using the pheromones of innocent Omegas," I fired back.

power is real. That is the thing the Dark One has been after for the longest time. The last time the power of the White Moon Throne was used…" he paused for a minute. "Ellara and her twin sister Elaine. They won a

using this so-called standing

he nodded. The Dark One has some of it,

handing over the Throne to him. Don't you want

said I wanted the stone as a bargaining chip, and of course, to rule again. I'm tired of putting up

this stone is here in White Moon?" I asked, interrupting him. I was tired of the lame stories about my

"Yes," he nodded.

taking the stone will

will." Thorne leaned forward. "The stone recognises true leadership blood. With it, I can prove my family's rightful claim and restore balance to the region. I will also teach you how to be a Lycan

Thorne's timing and desperation. He wasn't just after the Throne—he was after legitimacy

The only thing that was true here was that he wanted to rule. I didn't believe him