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."

My grandfather told me many stories, but I've chosen not to believe because none of you have been truthful, and I won't trust your reports alone until I see hardcore evidence. But is that truly

us. Many things, but one in particular—the Standing Stone. It's been

his entire length, wondering what 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

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

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

paused for a minute, staring at him, wondering if my

you do with

unreasonable as the stories make him seem. I guess he's tired of waiting for you to take the initiative and be mated to Cassidy. Only your union can unleash

"You don't have

White Cloud, is connected to

that you married your

wasn't from around here, and my great-grandmother Ellara. That's why he could pass you off as Elaine's child based on resemblance. She was barren; she could never

stared at him, wondering

her children. Different surnames, a few of us married outside the region, but it's still one blood. For the power of the White Moon Throne

sacrifice using the pheromones of innocent

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 lot of battles with it, made the werewolves submit

using this so-called

he nodded. The Dark One has some of it, but

Throne to him. Don't you want to claim it? Isn't it your desire to

Ramsey. I only said I wanted the stone as a bargaining chip, and of course, to rule again. I'm tired of putting up with your side of the family. All the men are weak. Your grandfather

I asked, interrupting him. I

"Yes," he nodded.

believe taking the stone will give you

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 Leader, not this sham you've been doing all this

and desperation. He wasn't just after the Throne—he was after legitimacy itself, and I know he wasn't also telling

rule; on the other, he wants a stone as a bargaining chip. The only thing that was true here was that