The Alpha’s Fight for His Omega by Jess K

Chapter 54

***Rowen***

The next morning I woke up to Jax sneaking out of my room, as we had agreed. I heard him have a whispered conversation with the warrior we agreed to place at my door, and with me at all times. After a few minutes I got out of bed, sent a text message to Chastity saying good morning then took a shower.

I had just finished dressing when there was a knock at my door then it opened slightly. I looked up from grabbing my laptop, and some files I wanted to bring to the meeting with me. The warrior, Blake had stuck. his head in the door, and looked concerned.

“Yes Blake?” I questioned.

“Umm. Miss Bianca is here to escort to you to breakfast.” He informed me.

“LUNA BIANCA!” I heard Bianca screech.

“I’m sorry Miss. I didn’t realize you were mated to Alpha Marvin. I am sorry for the disrespect.” Blake responded respectfully.

“EWW! Don’t be gross. That is my father.”

“I’ll be right there Blake.” I said with a smile.

“Just move you over grown oaf!” Bianca growled, and I shook my head at him.

He nodded slightly, and backed out of the room, obviously holding someone from entering. I sighed when he pulled the door shut, and I heard Bianca yelling until the door closed. Thank the goddess for sound proof rooms. Once I had everything I needed, and my shoes on I opened the door. I almost laughed at the glare Bianca was throwing at Blake. As soon as she saw me her face cleared, and she smiled brightly. I only nodded.

“Good morning Rowen. I’m hear to escort you to breakfast.” Bianca said with a too high pitched voice. “Thank you.” I said with a dip of my head.

“You can go now. I will keep Rowen company.” Bianca said to Blake.

“I’m sorry ma’am, but my orders are to stay with Alpha Rowen.” Blake said respectfully.

“Nonsense. He’s just as safe here in our pack as he is any where else. Now go.” Bianca growled.

“I’m sorry ma’am, but I cannot.”

“I gave you an order, and you will follow it.”

“Unless that order comes directly from my chain of command I cannot. I am sorry.”

“It does! I am…..”

“Enough!” I growled, “Bianca, Blake stays with me at all times as he is my personal guard. He takes his orders from myself, my father, Beta Dimitri, or Beta Jax. Now if you will be so kind as to lead us to the dining room for breakfast I would appreciate it.” I stated firmly.

“Oh. No. You and I will be having breakfast in my private parlor this morning. I thought afterwards you would agree to the pack tour we discussed yesterday. No need for you to be locked away in some office all day. You’re too young, and active to be locked away with a bunch of old men like that. They don’t need you there, and you should be seen by our pack members. I’m sure they can iron out the details without you there anyway.” Bianca said.

“Thank you, but no. I will join the others for breakfast then proceed to the meeting with everyone else.” | responded walking past Bianca as she had stopped in front of a door just down the hall from my room.

“But…but why? You don’t need to be there. You need to be seen out, and in our pack. They need to see. who you are.” Bianca said running to catch up with me.

“Because as future Alpha of my pack I want to be involved in all discussions, and agreements made.”

“But wouldn’t your time here be better served getting to know the people, and spending time with me?”

“I’m sorry Bianca, but no.”

With that I opened the dining room door to find everyone already seated, and my place from the night. before empty, along with Bianca’s. The whole conversation with her set off warming bells in my head. I was beginning to think there was something else behind this meeting that we were not being told. I watched as Alpha Marvin’s eyes narrowed, but he quickly cleared his face, and smiled. That only raised my suspicions more.

“Rowen my dear boy. I hadn’t realized you would be joining us for breakfast. I thought you would have preferred a more private breakfast with my daughter.” Alpha Marvin said with a chuckle.

“It was offered, but I declined Alpha Marvin.” I stated as I took my seat, and an Omega placed a dish and utensils in front of me.

“Oh. Um. Ok. Have you changed your mind about joining Bianca on a pack tour today?”

“No sir. I appreciate the offer, but I will have to pass.”

“But son how will you learn what expect from the pack if you do not meet the people?”

“Again, while I appreciate the offer, this weekend is for trade agreements, and renewing our alliance. If I return someday I may take a tour of the pack, just not today.”

“If? Surely you’ll come back for visits often.” Bianca whined.

“I cannot promise that as I have quite the busy schedule in the months to come.”

“But….”

“Leave it Bianca.” Alpha Marvin growled.

I caught her nod then pout out of the corner of my eye. I focused in the food on my plate, as Dimitri, and Beta Zander discussed the current state of their cedar grove which was their main trade item in the forms of furniture, and building supplies. It didn’t sound promising.

“I’m starting to see what you meant last night son.” My father privately mind linked me.

“I have a feeling I know what is going on, but I want to wait to see how they go about playing their hand here. I also heard about the disrespect you all received in regards to your rooms.” I responded.

“Yes. That was addressed before you arrived. Beta Zander was quite upset about it. Alpha Marvin waved it off, and claimed it to be poor understanding on Bianca’s part as she was in charge of arranging the

rooms.”

“Is it being changed?”

“Beta Zander said he would see to it personally.”

“Good. If I’m being honest the all around lack of respect since we arrived is concerning.”

“I agree.”

Our conversation was cut off at Alpha Marvin rose from his seat.

“Alpha Joseph, Beta Dimitri, if you’ll please come with me, and Zander we can begin our meeting.” Alpha Marvin said with a smug smile.

“We will be joining you sir.” I stated as I rose from my seat, grabbing my laptop bag, Jax doing the same.

“Oh. No. You can finish your breakfast, and join us when you are done. Bianca will keep you company.” Alpha Marvin offered.

“No thank you. I’m quite finished.” I responded, biting back a gag as the eggs were under cooked.

“Is the food not to your liking? I can have the Omegas make you something else if you want.”

“That’s quite alright. I am not a big breakfast eater.” I responded, and caught Jax raise an eyebrow at me. “…um….alright. Come along them.”

We followed Alpha Marvin out of the dining room, and up the stairs to his office.

“We need to read every single line of that alliance agreement. Fine print included.” I said to my dad, Dimitri, and Jax through the party mind link.

“What is going on Rowen?” Dimitri responded.

“Bianca, and Alpha Marvin are way to eager for me to spend time alone with her. Things she said on our way to the dining room didn’t sit well with me either.” I responded.

“What do you think they are up to?”

“I don’t want to say anything yet. I want to wait to see how this plays out, but we need to make sure that agreement is complete above board.”

agreed, and we

chair behind the desk that looked almost like a throne. Everything about the office screamed arrogance, and over inflated ego. It was becoming more, and more clear where money was being spent based on what

this updated alliance between us will look like.” Alpha Marvin

agreement first.” My father countered as he pulled

come

so we will be discussing that first as the deficit is

it is the problem?” Alpha Marvin growled

that the goods going out have been on a steady decrease over the last year. This is bringing in less revenue to your pack. I have also noticed that the requests for goods, as well as financial support have increased to us over the last year. I would like to get a clearer picture on what the concerns

with a pest invasion that damaged a good many of our trees. We’re unable to produce the amount of products

completely understandable. Has the

I did a quick search, and found I was correct. I forwarded the information to Jax, and focused back in on the conversation at hand. We all spent the next several

it much either. He made that clear more than once, Alpha Marvin was quick to brush my father’s concern off with everything else. By lunch time all of us were pretty frustrated. It was clear Alpha Marvin had no interest in working with us to find a solution to the problems with

with Bianca, and spend the afternoon with her. I’m sure that will be more enjoyable than listening to old men arguing.” Alpha Marvin suggested

you sir.” I

sometime getting to know each other. I think you would greatly enjoy each other’s company.” He

I am not interested.” I

I today’s meeting going to go. He was going to be seriously disappointed, but I wanted to wait for

getting sick

trying to push his daughter on me had a fectmgi knew

the same thing, and

We’ll finish this after we eat.” Alpha

tree grove with Beta Zander please.”

won’t be necessary.” Alpha Marvin snapped, and

have a very close relationship with Dark Moon pack, and they have an extensive lab. Depending on the type of parasite, they may

that won’t

will take him sir. Maybe there is something we have no thought of to correct the issue.

what. I guess we would find out soon enough. Shortly after they left several Omegas entered the room with a cart of basic sandwiches, and waters. We ate in silence as I started to read through the original alliance contract. I wanted to make sure I was well versed in it before that discussion started. Dimitri, and Beta

harvesting issue.” Dimitri stated through the party link. “What do you mean Demi?” My dad

almost completely empty of usable trees, and only what appears to be saplings to yearlings. Beta Zander told me that Alpha Marvin has been harvesting without replanting ever since he took over for his father about fifteen years ago. He was told repeatedly that he needed to plant two new trees for every one

they had would not last another two years if they did not. He let them plant the cheapest thing they could find. He has also done nothing to find another viable option for trade or financial stability. Also, Beta

with this? What does he expect us to do in

Marvin has up his sleeve, but Marvin seems to think we will have no problem supporting this pack financially in it’s

do that. This is his pack, and his responsibility. We will

same to Zander. He said read the alliance agreement carefully. He said he has a feeling there is something in there that will ensure we do just that. He’s not sure what, but he

“Thank you Dimi.”

“You’re welcome Joe.”

cannot seem to come to a mutual decision on the

be returning to the trade agreement before the end

Alpha Marvin waved

here. We can review it

move forward with it. All arrangements have already been made to finalize everything.” Alpha Marvin stated as he handed a

me. It was simply the final paragraph of any agreement stating all parties were accepting to

changes to the agreement

really is no need. It’s just some wording changes to more modern times.” Alpha Marvin stated casually, but I could

of

nothing, and our alliance is ended, along with the trade. agreement. That means we will no longer be sending you

me in such a

From the moment we have arrived here we have been subjected to disrespect. It is disrespectful to address the high rank mambers of another pack without first addressing their rank. Your daughter has done so with my son, and Beta Jax from the moment we arrived. You have repeatedly attempted to push that she-wolf on my son since we arrived. To add to the insults issued to us upon arrival, the rooms myself, my Beta, and my son’s future Beta were given are not befitting to our ranks or stations

with one less source of income, and one less very large ally, which you very much need. I will also be sure to make other packs aware of what has

no need to speak to me in such a manner. We

hand over the

parent. My father opened the folder after taking my laptop from me, and began to read. At first I did not know what he was doing until I saw

he snapped the folder shut, and handed it to me. He looked to me with hard eyes, and I knew what ever I was about to read would not be good. I took the

almost half our warriors, and their families would permanently relocate to Cedar Grove. If they did not have a family or mate they must choose a mate from Cedar Grove, even if the mate was not fated. He followed this with a clause that Moonlight pack would split their income with Cedar Grove, no matter where the income came from, with no obligation to Cedar

agree to any of this?”

father growled,

started on the second page. It went on to include demands for more population, and choosing

now or ever!” I growled as Jax took the paper from me to

this alliance you will do exactly what that says.” Alpha Marvin stated

hand here sir. You need us more than

can’t get building supplies like

that you are our only supplier or that we do not supply our own. Our trade agreement

“Bullshit.”

we get from you are minimal by comparison. We supply a much larger amount of our supplies for ourselves than we take in from you. You are also not

what is on that

NOT take your daughter as my chosen mate. Now

have a mate so what’s the big deal? She is fully trained to be the

surpass any training your daughter may have been

mate, and serve you well as a chosen mate. Besides

neither does any one else I know. I will not be taking your daughter as my chosen mate. Nor will we be bowing to your demands. You can either accept the agreement as it was originally written,

make him see reason. This is mutually beneficial for us both. Surely you can

is meant

agreements. You have only tonight to think this over carefully. If you insist on pushing the agreement you wrote up, our alliance, and trade agreements are officially at an end. I expect a decision in the morning on how you wish to proceed. Just be forewarned, do not push me. The outcome will not play. in your favor as I will end all agreements if you push this

cannot do that.” Alpha Marvin

over as what my son said is correct. You need us more than we need you. Now if you will excuse us, we are going to have dinner in the pack town. We will

in another too tight, too small dress, only this time it was blue. She attempted to throw

be headed back to Moonlight pack, and I will take my place as your Luna.” Bianca

your father.” I growled,

turned when I heard someone running toward us. It

the right choice in there. I am sorry about what happened.” Beta Zander said as

actions.

was going to do that I would have never allowed the meeting

That’s good to know.”

in no position to make requests, considering what just happened with Marvin, but

but I make no promises that they will be

“I understand.”

“What are your requests?”

alliances are to please make them aware of what happened here today, and what games he is

notifying all Alphas of what he is up to. They should be prepared if he reaches out to them.

my mate hidden. I hate it, and it is not fair to my mate. I am also beyond the age of retirement. I am requesting acceptance into Moonlight pack for myself, and my mate so I can retire in peace. I have no desire

are your mate’s

is a baker

wish to

mate has always wanted to own his own bakery. I would handle the paperwork

is a

the end of this weekend. I will review them, and get back to you on acceptance into Moonlight pack within a few days.”

sir. It means a lot that you would even consider me.” Beta Zander

loyal pack member, but

everything to you

eating, and talking. By the time we returned to the pack house I had finally calmed down from our earlier meeting. Jax, and I were headed to my room when I noticed something a bit off. Blake was not at his post. We had decided not to take warriors with us for dinner as we were capable of protecting ourselves. With a shrug I figured he had decided to go grab something to eat, or

my nose. I instantly crinkled it, and looked into the room. It was dark, but with wolf sight being what it was, I could see just fine. It wasn’t hard to

roared, causing Bianca

at me, climbed off the bed, and began to saunter toward me. When she reach me she lifted the fingers she had just hand inside herself toward my lips. I grabbed her wrist, and pushed her back before she could touch me. No way did I want her scent on me in any way. I

thought since we’ll be mated tomorrow, we could get a jumpstart on the fun tonight.” Bianca said in a voice I assumed she

instead.

tomorrow, or any day