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.”

and

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 I had seen of the pack house vs how the pack town had looked. This place was a mess. Alpha Marvin sprawled behind his desk, and looked at us condescendingly. My father, and I took the only two

updated alliance between us will look like.” Alpha

first.” My father countered as he pulled out file, and I opened my

come

afraid not. The trade agreement directly impacts our alliance agreement so we will be discussing that first as

Marvin growled as he sat forward

revenue to your pack. I have also noticed that the requests for goods, as well as financial support have increased to us over the

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

is completely understandable. Has the situation

if I remember correctly. I did a quick search, and found I was correct. I forwarded the information to Jax, and focused back

or made excuses for why they would not work. A suggestion from me he flat out ignored which irritated me. My father didn’t appreciate 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 the trade agreement. If things kept up I knew my father

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

sir.” I declined

sometime getting to know each other.

I appreciate the offer, I am not interested.” I said

He was going to be seriously disappointed, but I

getting sick

push his daughter on me had a

to. Dad seemed to think the same thing, and mind linked

servants to bring us lunch. We’ll finish this

your cedar tree grove with Beta Zander please.” Dimitri

be necessary.” Alpha Marvin snapped, and I raised

You may not be aware, but we have a very close relationship with Dark Moon pack, and they have an extensive lab. Depending on the type of parasite, they may have a repellent that would be effective in eliminating the pest, and preventing future

that won’t

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

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.

have an over harvesting issue.” Dimitri stated through

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 harvested, but he choose to ignore what he was

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 Zander is NOT Alpha Marvin’s Beta. He

with this? What does he

think we will have no problem supporting this

hell we’ll do that. This is his pack, and his responsibility. We will not take that over for him because he was a fool.” My father

there is something in there that will ensure we do just that. He’s not sure

“Thank you Dimi.”

“You’re welcome Joe.”

and gave us a sly smile. “Since we cannot seem to come to a mutual decision on the trade agreement why don’t we

we will be returning to the trade agreement

yes. Of course.” Alpha Marvin waved him

pulled up here. We can

new agreement on the doted line, and we’ll move forward with it. All arrangements have already been made to finalize everything.” Alpha Marvin stated as he handed a single page to my father, who looked at the page, and

his head, and handed it to me. It was simply the final paragraph of any agreement stating all parties were accepting

agreement I wish to read it first.” My father

changes to more modern times.” Alpha Marvin stated casually,

of

I have had many years of experience in this type thing. I will read the full agreement or I will sign nothing, and our alliance is ended, along with the trade. agreement. That means we will no longer be sending you any goods, nor will we supply financial assistance

speak to me in such a disrespectful manner.” Alpha

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

and one less very large ally, which you

to speak to me in such a manner. We are both

hand over the complete

glared, but pushed the agreement to my father, looking much like a child who received a dressing down from a parent. My father opened the folder after taking my laptop from me, and began to read. At first I did not know what he

It only got worse when he got to the second page of the agreement. Finally 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

From there it changed, drastically. Alpha Marvin added a clause that 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 Grove to ever become financially stable on their own, or to add to the income they expected us to provide. This was followed with another clause. about us adding our own teachers to their

we agree to any

the second page.” My father growled, glaring

for more population, and choosing mates in theirs. None of it

Absolutely not! I will NOT agree to this, now or ever!” I growled as Jax took the paper

to maintain this alliance you will do exactly what that says.” Alpha Marvin stated smugly, thinking he had a leg to stand

You need us more than we need you.”

You can’t

that we do not supply our own. Our trade agreement was only

“Bullshit.”

our supplies for ourselves than we take in from

WILL do what

will NOT take your

the big deal?

a mate. One that can surpass any training your daughter may have

know of the typical pairings between Alphas, and Omegas. They are weak. My daughter will make a much better mate, and serve you well as a chosen mate. Besides fated mates are al thing

I will not be taking your daughter as my chosen mate. Nor will we be bowing to

do not have that authority. Only your Alpha does. Joe, make him see reason. This is mutually beneficial for us both. Surely you can see that. Your son would

what it is meant to

address me so informally. Nor will I tolerate such disrespect. Furthermore, my son has full authority to make decisions in this, and all meetings. I stand behind his decision to take his fated mate, whole heartedly. I would have it no other way. As for the agreements. You have only tonight to think this over carefully. If you

cannot do that.”

You forget that agreements are between both parties, not just one. If I do not agree there. is no agreement at all. Think it over as what my son said is correct. You need us more than we need you. Now if you will excuse

me in another too tight, too small dress, only this time it was blue.

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

speak to your

out of the pack house to our car. I quickly turned when I heard someone running toward us. It was Betal Zander, and he looked slightly

what happened.” Beta Zander said as he

to apologize for his actions. He did act alone, correct?” My

so. Had I known he was going to do that I would have

That’s good to know.”

no position to make requests, considering what just happened with Marvin, but I am going to make one

make

“I understand.”

“What are your requests?”

to please make them aware of what

of what he is up to. They should be prepared if he reaches out to them. What

to Marvin’s, um, hatred of those not like him, I have had to keep 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

are your mate’s

is a

you wish

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

over Mrs. Dyer’s bakery. Her only son is a warrior, and has

by the end of this weekend. I will review them, and get back to you on acceptance

that you would

your Alpha tried to hide. Understand that under different circumstances that would not make you appear to be a loyal pack member, but this situation is a bit different. You were looking out for

you. I’ll have everything to you as soon as

town. it was rather depressing. The food was pretty good though. We spent several hours at the diner 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 needed to use

to Jax saying something when I pushed open the door. No sooner had it opened that the strong scent of female arousal assaulted 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 spot a naked Bianca in the middle of the bed, fully naked, and getting herself off. I slammed to door open against the wall, and flipped on the lights then stepped back into the hall. Bianca squealed for a moment then moaned loudly. Jax looked into the room, and

roared, causing Bianca

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 knew what

waiting for you. 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 thought sounded sexy,

instead.

will not be mated tomorrow, or any day

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