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.”

They all agreed, and

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 chairs in front of the desk. For now Jax and Dimitri stood behind

discuss exactly what this updated alliance between us will

I want to discuss the deficits in the trade agreement first.” My father countered as

come

afraid not. The trade agreement directly impacts our alliance agreement so we will

is the problem?” Alpha Marvin

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 are that has decreased your production, but requiring an increase in goods, and financial assistance

that damaged a good many of our trees. We’re unable

Has the

correct. I forwarded the information to Jax, and focused back in on the conversation at hand. We all spent the next several hours reviewing

suggestion myself or my father made, Alpha Marvin shot down, 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

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

thank you sir.” I declined

do believe you two should spend sometime getting to know each other. I think you would greatly enjoy each other’s

I am not interested.”

meeting going to go. He was going to be seriously disappointed, but I wanted to wait for him to bring it

getting sick

him trying to push his daughter on me had a

seemed to think the same thing, and mind

finish this after we eat.” Alpha Marvin stated, sounding obviously

inspect your cedar tree grove with

necessary.” Alpha Marvin snapped, and I raised

pack, and they have an extensive lab. Depending on the type of parasite, they may have a repellent that would be effective

that won’t

thought of to correct the

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

an over harvesting issue.” Dimitri stated through the party link. “What

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 told. In his greed he did not want to spend the money to cultivate or purchase new trees. A year ago he was told he had no choice,

also done nothing to find another viable option for trade or financial stability. Also, Beta Zander

does

sure what tricks Marvin has up his sleeve, but Marvin seems to think we will have

will not take

there is something in there that will ensure we do just that. He’s not sure what, but he does not

“Thank you Dimi.”

“You’re welcome Joe.”

and gave us a sly smile. “Since we cannot seem to come to

we will be returning to the trade agreement before the

Alpha Marvin

here. We can review it point by

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 turned it over to the back to look

it to me. It was simply the final paragraph of any agreement

changes to the agreement I wish to read it

some wording changes to more modern times.” Alpha

of

Marvin, do not attempt to play me for a fool. 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 in any means. You also will be unable to call

to me in such a disrespectful manner.” Alpha

can. 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

this continues you will find yourself with one less source of income, and one less very large ally, which you very much need. I will also

speak to me in such a manner. We are both

for you. Now hand over the complete agreement or there will be none going

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 was doing until I saw

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 would not be good. I took the folder and the laptop. back, and began to

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

we agree to any of this?” I

second page.” My father growled, glaring at Alpha

page. It went on to include demands for more population, and choosing mates in theirs. None of it made much sense to me, until I read the last requirement. I did

this, now or ever!” I growled as Jax took the paper

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

sir. You need us more than we need you.”

is true. You can’t

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

“Bullshit.”

amount of our supplies for ourselves than we take in from you. You are

WILL do what

will NOT take your daughter as my chosen mate. Now

the big deal? She is fully trained

One that can surpass any training your daughter

of the typical pairings between Alphas, and Omegas. They are weak. My daughter will make a much better mate, and serve

not agree with your beliefs, and 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,

Joe, make him see reason. This is mutually beneficial for us both. Surely you can see that. Your son would be Alpha over two packs,

it is meant

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 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 matter any further.”

that.” Alpha

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

seat, and we followed him out. I had just shut the door behind me when Bianca came bouncing up to me in another too tight, too small dress, only this time it was blue. She attempted to throw herself at me, but I moved away from her quickly. She

you believe it? This time tomorrow we’ll be headed back to Moonlight pack, and I will take my place as

need to speak to your father.”

huff then the office door slam from behind me. I continued to follow Dimitri, Jax, and my dad 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 out of breath. My father placed his hand

sorry about what happened.” Beta Zander said

not need to apologize for his actions. He did act alone, correct?” My

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

That’s good to know.”

I am in no position to make requests, considering what just happened

your requests, but I make no

“I understand.”

“What are your requests?”

them aware of what happened here today, and what games he is playing. The second is of

already. Along with notifying all Alphas of what he is up

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 to continue on as a Beta, and I would like to settle down with my mate, and the daughter we are hoping to adopt, if we can get out

are your

is a

wish

own his own bakery. I would handle the paperwork side of things,

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

will review them, and get back to you on acceptance into Moonlight pack within a

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

tried to hide. Understand that under different circumstances that would not make you appear to be a loyal pack member, but this

everything to you as soon as

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

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

I 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

I’ve been 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

instead.

tomorrow, or any day for that

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