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 we closed

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

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

agreement first.”

can come back

impacts our alliance agreement so we will be discussing that first as

the problem?” Alpha Marvin growled

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

up with a pest invasion that damaged a good many of

completely understandable. Has

is a natural bug, and rodent repellent, if I remember correctly. I did a quick search, and found I was correct. I forwarded the information to Jax, and

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

why don’t you go have lunch with Bianca, and spend the afternoon with her. I’m sure that will be more

thank you sir.” I declined

to know each

offer, I am not interested.” I said

be seriously disappointed, but I wanted to wait

getting sick

him trying to push his daughter on me

to think the same thing, and mind

us lunch. We’ll finish this after

your cedar tree grove with

Marvin

be aware, but we have a very close relationship with Dark Moon pack, and they have an extensive lab. Depending on the

that won’t

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

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.

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

was told repeatedly that he needed to

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 was the Beta of Alpha Marvin’s

with this? What does

tricks Marvin has up his sleeve, but Marvin seems to think we will have no problem supporting this

we’ll do that. This is his pack, and his responsibility. We will not

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

“Thank you Dimi.”

“You’re welcome Joe.”

was cut as Marvin leaned forward in his chair, and gave us a sly smile. “Since we cannot seem to come to a mutual decision on the trade agreement why don’t we move on

be returning to the trade

Of course.” Alpha

the alliance agreement pulled up here. We can review it

the doted line, and we’ll move forward with it. All arrangements have already been made to finalize everything.”

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

Marvin, if you have made changes to the agreement

more modern times.” Alpha Marvin stated casually, but I

of

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 speak to me in such

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

less source of income, and one less very large ally, which you very much need. I will also be sure to

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

Now hand over the complete agreement or

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 him running his finger

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

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

agree to any

second page.” My father

a deep breath, after handing the first page back to Jax, I started on the second page. It went on to include demands for more population, and choosing mates in theirs. None of it

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

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

your hand here sir. You need us more than we

can’t get

do not supply

“Bullshit.”

get from you are minimal by comparison. We supply a much larger amount of our supplies for

WILL do what

your daughter as my chosen mate.

the big deal? She is fully trained to be the perfect

that can surpass any training your daughter may have

and Omegas. They are weak. My daughter will make a much better mate, and serve you well

Nor will we be bowing to your demands. You can either accept the agreement as it was originally written, and we go back to the trade agreement

Only your Alpha does. Joe, make him see reason. This is mutually beneficial for us

is meant to

been close enough to you 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 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

do that.”

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

door behind me when Bianca came bouncing up to me in another too tight, too small dress, only this time it was

headed back to Moonlight pack, and

need to speak to your

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

in there. I am sorry about what happened.” Beta Zander said as he tried. to catch

to apologize for his actions. He did act

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

That’s good to know.”

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

requests, but I make no promises that they will be

“I understand.”

“What are your requests?”

if you know who the rest of Marvin’s alliances are to please make them aware of what happened here today, and what games he is playing. The second is of a more

had planned to do already. Along with notifying all Alphas of what he is up to. They should be

have a mate. I have had one for a very long time, but due 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 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

your mate’s

a baker

you wish

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

need some one to take over Mrs. Dyer’s bakery. Her only son is a warrior,

will review them, and get back to

much sir. It means a lot that you would even

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

I’ll have everything to you as soon as

Much like the rest of the pack 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

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

roared, causing Bianca

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

we could get a jumpstart on the fun

instead.

will not be mated tomorrow, or any day for that

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