Chpater 66

***Rowen***

I hate these Alpha meetings sometimes. I really do. It’s the morning of the third day, and to say the last two evenings have been difficult would be an understatement. It seems more like a free for all than a meeting of leaders. Yes all of us leaders have been meeting daily, all day, but after the meetings end is when the trouble starts. Some Alphas, and Betas brought their daughters with them to see if they could find their mates. The Alphas have not been pushing their daughters on others, I sadly can’t say the same for the Lunas, and Beta females. The attendants of those that are here for meeting aren’t much better. Add in the females just from the pack we’re staying at, and it seems more like some sort of mating gathering than a meetings, and it’s getting on all of our nerves.

My dad, Dimitri. Jax, and I are all sharing a four bedroom suite, and between the four of us, we’ve had to run a few females out of our rooms so far. I was a little shocked to see the ages of the females dad, and Dimitri had to march out of their bedrooms the first two nights. These girls couldn’t be much older than twenty. Before heading off to this morning’s meeting we opted to put warriors outside the door of our suite, as well as have at least one warrior with each of us when moving around the halls, and during gatherings. There had just been too many issues with females in the short amount of time we’ve been here. The words I have a mate seemed to fall on deaf ears as well.

The meetings themselves have gone well so far though. The king, and queen preside over these meetings so the first day is reserved for each Alpha to go over the status of their pack, where they’re excelling, and where they may need some help. It used to be the second day was for discussing the status of rogues, and what to do about them. The King changed that about 6 months after mom died. He tracked the rogue leader down, and they some how worked out turning the rogues into their own pack. Now rogues are few, and far between.

Due to the fact that the rogues are spread through out the country the rogue leader takes most of the second day to fill us in on how all of his sub packs are doing, what they need, and what they can provide for others. Listening to him was impressive. He really had a clear handle on all of those that were once rogues. He did request that if we, as packs, come across any to bring them in, provide food, and shelter then contact him. He would come to collect them or we could offer them a place in our packs. My heart. went out to him when he went through his list of rogues he was forced to put down because they were. too far gone in their loss of humanity. It was clear he hated doing it, but to protect others, and to keep our secret from the human world he didn’t have a choice.

Today would be the day we review alliance agreements for the King. If any were established, the terms of the agreements were also reviewed. Renewed agreements were a quick review. The ones that would take the longest where the canceled agreements. Those that canceled agreements needed to justify their decision. The king would then attempt to work the agreement out in a manner that both parties found acceptable so the agreement could be reestablished. I was not looking forward to this one. My dad, and I would have to justify why our agreement with Cedar Grove was terminated. I had hoped that this wouldn’t be too involved because Alpha Marvin hadn’t been here to first two days, but I caught sight of him, and Bianca last night. Dad swore everything would be fine though. I just had to hope he was right.

So far things had been fairly simple though. We listened to other packs review their agreements, and any changes made. Our pack was a part of many of the agreements in the eastern part of the country so every time one of our allies was called to review their agreements dad, and I were part of the talks. It wasn’t until Alpha Marvin was called that I started to get a little nervous.

“Good morning Alpha Marvin of Cedar Grove. Nice of you to finally join us. I will be in contact with you this afternoon about the status of your pack since you missed the first two days of this REQUIRED meeting.” The King stated firmly.

“1… Yes your Majesty.” Alpha Marvin sputtered as he bowed to the king.

“Now it is my understanding that you have an alliance agreement that was canceled recently, and you also now have a grievance against this same pack.”

“Yes your Majesty.”

“Very well. Please state the pack, explain to us what your grievance is, and why the agreement was canceled.”

“My grievance is against Moonlight pack.”

“Alpha Joseph, and Future Alpha Rowen please come to the podium.” The King called dad, and I forward.

Dad grabbed his laptop, and a folder he had then we moved to the podium. We bowed to the King, and waited. We would get a chance to state our side of things once Alpha Marvin stated his grievance.

“Please explain your grievance to us Alpha Marvin, and we will see how we can correct the issue, and move forward.” The King requested.

“Several weeks ago Joseph, Dimitri, Jax, and Rowen came to my pack to review our trade, and alliance agreements. While there Rowen dishonored my daughter, Bianca on more than one occasion. When I demanded he do right by her, and take her as his chosen mate, he refused. He said he had a mate already, but he still took advantage of my daughter. If he actually had a mate he wouldn’t have used my daughter. Joseph refused to make his son honor my daughter after he used her, and attempted to throw her away. I am here to demand he do right by her.” Alpha Marvin said smugly.

At one point, as he spoke, my father had to grip my arm, to keep me from speaking before it was our turn.

“I see. What was ALPHA Joseph’s reason for not stepping in, and having his son do right by your daughter?” The king asked.

“Some bullshit about fated mates.” Alpha Marvin responded.

“Alpha Marvin, I understand your anger, but I please ask you to remain professional during these proceedings.”

“I…I am sorry your Majesty.”

“Now please tell me what Alpha Joseph’s response was to his son’s actions with your daughter.”

“He laughed it off, and said that my daughter shouldn’t have agreed to meet him if she didn’t want to risk. getting used then thrown away.”

I growled quietly in my throat at the lies being told. Dad mind liked me to tell me to calm down because he would correct this when it was our turn to speak.

“That is a terrible thing to say.” The King stated.

“It was.” Alpha Marvin agreed.

“What happened after that?”

“They left after ripping up our agreements.”

“I see. And how would you like to see this matter resolved.”

“I want him to honor my daughter, and take her as his chosen mate then take over my pack.”

“I understand. Alpha Joseph, I am going to now give you a chance to explain yours, and your son’s actions in this matter. I must admit I am very disappointed.”

“I understand your Majesty, and I appreciate the opportunity to explain our side of the situation.” My

father responded with a bow.

“They have no need to state their side. All that matters is he do right by my daughter!” Alpha Marvin growled.

will refrain from outbursts. They will not be tolerated. You stated your grievances. Now is their chance to explain their side of things. You will NOT interrupt them,

your Majesty.” Alpha Marvin

what your side

was concerning, I wanted to sit down with Alpha Marvin to see if we could help him, and his pack in any way to stabilize their situation again. Upon arriving my son, Future Alpha Rowen felt something was not quite right. He arranged that either his future Beta Jax Bloomfield, or his personal guard Warrior Blake to be with him or guarding his door at all times. He felt being left alone for any reason could cause an opening for something he was uncomfortable with. Alpha Marvin spent much of that evening attempting to get future Alpha Rowen, and Bianca alone together which were denied by Rowen. “That night Future Beta Jax stayed in Alpha Rowen’s bedroom, and when he left in the morning he placed. Warrior Blake at Rowen’s door, as requested. When we convened for our meeting, Alpha Marvin attempted to keep Rowen out of the meeting, but was denied. When trade agreement talks were unsuccessful we moved to review the alliance agreement. It was then that Alpha Marvin stated he had made some minor revisions to the agreement, and we just needed to sign. He attempted to hand us just the last page of the agreement that contains to legalese that we accepted the terms of the agreement, and signature lines. When asked for the full agreement to review, we were refused. Alpha Marvin stated the changes were just verbiage, but I insisted. Upon reading the updated agreement, we refused his changes. Alpha Marvin became angry with our refusal, and stated if we did not agree our contract

to tempt Rowen into joining her. He stayed in the hall with future Beta Jax, and requested she dress, and leave his room. It was as they were standing in the hall, Alpha Marvin, his Beta Zander, myself, and my Beta Dimitri arrived in the hall. At that point Bianca proceeded to claim Rowen had requested her presence in his room that night. She also stated she had been in his room the previous night. Alpha Marvin began to demand Rowen do right by Bianca as he would not hear that Rowen did not touch her or request her presence in his room. This all came

still gave Alpha Marvin the night to reconsider our original agreement. He refused, and advised me that I either agreed to his terms, as well as force my son to do right by Bianca for something that did no happen, he would

your son, that he did

“Yes I do sir.”

and user of innocent girls!” Alpha Marvin yelled, but the King growled at him which caused him

have proof of any of this?”

of the agreement Alpha Marvin presented us.” My father handed

of the king’s guards.

me know he had received a copy of it by email from Beta Zander right as we were leaving Cedar Grove. We stood quietly as the King read the agreement. I watched as his brows pinched. After reading the first page, he looked

demands. Why would he expect you to agree

it will all become clear.” My father

my lip to keep from smiling. Finally the king closed the folder, and slapped it onto the

name did you think they would agree to these demands? Especially the demand that Future Alpha Rowen take your daughter

of her first night with Rowen, and the promises he made her when he took her innocence.”

do you have anything to counter that

date Alpha Marvin wrote the agreement, and compare it to the dates. on the passes we used to enter his pack, that are also in that folder,

settle the matter of Future Alpha Rowen’s actions with

time during our visit to Cedar Grove was I alone with Bianca.” I stated

is that,

and my personal guard for the weekend, Warrior Blake to

prompted you to take

I witnessed when we arrived clued me into a possible trap. I wanted to ensure I did not find myself in a situation where I would be forced to

“You have fated mate?”

“Yes you Majesty.”

is she here at this

Majesty. She is attending Cloverland Nursing, and

in your room the second, you told her to leave. You also stated that you had a guard at your door when Beta Jax was not with you.

at my door when Beta Jax left my room in the morning to return to his. The second night, Warrior Blake was not at my door. When Bianca was questioned about his whereabouts. She

Bianca made aware of the arrangements you made prior to

“No they were not.”

arrangements after you found Bianca in

did. When I stated that Bianca had not been in my room the first night, and Beta Jax was the witness

“Is that what occurred?”

in the middle of the night, but not only did she not gain entry,

say occurred as they occurred or only witnesses?” “Your Majesty, we do have proof.” My father spoke up as

How?” The

can be viewed at any time via live feed, with no security needed to access it. The security cameras also have microphones that are strong enough to pick up any, and all conversations had within range of them. Future Beta Jax had forethought enough to review, and d******d the feed during our visit. He made sure to only stay within our visit. I have the recordings here for review if I could have the cord for the projector please.” My father explained, and a guard

No! They cannot play that! That is private, personal, and inside of my own home!” Alpha

stream live for anyone to view, they are no longer deemed private, or personal. Alpha Joseph, please show

cameras outside of the house as well, until the feeds began. We watched as Bianca adjusted her clothes multiple times, and listened to Alpha Marvin promise I would be hers. I gritted my teeth at that. The feed then moved to the first dinner where Alpha Marvin tried multiple times. to get Bianca, and I alone, as well as to attempt to keep me from the meeting. It moved again to Jax, and I entering my room, followed by several hours later Bianca knocking at my door wearing the flimsy robe, and high heels. It also showed her not gaining entrance, or even anyone answering the door. The

shown in my favor, but anything could

else has had similar experiences with Alpha Marvin?” The king

as to degrade my mate, fated mates in general, and demanding I reject my marked mate. His daughter Bianca was rude, and degrading to my mate, and my mother during the visit as well. She attempted to place my mate, and I in separate bedrooms, got nasty when

he threaten your pack when you

“Yes your Majesty.”

anyone else experienced the

have ensured they would not. My Alpha’s son has allowed his greed to cloud his good judgement. I am fully aware of the harm he could bring our pack if he behaves the same with others, as he has Moonlight, and Dark Moon pack. While I am retiring as Beta, effective immediately, I must protect what is left of my pack, as best I can.” Beta Zander stated as he stood up in the

didn’t either. He was shocked

king called to Beta

father’s Beta for many years. As I produced no sons, I agreed to stay on

I appreciate

“Yes your Majesty.”

ask you a question Alpha

your Majesty?”

accepting your daughter as their chosen mate. One informed you he had a fated mate. The other brought his fated mate with him. You disregarded this. You also disregarded the fact that your daughter has a fated mate out there some where. You attempted to deny multiple people the gift the Moon Goddess granted each of us. My question is

are a joke. A myth we chose to tell our children to try to keep them pure. On top of that no Alpha should have to settle for a weak Omega or low rank wolf for a mate. They

correct about your greed. He neglected to mention your arrogance on top of it. Fated mates are NOT a joke or myth. Nor are Omegas and low rank wolves a stain or curse on any one! Alpha Marvin, you and your daughter have crossed lines that should NEVER be crossed. You made demands you had no business making. You attempted to entrap two different

the other Alphas already here. That’s ok though. When you failed to appear, I sent out sorneone to investigate the state of your pack. Imagine my surprise to find it pretty much deserted, and the supply of your main trade is almost completely diminished. My man spoke with Beta Zander extensively on the state of things. He did not advise us of this situation, but was very open about what has been happening in your pack since your father passed away. To

is what is going to happen. I will NOT be forcing

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