Chapter 67

***Rowen***

Chastity had responded to my earlier text as we were leaving the meeting hall. She had said she would watch today’s proceedings after dinner. She was asking what was going on, and I was texting her quick response as I walked to our suite. I hit send just as I opened the door. A scent I didn’t know, but knew was female hit my nose. How did they keep getting in here when we had guards at the door. My father asked just that before we walked to our suite.

“How is it that I request you be placed at our door to keep people out, but we can smell that someone has entered very recently?” My father asked the unknown guard as we had asked to borrow two for guard duty from the hosting pack.

“She….um…we were only following orders, sir.” The young male responded.

“Who’s orders?”

“Miss…..Miss Renee sir.”

“I see. You may go. I will handle this from here.”

“I…uh….yes sir.”

“No need to mind link your Alpha about this. I will be returning Miss. Renee to him untouched.”

“I… Yes sir. I’m sorry sir.”

At that both guards ran off down the hall. I just shook my head, and followed my father into the suite. Jax, Dimitri, and our warriors behind us. She wasn’t in the sitting room so we followed her scent of cocoal butter, and mangos to my room. I groaned in frustration before I opened my bedroom door. I pushed it. open to find Renee climbing into my bed wearing bright red lingerie. She was a pretty girl. Tall with milk. chocolate colored skin, and straightened black hair, and golden eyes, but she was not my Chastity.

“Please put your clothes back on, and follow me.” My father said sternly.

“I….I was just waiting to see Rowen. I….I thought he and I could talk about a possible alliance between our packs by us taking each other as chosen mates since neither of us have founded our fated mates.” Renee said hesitantly.

“That type of conversation is usually held in a mutual location, in proper attire. You are also mistaken on my not finding my fated mate, as I have.” I stated firmly.

“As I said, put your clothes on, and follow me.” My father growled.

Renee nodded, and grabbed the robe she must have been wearing to come here. My father grumbled as she walked toward us. She attempted to take hold my arm, but I stepped back. Her hand fell, and she looked disappointed. My father lead the way out of our suite with Renee following behind him with her head down. I was behind her. Her scent was making my nose itch, but I followed anyway.

When we reached what looked like the professional wing of the house, Renee stopped walking, and seemed to get upset.

“Please Alpha. We don’t need to see my father about this. We can go talk to my mother. My father is a very busy man. We shouldn’t bother him with such matters.” Renee whimpered.

“Why should we not? You wished to discuss an alliance. Such things are part of your father, and brother’s responsibility. Surely they would want a hand in this.” My father stated calmly.

“But…this…please.”

“Good. Get to it.”

Renee stood from her seat, and turned to my father and me, “I am sorry for my disrespect Alpha Joseph, and Alpha Rowen. I was wrong.”

“You are forgiven Renee.” My father said, and I only nodded.

“Renee you are dismissed. You mother is in your room waiting on you to discuss your actions.” Alpha Will stated.

“Yes sir.” Renee whispered, and ran out of the room.

“I am sorry Joe. I don’t know what came over her today. She was raised better, and with respect for the fated mate bond.” Alpha Will said.

“It’s not your fault Will Honestly this has been an issue with multiple females this week. Not only for my son, but also Dimitri, Jax, and even myself. I’m not sure what is going on exactly, but the unmated females are treating this meeting like a mating gathering instead of a meeting between leaders.” My father said as he took a seat across from Alpha Will.

“I have noticed an unusually high number of unmated females here this year.” Alpha Will mused.

“As have I, but yours is also one of the largest packs to hold this meeting in awhile. Usually there isn’t enough room for large parties.”

“True.”

“It doesn’t help that there was a rumor the King may bring the prince with him this week, and that he was originally unmated.” I added.

“Ah yes. That is also true. Either way, this behavior is not ok, and makes an uncomfortable situation for many.” Alpha Will said.

“So what can be done that we are not already doing?” Dad asked.

“I think a conversation with the king needs to be had, and see what he suggestions as I am at a loss. My son has also had to remove several females from his quarters this week.”

“You may be right.”

“Let me see if he is available to meet with us now.”

“Alright.”

My eyes widened in shock. I hadn’t expected to have a conversation with the king on this matter. I wasn’t sure if I even had the right to be here for this. I was a future Alpha, not an Alpha yet. I wasn’t given a chance to speak before there was a knock at the door, and the king walked in, looking very casual in a pair of jeans, and a plain t-shirt. I instantly stood from my seat, and bowed to him.

“Thank you Alpha Rowen, but there is no need for that in closed meetings such as this unless specified.” The king waved me off.

“Y…yes your Majesty.” I sputtered as I straightened.

“Danny please. I was your majestied to death today.” The king chuckled.

I chuckled quietly, and nodded.

“Now Will, I was told you needed my opinion on handling a matter that has come about this week. What can I help with?” Danny asked as he sat down in the chair I vacated.

I moved to stand behind my father to listen.

“Oh. Rowen, did I take your seat?” Danny asked.

“Oh no. You’re fine. I’ve spent so much time sitting this week, it’s nice to stand for a bit.” I responded. “Oh. Alright. Anyway, what can I help you with?”

Alpha Will, and my dad filled him in on the issues occurring with the unmated females in attendance. They also told him about what Renee had told us. When they finished the king leaned back in his seat, rubbing his chin in thought.

“I had noticed there was a larger number in unmated females this year, and I wasn’t sure why. Good thing my son found his mate last week, and decided to stay home with her.” Danny said.

“So what do you suggest?” Alpha Will asked.

“I am going to ask you to allow me to handle this. I’ll make an announcement concerning this behavior this evening, at dinner. I am also going to have my mate call a meeting for all of the females in attendance tomorrow to speak directly to them about how their behavior is effecting their Alpha’s stance with other packs. Along with reminding them how taking a chosen mate over a fated mate has a negative impact on an Alpha, and why Alpha’s more often than not will wait for their fated mate.”

you sure?” Alpha

“Yes.”

“Ok.”

made our way back to our room. We all had enough time to shower, change, and get down to dinner. I also made arrangements to have my sheets changed as they now smelled of

room was filling up quickly so we made our way to the table where Dark Moon was seated. We had shared every meal with them. Luna Clair being mom’s cousin made us closer to them then anyone else. There was a lot of chatter, and we could see a lot of unmated females moving around tables flirting with anyone they could. It was rather sad to see. They were dressed in a manner that would not

entered the room. Both dressed for their station, and status. The queen did not lift her nose at any of us, and had a kind, open smile for everyone she looked at. She was definitely someone to respect.

that both the king and queen watched the females move around the room. The queen looked more sad than angry. The king look disappointed, and his eyes went back to the parents of the unmated females to see their

If you would please make your way to YOUR seats, and if you are working as a server of some form this evening please move to a position along the wall, there are several things I would like to address this evening.” The

to their seats with their packs. The servers rushed to line

moment.

my attention. Something I feel I need to address. Many of you in attendance have brought along unmated males, and females with you in addition to your usual party for these meetings.

unmated females have been coerced into propositioning unmated Alpha males in attendance here this week. There have been

permission to disrespect you as he sees fit. You are not showing him that you are the strong, confident, intelligent young lady you are. You are also disrespecting the male by telling him he is not worthy enough to know your mind by showing him. your body over your intelligence. You are telling him his intelligence has no value to you. You are not showing yourself as the right choice in a mate, only that you are looking to play. If he is as intelligent as many of those here now are, they will see you as attempting

ensure our race is thriving, healthy, and safe. That we are still able to work together to ensure those things remain the case. This meeting is meant to strengthen, or establish new alliances and trade agreements through common goals, not

do not behave in a respectful, responsible manner, as the sons, and daughters of the Alphas and Betas, you are leaving the rest of us to wonder on the state of your pack. You are disrespecting your Alpha, your pack, and your parents with your behavior, as well as those of the other party involved. Respect is one of the most important things for an Alpha to have to properly lead his pack. You are the example all look to on how much respect should be given to your Alpha. I am sad to say that many of you are setting

Just because a male may not have his mate with him this week does not mean he does not have a mate. For those that are mated, and involved in this behavior keep in mind that you are causing your mates indescribable pain with your actions this week. You will return home to find a mate who is either in the hospital, feeling dejected, hating you,

own. They are working on building alliances for their packs, exchanging useful information on the care of their pack, working on exchange and training of some of the most important support members in their packs such as teachers. doctors and nurses, as well as providing support to newly appointed Lunas, and Beta Females. When they see you spending the majority of your time behaving as you are they are less likely to be comfortable working with you as they see you as being more concerned with securing

it would be beneficial. What ! will NOT stand for is that this meeting continue to be treated as a mating gathering nor will I stand for any more attempts at trapping a high rank wolf into a forced mating! Those have never been. acceptable in the past, and they will not be moving forward. Alphas, Lunas, Betas, Beta Females, rein in your sons, daughters, warriors, and attendants otherwise I will be forced to order all pack members not directly involved in the

will be removed from the house immediately! The queen has a complete of list of all females in attendance, and unmated females in this pack. Alpha Will has been kind enough to agree to this for his own unmated female pack members so ladies you all have tomorrow off to attend

took a quick look around to see many upset faces. Many Alphas, and Betas looked disappointed or angry, for reasons that were unclear. The same could be said for

served. I’ll admit that I was relieved to see that none of the females that had

meaning to talk to you about Chastity.” Clair said to me with a

about my sweet girl?”

I am thoroughly impressed with her, as is my mother in law. She actually gave me the suggestion on something

“Oh. What was that?”

training with his mother. There was so much to learn, and remember I created a large, sectioned binder for all of it, that I frequently update. My mother in

me about

making the copies, and offering it to those that may need or want them. Needless to say my mother in law took the idea, and ran with it. She has contacted many Lunas and Lunas in training about it. She is now in the process of making upwards of one hundred copies of it. She actually sent me with two copies to give the queen, and the prince’s mate. How she ever managed to contact the queen I will never know, but she did, and the queen requested two copies. Because of Chastity my mother in law has a responsibility that is solely hers again, and is quiet busy. No more complaining about

Chastity could help

writes out the questions she may have before our meeting. A few

a lot. Do you mind if I tell her you

I can to reassure her of just how special she is, but I

we work on as much as we can. I know it will take time, and

know one day she will see herself as we

wonderful therapist, and will do quite well for Chastity. She already

will be your greatest asset for

“Believe me I will.”

I think we’re going to call

“Same here.”

up leaving as one big group. When we

“Video chat?” It read.

get my laptop.

“Ok.” Was her response.

just yet. As soon as it was up, I video called her. Seeing her beautiful

girl. How are you?” I asked

Shocked,

“Shocked? Why?”

watched the

we.” Jax called out from

recliner between the two couches. Jax stood up to move behind me, and wave at

“Is that Jax?”

pip-squeak!”

Chastity said, smiling, and

of our dads are here too.” I

Joe. Hi dad!” Chastity

I watched as his eyes misted up at

Chasy girl!” My

did to prove him a liar. I’m also glad that the king is giving him a chance to save his pack, or help his pack members find new places to go before the

far gone for him to save his pack.”

may be right. Hopefully he makes the right choice for his pack. I feel for Bianca

to make. She could have denied her father, and done

her mate.”

your mate who may not have been in a position to help save her pack.

way I guess it

the king

girl,

lot of respect for how the king handled the issue everyone has been having with the unmated females there. I just don’t understand what they were thinking. Especially at some of their ages, trying to tempt already established Alphas, and Betas is just not right. I’m sorry dad, but the thought of you

The two times it happened all I could think was she’s the same age as my daughter. This is just wrong.”

Do you know what

often than not choose their fated mate over a chosen mate. As well as explain to them how

that

Alpha Will’s daughter Renee attempting to set herself up in my bed when we returned from today’s meeting.” I responded with a sigh, afraid of

she get in? I thought you had guards at the door of the suite.” I could

pack. She convinced them she was here to discuss a stronger

“You said were?””

of our stay. If we do not tell them someone is allowed in when we are here they will not be, and NO ONE is allowed in when we are

think that was ok?” Chastity snapped, and I raised

decided to try to get mated up with Alphas as they are Alpha daughters who deserve to be paired with Alphas. They made

how it works. Why did they think otherwise?” “It’s not how it works, at all. We don’t know why they think that. We

“What happened to her?”

a mate already, and they were planning their ceremony prior to this meeting. She has to explain everything that happened to

someone who did not turn down her advances she would have caused him indescribable pain. She will also be with either her mother, father, brother, mate,

She already has a

marked each other yet, but from the sound of it they

must be so hurt right

“I imagine he is.”

it’s been

How was

as busy as yours. We had a pop quiz in Anatomy

you think

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