~Devin~
I was sitting in my office when my beta, Lukman, walked into my office to announce Alpha Jake Brighton’s arrival. I thought my business with his pack was over. What was he doing in my pack? I did not want to seem rude, but I wasn’t in the mood for a guest.
“Let him in,” I told my beta.
Alpha Brighton walked into my office smiling, and I wondered what the occasion was.
“Good afternoon, Bane,” he said, and I plastered a fake smile on my face to avoid being rude.
“Hello, Brighton,” I told him, and he nodded and sat down without me offering him a seat. The man made himself comfortable.
“To what do I owe this visit?” I asked him, wanting to get straight to the point, and he sighed.
“I was laying on my bed last night thinking of how to improve my people’s lives when an idea popped into my head,” he said, and I frowned at him.
“Shouldn’t you be discussing that with Volkov?” I asked, and he had an angry scowl on his face.
“I can never discuss my people with that bastard. He has done enough,” he said, and I wasn’t comfortable with his words. As much as I wanted to dissolve the rule of the north, I wasn’t comfortable having such a conversation.
Jake noticed and frowned at me.
“Did I come on a bad day?” he asked, and I wanted to say yes, but I shook my head and smiled at him.
I couldn’t be happy or enthusiastic about anything. There were just two months left to the blue moon. If I don’t do anything and Sylvester claims Tamia, I would have to kill him to get her back. I hope she isn’t in love with him. I needed to do something quickly.
“Care to elaborate?” I finally said, wanting to be rid of the man.
He smiled, adjusted his seat, and then looked at my shelf where I had drinks.
I deliberately didn’t offer him anything because I did not want to stand up.
“If you want some, you can pour yourself a glass,” I said, and he smiled and went to pour himself a glass of brandy. He took a sip and returned to sit down.
people was from the kindness of your heart, and I appreciate it,” he
work in your region. Mostly part-time odd jobs in construction and the factories,” he
get worse with the north, we can abandon our lands and settle down in your region as members of your pack. I am willing to let go of my
respect the love he
be possible in the south because we are highly populated,” I said, and his smile
and there was hope in
and work there. He might even give you land to use to
you his friend?” he asked, feeling awkward about
I know they need people for manual labour due to the current issues they had with the north and the fact
plan to visit him?” he asked, and I
I have an issue to discuss with him already, so you will have to table
for the east
isn’t far from Greenwood. I will be there in two hours.” I told him,
by eight tomorrow so we can leave for
eight. I knew he was desperate. I could see his desperation, and I hoped Leo would ease his mind and put a
break. It was sad I couldn’t give
Mountain on time. I expected Leo was waiting for me in his office.
Casper took us to Leo’s office, but
he had dark circles. I could tell he was not
Devin?” He said. I did not know if he was in the right mood to discuss my concerns. I knew Tamia was the reason for his appearance. I
“Alpha Leo,” I said.
not know where to begin, but I need your
good your relationship is with Volkov, but I need you to help me inform Tamia that she
the truth, but I needed her to know so she would know that her fated was out there and he was waiting for her. I was hopeful
Sylvester’s property now. I, too, wish I could take her back, but we both know the Wolf Lord never lets go of his trophies.” He said, and I realised he had not heard of the
dealt with the consequences later. That way, she would have been mine, and Sylvester wouldn’t have her
The trophies are allowed to attend. I plan on attending
not have that much time,
and he exclaimed. I looked at him. His hands were shaking, and tears formed in his eyes immediately. It was clear he had not let go, and I had come to the wrong
low voice. I could hardly make out the sound if it
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