The Mystical Attraction of Alpha

Chapter 223

Chapter 223 – Welcome feast

Sinclair

The entire capital seems to have turned out to welcome the delegations from around the continent, for beyond the palace gates there is a sea of excited onlookers, clamoring to watch the parade of Alpha’s approach the summit.

Gabriel and I lead our party down the palace steps to await them, and though our group is small, we’re surrounded on all sides by guards and courtiers. Servants gather just out of sight, ready and waiting to rush forward and collect the traveller’s bags or do their bidding.

I keep Ella tucked under my arm, watching as the first delegations begin to stream in. Though none of the visitors have done anything too extravagent, given the somber tone of the event, they’ve certainly gone out of their way to show off their power and wealth.

The flood in dressed to the nines, driving their most luxurious cars and flanked by their fiercest looking men. Vanarium gleams everywhere the eye can see, and I have to squint against the glare of the metal in the hot sun.

It appears they all want to show off, but their reasons are undoubtedly varied. Some of the war’s opponents probably want to rub their prowess in our faces – to show us what we can’t have. Others are doubtless trying to curry favor with their king, or simply win a leading role in the battles to come.

However no matter their motives, I see all eyes gravitating to Ella. They stay glued to her in a way that betrays their curiosity and admiration, and suddenly I wonder if they aren’t showing off for her sake.

We greet the Alphas, their families and Betas one by one – first Gabriel, then Ella and me. They bow for us all, but none so deeply as for Ella, the one wolf among us who was not voted into power, but chosen – created by the Goddess herself.

A new hope sparks in my chest, a prayer that my mate’s heritage might be enough to overcome our recent challenges. I always knew she was going to be my secret weapon- right from the very beginning – but I hadn’t expected everyone else to recognize it so quickly.

their staffs dispersed among the palace. Ella is practically sleeping on her feet by the end, leaning her slight weight into my side and resting

good thing too, because the event isn’t the apolitical meet and greet we’d originally planned. Instead the Alphas dive straight into discussions of the

I sense the ‘but’ coming already, though it’s no surprise – I’d feared this Alpha would pose difficult. “But the fact remains the incident proved your war is

in my chair. “It’s all of ours – all shifter kind.” I glance around at the others, trying to gauge their reactions and

will be satisfied with conquering

can deal with Damon,” The FrostFang leader interjects, brushing off this

Usurper – it’s what any good

leader proclaims evenly. “It’s because of the human threat. Every shifter on the planet is at risk now, so we have to look beyond

problem.” Ella shifts uneasily in her chair, and I can sense her displeasure with this framing. “At this point it makes more sense to brace for all shiters coming here, rather than funding a war that will only lead to more strife if you manage to

ridiculous.” Gabriel assets, “every shifter in the world cannot possibly be accommodated in Vanara – and even if they could, it would only be a matter of time before the humans began searching

found us before.” The

known we existed before.” The King reminds

“Not to mention the damage which would be done to the human communities

but Ella doesn’t even bat an eye. When no one says anything, she continues,” I’ve been amazed ever since I arrived in this land – from the freedom your people are privileged enough to enjoy, to your technologies and advancement. It’s truly remarkable, but I wonder how many of you have spent time in our homeland?” She asks, resting her

statement. Again she forges on, not waiting for permission. “What you must understand is that our

only things which truly remain separate are the governments. Humans and wolves live side by side, even if

earning himself a growl from my wolf. The others look chastened, but Ella only kisses my cheek, “It’s okay, my love.” She tells me, before turning back to them. “What do you imagine will happen if one third of

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