The Mystical Attraction of Alpha

Chapter 229 – The Summit Continues

3rd Person

Roger watched the delegations warily approach the refugee camp, unloading from an identical convoy of shiny black cars parked at the entrance of the air field. Some appeared far more curious than others, keeping their expressions open and interested, if somber. A few Alphas however, most notably the Storm Forest and Midnight leaders, appeared as though they had no intention of letting the harrowing scenes ahead sway their opinions.

Even so, the new Beta could only focus a fraction of his attention on their mindset. He was far more preoccupied ensuring the airfield and camp were as secure as possible before the visit, and his wolf was always somewhat distracted when Cora was near. He’d yet to see her today, but he knew she was somewhere in the medical tents, her faint floral scent discernible through the cool morning air.

Maybe we should go ahead of the group, Roger’s wolf suggested, to make sure everything is ready and do a final threat assessment.

And flirt with a certain stubborn human, since we probably won’t get another chance today? Roger replied, sorely tempted by the idea but knowing he couldn’t abandon his duty for such a frivolous reason.

It’s a thought. The mischievous canine answered, we haven’t spoken since yesterday morning. It would be a wasted opportunity when she’s clearly warming to us. The beast is whining like a pup, and I have to fight the urge to roll my eyes. There’s nothing more determined or impossible than a besotted wolf. Come on, he cajoles eagerly, wagging his tail. Think of how cute she’ll be, trying to act all grumpy even though we can hear heart racing.

We can’t – we can’t afford to get distracted. I want to see her as badly as you do, but this isn’t the time. Hmph. His wolf grumbled, spoilsport.

Roger glanced at the slow moving party behind him. The Alphas and their advisors were being led into the camp by the King, Sinclair and Ella. His brother kept his mate tucked safely under one arm as they approached the airfield. The planes were due to arrive any moment, and Roger knew they were all a bit tense for the first transport conducted without James’s leadership.

Sinclair scanned the open area, his sharp gaze landing on his brother. At this short distance, there was no difficulty communicating through their new bond as Alpha and Beta. All clear?

stay here to help with the disembarkment, or I can go ahead of the group with a few soldiers and act as

for not getting distracted.

not saying it for Cora, I’m saying it because it’s a valid tactical strategy and might be helpful. I’ll only approach her if I have a good reason… otherwise I’ll just look. Roger insisted, wondering if he

touch?” His inner

no kissing… or biting… or licking… arggghh

Roger could feel his left eye twitching, not to mention his hands were trapped in white knuckled fists and his jaw was clenched so tightly

can talk about it later. Roger gritted

aircraft on the horizon. I meant to tell you, Cora was visibly anxious yesterday when you were late for the welcome event. She kept asking if everyone was there and didn’t calm down until I explained you were back

kind of information I

refugees coming in. Our men are well trained, but this is James’s operation and they’ve never flown solo before. If everything checks out

group, One more thing. Sinclair interjected, raking his cool gaze over their visitors. See if you can’t get close

now? Roger inquired, not

if you’re not with us when we get to her section. From what

thought wryly, trying not to think about the information his brother had just shared. Cora’s anxiety was further confirmation of what he already sensed, and he needed to think about how to play this moving forward. Cora was stubborn and skittish for reasons that

difficult once the arriving refugees had all disembarked and Roger joined the delegations on their meet and greets through the camp. He watched the Vanaran Alphas like a hawk, trying to

to the cause. The second, and much more challenging task, was dealing with the fallout from the broken secrecy pack. Thus, they already cared about shifters, so seeing the refugees might help

he’d remembered. However, not everyone was so impressed. “You have a human administering medical care? You’ve given her access to Vanaran technologies?” The Silver Dawn Alpha was aghast to find Ella’s sister actually working in

before Sinclair, Ella or Gabriel could reply. “I was already working in shifter medicine back home – at the highest level.

hadn’t been thrilled to learn Gabriel had allowed a human over their borders in the first place, and this was clearly a step too

keep a human orphan as a pet that’s one thing but this is

frozen in shock. Only the dual force of two terrifying snarls prevented the situation from coming to blows. Sinclair and Gabriel unleashed their power on the room, and