Chapter 11

I had decided to think on the whole Alpha or College stuff. They were the two most important things in my life and I didn't know how to lose either of them. I really wanted to see Dolphus in a good mood rather than the mood I'd met him with, so I told him I'll think seriously on it.

I spoke to Skai that afternoon, I told her what had happened between Dolphus and I. She felt bad for Dolphus because he really wanted the best for me and also for the entire pack.

"Girl, you can't let go of this position, if you do , it makes you a weakling and you're endangering every halfblood alive and coming in the future. And yeah..... Dolphus is a pretty good guy, he really wants the best for you, I'm so proud of him. Your packs growth depends on you, Lay. You can't give up on college nor the pack, it's your possession. Own it and never give up on them. You have to be there for Dolphus too."

"Yeah babes, I have to be there for him. And I would not give up my Alpha title, I mean I'm an alpha. I remember when the late Alpha was here, nobody decides for him, he decides for the whole pack. I'll show them my worth"

I had determined to show them my worth but do it respectfully, I was a teenager regardless and nobody would really trust a whole pack in an 18year old girls hands and I understood their point of view. But In all, I was smart and I wasn't the regular eighteen years old girl they thought I was.

That evening, I went ahead to met up with the Elders. I requested for a meeting with them and they turned up in the hall. When they were all seated, I stood up right in front of them to talk.

"Good evening, Noble Elders of our pack. This humble teenage girl standing in front of you all has alot to say. This is the first time I am standing here as an Alpha to talk to you all. News came to me that you all had decided that I drop college and rule as an alpha."

They remained silent and were listening attentively to me. I took deep breath and continued, "It's been my biggest dream to be an Alpha and also to go to college, that has always been my biggest dream. And I've gotten the both of them right in front of me but why do I have to choose between the two best things that has ever happened to me. I'm really sorry but I can't choose between this two. I'll be a great Alpha and a bright college student at the same time. I can balance all of it. This is my life, this is me and I know just how to navigate through. I know exactly what I can handle, and this, I can handle."

When I finished talking, I wished I felt fulfilled but the opposite of fulfillment was what I felt. This Elders didn't even say a word, they were mute for a while even after I had rested my case. I started feeling nervous, extremely nervous. I could feel the sweat drop down my pants.

One of the Elders finally stood up and I felt like, thank goodness. He cleared his throat and continued, "Alaya, we understand what you are saying and we're hoping to get you to understand us too. Things will only work out if there is a mutual understanding. Can I go ahead?"

I nodded giving him a go ahead and he continued, "You're just eighteen and we admit that you're a wonderful person, a very extraordinary being. We are not planning for your downfall just incase that kind of thoughts ever came to you. But we want the very best for you , us and the pack as a whole. Have you ever seen an alpha go to college Alaya?"

"And have you ever seen an eighteen years old become an Alpha?" I cut in, almost rudely

The elder kept quiet and looked at me. I didn't throw the question at him intentionally but I was happy I threw the question. I continued "No Alpha ever went to college, especially when they were with the title. And, no Alpha made it here at my age. My age is a college age, it is also my alpha age. I proved that to all of y'all in that forest when I had beaten Rory. What more do I have to prove. Have you ever seen a female Alpha, No!! I am the first of it's kind"

I realized my voice was loud and shady, and my throat needed to be cleared. I stopped talking, cleared my throat and continued almost just immediately but this time, in a calm and soothing tone, "Why don't you let me show you how far I can go with this. Why don't you let me prove myself to everyone. I want the beet for the pack too, why don't you see that"

"Alaya, the pack is adjusting to your reign and you know that, we need you around to be trained on this. Nobody had thought you'll ever be an alpha, so you weren't trained for this. And more over, you're a female. We don't know how far females can do up here" another elder replied

I sighed and said "I am a female Alpha, the first of it's kind. I can prove myself to anyone especially if I want to. I have been trained more that you'd ever thought. I grew in the Alpha's home, my wolving was as a result of my seeing an Alpha transform for the first time. I was there at every time. He trained me as his, how else do you want me t explain this? As long as I beat Rory, the alpha who is said to be the strongest werewolf, I can beat anyone. I'm not bragging, if I do , I do with humility."

They looked at each other, said somethings within them selves and afterwards, one stood up to talk "Alaya, you'll have to donas we say. We are the elders and you're just a teenager"

I cut in with great temper, "Have you ever seen an Alpha being led by the people? Have you ever seen a Alpha who doesn't know he or she has the right to do things the way he wants so far as it favours the people? Have you seen an Alpha that doesn't have say? I have been one of a kind but I'll never be those. I am taking my own stand."

"Alaya......" One elder called out

I cut in sharply, " Thank you so much..... I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in another meeting. Please have a wonderful day."

I curtseyed and walked out of the hall, various thought running through my mind. I didn't see this coming when I was aiming at college and still aiming at being an Alpha. I knew I wasn't going to let go of any of them, I had it in mind to fight to the end.

I walked out to the tree that was right in front of the building the hall was, I stood beside the tree speechless but with a heavy heart. I didn't know what to say, but I felt like I needed the biggest teddy bear hug at that time. Tearf flowed down my cheeks so freely.

I was lost in thought when I heard "Alaya, what's up?"

I knew that was Dolphus, and I didn't know if I should let hi see me cry or not.