Chapter 37

The Meeting

"It's time to assemble the Alpha."

A loud howl resonated among the crowd of wolves.

Jameson scanned the area.

"The Alpha needs more time alone," he responded, looking at Malachi who was pacing back and forth.

Malachi appeared pale, his brows furrowed in a frown.

"There isn't much time left. We have all been waiting for hours. I wonder what might be delaying him. It's not in his nature to keep us waiting. He is the one who summoned us, at least," he remarked.

Another pack member, with perfectly twisted lips and an inflated ego, commented, "No, you can't rush the Alpha. He is the master here, and we all must follow orders," Jackson noted firmly.

Silence fell over the crowd of werewolves as they gazed at Malachi, whose heart was filled with worry and curiosity. He wondered what might be delaying the Alpha, his concern growing with his own interests.

"Is he alright?" Malachi's voice echoed through the wolf crowd. All the betas became confused, unable to respond to the question.

Jameson took a deep breath and then replied, "The Alpha is okay. Nothing has happened to him," nodding.

Malachi looked worried and responded, "We've suspended all our schedules to attend to the Alpha. I guess we shouldn't be treated that way," he commented.

All the werewolves stared mysteriously at Malachi. He felt uncomfortable with their looks and immediately walked out of the meeting room, heading to the Alpha's room.

"Who's there?" I questioned.

A deep voice responded, "It's me, Malachi."

I stood up upon hearing his name and went out of my room.

"I'll be right back, Malachi. Just inform all the pack members," I responded hastily as I opened the door.

Malachi's voice sounded gentle, more like a whisper, spoken behind me. I became suspicious of him.

"Why do you lock yourself indoors while the whole pack is waiting?" Malachi questioned.

My thoughts raced, and I felt worried, thinking that Malachi might have seen me with Adara. Just as I was about to try to convince him, Adara walked out of my room, and my hand fell.

"I was busy settling some issues which are none of your concern, Malachi," I responded disinterestedly. Malachi fell silent for a moment, and we proceeded slowly into the meeting room.

I walked into the meeting room slowly and thoughtfully.

Entering the room, all eyes were on me. Malachi hurried back to his seat.

"Good evening, Alpha," all the pack members greeted.

My eyes scanned the betas and other pack members present at the meeting. I was shocked and could hardly look away from Mitchell.

"How could this be possible? Who gave her an invitation to the meeting?" I looked worried and confused. I tried to let it go and said nothing. Our eyes met, and I could feel her disdain.

"Good evening, my beloved wolves and esteemed pack members. A big thank you to all for honoring my invitation," I responded.

The pack members bowed in respect, and the meeting began immediately. I stepped forward, positioning myself in the center, and addressed the pack members.

"I, Ashir Orin, the king of the powerful kingdom and the first man of the pack, Blood Claw Pack, have come to declare in front of you all today. With the power endowed to me, I hereby inform you that I'm tired of the nightmares, tired of being an incomplete Alpha. It's time, and no one can stop it. I have called you all to be my witnesses. Once the full moon arises, I want to have my mates," I explained.

My words echoed throughout the meeting room, murmurs filling the air.

"May you live long, Alpha," Malachi spoke up, his face filled with delight. I watched him affectionately, paying close attention to what he intended to say. "Good evening to all members of the pack," Malachi took a deep breath and continued. "I am Malachi from the Blackwood Pack. It is a pleasure to be in such an important meeting this evening. My worries arose, and I always felt panic whenever I visited my lord, the Alpha, and saw him without a mate. I always became worried and asked myself, why would the Alpha remain unmated after all these years? But hearing what the Alpha said this evening, I became excited," Malachi commented.

My eyes met Malachi's, and I felt his incredible presence. I became envious of him.

"May you live long, Alpha," Elder Elias stepped forward, looking strong with his long gray hair and beard covering his face. Elder Elias was one of my father's counselors during his reign, courageous and a great warrior.

"Now that the Alpha has revealed his intention of being mated soon, has he found his mate?" he questioned.

I took a deep breath and sighed loudly. My thoughts turned to Adara, to whom my heart felt attached. I paused, pondering if the pack members would accept her if I mentioned her name. Just as I was about to speak, I saw Jameson's eyes on me, understanding his unspoken message.

"I, Jameson Smith Orng, the Alpha's only brother from the Blood Claw Pack," Jameson paused briefly and continued, "I, Jameson Smith, support the Alpha in any decisions he makes," Jameson commented.

Elder Elias continued the discussion, and Malachi supported him.

"May you live long, Malachi. Everyone here is here to support the Alpha; no one dares to go against him. I hope the Alpha makes the right decision and chooses the best Luna who will make him a powerful king," Elder Elias said.

Malachi added, "May the Alpha live long," sighing a bit before continuing, "I hope that the Alpha mates with the right Luna who will make him stronger, not just a stranger from an unrecognized nation claiming to be fated with the Alpha."

I paid close attention to everyone's comments and felt excited knowing I had supportive members in my pack. I stayed focused and sensitive, listening carefully to everyone's opinions.

"So, who is the Alpha mating with?" Malachi questioned.