Chapter 14: Chapter Thirteen

Lucas

Ahem.

An annoying cough is intentionally released by my annoying beta. I place Lilly on her bed and is about to place a kiss on her face when this annoying piece of a wool decides to interrupt my loving session with my mate. This punk is starting to be cocky. Surely, it is not my fault that I am enthralled by my mate's beauty?

"Sorry, Alpha. But we already spent half an hour here. And you have three pending phone calls from the neighboring alphas. Also, the pack warriors are already assembled in the field." The son of the ferret says.

Was it really half an hour already?

I stand up and carefully pat my shirt which is sporting some lovely folds from the weight of my mate. After that, I stare at Tristan so that he can lead me to where I am supposed to go.

He momentarily blank as he stares back at me. Is he confused as to why I am staring at him?

Thankfully, he rapidly realizes it and tells me that he'll lead the way to the study. Apparently, that is where I am to receive the call for the other alphas.

I glance at my mate who is peacefully sleeping before following Tristan. She passed out because she used all of the energy from her body to extinguish the back magic holding the young brown wolf. That move was too much for her, I probably shouldn't have allowed her to do it. But how could I possibly stop her, when she poured all her heart into healing that wolf? I inwardly sigh at how soft my mate's heart is.

We pass by the kitchen on our way to the study. This kitchen is big, it can occupy several pack members at the same time. The fridge is also big, it can house weeks long of food. I was even pleasantly surprised when I saw the fridge's content earlier in the morning.

I remember that Lilly has not eaten since breakfast so I walk to the direction of the fridge. Tristan stops his tracks for a while before following me.

I open the door of the fridge and find several chocolate jelly on the top side corner. Without thinking about it, I take three containers out. This jelly is great for desserts. After that, I find some fresh chicken and take them out. I also grab some fresh apple juice and put them on the counter next to the chicken and the jelly. Then, I look at Tristan.

Tristan gulps and is momentarily stunned.

"Uhm, Alpha. Do you want me to get someone to prepare the food?" He nervously asks me.

I look at him in approval.

A few seconds have passed when Tristan asks me again. "Is this food for the Luna?"

I nod at him in agreement. I am liking him more and more.

"Then.. I will arrange it." He is in daze so I assume that he is mind-linking someone to prepare Lilly's food. I notice how his eyes are still sharp and in focus on its surroundings while doing a mind-link. I nod in approval. Both his will and wolf are strong. He is more powerful than his father, and more powerful than most of the other alphas.

I take two containers of the jelly and start my way to the study. Tristan pauses for a while before getting utensils and following me.

When we arrive at the study, Peters is sitting on one of the chairs with a phone that is pressed on his ears. He looks at us and stands up. I sit on the alpha's chair and Peters says something on the phone before passing it to me. I nod at him as thanks.

"Hello, Lucas Cox speaking." I murmur on the phone.

"Alpha Lucas, it's great to hear you are back. This is Brandon Shaw." I hear on the other side of the phone.

Right, Brandon Shaw is the alpha of the one of the biggest packs in the northern union. It has only been two years since he took his title and led his pack. Since then, his pack became considerably the strongest within their area.

"Alpha Brandon."

"I heard the attacks against your pack last night. And I understand it's something that can't be ignored by the whole race." He says. I am a bit relieved that he went straight to the point. I never liked people who showers you with flattery because getting down to business.

"Correct." I reply.

"Where and when should we meet?"

"I was thinking of inviting all the alphas. But, that won't be a smart move." Alphas do not meet in conventions considering that all of their territories would be exposed to attack. This is especially true with the alphas in remote areas.

"I would like to meet you, and a few others first. Then, we could proceed from there." I propose to him.

"That's agreeable to me. Who would be present at our meeting?"

"Maybe, the five major packs of the northern and the central union." I reply to him.

"I understand. I can invite Craig and explain to him the situation." He offers. Alpha Craig Brown is the alpha of one of the two biggest packs in the northern union. I heard him and Alpha Brandon have a good relationship. I guess they are close friends and allies.

"Alright. I will ask my beta to organize the meeting and contact you about the details."

"I will wait for it." He says and I hung up the phone.

Dang that conversation was dull.

I look at the door and see the young blondie who kept on interrupting my thoughts at the pack meeting earlier. Although he didn't talk loud, his facial expressions were so exaggerated like he was starring in a comedy play. The young blondie sees me looking at him and widens his eyes. Then, he raised his hand to scratch the back of his head in embarrassment.

Ha. What an amusing pup.

I hear someone clears his throat and see Peters reprimanding the blond pup with his eyes. I ignore them and grab a chocolate jelly container from the table and look at Tristan. Tristan purses his lips and gives me the utensils so that I can start eating my jelly.

"Is that--" The young blond pup suddenly says as he looks at my jelly.

I look at him in question. Does he want it too?

I motion him to sit on the side of the table near me. He instantly stood up and followed my instruction. Then, I offer him the other jelly container.

Tristan has a funny look on his face as he silently gives him a spoon. The young blond pup shakily took the spoon and is about to open the container when he stopped himself. His lips are shaking as he whispers that he can't eat it.

He doesn't want it? But, chocolate jelly is delicious.

"Ahem. Ethan what are you doing here?" Peters suddenly asked. I see. So this young pup is called Ethan.

Ethan forms an 'o' shape on his mouth like he just remembers the reason why he came here. He looks young, like he just recently had his first shift. Notwithstanding that, he is already a leader of a squad group.

"Oh yeah. Alpha, Beta, Sir Beta." He called us, referring to Peters as sir beta. I notice the latter silently grimaced at the title he was called.

"I was told by Miss Annie that all the wolves above fourteen are already assembled in the fields and are waiting for new orders."

Annie?

I look at Tristan who is leaning on the door frame with his arms around his chest.

"She's my daughter, Alpha. She's also the leader of one of the top five squads." Peters says. The fifty squads of the pack are also ranked according to their strength. Being the leader of one of the top five squads means that one possesses extraordinary ability and strength that can rival an alpha of the other packs.

But, Annie is Peter's daughter? She is Tristan's sister?

I return my gaze to Tristan who looks like a little loss as to why I am looking at him. I release a small sigh and tell them that I will meet them after lunch before I munch on my jelly.

"Alpha, also Alpha Sebastian is waiting on the line." Peters says.

I sigh again as I realize that I still have two other alphas that I need to talk too. I have to do so many things today. But before that, I need a heavy lunch.

Deciding that I will eat my lunch now, I expectantly look at Tristan who is still looking lost.

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