Alpha Blake

Blake P.O.V.

So far this day has been boring out of my mind. We have had endless meetings with other packs concerning the growing numbers of rogue activity, but no one can come up with a solution to get rid of them for good. I have nothing against rogues per se, but I do when they attack and steal from packs. It’s been a growing problem since before I became Alpha 8 years ago, and seeing as I am Alpha of the largest and strongest pack in the region, the Council counts on me to be a leader in all of this.  

“Alpha Blake, are you with us still?” Head Councilman Eddar asks into the camera. We’re doing this on a zoom meeting, just because of the nightmare of assembling all the Alpha’s in my region, let alone the whole damn country. 

“Yes, sorry. I was contemplating how we may proceed to prevent these unprovoked attacks. Because I assume they are unprovoked?!” I answer, looking at the little pictures of my fellow Alpha’s. Especially some of those in the East region who have been complaining, but as their complaints are led by Alpha Bane, I do not think they are actually valid. He keeps saying how rogues plunder his borders, but I know for a fact the man is a sadistic asshole, who takes pleasure in killing and fighting. Some even say he beats his own Luna and wife. 

“Of course they are unprovoked. We have laws protecting those who choose to live outside packs, and they are to be left alone unless they break our laws, then it’s the reigning Alpha of the offended packs duty to see justice served. With the help of the council naturally.” I just raise an eyebrow. They way Councilman Stephen says this makes me think there is more to this than meets the eye. That and the uncomfortable way Alpha Bane looks on his spot on my screen. 

“Uh huh. Well, I will need all the reports from the last two years of attacks if you want me to send any of my men to your region, Councilman Stephen. I mean no disrespect of course, but I am not sending my pack members into harm's way if I can avoid it somehow. Besides, the men could come here and get the training Alpha Bane is asking for. I’ll have no problem housing two men from his pack if he really deems it necessary for more advanced training.” Alpha Bane looks positively vivid and not for the first time today. I wish I didn’t approve for Tristan and the others went into town for some time off. He would have had a field day with this idiot. I seriously do not understand how he became Alpha of his pack when he was this incompetent, but his father approved it and transferred the power to him when he was 18. He is two years younger than me, but always thought himself better - even at Alpha camp when we were teens. He always bragged about how he didn’t want a Luna because she’ll just make him weak. I resist the urge to roll my eyes. A Luna does not make you weak! She makes you whole, strong and better! I only have to look at my parents and aunts and uncles. Although my uncle Brady lost my aunt Alyssa in a car accident 10 years ago, he found happiness and love in his second chance mate. Cassandra is a force to be reckoned with and she loves all her boys fiercely as she calls my uncle and his two boys. She practically adopted them from the get go, even though I had to kick Tristan hard in the ass before he gave her a chance.

I zone back into the meeting just as Alpha Falcon from the Midnight pack shouts at Alpha Bane to keep his mouth shut about things he knows nothing about. I follow the argument with interest. Alpha Bane has not forgiven the Council for deeming his pack as the third strongest in the East region, and therefore just barely allowing him in on these meetings. 

“GENTLEMEN!” Head Councilman Eddar roars into the zoom room and I take a sip of my coffee to hide my smirk. Alpha Bane is proven to be a hothead, and I know Eddar is just looking for an excuse to take the title from him. “I think we should take a short lunch break and come back in half an hour. Then Alpha Bane of the Night Howl pack has something to discuss with us. Alright, we’ll meet back when it’s 1.30pm.” He closes down the chat, and I stand up to stretch my legs. 

I walk down into the kitchen inhaling with appreciation! 

“Something in here smells delicious, Mrs. Williams.” I say, as our Head Omega gives me a big smile. She has been Head of the kitchen since I was a kid, and boy can that woman make food with love. She is a fucking godsend, especially in tedious days like this. 

“I’m glad you like it, Alpha. Lunch will be ready soon.” She answers, gesturing for me to sit down at my usual table. 

“I only have a half an hour break, I'm afraid. I’ll just grab something later.” 

“Nonsens, Alpha! Sit your butt down and I’ll have something ready in just a second. BLT extra bacon and ranch?” I lick my lips at the thought. 

“Yes, thank you.” I grab water from the fridge, sitting down at the table. A few minutes later Mrs. Williams comes in with a plate filled with my sandwich and chips on the side. I’m munching on my food when my phone dings with a text message from my Beta. 

T; Yo, there’s a new chick in town and she fucking hot, dude!

B; You are going to get rejected by your mate when you find her if you keep being such a manwhore. 

T; She wouldn’t even tell me her name, but she is staying by the old Marigold Packlands. This interests me. I knew someone from the old pack managed to flee from the masakra taking place many years ago, and it was rumored her daughter or granddaughter inherited the cottage in the forest. 

B; Was she a wolf?

T; Not exactly. 

B; The fuck you mean not exactly? Get your ass home and explain this. I’ll also need you to keep me from killing Alpha Bane through the screen. 

T; Bwahaha, dude relax. I’m on my way, but that girl is a mystery. She kept to herself and acted really shy until I asked where she lived and her name. Then she got sassy. There’s something about her. She seems like a human, but she is not just human.

B; Alright, get everyone home safe and come to the office. We’ll speak about this later.

I eat the rest of my sandwich while small talking to pack members coming in for lunch and answering concerned questions regarding the rogues. As I am getting up to go back to the meeting, my worst mistake walks in. We didn’t do anything, but I flirted with her for some time just because I was so frustrated. Luckily Shadow reminded me we wanted to stay pure until we met our mate, and I dropped the flirting quickly after that, but the damage was done. 

“Hi handsome. Fancy meeting you here.” I give her a tight smile, folding my hands on my back. 

“Hi Lucy. This is the kitchen and I needed lunch, which I assume is why you are here as well?” She laughs a shrill little laughter, trying to attach herself to my arm. 

“Oh, Blakey. You're so funny.” I removed her from my arm. 

“Lucy, I already explained this; it’s Alpha Blake or Alpha. We are not on a first name basis. Never have been, never will be.” 

“Pssh. I heard your parents are looking for a suitable match for a chosen Luna, and who is more suitable than me? Why don’t you just accept me and we’ll be very happy. I’ll make you happy.” She purrs. I sigh and am about to tell her off when someone speaks from the doorway. 

“Whoever told you that nonsense, girl, must have hit their head pretty hard! Blake's father and I would never dream of interfering in our son’s choices unless he asked for our help. And you would never become or be accepted as Luna of this pack with your entitled and snobbish ways. I would never allow it! And I am the Luna for now, and I am the one to give over my power, which will be to Blake’s actual mate. Now run along and leave my son alone!” Lucy’s lips are a thin line of annoyance when she looks at my mother who doesn’t waver an inch. She has no choice but to leave with her tail stuck between her legs. Attacking a Luna, verbally or not, is absolutely not allowed, and she knows that! 

“Thanks mom.” 

“Any time darling! Now go back to the meeting with ya. Tristan just pulled up.” She says while kissing my cheek. “Everyone else get back to work!” We harnessed quite a crowd, but everyone turned back to what they were doing as my mom ordered them. 

I enter the office a little too late, but it is what it is, and as I sit down and log back into the meeting, Tristan walks into my office. 

“Alpha Blake, you are late!” Alpha Bane immediately points out, and I can’t help rolling my eyes this time. 

“I had a pack matter to attend to, not that you would understand, Alpha Bane.” I respond with a smile. He growls into the camera, but Head Councilman Eddar interrupts. 

“Pack affairs come first as always, but please give us a heads up next time.” I nod, trying to not give him my i-don’t-give-a-fuck face. Tristan snickers beside me. “Alpha Bane, what was the urgent matter you needed to discuss with the other Alpha’s?”

“My mate has disappeared. She was kidnapped a month ago, and I’m requiring the help of my fellow Alpha’s to find her. I have emailed the missing persons report to everyone.”

“Are you sure she didn’t just leave?” Alpha Falcon asks, and I’ll have to agree with him. If Alpha Bane is as awful to his mate as the rumors suggest, I can’t fault her for leaving. 

“She was kidnapped.” He answers through gritted teeth. I look over the report and it doesn’t give much to go on. 

“There’s no picture?” I ask, but Alpha Bane just shrugs. 

“I gave an accurate description. It should be enough.” He says and then he logs off. I shake my head. 

“Gentlemen, we are required to help Alpha Bane find his mate. If any of you know where she is, you are obligated to speak up. That was it for today.”