Chapter Sixty-nine

**GWEN**

"Thanks for inviting me to the meeting," I said softly as we made our way out of the conference room after the meeting. It was the mandatory meeting done every Thursday to discuss present and futuristic pack activities. The elders were still upset about the human recent attacks and needed Ashton to do something about fortification of the borders.

I was in support of that too. After the last attack and knowing the reasons behind their obsession with Lycans, I don't think living at their mercy would be a good idea. Yes, I was happy Ashton didn't carry out his initial plan of going to war with them, albeit I don't think anything can change his mind if something goes wrong again.

"You have nothing to thank me for," Ashton grunted, increasing his pace. "My mother did most of these meeting in the absence of my father, and is expected of you if you are going to be a good Queen."

I bit down on my tongue, walking faster to match his gait. "Still, I thank you." He was back to his haug