92. The Alpha Kings

The meeting didn’t start at noon as planned but late evening.

After enjoying a hearty meal in the dining hall, Tatum asked his guests to follow him into the throne room where a round table had been set.

Eight Alphas under Boaz’s rule, and five under Eugene’s were present. Alpha Wally and Alpha Aziz were also in attendance, as well as Alpha Hanriel, Sarah, and the high priestess.

Hannah, Eugene’s sister, had excused herself over an hour ago.

Since Tatum’s awkward encounter with Sarah last night, she had said fewer words to him and barely looked him in the eye. He wondered if she had truly gotten the hint and it was finally over. If so, he hoped it wouldn’t make them enemies.

As they all sat on their respective seats, Tatum gave orders for the doors to be shut.

“Thank you all once again for agreeing to this meeting. It shows great leadership to put our differences aside and work together against a common enemy.

“As leaders of our individual territories, it is our responsibility to ke