Chapter 14

My father and I did a few laps around the pack land in our human form and then we stopped and shifted so we could run in wolf form.

It felt so good shifting. My wolf was excited to be let out so stretch her legs. She loved when we went out running. She enjoyed the wind breezing on us just as much as I did.

After a few hours of running we decided to head back to the pack house so we could shower and change before lunch. I was surprised my father didn’t really talk much with me while we were out running. I was really expecting him to give me a talk about how I should always fight for Lyall and to stay strong. Then again if he pushed too much he knew I would question him on why he was pushing so hard.

Once I finished showering I headed to find Lyall. He was still working on his laptop when I entered his room. I walked up behind him and kissed his forehead before going to sit down on the couch.

“How was your run?”

“How did you know we went for a run?”

He laughed and turned towards me, “I could hear how excited you were the whole time you were running.”

I blushed, “Oh right you can hear my thoughts. I forgot about that.”

He smiled at me and turned back to his laptop. “I’m almost done here and then we can go get lunch.”“Okay!” I smiled at him.

20 minutes later Lyall closed up his laptop and put it away.

“Alright let’s go get some food!” He held out his hand to help me get up off the couch.

“Sweet. I’m starving after that run!”

After lunch Raven and Wyatt came over to hang out. We all went into the living room to play some board games. Next thing we knew it was time for the pack meeting and dinner. We cleaned up the board games and headed to the meeting hall.

Ayala and her mother were sitting at a table near the front. They watched as Lyall and I made our way to the front as well. I could see the fear in both of their eyes. They knew I would be the REAL deciding factor if they would be staying in our pack or not. Once we got to the table where the rest of my family were sitting my father stood up.

"Thank you all for coming again! I hope you all had thought long and hard about the allowing Susan and her daughter Ayala into our pack. I will go table by table and see what your choice is." my father announced.

When my father was done with each table, it was a tie on if we would be letting them stay. The last and final vote was for us to decide. I linked my father asking him if I could say a few words before announcing our choice. He looked at me and nodded. I stood up and looked all around the room and then landed on Ayala and her mother.

"Before I announce our vote, I wanted to thank everyone for their honest and sincere vote. We appreciate your opinion so much. I know some of you may be worried about Ayala's past with myself and what she would be like with everyone here. She has been warned and has been on her best behavior these past two days. I believe she can change and better herself. Not only for her own sake but for her mother's as well. People have the ability to change if they have the proper guidance and are willing to learn as well. I believe as a pack together we can help Ayala better herself. With that being said, our vote is to allow the two of them to join our pack. Our vote breaks the tie and it is now been decided that Ayala and her mother, Susan will be inducted into our pack and become one of us. Now i understand some of you may be upset and made at this choice. Which is completely understandable, but if I am able to to push aside all of the hartred I have received over the MANY years then I believe you can too. We as a pack have always helped out when we have been able too. We must stand together as one and help Ayala and her mother out in their time of need." I looked over at Ayala and gave her a warning look. "With this said though, we still have our one slip up and you're out rule still in play. We do not tolerate bullies here nor do we forgive easily. I may not be here much longer and even after I leave the rule still stands. This pack will always be my home and family. I will ALWAYS protect it and the people who live within the grounds. Ayala, I pray to the Moon Goddess you can learn to be a better person and stop this hatred track you have been going down. If you don't, I promise you this, you will regret messing with my pack and family. Not only will you be a rogue, but I will be the person to handle your punishment as well. Thank you again everyone, if you would like to watch the ceremonial induction you are more than welcome too."

Everyone applaud when I was done with my speech. Lyall looked at my in awe as did my father and mother. None of them were expecting me to stand up and sound like an Alpha. I wasn't expecting it either, I am just as shocked as they are. Then again I am an Alpha's daughter, I have learned from the best and one day I will be a Luna and will need to be able to help control and handle a pack. 

*You are going to make an amazing Luna one day my love.* Lyall linked with me.

*I have no idea where that authority came from but it felt good.* I smiled as I linked him back.

Lyall leaned over and kissed my forehead. "How did I get so lucky to have an amazing mate?"

"The Moon Goddess must like you for some reason then." I winked at him and he laughed.

Only those who voted yes stayed to witness the induction of Ayala and her mother. Once the induction was done we all sat down to eat dinner. Some of the pack that watched the induction stayed to eat with us but not many. We talked and mingled over dinner and even some time after we all finished eating too. It was nice to be able to mingle with some of the pack members. Ayala kept to herself most of the time but she did interact a few times. Hopefully she continues to behave herself. I know after what she did yesterday morning I shouldn't let her stay but she needed to know that I am in control and can ruin her if she slips up. I also couldn't at least try to better her as a person, just like Lyall, people deserve second chances to change. 

Lyall and I decided to head back to his room. I want to spend time with him alone before we went to bed. We hardly got to spend anytime together today so I wanted some time with him. As we were heading to his room we heard someone running up behind us yelling out my name. We turned to see Ayala.

"Azura! Please wait." Ayala yelled out.

We stopped and waited for her. "What do you need Ayala?" I asked.

"I just wanted to thank you for not kicking my mother and me out after what I did yesterday. You had every right to do it but you didn't and gave me a chance." 

"Remember that next time you have any thought of trying to make a move at my mate. I get you have had a crush on him for a long time but unfortunately he's not yours. The Moon Goddess matched me as his mate and you have to learn to accept that. You will meet yours soon so please respect our relationship and don't disgrace yours before it even happens."

Ayala frowned, "I know I truly am sorry for what I did. I over stepped and I shouldn't of done it. I don't expect you to forgive me anytime soon but please believe me when I say I am sorry. My own father left us because he was seduced and I know it's torn my mother up. I don't ever want to do that to someone or even be that person who tears a family apart. I'm thank the Moon Goddess you allowed me to stay and try to better myself. I already told your parents I am willing to see a therapist here to help me figure out my problems and to get myself better."

"I'm glad you are taking this seriously Ayala. We used to be so close and I still have no idea what happened but that doesn't matter anymore. What matters is you're trying to change and be a better person. We don't ever have to be friends again but we do need to be civil."

Ayala nodded her head, "I agree, thank you again. Have a good night you both."

After Ayala walked away, Lyall and I turned to head back to his room.