CHAPTER 3

"Nathan Hunter, what is it that you have to summon the entire family so early in the morning?" Stella asked

"We need to move fast, the elders are closing in on me and they are planning on revolting." Nathaniel said

"Why? You are the best Alpha they've had in years." Stella said mortified

"I know that except for the fact that I am yet to sign a peace treaty for ten whole years now." Nathan said disappointed

"Okay? With the Walker's I suppose." Stella said

"Exactly..." Nathaniel said

"Okay so, what would you have us do?" Stella asked her husband

"It would be best to make friends with them." Nathaniel said

"Father, I and Emily, since we both attend the same school with them and even their cousin, Theodore is in our class so we will do our best to fit in." Alex said trying to gain his father's approval

"I hate that guy, he looks at me with a weird look." Emily said

"He has a crush on you Emily." Alex said

"I don't like him one bit, there is someone else I really really like." Emily said smiling sheepishly

"Oh you mean the arrogant one Ryan? I despise him so much, he is too full of himself like he owns everything... I actually prefer Theodore to him, Theodore can be easily swayed, one of this days I will invite him over so as to establish friendship with him." Alex said

"Very good, do whatever it takes to create bonds with the Walker's. Your mother and I will make way to them after the full moon which is coming up in two days time, Emily and Alex you are in charge of watching over the pack until our return." Nathan said

"What about your beta father?" Emily asked

"He is not to be trusted and if my useless son of a child is half as dubious and well prepared as the young Walker, you would have been my beta now. And not a gamma. Get yourself together son, you are a Hunter don't disgrace me." Nathan said outrightly

"Yes father." Alex replied sadly

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"I need to sign a peace treaty with the Black Wolf Pack, Aaron." Miles said to his beta

"Why? We don't need them in our lives, we are far better, stronger and even more industrious than they are." Aaron his beta said

"We aren't yet strong enough, Aaron... we need to build allies and you know that."

"And you already have allies, the Crystal Pack our dear Lunas pack is already in alliance with you what other alliance do you need?" Aaron asked

"I know out of the eight territories, we have just two alliances, my best friend Nolan's and Madison's home town, and if the black wolf pack can be added, we'll have three including us to make it four out of the eight territories... It's a win-win situation beta." Miles said

"Okay Alpha, your wish is my command." Aaron said giving up

Just then someone came and bowed, it was Alpha Miles' Omega.

"Greetings, Alpha." He said

"Report..." Alpha Miles said

"I just received words from Alpha Nathaniel, it's a request from the Hunter's." The omega said again

"What do they want?" Miles asked

"The Alpha and Luna are seeking for approval to come over for the signing of the peace treaty themselves." The omega said

"Tell them, it is a deal." Miles said

"Yes Alpha." He said and left

After dinner, Ryan and Sophie who were teasing each other, were both interrupted by their father.

"Dad, what do you want?" Ryan asked

"We need to discuss, you and I." Miles said

"Okay then, I am all ears..." Ryan said

"Sophie go to your room, its already late my little pumpkin." Miles said to his lovely daughter

"Okay dad, good night." Sophie said and after receiving a peck from her father, went to her room.

"Ryan, you are the next Alpha of the pack you need to get involved in the activities." Miles said

"Dad, I am already involved, Leo and I have been training everyday of our lives so I am not just sitting idle doing nothing." Ryan said authoritatively

Madison walked in at this time and said

"Calm down boy, he is your father."

"Yes mum." Ryan said humbly

"I am going to sign a peace treaty with the Black Wolf Pack in two days time." Miles said

"What?" Madison and Ryan both yelled out loud at the same time

"Miles, why would you want to sign a peace treaty with the enemy pack?" Madison asked

"Everyone hates them, dad. Of all Packs why them? Even Alpha Cyrus's pack despises them." Ryan said in anger

"How did you know about that son?" Miles asked

"Leo told me about his father's hatred for the Black Wolf Pack." Ryan said

"There have been a prophecy that the entire eight territories will be engulfed in a war and it can only be averted if all eight territories seek peace, that's why I am trying to stretch my hands to that of the enemy." Miles said

"Miles honey, I am very aware of that prophecy. But that doesn't mean signing a peace treaty for some years with the most hated pack will avert it. It will only cause uprisings from the other powerful packs and they might even cut ties with us." Madison said

"So what do you want us to do? Welcome them with open arms dad?" Ryan asked with disgust

"Yeah, please if you can, just do that." Miles said

"If that's all I am going to my room, it's already late... goodnight dad, goodnight mum." Ryan said and walked away

"You are the Beta in the making you need to be there in person." Miles said calling after him

"Whatever dad..." Ryan said

"Goodnight my baby boy." Madison said as Ryan walked away from their presence

"Miles are you sure this is a good idea? I mean of all the packs, why them?" Madison asked still wondering what had gotten into her husband.

"Trust me, it will be the best move, I think and besides it will make us more powerful than the rest of the four packs." Miles said

"Okay honey, whatever you say... Let's go to bed, it has been a stressful day for me." Madison said and Miles followed her to their room so they could rest for the night.

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The Alpha and Luna of the Black Wolf Pack set out for the signing of the peace treaty with the Crescent Wolf Pack.

After close to four hours of driving, they finally got to the gate.

'I have waited for a long time to be able to gain passage into this beautiful territory, it has the potential of being the strongest, most successful and thriving pack. That is why, I need this peace treaty, what is theirs will be mine. As simple as that, no stress.' Nathan thought while a smirk appeared on his face.

"You seem to be happy you are doing this Alpha Nathaniel..." Stella his wife said

"Believe me when I say I am most delighted. Signing a peace treaty will mean having unlimited access to their goods, and since you seem to want to look younger in every way, their styles of fashion differs greatly from ours you see. So you could get access to their fashion brands." Nathan said to his wife

"Good, you seem to think fast, good thinking." Stella said

Just then the big and impenetrable gate began opening

"Stella be on your best behavior when we get there, we don't want to tip off our one chance at making them our followers and allies." Nathaniel said

"Believe me, for the dresses... I will be." Stella said

They got inside the gate and they were taken inside the Villa to a room so as to wait for their hosts.

"Please seat while I go get them." The maid said and left

After about thirty minutes no one came out

'What's taking them a long time to come in here?' Nathan thought

"They are taking us for granted Nathan why ask that in your thoughts rather than say it out loud?" Stella said

"Quiet down will you? the wall has ears... Behave remember?" Nathaniel said cautioning his wife

"Whatever." Stella said

Twenty minutes later, Miles and his beloved wife walked in graciously and hand in hand.

"So sorry for the delay Alpha Nathan, I welcome you to Crescent Wolf Pack." Miles said

"Thanks for welcoming us here with open arms, we are honoured to be here."

"It is my pleasure come on have a seat." Miles said

They all sat down in silence each looking at one another with different thoughts

'Her outfit looks beautiful on her, can't wait to start shopping here.' Stella thought as she looks longingly at Madison

'He looks so confident, let's see if you won't bow to me one day.' Nathaniel thought

'So old fashioned, geez they look too barbaric for my liking.' Madison thought as she stares at the two guests in front of her.

'Where could Ryan be for goddess sakes?' Miles thought

"Alpha Miles, care to get on with the signing agreement?" Nathaniel said jolting everyone back from their thoughts

"Yeah about that, my beta in the making needs to be present to witness it." Miles said

"Okay where is he?" Nathaniel asked

"He'll join us soon enough, we just need to be patient." Miles said

Just then the door opened and Ryan walked in and sat down without saying a word

"Alpha Miles why is your son here?" Nathan asked

"He is my beta in the making." Miles replied

"Oh Hi Ryan." Alpha Nathaniel greeted

"Hi Alpha Nathan" Ryan replied as humbly as he could

"Nice to meet you in person, but why aren't you in school?" Nathaniel asked

"I don't answer to you..." Ryan replied and then turned to his father and said "Dad, let's get this treaty going. Let's not delay it longer than it is supposed to be."

'What a rude little brat... If only my son is this way then I won't have to worry for my pack's future.' Nathan thought

"Indeed son, I agree." Miles replied his son and continued

"State your case Alpha Hunter, what is it you have to say?"

"Okay Alpha Walker, its just like we discussed a while back over the phone, this peace treaty will help both packs expand and claim territories." Nathan said

"I know that very well, but what's the catch?" Miles asked because he feels this isn't just a peace treaty there must be another reason why they would approach him for something like this.

"There is no catch, it is to promote peace only between the two packs and with time others will follow." Nathan said trying his best to convince Miles

"Let me see the documents." Miles said

Nathaniel immediately handed over the document of the peace treaty.

"Nathaniel, from what this place is saying this peace treaty will only last as long as you and I both are Alphas am I correct?" Miles asked after reading through

"Very correct, and when our sons take over they can as well renew it and their sons after them." Nathan said

"Nice, I will sign it hand over the pen." Miles said

"It needs a blood oath, yours and mine to seal it." Nathaniel said

"Okay then, if that's what it takes." Miles said

After contemplating, Miles scratched his thumb and blood gushed out.

He pinned his thumb on the document, Nathan did same and it became valid.

"Okay that's settled, the peace treaty is signed in our bloods. Welcome to a life of peace between us, Alpha Miles Walker..." Nathaniel said

"Yeah it is, settled. Congratulations to us." Miles said

They both shook hands and the Hunter's were about to leave when Madison said

"Luna Stella Hunter?"

"Yes Luna Madison Walker." Stella said as politely as she could

"The Lunas of the eight territories all have a meeting once each year, and this year's is postponed till next year due to some issues." Madison said

"Oh okay nice, thank you for the information." Stella said

"You are invited, if you want us to be at peace with each other, your appearance will be welcomed." Madison said

"I wouldn't miss it, thanks." Stella said

Immediately Ryan stood up from their midst and headed to the school for young werewolves.

Nathan and his wife left to their pack, because Miles and his Luna didn't feel like letting them stay, so they left the Villa and headed home to their territory...