92 Chapter 92 Alpha Takes Control
“Thank you for the history lesson, Roxanne,” I replied, my tone frozen. “But those
events don’t change the reality that Seraphina is my mate. She’s also the mother of my heir.”
Leaving felt wrong with the pack suffering. But knowing I was departing for a life or death mission, not pleasure, would have to suffice.
“Seraphina and I haven’t completed our mating ceremony yet.” I stressed the word yet. “But she is the Luna. Ceremony or no ceremony. Therefore, she will lead in my
absence.”
Every wasted second meant another moment my daughter remained unsafe. I was bringing her home. Hell would burn before Dorian escaped justice.
No time existed for me to catch my breath. Someone had ripped her away. They stole her before Seraphina could even cradle her once. Neither of us knew her face or which parent she resembled. Nothing remained except an empty space where she belonged.
Naturally, Roxanne had other plans. Always Roxanne.
I brought my palm down hard on the wooden desk. The sound wasn’t thunderous, but it worked. Silence fell instantly.
“For the moment, this information stays classified,” I ordered. “You’ll receive full details upon my return. I’ll explain everything then.”
Instead, it felt like dying.
The quiet in this room felt wrong. Beyond these walls, chaos ruled everything.
Most faces showed little surprise. They recognized her
witnessed her strength.
as my mate. They had
Elena possessed fierce strength equal to Theo’s. But certain attitudes would never shift, especially people’s biases. They would always question a woman’s authority in leadership positions. I wouldn’t force that unfair battle on my daughter. Theo would be
my successor.
I held Roxanne’s stare, my expression completely neutral,
The entire room drew breath collectively. I swear the oxygen disappeared from the
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“I have information about who might be behind these attacks.”
This pack’s cruelty toward Seraphina was something I had witnessed, and I knew she could defend herself. But regarding my son, I would tolerate no such treatment.
“I’m certain you have additional comments, Roxanne. But I’ve delivered my message.” I straightened completely, closing the discussion. “My commands are final. I expect compliance. Questions can wait until my return, and I’ll provide answers then. Right now, I must leave.”
Weakness wasn’t an option for me now. I had no right to crumble. My family depended on me, but most importantly, this daughter I had never seen needed me. I would bring her back home.
Their shock puzzled me. Any wolf could identify Theo as my son through scent alone, even without considering physical similarities. If the scent surprised them, my declaration of him as heir certainly did more.
“Above all else,” I began, scanning every face present. “I understand we continue mourning our lost children.” My throat constricted, remembering that pain. “But to honor the promise I made to their families-to end this nightmare-I must leave town for several days.” I paused only briefly.
My first move was summoning the Fang Council. Nearly every high-ranking pack member would attend. I included Roxanne and Seraphina because this would impact them both significantly. Having Seraphina already with me when I made the calls simplified things.
“Yes, for those who remained unaware,” I stared directly at pack members who had previously disrespected Seraphina. “Theo is my son. I expect him to receive appropriate respect,”
I needed assistance from people far removed from this place. People I could trust to keep secrets and maintain complete focus.
“Excuse me?” Roxanne’s voice sliced through the heavy atmosphere like a blade. “You’re putting her in command? She knows nothing about pack operations anymore, Alpha! She abandoned her duties six years ago! She returns, receives instant forgiveness, and now becomes our leader?”
My hands clenched into fists, my jaw set like stone. Under normal circumstances, I
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