Chapter 69
“Good afternoon,” Kane greets everyone as he remains standing. “Before we jump into today’s agenda, I’d like to address the elephant in the room – our Luna, Evelyn, has joined us today.”
“Elephant is right,” Bianca tosses out with a snort, laughing to herself.
“And she will be joining us consistently moving forward,” Kane declares, taking everyone – including me – by surprise. “Now, Henri will go over some of the deliverables from last meeting.
Everyone looks to Henri, but my attention stays on Kane as he lowers himself into the seat next to me.
“I’m coming to every meeting?” I ask him, whispering.
Kane shrugs. “Schedule permitting,” he murmurs back. “It’s your duty as Luna. Don’t make me regret it.”
There’s the strictly business Kane I’ve come to know. His informal invite isn’t a kindness, but procedure focused. I guess I should be thankful either way.
The meeting continues on, ranging from small updates regarding pack house necessities to more important updates like the aftermath of the rogue incident from the other night.
As Kane’s Beta, Henri, provides updates, I can see Kane tense next to me, clearly pent up and frustrated about the matter of the rogues. Especially as we learn the rogues fled the scene of the crime and did severe damage to
multiple businesses and a beloved monument.
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From there, Kane stands once again as he moves onto upcoming projects and opportunities within the pack. At this, I begin to perk up, carefully listening through each proposal with interest.
It’s hard to jump in and volunteer on any of the projects, though. Most are group based and I highly doubt I could find anyone willing to team up with me. Unless I beg Diana and the other nurses again.
Then there’s another project that involves GPS trackers, but it all sounds too technically and scientific for more.
I’m getting a little discouraged when Kane finally introduces the final opportunity.
“For our final project available, we need one individual to meet and work with a group of pack youth down at the recreation center. They need help preparing for their upcoming graduation performance,” Kane states, and my hand immediately goes up.
“I’d like to volunteer,” I state, feeling like some goody-too-shoes.
Kane turns to me immediately, surprised to discover that I’m willing to help. In fact, everyone seems to share his same shock as they all blink and stare at me.
“You?” Bianca is the first to speak, laughing. “You can’t be serious. How do you expect to work and help those kids when you have no experience?”
Others begin to slowly nod, hesitant to show they agree. Meanwhile, I raise a brow,
“I used to work with some of the youth in my old pack,” I state, even if I shouldn’t be explaining myself to her. “ But if you really don’t think I’m a great fit, then maybe you’d like to take on the project instead?”
To that, Bianca falls silent, glaring at me as it’s evident she has no interest in taking the project. Making my point, I nod.
“Well, then I guess it’s settled. Evelyn will handle the performance preparations,” Kane declares.
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With that, the meeting is over and I can’t help the subtle smile on my face. I know it’s partly selfish, but I’m hoping that being involved with this project will be a helpful tool for strengthening my wolf. It gives the perfect opportunity to step into a leadership role.
Plus, I loved working with the kids in my own pack. I often helped with after school programs or volunteered for fundraisers. This project couldn’t be much different.
Everyone begins to filter out of the room and I stand to take my leave as well. Only, Kane’s hand meeting my arm takes me by surprise.
“I’m shocked that you actually volunteered for something,” he admits, his voice again low. “I can’t help but feel like you have ulterior motives.”
Well, he isn’t wrong. I sort of do, but not the sinister kind.
“Regardless, I’m trusting you with this,” Kane continues. “This is the graduation performance for our kindergartners. It’s very important to those kids and their parents – we want to make sure it goes well. So you better not mess it up.”
I want to laugh, or make a comment about his lack of faith in me. However, I don’t. It’s clear just how much this project – really all the projects mean to him – so I nod instead.
“And also make sure you keep checking on the feral wolves,” he reminds me firmly. “They need you too.
“Okay,” I tell him, biting back any snarky comments still lingering on my tongue as he finishes his warnings. Instead, I keep my head high as I leave the room, ready to rise to the challenges ahead.
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