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Quinlan’s p.o.v.
Nobody knows where Jason went or why he never returned home, all we know is that
his Father filed a missing person report and that it ended up in Dea’s office.
wo months after he left for a Pack visit,
My best guess is that he found his connection and decided to stay with his connection. What bugs me is that he didn’t contact his Father or Brother to tell them the good news.
The Warriors at the gate don’t give us problems and I see a smiling Alpha on the front porch with a woman, I assume is his Mate, and a young girl. I don’t see their Son or any other children around and I wonder what Alpha Luke is going to do.
“Your Majesty, it is an honor to have you in our territory.” Alpha Luke says as he gives Dad a slight bow, while his Mate and Daughter curtsy.
“Alpha Luke, I would like your leadership and your Father present for this meeting. Luna Liz can be present as well as your children.” Dad says, while he walks past him with Mom by his side. For a moment, I think Alpha Luke wants to object, but he seems to understand that it isn’t negotiable.
Luna Liz walks into the kitchen while Alpha Luke shows Dad the way to his office and I patiently wait in the doorway. Once Dad has confirmed that everyone is in the office, I link Larissa to get out of the SUV with Don and join us in the Alpha office.
“I believe that most of you know who this is.” Dad says as Don walks into the office and Daxton closes the door behind us, standing next to it to guard it.
Our Guardians have spread through the territory to question the Pack–members about Don and his family, because we believe that Alpha Luke gave them misinformation concerning their Head Warrior and his family.
“What is he doing here?” Alpha Luke asks. “I banned him after he and his family accused me of assaulting Joshilyn. I don’t want him in my territory, end of story.”
“I don’t believe you, Alpha.” I say as I sit down on the other side of Larissa. “We found the papers of Don’s complaint and there was enough evidence to support his complaint. Want to try again, Alpha?”
I see Alpha Luka exchange a look with his Father, but neither of them responds to my questions.
“Let’s annoy the hell out of them.” Brogan says and he gives me a few ideas on what he wants me to do.
I look at the children who are sitting and standing around Luna Liz. I pick the one who seems to be around nine years old and look at him as I lean back in my seat.
“What have you learned in school about a true Mate–bond?” I ask the girl and give her time to respond.
“We can find our connection from the day we turn eighteen. As an Alpha’s Daughter, my bond will form within five to six days. The more time you spend with your connection, the faster a true Mate–bond will form.” The girl answers me.
She is correct on all accounts and it seems that their tutors know the basics of our connections and Mate–bonds.
“Can you tell me what happens if you break a connection?” I ask as I look at the oldest boy.
“You have to wait for a second connection and that might take years. For some, it takes too long and they settle for a chosen Mate.” He answers.
Brogan chuckles at the disgusted look on his face when he mentions a chosen Mate. Let’s find out what his feelings are in that regard.
“Is something wrong with taking a chosen Mate?” I ask and I see his parents turn toward him.
“Your Highness, a chosen Mate is the worst thing that anyone can do to a Pack. It will weaken the Pack–members, especially when it concerns a high–ranking Pack–member. I will never take chosen Mate, no matter what rank my connection might be.” He answers.
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Alpha Lake is staring at his Son in disbellef and I have to do my best to keep that damn smirk of my face.
“You are Alpha Laike’s oldest Son, aren’t you?” Dad asks and most of us look from the boy to Dad, but there is nothing on his tace that could tell us what he is up to.
“Yes, Your Majesty. I am Adam and the firstborn of Alpha Lake.” Adam answers.
“What would you do if a Pack–member chose to take a chosen Mat and break his connection?” Dad asks him.
Damn, he is going to let Adam bury his own parents. I wonder if Alpha Luke will prevent Adam from answering, or does the Idiot have a brain?
“Your Majesty, Adam is too young to answer that question. There are many things you need to consider before you can answer a question like that.” Alpha Luke says.
Adam looks at his Father and I can see that something is puzzling him. Then it turns to annoying and even some anger.
“Why am I too young to answer our King’s question, but not too young to go on border patrol?” Adam asks with a bit of anger in his voice.
We all stare at Alpha Luke and hope that he is willing to answer his Son’s question, but from the looks of it, we are not getting an
answer.
“Your Majesty, that depends on how many members already have a chosen Mate. If a Pack–member broke their connection and took a chosen Mate, I would inform the Elders and ask to find them another Pack to live in, if there were too many chosen couples within the territory.
Preferably a Pack that consists of many true Mate–bonds and can handle a slight decrease in strength.” Adam answers and some of the other children nod in agreement.
It sounds to me as if they discussed this extensively with their tutors and they even managed to put some common sense into the boy’s head.
“Does any of you know how many chosen couples live within the borders of Doom Winter Pack?” I ask. I look at each child, one at a time, as I ask the question. I doubt they can answer it, but you can always hope.
All the children shake their heads, but the look on Alpha Luke’s face tells me that he knows precisely how many chosen couples there are within his territory.
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