Smart Boy
Dallas‘ p.o.v.
Our Guardians are sent out to inform all the Pack–members to gather at the Pack–house, while they take over border patrol.
“Licia, do you think it is wise to have Houston present when we explain everything to the Pack Unde Vaughn asks and for a moment she hesitates,
“He already knows a few things about his Mother’s death. Being present might give him some sort of closure. It might help him understand in the long run.” I tell her, because I want her to have as much information as possible.
Licia is rubbing her belly absentmindedly as she considers Uncle Vaughn’s request. I am not sure how i would answer the question, but I believe kids can handle more than we sometimes give them credit for
“I believe it is best if he knows from the start why his Father is no longer a part of his life. I would appreciate it if someone could take him away before sentencing.” Licia finally answers and Benton jumps at the opportunity to get away as well.
“Your Majesty, everyone is gathered out front.” I say after receiving a mind–link from Joshua
Uncle Vaughn and I are the first to walk out of the Pack–house, while three of our Guardians guide Alpha
Chris out to face the crowd.
“Some of you might remember Alyza, Houston’s Mother. Others might have heard some stories and some of you might not have a clue as to who I am talking about. None of that matters for what I am about to tell
you.
Alpha Chris allowed his connection to turn into a true Mate–bond and ensured that this Pack would have an heir. What he never revealed is that he had no intention of keeping Alyza as his Mate or your Luna.”
Uncle Vaughn says.
We allow the Pack to digest this piece of information. It is a lot to take in and some might not even want
to believe it.
“After Alyza gave birth to Houston, he didn’t wait for her Wolf to heal her. He rejected her as he walked out of the room with Houston. Depriving this Pack of its Luna and Houston of his Mother. For the cruelty that Alpha Chris has displayed, he has received the death penalty.” Uncle Vaughn finishes.
“This is Beta Nolan and next to him is his Mate, Licia. Some of you might recognize her, she was once a member of this Pack and Alyza’s Sister. They will take over Onyx Forest Pack until Houston is ready to take over.” I inform the Pack–members.
Houston has been clinging to Benton’s leg the entire time, but hearing that Licia is his Aunt has made him look over his shoulder.
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“You can not give my Pack to an Omega.” Alpha Chris growls softly. “Omegas are useless and seducing a Beta to get a high–ranking Mate won’t make a difference.”
None of us has to respond because Nolan lifts him off the ground by his throat. His Wolf is pushing forward, not too pleased with the insult to his Mate.
“Not that it is any of your business, but we have a true Mate–bond. I would never disrespect our Goddess the way you did. I will make sure that Houston knows right from wrong and teach him how to be a good Alpha to his Pack.” Nolan states.
“I, King Vaughn, as the Royal Alpha and King of the Phaenian Kingdom, hereby strip you of the Alpha title.” Uncle Vaughn says.
This is the only way a Beta can become a temporary Alpha. A King or Queen has to strip the Alpha of his title and then grant it to the Beta. It also means that we have to return here when Houston is ready to take over, because Uncle Vaughn or Quinlan needs to pass down the title.
Quinlan hands Uncle Vaughn a silver knife to perform the Ceremony to hand the title over to Nolan.
Uncle Vaughn’s voice carries over the crowd as he asks Nolan the questions of the Ceremony. If he will always put his Pack’s best interest first, to help protect the weak and many other questions.
“Do you swear to guide Houston through the jungle we know as the laws?” Uncle Vaughn asks and I hear a few chuckles and giggles. Nolan answers with a chuckling yes, trying to keep a little of his posture.
The last question wasn’t part of the Ceremony, but it did break some of the tension and even Houston is smiling. The Luna Ceremony is held immediately after, and we keep it as brief as possible.
The Pack welcomes their new Alpha and Luna with cheerful howls and we give them a few minutes to
celebrate.
Uncle Vaughn asks for silence and Licia takes that as her cue to disappear into the Pack–house with Houston and my Brothers. Even Everett runs after her, mumbling under his breath that he isn’t cut out for
this.
“Then he’d better not shift into a Lycan in a year or he is going to have to do this himself one day.” Charna responds.
She is right. If Everett shifts into a Lycan when he turns seventeen, he will become the Royal Gamma and then this will become a part of his job. I am going to ask him during dinner how he plans on avoiding this in the future, if he becomes the next Royal Gamma.
“I am not sure who I would want to become the next Royal Gamma. Everett would make a great Gamma, because he won’t just depend on Shifters to protect our Kingdom.” I tell Charna.
“Chris, our King has sentenced you to death for the death of your Mate and Luna. Is there anything you want to say?” Our Royal Gamma asks.
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Chris growls in my direction, probably blaming me for his punishment. Not really sure how that works, but then again, I can’t read minds.
“No one will accept Licia as their Luna, she is a lowlife Omega and lacks the skill set to lead this Pack with her Mate. I even doubt if Houston is strong enough to lead this Pack one day. This Pack is doomed.”
Chris states.
I look Chris in the eye as I step closer to him and for a moment, I see fear flashing in his eyes.
“Houston is a smart boy and he will have all the help he needs to become a better Alpha than his Father. This Pack will benefit from Nolan’s experience; things will change for the better and you will not be around to witness it.” I tell him.
He has weakened tremendously from losing his Alpha title, but it doesn’t seem to have registered yet. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have attempted what he just did. He lunges toward me, but Charna is prepared for the attack and breaks his neck without blinking.
