Second Fiddle
Quinlan’s p.o.v.
I look at all the empty seats in the morning, and it is strange to see that not all the Elders I grew up with are present.
Dad had given his orders again before he asked the Guardians to bring in the next prisoners. Dezra and Darron got their orders from Dad in their cell and walked into the Throne Room in silence.
“Alphas, you were all present during the trial and have heard all the evidence against my Sister and her Mate. We will revisit that evidence for the sake of your Pack–members, who might not be aware of what they did.” Uncle Vaughn says.
None of the Alphas looks happy; they probably don’t want to hear everything again or they don’t believe that the crimes Dezra and Darron committed are enough to result in a death penalty.
“I will explain to you how our Succession law works. It has been in place for centuries and has only caused a problem twice in its existence.” Dad says.
He explains that the first Royal in a generation who shifts into a Lycan will become the King or Queen, followed by the second Lycan for the Beta position and the third for the Gamma position.
“This can mean that a particular bloodline gets represented in each leadership and it can mean that a bloodline isn’t represented every generation. I have taken a look at our history and there has never been a bloodline that was always or never represented.
We can decline our position if we don’t want to be a part of the leadership in that generation. No one is ever pushed into a position they don’t wish to; there is enough other work they can do for the family.” Dad explains.
We want to make it clear that we don’t force anyone to become the Royal Alpha, Royal Beta, or Royal
Gamma. If I didn’t want the position of King, I could decline it and work for the Royal family in another
capacity.
“A long time ago, Princess Dyala left the Palace to find her connection. She hoped that he would accept a Shifter who hadn’t shifted and that she could find her happiness. While visiting Silver Eclipse Pack, she
was asked to remove her necklace.
The Luna felt something was off with the necklace, and within a week, Dyala shifted into a Lycan. Her Brother had gifted it to her with the request never to take it off and we all understand why he did that.” Dallas says.
She informs everyone about the journal that Dyala kept and how her life ended at the hands of her Mate.
“As you can imagine, the Royal family put that necklace behind lock and key. It was taken out of the family vault by Dezra and handed to her first Mate, Beta Walker of Shadow Valley Pack.” Dallas
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continues and all everyone can do is look at one another, because none of them can say a word.
Dallas recounts her childhood in big lines and many Alphas glare at Alpha Leon. He didn’t bring his Beta along, but then again, he wouldn’t have been allowed into the territory. We assume that Walker is still the Beta, because we haven’t received a request to replace him yet.
Dad tells them about Dezra’s story on her search for her connection and we hear a few soft growls coming from the lower–ranking Shifters.
“We will give you time to make a decision. After lunch, we will continue this trial.” Dad says and a few Alphas look at him. “No, I will not break the orders. Your Pack–members have to make a choice themselves and not get an order from their Alpha.”
“If there is anything from the first trial you would like to see or read, you can find it here and take a look at it.” Dallas says.
Guardians escort our guests to their wing, while a handful remain behind to monitor the evidence.
Dallas wanted to give everyone the chance to see everything that Dezra and Darron did to keep Dallas hidden from the family and why Darron was convinced that he deserved to be a part of the Royal family.
“Let’s hope that the votes end in our favor. I want to make it clear that we will never tolerate something like this happening to our family ever again.” Brogan says.
We leave the Throne room to discuss this trial in the King’s chamber, and Larissa follows Mom out of the room to head to our private wing.
“How do you think they will vote?” Dad asks and I know he wants an answer from all of us present.
“I think that Yellow and Red will have the majority of the votes. Anyone with a brain will understand that handing them their freedom isn’t smart. Dezra and Darron could try to use Dave or Benton to their
advantage.” Daxton says.
Damn, that is a disturbing thought. I let it run through my brain for a minute and realize that it makes
perfect sense. Darron has already done the worst to get what he wants and Dezra did the worst she could do to get rid of what she had.
Dallas and Darius agree with Daxton on the tight vote, but Dallas is convinced that there will be high- ranking Shifters who will vote for their release.
“Not happening.” Dad mumbles. “Green will become life at Silent Grover Pack.”
“Alpha Leon took his Gamma female with him, but no one to represent the Beta position.” I point it out,
and for a moment, we sit there in silence.
“He couldn’t take Walker with him and I doubt he trusts him enough to leave him in charge of the Pack by himself. I know I wouldn’t trust him after what he did to Dallas.” Dad responds.
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There won’t be many Alphas who would be willing to leave him in charge of their Pack. At least not an Alpha with a brain. We try to figure out why Alpha Leon hasn’t requested another Beta, but we can’t come up with a reason. After all, we have no idea if Alpha Leon wasn’t aware of Lucy. If he was aware, he was willing to look past it.
He will have to find another Beta soon anyway. He still wants to step down and with Dallas no longer being a part of Shadow Valley Pack, he needs a replacement for Walker.
“Not if he plans on making Nico and Lucy take over that position.” Brogan states. I growl softly at the idea of having to face that Idiot now and then as we visit Packs.
I did the growling out loud, because everyone is staring at me and I take a deep breath before I tell them what Brogan came up with.
“Damn, that Lycan of yours is probably on to something. Lucy is Walker’s Daughter and that makes her a
Beta and as her Mate, Nico could take over the position from Walker if Lucy doesn’t want to.” Daxton says.
Yikes. Would Nico be willing to play second fiddle to his baby Brother? Does Lucy even understand what
she is giving up?
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