Their Rank
Their Rank
Dallas‘ p.o.v.
+15 BONUS
I stare at Quinlan as he shares Brogan’s thoughts, and I have to agree with him.
“Maybe we should inform Lucy about the consequences of her handing over her position to Nico. I doubt
anyone would tell her that he keeps the position, even if he rejects her.” Quinlan says.
Lucy isn’t my favorite Shifter in the Kingdom, but Quinlan is right. She needs to understand the
consequences of her decision before making a choice that will impact the rest of her life.
“Let’s get some lunch. I want this day to be over with. It is time to take control back and show the Shifters
in our Kingdom that we will put them first.” I say as I walk toward the door.
Our family is already seated at the table, and I’ve sent a message to Vern to ensure Lucy is warned about
her position and the consequences of handing it over. I might not like her, but I dislike Nico even more
and I believe that Nico would misuse the Beta position.
It is quiet in the dining room and the only sound you can hear is the cutlery tapping the plates. If you
concentrate hard enough, you can hear their breathing and chewing.
Our conversation is taking place through the mind–link, but I don’t participate because I want to enjoy
the silence. I even go as far as blocking myself from the mind–link, not paying attention to anything
other than my lunch.
It takes a good ten minutes for everyone to retake their seats and Quinlan waits patiently for them to turn
their attention in his direction.
“We have come to the conclusion that today we needed a different punishment for each trial and that
includes this one. I doubt it would be fair to let Green represent freedom in this case, while in others, it
meant time in Silent Grover Pack.
Green will represent life imprisonment at Silent Grover Pack. There will be no leniency toward a Royal after what Dezra and Darron did; they deserve to get whatever you decide.” Quinlan says.
“Does anyone have any questions?” Uncle Vaughn asks, but everyone remains seated and I get up to
address the crowd.
“I want you to raise your Green card, if you’re going to send them to Silent Grover Pack.” I state and Jesper walks around to count all the Green cards. We repeat the process for Yellow and Red after Jesper is done
and it is a tight vote.
The Red cards aren’t as many as we suspected and Dezra and Darron are lucky that we decided to follow the outcome of the votes. Their lives are spared, but they will spend the rest of their lives in Silent Grover
Pack.
1/4
Their Rank
+15 BONUS
Dezra didn’t take her eyes off me during the voting and Quinlan seems to be getting a bit annoyed with
her stares.
“Dezra, is there something you would like to say or ask?” Quinlan asks as he walks towards her. He stops right in front of her, forcing her to look up at him.
“I know that your life will never be easy as the Royal Beta, not with your Mates by your side. Everyone will always expect your Mates to deal with your duties and eventually you will understand why I didn’t want you in this position.” Dezra says.
Darius looks at Daxton for a few seconds before he turns his attention towards me.
“Our Mate is capable of dealing with her own duties. If anyone ever assumes that we will do her job or answer questions that need to be addressed with Dallas, I will gladly punch their lights out.” Darius says, not taking his eyes off me.
I peck his lips before I get out of my seat and step next to Quinlan, my eyes locked with those of the woman who gave birth to me.
“I will never neglect my duties. Anyone uncomfortable dealing with a woman can keep their complaints to themselves. Try to deal with it by yourself and I will make your life miserable. I am the Royal Beta and you will deal with me, whether you like it or not.” I say.
Charna has been near the surface the entire time and I know that everyone noticed. It is time for this Kingdom to understand that I am not going anywhere and that I am not my Mother’s Daughter.
My Father might have been an ass toward me, but he never neglected his duties or backed down from an argument. He was an excellent teacher for the Beta position and I have my Mates to rely on if I run into
trouble.
Uncle Vaughn finally breaks the orders he gave and an Omega crashes to the floor in seconds. Joshua roars as he runs toward her and I step between them and her Alpha.
“I don’t know what you did, Alpha. However, I suggest that you stay away from her or I will allow Captain Joshua to deal with you.” I growl at him.
“She is my second connection and I have been near her as much as I could without it being too obvious. Her Alpha treats his Pack–members like crap and I won’t allow her to go back with him.” Joshua says.
I know that my entire family has heard his statement and the same goes for our Guardians. Joshua has been holding her close to his chest, and I doubt he will let her go anytime soon.
“Alpha, does she have any family within your Pack?” Quinlan asks and we patiently wait for his answer.
“Her Mother and older Brother.” Elder Jensen says and I see him tapping away on his phone, probably warning the former Guardians at that location. “They have been informed of her connection and will
return with the team we sent there.”
2/4
Their Rank
+15 BONUS
The Alpha has a murderous look in his eyes, but he is smart enough to keep his mouth shut. His Luna is an entirely different story; she doesn’t seem to understand that they don’t have a say in the matter.
“You cannot take our Omegas from us. Who will do the cleaning and cooking with them out of the territory?” She asks and I am a little surprised at her question.
“The rest of your Omegas.” Luna Pearl responds, but the look in her eyes tells me that it isn’t an option for
whatever reason.
“There are no other Omegas for those duties and her family can’t leave the territory to join her. They will need to work a little harder to pick up the slack.” The Luna responds and I am grateful that Joshua is
holding on to his connection.
“Your Highness, I will take a Squad with me and investigate this lack of Omegas. As soon as I have anything, I will report back to you.” Elder Zane says as he walks out of the Throne room.
This Alpha will be one of the first to realize that we will not tolerate the mistreatment of Pack–members, regardless of their rank.
3/4
