Chapter 568 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

Tony dispelled his thoughts about James and Cornelia because there were more important things to think about.

Tony realized that they might be on the verge of a massive war among werewolves, yet his father was keeping him in the dark. Tony felt useless.

He was the future Alpha with his mate by his side, and a pack, and Talia was just a not-acknowledged mate of an Alpha, yet she spoke with conviction that stirred other people to support her.

But no matter how strong Talia’s heart was, Tony knew his father was, and he was aware that she was about to attempt the impossible. However, he didn’t want to discourage Talia before she even tried.

“I will talk to him and do my best to secure you a meeting.”

“Thank you, Tony.”, Talia said with sincerity. “It needs to happen before he leaves. That’s all I’m asking from you.”

Tony glanced toward James and Cornelia. “Who else will be attending?”

“Just me.”, Talia said. “If you can skip telling your father that James is here, that would be for the best.”

Tony looked at James in confusion. Why would they conceal James’ presence?

“My father doesn’t know I’m here and I would like to keep it that way.”, James said without further explanations.

Tony didn’t comment on this. He went to talk to his father, and Talia checked her phone before turning to Kalina. “Axel will be here with his mate soon. No matter what you hear, I hope it can stay between us and please, don’t panic.”

Kalina’s eyebrows shoot up. “I am already panicking. Tell me, how bad is it?”

“Alpha Edward feels that Dayson is a threat, and he was using Marcy to get his hands on Dayson’s resources. Now that it failed, we believe he will turn hostile.”

“Hostile? Like a war?”, Kalina asked grimly. A war between the two largest packs will drag in everyone else.

Talia didn’t deny it. “That’s why I need to talk to Alpha Magnus. If Alpha Edward doesn’t have the support of the majority of Alphas, they won’t be able to start anything openly. In order to be more effective, tell me something about Alpha Magnus.”

Kalina grimaced. “He is prideful and thinks that he knows everything. To be honest, I don’t think you should talk to him on your own. At least go with Tony.”

Talia didn’t want to implicate Tony, especially if she fails. Tony might be punished. But then, Kalina wouldn’t suggest for Tony to accompany her just because of moral support. “What will Tony do?”

“Alpha Magnus won’t bully you with Tony around.”

Talia needed a minute to understand Kalina’s words. “Did he bully you?”

“I don’t know if I would call it bullying but…” Kalina paused while contemplating how much she should say. “You see, Tony believes that women should get roles other than Omegas in this pack, and the pack members support him, yet Alpha Magnus thinks that’s one of the radical ideas I planted in Tony’s mind. Alpha Magnus didn’t hit me or anything like that, but he made a point that I’m disturbing the pack and the order he is painstakingly maintaining, and that as the future Luna, I should know better. When we returned from your pack, Tony said how he is considering between Nate and Greg who will be his Beta, and Alpha Magnus lost it. The old guy is pushing for Paul to be Tony’s Beta because Paul’s father is the current Beta, and somehow, I was blamed for this as well because it seems that before meeting me, Tony was much more obedient, so… you get the picture.”

Talia nodded stiffly. She got the picture alright. It was a picture of a grumpy old man in power who was suppressing anyone who might jeopardize him or his so-called order. But was it really hopeless?

Talia remembered one person. “What about Luna Alicia? How does she fit into this picture?”

Kalina shrugged. “Luna Alicia is a good person, and she is encouraging Tony to do what he believes it’s right, but that’s only in private. Whenever Alpha Magnus is in the room, she turns quiet.”

Talia interpreted this as: Tony’s mother is supportive but useless.

The more Talia thought about her upcoming chat with Alpha Magnus, the less confidence she had.

She imagined grumpy Elders, and how she would deal with them without Dayson around. Even in her head, it seemed to be impossible.

How was she supposed to reason with him?

Talia’s mind worked a million thoughts a second. ‘Liseli, what do you think?’

‘We can always suppress the bastard and force him to do what we want.’

Talia rejected that idea. ‘What happens when suppression is over, and he retaliates? I can’t go into that meeting while mind-controlling Alpha Magnus.’ Assuming that’s even possible.

‘I can try to put pressure on his mind and brainwash him.’, Liseli suggested. ‘But that’s risky. If I use too less, it won’t work, and if it’s too much, he might become a vegetable.’

‘Can your ideas be less violent?’, Talia asked.

Liseli snorted. ‘Your less violent won’t produce any results. You either want results or not. We are running out of time.’

Talia couldn’t believe this. Talking with Alpha Magnus had close to zero chances of success, and violence was not an option. Now what?

Axel, Yasmin, and Meg arrived, and Talia asked the newcomers to drop the formalities before introducing Yasmin to James and Kalina.

“Did you say, she is a witch?”, Kalina asked with sparkles in her eyes, reminding Talia that Kalina and Maya are magic-obsessed buddies.

So far, no one said the w-word, so Kalina didn’t suspect anything, thinking that Cornelia is just a human female who caught James’ attention. However, when introducing Yasmin, Talia said how Yasmin is Axel’s mate and a witch. A witch!

“I told you that you will hear things and not to panic.” Talia reminded Kalina. “I am actually from the Midnight Guardians pack. From there, you can reach a place where witches live, and that’s from where Yasmin and Cornelia came.”

Kalina gaped at Talia, unsure which one of these to process first, and then she looked at Yasmin and Cornelia who were talking in whispers. “When you say, witches, you mean spells and potions and stuff, right?”

Talia shook her head helplessly. “You can ask them.”

“You found your mate!”, Yasmin exclaimed, making Talia and Kalina look that way.

Kalina’s brows came together when she realized that Yasmin was talking about James whose chest was puffed, resembling a peacock.

“Isn’t James underage?”, Kalina asked in a whisper.

“Yes. He doesn’t feel the bond fully, but Cornelia can feel it.”

Kalina needed a moment. This was just one bomb after another. But she knew by now that James had Talia’s trust which meant that he was not really a bad kid, but… he was a kid, the future Alpha of the greediest pack in existence, and Kalina could imagine that James will have many challenges if he wants to take Cornelia home with him, yet the possibility of them separating them was equally difficult. Once werewolves become aware of their mates, their whole world shifts with the center of gravity set on the mate and Kalina felt sorry for the couple.

Sure, life in the Lightclaw pack restricted many freedoms Kalina had so far, but at least she got to be with her mate, and Tony was working hard with a promise that things will be better once he takes over as the Alpha. Kalina could see a better tomorrow coming in a foreseeable future, but with James being only sixteen years-old, he won’t be an adult for another two years, and who knows how long Alpha Edward will delay giving James the Alpha position?

Before Kalina could ask more questions, the door opened, and Tony appeared.

Tony greeted the newcomers and looked at Meg with a complex expression. He didn’t know she will be there. Meg was supposed to be his Beta, his second in command, but she found her mate in another pack, and the only thing Tony could say was, “It’s good to see you, Meg. Is the Midnight Guardians pack treating you well?”

Meg knew not to talk about changes in the leadership in the Midnight Guardians pack until Axel and Talia make it official. “Things are great. How are things here?”

“You probably know that a storm is brewing.”, Tony responded and turned to Talia who was looking at him anxiously. “My father will see you now. He told me that you get five minutes.”

Talia nodded in understanding. She was grateful that she got that much. “Let’s go.”

Axel grabbed Talia’s arm. “Where are you going?”

“To speak with Alpha Magnus. I didn’t tell you everything over the phone, but the situation is not good, and we need Alpha Magnus on our side.”

“I will join you.”, Axel said with finality and Talia knew that he won’t let her go without him.

“OK.”, Talia agreed. “But please, let me handle it.”

Axel agreed. “Unless he tries to bully you, I will stand on the side.”

“Kalina, Meg”, Talia called. “I trust that you will keep Yasmin, Cornelia, and James safe until we return.”

“Just go.”, Kalina said with a big smile on her face. Why was Talia so official? This was Kalina’s and Tony’s oasis, and no one will disturb them. But, why was Meg bowing to Talia? More questions.

Seeing that Yasmin was chattering with Cornelia and that James was listening to two witches talking, Kalina pulled Meg to the side with, “Tell me about the Midnight Guardians pack. How is life with Kai? Why didn’t he come? Did you come here to visit your parents? How long are you staying? …”

Meg looked at Kalina helplessly, unsure from where to start. But Meg was equally interested to hear what was going on in the Lightclaw pack, so she was asking questions of her own.

Alpha Magnus was alone in the study, sitting behind his executive desk when Tony arrived with Talia and Axel.

“Future Alpha Axel”, Alpha Magnus greeted first without getting up. “I was not aware that you are here.”

Actually, until Tony came to tell him that Talia wants an audience, Alpha Magnus didn’t know Talia was there either, and he thought of giving a good scolding to his security. How can they have outsiders in the packhouse without him knowing about it?

“This is not an official visit.”, Axel said.

There were two chairs in front of the desk, and Axel gestured for Talia to take a seat before he stood behind her, making him look like a guard. Tony was also standing on the side, so only Talia was sitting out of the three, leaving an empty chair next to her.

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