Chapter 576 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

Dayson was aware that Talia could probably suppress them all with her aura. However, Dayson knew that Talia was a gentle soul, and he knew how vicious some Alphas can be. Other than a few people who were sitting there with him, everyone was waiting for Talia to trip and fall on her face. Alpha Richard was the one who hired mercenaries to snoop about Talia’s identity, and he hated her for the embarrassment he endured at the Lightclaw pack. And there was Alpha Edward, one of the reasons why she spent most of her life hiding in the attic! Every fiber of Dayson’s being screamed to go there, wrap Talia in his embrace, and protect her from everything.

‘I think that she is way over her head.’, Dayson said to Jaeden.

‘I disagree.’, Jaeden responded. ‘I think that Talia is smarter and stronger than you give her credit.’

‘Do you think I’m underestimating her?’

‘No. But I think that you are overestimating yourself.’, Jaeden said. ‘This is not a fight you can win by yourself. Talia knows that and she wouldn’t be here without a plan. Yesterday you announced to our warriors that she should be treated as an Alpha, your equal. Did you change your mind already? She surprised us many times so far, and I have a feeling that she will perform another miracle.’

Jaeden regretted that Maya was not here to see whatever Talia was about to pull out of her sleeve. Will it include more glowing? Maybe he should record it so Maya can see it later.

Dayson looked at Jaeden thoughtfully. ‘You are right. Talia visited the Lightclaw pack before coming here.’

Jaeden’s eyes widened. ‘Tony mentioned that him coming here as an Alpha was not the biggest surprise. He knew that Talia was coming. Was she behind Alpha Magnus’ sudden retirement?’

When Dayson confirmed, Jaeden really regretted that Maya was not present. She would enjoy this so much!

Dayson used the mirror behind the bar to see that everyone was stealing glances at Talia and Meg, and Alpha Edward was staring at them openly.

Alpha Edward was in shock to find out that Alpha Magnus was replaced, but now another new face showed up. Talia’s last name matched with the Alpha family from the Midnight Guardians pack, but he never heard Alpha Isaac or Alpha Sophia mentioning a daughter. Or was she Axel’s mate who took his last name? That was a possibility, but then Axel should attend this meeting and not his mate.

Alpha Edward wanted to rip off that scarf that was around Talia’s neck. He was unable to check if she was marked with that fabric covering her up!

“Since everyone is here”, a Guardian spoke from the door. “The meeting will start in ten minutes.”

Alpha Edward gave a meaningful look to Alpha Richard and then tilted his head toward Talia, silently giving an order for Alpha Richard to investigate the situation there.

Alpha Richard knew very well what Alpha Edward wanted, and with a stiff smile, he walked toward Talia.

“Alpha Talia, right?”, Alpha Richard called, and Talia looked up at the man, wondering if he will recognize her as the woman who embarrassed him and his daughter (aka Cassie) at the Luna announcement ceremony at the Lightclaw pack. Based on the polite tone Alpha Richard used, Talia guessed that he had no idea who she was. Perfect.

“Yes?”, Talia responded questionably.

Alpha Richard cleared his throat awkwardly because Talia was still sitting on that sofa, and he was standing. “I am Alpha Richard from the Steelbite pack.”

Talia nodded in acknowledgment of his words but didn’t say anything else.

Alpha Richard felt like slapping her. He is her senior, why was that skinny girl not showing him respect? “I was wondering if you know what this gathering is about.”

Talia tilted her head. “I responded to a summon because I guessed it’s important. Did I miss something?”

“We are here to discuss the unruly behavior of some Alphas and to sanction them appropriately.”, Alpha Richard said cryptically.

Talia’s eyes widened. “Did someone complain about my pack?” She turned to Meg. “How come I didn’t hear about it?”

“No, no!”, Alpha Richard was quick to say. “It’s about someone else.”

“I see.”, Talia said. “I look forward to seeing the evidence.”

“Evidence?”, Alpha Richard asked and looked at Alpha Edward who didn’t move from his spot, but he was obviously listening in.

“Yes, evidence.”, Talia confirmed. “If the Council of Alphas was summoned to discuss someone’s actions, with no evidence, it’s just slander. We are all busy people with no time for dealing with gossip. My time away from the matters I should attend to costs money and potentially puts my pack in danger. If you are wasting my time, I expect to be compensated.”

Alpha Richard stared at Talia unsure if he understood her right. “What?”

Talia exhaled irritably and glanced at Meg.

Meg took that as a cue to speak.

“Why do you look confused? My Alpha said that this should be important, and it better be supported by evidence, otherwise we are all wasting our time here and someone should pay for it.”

At the bar, Maddox chuckled and elbowed Tony with, “Aren’t you bummed that she is not your Beta?”

Yes! Tony wanted Meg to be his Beta! But Nate was right there, so he couldn’t say that.

“Every person has his strengths.”, Tony responded politically.

Alpha Cristian leaned closer to Dayson so they are not overheard. Alpha Adam and his Beta were gone, but with everyone having werewolf hearing, he still lowered his voice to say, “I think I know why you kept your mate a secret so far. She is worth stealing.”

Dayson narrowed his eyes at Alpha Cristian, but he didn’t respond. His kitten was awesome.

Alpha Richard didn’t understand what Talia was trying to say. Was she a righteous person who expected evidence, or was just compensation enough to win her vote? But he couldn’t clarify that in front of everyone.

Alpha Richard was aware of their audience as everyone was eavesdropping. He leaned closer to Talia and asked in a low voice, “Do you mind if we step outside and talk in private?”

Talia cocked an eyebrow. “I apologize Alpha Richard, but you are not my type.”

‘PFFFT!’ Dayson sprayed a mouthful of whiskey on the bar, and the bartender’s frown told him that he won’t be getting any more drinks. He was just wasting it!

Alpha Richard was flabbergasted. Why did Talia make it sound like he was making a move on her?

Everyone was now openly looking at Alpha Richard and Talia, and they clearly heard Dayson spitting out his drink which was followed by snickering from Maddox, Tony, and other people who were there.

Alpha Richard glanced toward the bar angrily before looking at Talia. “That’s not what I meant.”

Talia looked at the man innocently. “Did I misunderstand? I thought you wanted me somewhere private.”

“To talk.”, Alpha Richard said irritably.

“Riiiiight.”, Talia drawled sarcastically. “Still, I will decline. We are not familiar with each other.”

“You are misunderstanding something. I only want to talk.”

“If it’s just talking, why can’t it be done here?”, Talia responded with a question. “The fact that you want privacy is telling me you are up to no good. I heard about your reputation, Alpha Richard, and I was warned not to be alone with you in places that provide privacy.”

Alpha Richard was furious. Talia’s words made him sound like a lecherous man who would go after girls who barely came of age. He liked his women more mature, alright!? And it’s not like he would just go at it without restraints. Actually, among the Alphas, his reputation in womanizing was low.

And then it hit him: she was doing this on purpose! And the fact that she was still sitting was rubbing him the wrong way.

“You will regret this.”, he squeezed through his teeth.

“Are you threatening me?”, Talia asked Alpha Richard, and then she turned to Meg. “It seems that our relationship with the Steelbite pack is worse than we thought.” Talia craned her neck to see the two Guardians that were at the door. “How far can he go? If he decides to attack me, am I allowed to defend myself?” When Talia and Meg arrived, they were welcomed by two guys who told them a few points about the Council and how violence won’t be tolerated.

Alpha Richard swiftly lifted his hands, palms toward Talia, and took a step back. “Let’s stop this here before things escalate.”

Talia frowned a little. “You approached me, you started it, it’s only fair that you finish. But can you just walk away as if nothing happened?”

“What do you expect me to do?”, he asked with urgency.

“You should at least apologize.”, Meg said from the side.

Alpha Richard nearly choked on his saliva. “I should, what?”

“Apologize.”, Tony said while approaching them, and Nate was one step behind him. “You came here and threatened Alpha Talia when she refused to leave the lounge with you. We all heard you. The least you can do is apologize. But just words aren’t enough. I think that an annual tribute would be in order, for the next ten years. It’s a good way to show sincerity and a reminder for you so it doesn’t happen again.”

Alpha Richard couldn’t believe this. A tribute? He was already having a headache because of the tribute to the Shadow Fang pack that came with an excessive amount of embarrassment, and now Tony was talking nonsense about how there should be another one?

“What’s in it for you?”, Alpha Richard snapped at Tony.

Tony was high on adrenaline. Showing up here among Alphas with no one daring to scold him, got into his head.

Talia told Tony that she will stay away from Dayson, Maddox, and Cristian, so that people don’t guess her identity, but Tony was a free agent. Talia made him an Alpha and what kind of a person would he be if he just stayed and watched as his father’s so-called allies mistreated her?

Talia told Tony that this meeting was about vultures going at Dayson and they will be extra-careful not to provoke others so that Dayson doesn’t get more allies. She also told him to keep his head high because people won’t see him as a person, they will see him as an Alpha of a pack, and no one will dare go too far out of fear of starting a war. As for Tony, he was eager to test the limits and find out how far was that ‘too far’ Talia spoke about.

Tony stood in front of Alpha Richard now, and somehow, Tony appeared to be taller than before.

“Alpha Talia and my Luna are close friends, and in extension, I consider Alpha Talia my friend as well. How can my people respect me as their Alpha if my friend gets bullied in front of me and I don’t interfere?”

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