Filed To Story: The Guardian Wolf and her Alpha Mate
“I know I haven’t had time to learn more about the rogue pack you lead but I wondered if you had some pack members you would like to accompany the groups on the different scout missions? It would increase the efficiency of the missions and also increase their strength if they did run into any problems, which I’m hoping they don’t” I explain. “How do you feel about that?”
Putting the papers down he leans back and smiles widely at me. “I think that’s a brilliant idea. My pack operates just like any other but there are some major differences. As you know I took over from the previous Rogue King who was a brute and made his members do awful things. Truly awful. So I have a different system in my pack, I have those I trust with my life, many are rogues similar to me who were made rogues through no fault of their own. I then have rogues who have made past mistakes but have taken the oath of course and are working on righting their wrongs. But I also have rogues who are on the turn of going feral, I have realised that living within a pack reduces the feral rates and also increases the moral of those who join. But we still have rogues who are too far gone,they are kept in the cells and monitored 24/7, if they are feral they are killed.”
“That’s interesting” I say genuinely intrigued. “It was a lot to take on?”
Throwing me a look he nods, “you have no idea. My pack is a lot safer than it used to be, the changes I have made have made a difference but it takes time for such dramatic changes and it’s only been 2 years. There were ones that refused to align with my new rules and hopes for the pack. I call those wolfs wanderers and they are free roaming belonging to no pack. If I come across them they have the opportunity to sign up and make changes but they have to perform the oath. If they fail they then die you see. But if the wanderers refuse..I put them down.”
“It’s what any of us would do” I shrug. “It sounds like a good system if I’m honest.”
“It’s brutal but necessary for all packs safety” he agrees. “But I definitely have pack members who I trust with my life, I would happily organise for them to join the scout missions.”
“Great” I smile. “They are your copies to keep, I’ll speak to my brothers before they go and their contact information is on there. I’m going to leave it to them to handle, they are more than capable and it’s time they showed everyone their skills.”
“Everyone being your father” Kingsley says quietly.
“Yes” I shrug.
“I saw how he was when you were gone, those men are patient and did well to not react” he says making me look at him curiously.
“Tell me” I say sharply.
“Permission to speak freely?” He asks knowing he’s speaking about not only my father but the previous Alpha.
“Yes” I say after a moments hesitation.
“He doesn’t trust them and it shows. I saw him ask pack members after training sessions they helped in or led if they did a good job and if they helped. They organised a drill for a group of trackers which he then complained about to a few older pack members quite openly which both Sophie and I overheard as well as a few juveniles” he says looking at me as he’s careful with his words.
“Fuck sake Pa” I growl slamming my hand on the table.
“That’s not all” Kingsley admits as Johnathon looks shocked by what he’s saying.
“Go on” I groan.
“He complained about the Omegas, he was unhappy with his suite and he said the standard of food had dropped since he left” he admits. “Sophie had to console an Omega she found crying in the bathroom after breakfast which she had taken to your parents suite for them.”
“Why didn’t he say these things to my Beta?” I wonder aloud.
“Can I now speak?” Johnathon asks quietly.
“Sure” I agree.
“Your father was a great alpha as you know, I met him a few times on official visits and he helped the pack begin to thrive. But I did have to report him once on the treatment of Omegas as I saw him threaten one once” he admits.
“WHAT?!” I shout standing in shock. “How did I not know this?”
“I’m sure he was harsh bringing you up at times as he wanted you to be successful, but I have to admit you’re a very different type of Alpha to him. Your pack members respect you because they want to and because you have earnt their trust and have their best interests at heart. The pack members respected your father because of how he made the pack successful, not necessarily because of the way he did it” he continues. “He knows you’re a different Alpha, but he also knows you’re a better one than he was and I imagine it doesn’t sit too well with him. It sounds like he is making small comments that he thinks won’t get back to you to attempt to put doubt into pack members. But I will also say your brothers have had outstanding reports made about them from your uncles pack. Nothing to suggest they aren’t brilliant warriors and leaders in their own right.”
“Shit” I mutter slumping back down. “My Beta would have said if he knew this was happening so I fear you’re right.”
“I don’t think your mother is aware either” Kingsley says quietly. “She mentioned the pack nights they started were her idea at the time and she was so happy you had continued them.”
“I always thought they were my father’s idea, he most certainly took credit for the idea. But my mother won’t know, he would never show her up like that in front of pack members. She loves everyone and would do anything to help, so she would never agree with the things you have said he’s done” I say absentmindedly twirling a pen in my fingers.
“You’re a good leader Jax, show him” Johnathon says with a small smile.
“My own fucking father” I growl shaking my head in disappointment. “I thought it was just me and my brothers.”
“What?” Kingsley asks confused.
“Nothing” I say shaking my head and sitting upright. “Thank you for speaking to me gents, I will be keeping up to date with the scout missions and I suggest we have a daily video call to talk over developments. Meet me at the hospital at 1pm?”
“I’ll be there” Johnathon says before standing and bowing his head, “thank you for speaking with me Alpha Jax.”
“And me” Kingsley says standing and shaking my hand, “you’re perfect for my daughter” he says with a proud smile.
“Thank you” I reply.
Nova POV:
“It felt good to train again” I sigh rolling my shoulders as the emotions I’ve been keeping check feel lighter than they have in a little while.
“I bet” Theo laughs, “how are you coping with everything?”
“As always, head up and get on with it” I chuckle.
“It wouldn’t hurt to talk about it Nova” he says pausing in what he’s doing to look at me with care.
“What do you want me to say? I have grandparents who are that fucked in the head they have purposefully gone after my family, they wanted to kill my parents and me when I was born, never mind what my parents dealt with before. I’ve had people betray me and cause me emotional and physical harm from the person who I loved at the time, I’ve seen my sister harmed and taken. I’ve learnt I have a whole family out there I haven’t known about for 25 years! It’s just crazy Theo” I sigh. “That’s not to mention whatever the hunters are getting up to.”
“It’s a lot” he agrees quietly. “But if anyone can deal with it it’s you.”
“Thanks for the faith” I chuckle.
“I mean it” he replies shrugging as if it’s obvious.
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