Filed To Story: The Guardian Wolf and her Alpha Mate
“You also have twin Gammas” Ophelia points out. “Although it’s been seen before it is rare, and we’ve seen how yours handle themselves. They work in unison, yes they might tease one another as siblings, but in the role as Gammas they are a team and don’t push for dominance. In the past twins in positions of authority have fought to get above one another in the hierarchy, I can’t see this happening here.”
“They have lost too much in the past to risk losing one another” Nova suddenly says quietly. “It’s something I was always incredibly proud of when they were younger and I still am, they always work to help the other do better, not just themselves.”
“Exactly” Ophelia says with a bright smile in Novas direction. “But ultimately Jax you are their leader, you are the voice of reason and what you say goes. We’ve discussed this before haven’t we Alex?”
“We have” he admits. A dark look crosses his face before he continues, “when I lost my entire family I was in a bad place. What kept me going was my mate, my pack but also you Jax. It was the way you helped me with my men, your strategies which helped us succeed, the way you threw yourself into helping me defeat those vampires. I saw something in you 3 years ago and I see it even more now.”
“As do i” Elder Martin suddenly says making my eyes flash to him. “Even more so after the very recent events. A change is coming..we need to embrace that.”
“You’ve really thought about this?” I ask Alex as he holds my gaze steadily.
“I have” he replies confidently. “Like I said, the process can take a while. There will be others who put themselves forward, there are always those tempted by power and greed. But no others have the mark of the crown, it’s a sign by the Moon Goddess.”
“Why was it on our mark?” Nova asks intrigued, “why not with the moon we received? To show our bond?”
“I can answer this part” Elder Martin interjects. “I spoke to Esmerelda, she is quite the fountain of knowledge.”
“When she speaks freely” I say raising my brow.
“Well yes that’s true” Elder Martin chuckles. “As you know she sees the many different paths we can take, all the different versions of the future. Your bond of true power only came into place when Kingsley unfortunately passed away, it was only then that Nova could welcome her true powers and ultimately share some of them with you Alpha Jax. However you both were always worthy for this role, it was something that has always been the same in every version Esmerelda has seen.”
“Do you have the mark Luna?” I hear Nova ask Ophelia hesitantly as I realise I have never paid attention to her mark before.
“I do” she says moving her hair to show the crown at the bottom of her mark.
“If they’re worthy to become the alpha King and Luna Queen why go through the procedure with the council?” Axton asks in confusion.
“Just because they’re worthy doesn’t mean they will end up in that role. Like we said, it’s a procedure we have to follow, tradition” Elder Martin says.
“What is the procedure?” Luca asks still looking in shock at what has been discussed in this office.
“It is a vote between council elders and the other Alphas” Alex begins explaining. “You have to go through stages which I will explain further once you’ve had chance to digest this. But if another Alpha has enough votes then he can become Alpha King.”
“Despite Alpha Jax being worthy?” Luca checks.
“We tried to appeal it for Alex’s father who also bore the mark of the worthy” Elder Martin sighs, “but other packs believe it’s fair to offer the opportunity to anyone who is willing to work for the position. Alex’s dad still won but not all Alpha Kings have had the mark, some generations there was none with it.”
“So thats 21 packs in total?” Sophie checks. “I’m sorry I’m still learning about all the packs.”
“Don’t apologise Sophie, you’re picking up the information incredibly quickly” Axton says as Luca nods at his Alpha in thanks.
“So there are 21 packs in the Northern Territory yes, but Alex isn’t just the Alpha King of the northern territories. He’s the King of both northern and southern, so it’s a total of 47 packs” Elder Martin explains.
“That’s a lot” Sophie comments. “But it will be 48 will it not?”
Seeing the proud look in Elder Martins eye he smiles widely as he answers, “it will.”
“Alpha Bruno has a large influence over the Southern Packs” I sigh as I see Axton tense from my words.
“He does” Elder Martin agrees slowly. Sitting for a moment I furrow my brows as a thought comes to mind.
“Elder Martin” I say sharply as my eyes find his.
“Yes Alpha?” He asks his voice more cautious than it was a minute ago.
“Why are you not at the council buildings with Alpha Bruno right now?” I demand.
Jax POV:
“I think we should finish up here for now” Alex says quickly as I continue to look at Elder Martin as he shifts uncomfortably.
“Nova would you please ask Mila to join us?” Axton requests quietly as my mate simply nods in response before her eyes glaze over.
“Laurence I’d like to speak to you when I’m done here” I say as he stands to go. “Can you also get Florence and Theo to attend, along with Naomi and Alice if they are rested enough.”
“Yes Alpha” he responds before quietly leaving as Alex and Ophelia follow suit.
“Can we have dinner Nova?” I hear Luca ask hopefully as he pauses in front of us.
“Of course” she smiles. “Why don’t you come up to our suite? I can have the living room set up to eat.”
“Sounds great” he smiles, “just mindlink us when you’re ready.”
“Luca” I say quietly before he leaves, “I know you and Sophie have a lot to discuss. But in my opinion I couldn’t think of two better people to replace Kingsley.”
“Thank you Alpha” he says gratefully.
“Jax” I remind him rolling my eyes as he chuckles.
“Jax” he corrects himself before smiling to everyone and leaving, closing the door quietly behind him.
Turning my attention to Axton and Elder Martin I see them sharing a look between themselves.
“What’s going on?” I ask sharply.
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