Chapter 837 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

“Cornelia of the Shadow Fang pack,” Talia called. “You are James’ mate, a member of the Shadow Fang pack by blood, and I consider you my friend. I am offering you the position of my Gamma, to be my advisor and help me take care of the pack. Are you willing?”

“I am willing,” Cornelia responded solemnly.

Gideon started chanting unintelligibly as he threw some aromatic herbs and powders into the flames, and Cornelia couldn’t stop staring at James. She never saw him this happy, and she was happy as well.

James and Cornelia gasped when a gust of energy rushed into them, tightening and expanding their bond with the pack.

James could feel his muscles swelling with the boon of a Gamma. The ceremony tapped into the power of the pack, giving James a boost to protect and serve. The larger the pack, the stronger the effect was, and James’ skin visibly stretched to accommodate his larger physique.

Cornelia would admire the transformation of her handsome mate, but she was in a daze of her own as her skin prickled with energies.

Cornelia was a priestess in the Silver Flame Coven, a high-ranking witch second only to Evanora, and this ceremony boosted her perception of nature to a new level. It was like, so far, she had the ability to climb a tree and use its branches, but now leaves were opening up to provide insight into secrets that were unreachable until now.

Talia and Liseli watched Cornelia carefully, making sure that this ceremony didn’t jeopardize her baby.

‘Cornelia might be stronger than the high priestess now,’ Liseli said.

‘You think she might be stronger than Evanora?’

Liseli confirmed. ‘After mating with Axel, Yasmin became stronger than her mother.’ And after Talia taught her to use energies as a Guardian, Yasmin grew further. ‘I believe that Cornelia is now as strong as Yasmin.’

Talia liked this news. It was good for the pack, and for the Gamma pair also.

James was from the Red Moon pack, and many will question Dayson’s decision to make him a Gamma. It will take some time for people to forget about James’ origins.

And then there was James’ age which put him in the middle of his teens. People who didn’t know of James’ brilliance would think he was too young for the position. Talia didn’t miss suspicious and disapproving looks from many Elders, but she knew that James would be able to deal with them.

Considering that people respected power, James and Cornelia getting stronger would help them establish themselves, and now they were not alone. Dayson and Talia were ready to back them up, and there were also George and a few others, and that meant a lot.

James and Cornelia moved to the side to stand behind Dayson and Talia, next to Maya and Jaeden.

They were both Gammas now, and their rightful place was with high-ranking members of the pack.

James took Cornelia’s bloodied hand to examine, and he frowned at the cut that didn’t show signs of healing. He remembered that Cornelia healed his cut in the Silver Flame Coven. Why didn’t she heal herself now? Was it because of the pregnancy?

He leaned lower, and Cornelia thought he was about to kiss her. She gasped when she felt his tongue on her palm. The ceremony made her extra sensitive, and somehow… his action was sexy beyond belief.

James smirked when he picked up Cornelia’s emotions, and he continued licking her wound diligently. His nostrils flared at the scent of Cornelia’s arousal, and that only spurred him to lick her more. He really wanted to push her down, discard that flimsy ceremonial outfit that covered her private parts so that he could lick all the wild berry infused juices her sweet pussy produced. However, they were on the podium, and an important ceremony was going on. Licking Cornelia’s body will need to wait a bit.

“Mindy of the Shadow Fang pack!” Talia called. “You don’t shy from telling me how it is, even if it’s unpleasant. Before you joined this pack as Shaman Gideon’s mate, you were my friend. Shortly after we met, you asked me if I would be interested in working as your assistant.” Talia smiled while remembering the scene at the town square during the Summer Solstice festival. “As you can see, I am a busy Luna, and I can’t be your assistant. I want to use this opportunity to ask you in return, are you willing to be my Beta and help me lead this pack into a better future?”

Mindy bowed her head. “It will be my honor, Luna Talia.”

Gideon smiled at his pumpkin-infused princess. Light from the flames danced on her perfect skin, and he wanted to kiss and caress her all over. Mindy was glowing from happiness, and there was his pup inside her belly also. Life didn’t get better than this.

Gideon put extra effort into this part of the ceremony where Mindy got her official role. She was Beta of the Shadow Fang pack, equal in status to Maya and Jaeden, who were respected by everyone who ever heard of the Shadow Fang pack.

Dayson held his chin high while pulling Talia closer to him. The Red Moon pack was gone, the Shadow Fang pack was growing in territory and members, their recent deals gave them extra resources, and they even grew in terms of the number of high-ranking members.

These were huge changes for the better, and Dayson knew that none of these would happen if not for Talia. She was the catalyst to many events, and she gave him guidance and strength to do the right thing, even when she was unaware of the effect her existence had on him.

Talia looked up at Dayson and smiled brightly, lighting up his world and silently telling him that things would be alright.

After Mindy (now Beta Mindy) stepped to the side, George and Owen stood in front of the altar. Dawn and Zina were by their sides.

Elders were staring at the scene in front of them while exchanging questions through the pack link if anyone knew what was coming next. They were stunned that the young Alpha of the Red Moon pack and a female of unknown origins were their Gammas. Mindy becoming a Beta was not surprising because everyone knew that Mindy and Talia were close and that Mindy was a capable she-wolf with an Alpha bloodline, but why was a Commander of the Red Moon pack highlighted now? And who was the guy next to him?

They heard that the Red Moon pack fell and the Shadow Fang reaped benefits, but no one told them any details, damn it!

“Are you sure you want to go through this?” Dayson asked George.

George confirmed. “There is nothing to prevent one Alpha to serve another. It’s not an exaggeration to say that I owe you and Luna Talia my life, and I know that my wolf agrees. Thanks to you, we survived; I found my mate, avenged my parents, and saved members that are loyal to the Shawn bloodline. They need a pack, and I am not ready to give them one, not on my own. I am asking you to take care of my people and me. In return, you will have our loyalty as we accept the Shadow Fang pack as our own.”

They talked about it. George could survive for a long time without a pack link because his wolf was strong, but the Omegas and warriors following him were another story. It was a matter of days before wolves of weak-minded ones would start turning feral, and George didn’t want to risk it. At the same time, George didn’t see anything wrong with him being a member of Dayson’s pack. He didn’t remember his parents, and he had no desire to lead a pack. As George saw it, it was too much paperwork and politics, and he was more of a hands-on guy.

“Alright,” Dayson said. “Alpha George Shawn of the Frostcrest pack, I invite you to join the Shadow Fang pack as the first Commander the Shadow Fang pack ever had. Your position will come with land and autonomy. You and people willing to follow you will be required to obey the rules of the Shadow Fang pack without exceptions. In terms of the pack hierarchy, you will be second to Luna Talia and me, equal to our Betas and Gammas, and above Generals. You can count on my assistance, and I expect the same from you in return. Are you willing?”

George confirmed. “I am willing.”

Dayson turned to Owen. “I hear you will be Commander George’s second in command. That will make you a General.”

Owen lifted his chin proudly. A General! Finally! “Yes, Alpha!”

Dayson raised his hand, indicating to Owen to wait. “Your title of a General is in name only until you prove yourself in the arena against my high-ranking warriors. You will need to undergo training as a warrior of the Shadow Fang pack, and demonstrate to me and Commander George that you have the capacity to lead warriors to victory without recklessly endangering their lives. Are you willing?”

“I am willing!” Owen exclaimed, and he smiled when Zina excitedly squeezed his hand.

Gideon started the pack-joining ceremony for George and Owen, and George felt like he could finally breathe. Dawn was by his side, holding his hand, and there was no need to conceal his background and Alpha aura.

George and Dawn will stay in the packhouse until the buildings for them and the people from the Frostcrest pack are completed. Jaeden estimated that it would take a month before the first dwellings were move-in ready. When all gets done, Dawn and George will have their villa, and about a hundred other Omegas and warriors will get their homes which will be a mix of individual homes and apartments. It will be a small werewolf-inhabited city with several stores, a town square, a restaurant, a coffee shop, a market, and a paved road connecting it to Darkbourne.

A small part of George wanted to lead a pack. He was an Alpha, after all. But he thought about the situation rationally, and he decided against it.

No one ever taught him a thing about being an Alpha or leading people. A good Alpha was taking care of people and their needs, finances, security, safety, and so many other things that George didn’t want to think about. He would make decisions based on his instincts, and that would make him a horrible Alpha.

Like this, people from the Frostcrest pack can still be a separate community that was part of something greater, and George was fine with that.

George will be the highest-ranking warrior in the Shadow Fang pack, with several units of warriors and the responsibility of guarding a long stretch of the border. In a way, it was similar to the arrangement he had in the Red Moon pack, but now they didn’t need to hide. People loyal to George will live in a small settlement, and they will be free to walk outside without fear of being bullied.

An additional bonus was that Dawn could be with him and stay close to her friends and family.

It was a win-win, no matter how George looked at it.

Zack volunteered to help George with town management, making Zack something like a town mayor. Zack will need to balance his current duties with the new ones, but the teen was up for the challenge.

Seeing that James was one year younger than Zack, and was Gamma with a mate already, Zack felt the need to step up.

The ceremony culminated when the blood of new members was brought to the altar by Amelia, Arya, and Daria.

Gideon chanted in an ancient language no one could understand as Amelia, Arya, and Daria helped pour the blood into the flames slowly.

With the last few words, the flames rose, and Talia’s heart tightened as wave after wave of emotions washed over her. Uncertainty, doubt, fear, insecurity, the sense of being lost and abandoned. It was all there, and she could feel them like they were hers. And they were hers only a few months back.

Talia stepped forward as her eyes flickered in the silvery light. She raised her arms, and her hair fluttered behind her while turning silver.

A pulse of warm energy exploded from Talia to spread around every new member, providing a gentle embrace that whispered of safety and better days ahead.

‘Welcome to the Shadow Fang pack,’ Talia addressed them through the newly established pack link. ‘Dayson and I will do our best to take care of you. Our Betas, Gammas, warriors, and every other member is your family now. There is no need to be afraid. We won’t harm you. This is your home.’

Sobs were heard from several directions, and a few Omegas that were closest to the platform fell to their knees. More than Talia’s words, it was the sincerity that flew through the pack link and the soothing sensation of her aura that was like a long-forgotten mother’s embrace.

There was still a lot of negativity, but there were hope and relief as well.

Dayson stood behind Talia, and he embraced her from behind.

“Good job, kitten,” he murmured close to her ear.

Talia turned her head, and her silvery eyes met his blue ones.

“Did I reveal too much?” Talia asked. She acted on an instinct in her desire to comfort them, and only now she realized that she looked like a walking lightbulb.

“No,” Dayson responded.

With the Red Moon pack out of the picture and with the addition of James and George, they were by far the strongest pack.

On the other hand, members of the Midnight Guardians pack were coming out more often, and then there were Cornelia, Amelia, and other witches mingling. It was a matter of time until the concept of people with abilities became normal.

Werewolves were used to keeping their existence a secret. Witches and abilities were just additional flavors of what humans shouldn’t know about.

In addition to all that, Dayson observed that Talia was awesome, and he was determined to use everything at his disposal to keep her safe. Talia will never ever hide in the attic or anywhere else. Her spot was right there, on the podium, at the top, with Dayson, assuring their people that things would be alright. Talia was the beacon of hope, forgiveness, and acceptance. She was proof that powerful people don’t turn into self-serving assholes. That was his kitten!

Dayson stood next to Talia and spoke to everyone in a loud voice.

“As you can see, the Shadow Fang pack is a place where you will experience unusual things. In general, members of the Shadow Fang pack are accepting of newcomers as long as they mean no harm, and we expect that everyone follows the same rules regardless of if they were born here or if they joined recently. Keep an open mind and give yourself time to adjust to the diversity we have here. If someone gives you a hard time or you have questions, you should reach out to any of the high-ranking members. This packhouse is open to everyone. If you can’t get what you need through regular channels, come here and seek help.”

Dayson gestured to the area where the Elders were. “These are the Elders of the Shadow Fang pack. Their job is to provide guidance to youth and newcomers. Use them.”

Next, Dayson gestured toward where Zack, Erik, and Petra were. “These three are young, but don’t let that fool you. They are knowledgeable about the pack, and they are on their way to becoming high-ranking members.”

Zack, Erik, and Petra lifted their chins proudly.

Dayson turned to Talia to meet her silvery eyes smiling at him.

“And this right here is your Luna,” Dayson said. “She will do whatever she can to make your life better, but her most important role is to keep me in check.”

Talia’s heart swelled from emotions. “I don’t need to keep you in check. You are a wonderful Alpha, and our people are lucky to have you leading them.”

‘And I am lucky that you are my mate,’ she added through their mind link.

Dayson smiled. “You bring out the best in me, kitten.”

Talia got on her toes, and Dayson lowered his head, and their lips met halfway.

The silvery light spread from Talia to envelop her and Dayson, forming a cocoon that pulsated in the rhythm of their matching heartbeats.

People held their breaths while staring at the magical spectacle.

With every passing second, the light increased around Talia and Dayson, making everyone squint in anticipation of what was to come.

The light silently exploded, and people gasped as the wave of gentle energy washed over them.

Dayson inched a fraction and looked at Talia, whose eyes were now back to her usual honeyed ones. He took a lock of her copper-colored hair and twirled it with his finger. He had an urge to scoop her into his arms and find privacy, but they just had a big ceremony, and they should stay with their people a bit more. Just a bit more.

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