45 A father’s plea …
Ramsey
I stood on the stage of the council hall , watching as Pack elders , Alphas and Lycans filed out .
Most of them were still engaged in conversations , talking andughing as they left the hall .
I had just finished a brief with them regarding the Annual Moon Goddess Worshipping Ceremony which was only a few weeks away .
of I hated everything about these annual ceremonies .
Not only was it the death anniversary my parents but they were unnecessary and a total waste of time and money but it was one of the stupid traditions that we cannot write off .
Every year , we would send delegates to the country
ting for that year but this year , we are hosting .
Because of how intense the celebration used to be ; preparations are paramount .
Every decision made has to be carefully calcted to ensure the safety of the packs that will being to our country for the celebration .
Especially with the looming threat of the Ferals although it’s been weeks since west saw them , still we have to be more careful .
My grandfather still lingered nearby engaged in a hushed conversation with Elder Thorne – Cassidy’s father .
I waited until the hall emptied , before I finally exhaled , allowing myself at moment to rx .
That was when I noticed two figures at the back of the hall approaching me .
It was Alpha Logan and his Beta , Jeremy Tanner .
“ Ramsey , my grandfather’s voice cut through the silence .
“ A word before I go ? ”
I nodded , crossing the room the room to join him and Elder Thorne .
“ Alpha ! ” Elder Thorne nodded to me when I went closer .
I acknowledged his greeting with a curt nod before turning to my grandfather .
“ I and Lycan Thorne were just talking about the dyed Joining Ceremony between you and your Luna Cassidy .
We think two years is a long time to wait and the pack … ”
“ I told you , Grandpa ! ” I interrupted him before he could finish his sentence “ That conversation is between me and Cassidy .
Whether or not we want to start making babies is our business .
I did what you wanted .
We’re engaged now and everyone knows she’s my Luna even if it’s not official .
So , can you stop being in our business ?”
“ We’re not being in your business , Alpha ,” Elder Thorne sighed “ An heir is important and … ”
“ I don’t want to continue this conversation , I interrupted him taking a step back , a cold smile on my face .
“ It’s barely two weeks since our engagement and everyone is concerned about what we do in our bedroom .
It’s none of your business .
”
My grandfather tried to speak but I gave him a stern look .
“ This conversation is over , Grandpa .
I’ll leave first .
I turned and walked away from both men , towards the door .
Alpha Logan and his Beta scrambled up to me when I reached the exit .
“ Alpha ! ” they said tentatively .
A father’s plon …
“ Walk with me ! I called out curtly without stopping .
A few minutester , we were in the garden and I turned to face both men , staring at them .
curiously .
“ I got your message , Alpha Logan , you wanted to see me ? ”
He nodded and approached me cautiously .
“ Yes , Alpha .
We … It’s about Nathan .
”
My jaw tightened .
I’d been expecting this .
“ What about him ? ” I shrugged staring at both men .
“ It’s been weeks , Alpha , Logan sighed .
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“ He’s the Alpha Heir , keeping him locked up just because he refused to tell you the location of my daughter is absurd .
The Ferals are no longer a threat , so you don’t need her .
Besides , he might have been lying .
Both of them have been friends since childhood .
He’s done nothing wrong .
”
My expression didn’t change .
“ He confessed that he knows where L is , Alpha Logan and he told me to my face that he won’t let me know .
He’s trying to be a hero and I won’t stop him from being one .
”
Logan exhaled sharply , I could tell he was annoyed and was struggling terribly to control it .
“ You cannot do this , if word gets out that an Alpha Heir is being held in prison because of random information as this , you think the Alpha Council will take it lying down ? ”
“ Are you threatening me , Alpha Logan ? ” I scoffed .
He clenched his jaw , taking another step forward .
“ He’s just trying to protect his friend .
You can’t hold him forever because you think he knows something .
What you’re doing is wrong ? You’re using your power and the authority of your office wrongly .
”
“ At least , I care enough for you deviant daughter ? How about you , Alpha Logan ? Why aren’t you .
worried about her ? Hell ! You should be more concerned that she cannot be reached .
Or perhaps you know something and you don’t want to speak , ” I fired back .
“ I am worried ! ” he said through gritted teeth .
“ L is my daughter of course and like every other father I am , but your blind devotion to finding her is clouding your judgment , Alpha Ramsey .
I don’t understand your obsession with hunting her down like some … ”
Before he could finish , I cut him off sharply.
“ You should be grateful it isn’t you in his ce ,
Logan , ” My voice was cold .
“ Until Nathan tells me where she is , he’ll remain here and I mean every word of it .
You can report me to the Alpha council or the White Mountain council , you’ll see that I am not wrong and Nathan is the culprit .
I am simply doing my duties .
”
Alpha Logan’s face darkened .
“ Your duty is to your people and not this .
You’re crossing a line , meddling in my family’s business .
You can’t just … ”
“ Don’t forget your ce , Logan ! ” I growled cutting him short again .
“ I’m the Lycan Leader here and not you ! ”
He flinched and dropped his gaze before looking up at me again .
“ I apologize Lycan Leader but this … this has gone too far .
Just as I was about to respond , Beta Jeremy – Nathan’s father who had remained quiet until now ,
came forward
45 A father’s plea …
“ I found something , ” he said breaking the silence .
From his coat pocket , he pulled out a sleek smartphone and handed it to me .
“ Nathan’s phone .
I found it a few days ago while cleaning up his things .
I’m sure there’s something in there maybe in their conversation that could help you find L .
”
–
Alpha Logan’s turned sharply to his Beta , his eyes wide with disbelief and outrage .
“ Jeremy , the hell are you doing ? ”
what
The Beta turned to face Logan , his expression hardening .
“ I’m doing what’s necessary to protect my son ,” he said firmly .
“ If you’re not willing to , then I am .
”
After a curt bow to me , Jeremy turned on his heels and left the garden , leaving me and Logan behind .
Logan stood there , his fists clenched at his sides , he looked exasperated .
Just as he was about to leave as well , I called out to him from behind .
“ Alpha Logan ! ”
He paused , turning slowly .
“ Yes , Lycan Leader , he muttered , irritation in his tone .
“ Are you going to tell me the truth now ? You know where she is right ? You’ve always known .
Just tell me , I am not going to harm her .
I simply want to bring her back to her home .
This is her home .
She belongs here and not with those savage humans .
”
He hesitated for a fraction of a second , but then he shrugged , his features hardening .
“ I don’t .
”
“ Then why are you annoyed that your Beta may have given me a clue to where she is ? You gave me the impression that you do not care for her ?”
“ I don’t ! ” he said coldly .
“ You can do whatever it is that you wish , Alpha .
”
I studied him intently , searching his nk eyes .
“ Then tell me about this Omega she’s staying with .
Bring any information you have on her and I’ll use that to find her .
”
His face flushed with anger .
When he spoke , his pitch was slightly higher than normal .
“ I’ll ask again , Alpha Ramsey and with all due respect , What is your obsession with my daughter ? What has L done to you ? Why are you so hell – bent on capturing her ? ”
“ Because she’s our mate ! ” Lax howled inside me .
But I couldn’t say that .
My lips pressed into a thin line , my fists clenched at my sides .
But before I could respond , a small rustle nearby caught my attention .
Cassidy came into view , her eyes rounding with surprise when she saw us .
“ Oh ! I’m sorry , I was taking a stroll .
Am I interrupting something ? ” she asked , her eyes darting between us .
“ No ! ” I replied , turning to smile at her .
“ We were just finishing .
”
Alpha Logan straightened giving me a curt bow before turning to leave .
When he was gone , Cassidy came closer to me , staring at me curiously .
“ Who was that ? What was that about ? You looked like you were arguing .
Isn’t he an Alpha ? Why would he … ”
“ Just pack business ! ” I stopped her midsentence , shaking her arms off me .
“ Nothing for you to worry about .
”
45 A father’s plea …
Remembering I had a meeting now with the security department , I thrust Nathan’s phone into Cassidy’s hand .
“ Drop this in my room , will you ? ”
“ Whose phone is this ? ” she asked , staring at the phone suspiciously .
“ Nothing for you to worry about , I said urgently .
“ I have to go , see youter ! ”
That was a stupid mistake …
For it’ll take 24 full moons before I see L again … 24 full moons of listening to Lax nag me to death about her , 24 full moons of feeling empty , edgy and irritable for no reason and 24 full moons of putting up with a woman I could never love .
The same woman who deleted all the contents on Nathan’s phone and severed my link to ever finding L !