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My head jerked up as I stared at Alpha Renwick hoping he was joking but he didn’t seem to be .
Jeremy and Nathan remained quiet , their faces nk without any expression while a few of the Alphas present were as surprised as I was .
“ Is that supposed to be a joke , Renwick ? ” Alpha Calder snorted .
“ Who are you to go against the words of Alpha Logan ? You were all here … you all bore witness to the day he announced Nathan Tanner – son of his Beta Jeremy Tanner as his heir .
In ourst meeting , three days before he met his death , he still reassured us of his heir and asked that we pressure the Lycan Leader … ”
“ No need to go into details , Calder , ” Renwick interrupted , rolling his eyes with exasperation .
“ At least hear me out before you make conclusions .
”
“ It’ll do us good if you learn to say everything at once , ” Alpha Grant chirped .
“ You’re fond of raising our hackles for no reason .
Please exin to us now and clearly why Nathan Tanner cannot be Alpha .
“ ”
Alpha Renwick sighed before he began .
“ It is true that we all bore witnesses to Alpha Logan naming Nathan Tanner as his heir but there is aplication .
Someone is challenging Nathan’s im to the Alpha sceptre .
In fact , we received word from the Lycan Leader himself – Alpha Ramsey to conduct another election to determine the new Alpha and to judge fairly .
”
“ Is that why he sent his Beta toe to our meetings ? ” Alpha Rowan asked quietly , casting a disdainful gaze towards Lenny , where he was sitting .
Lenny rose to his feet , a nk look on his face too .
“ I know you’re all displeased with me being
here … ”
“ And rightly so .
This is the council of Werewolves and not some Lycan meeting .
Things are not done the way you Lycan’s do it .
I’m afraid that will impact the result .
”
Alpha Triston hissed .
He seemed to be aware of the entire situation before today .
“ It is good as the report that would still be sent to the Lycan Leaderter on ,” Lenny continued , without showing signs of being affected by Alpha Triston’s words .
“ As soon as my purpose is fulfilled , I will leave and you can continue with your meeting .
”
There was silence for a while , each of the Alpha adjusting in their seats , clearly ufortable with Lenny’s presence but in the end , it was Alpha Myra who broke the tense silence .
“ We don’t have all day .
Whoever is opposing the appointment of Nathan Tanner as the Alpha shoulde forward and give us reasons .
”
The rest of the Alpha murmured in agreement .
As if on cue , the heavy iron doors at the end of the hall slowly opened .
A figure emerged and started approaching the centre of the hall , where the light was strongest .
There was something familiar about the figure but it wasn’t until it drew nearer that I understood why it had seemed so familiar .
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It was my mother – Luna Vanessa .
She came to stand next to me , putting enough space between us without bothering to nce in my direction .
Her chin was held high , her eyes were cold as stone as her gaze travelled the length of the room , particrly lingering on Alpha Myra as if she had a beef with her .
My heart pounded with fear as I stared at my mom .
All the times I lived in Blue Ridge , she paid little or no attention to Pack politics .
She hated going to meetings with my dad , alwaysining about it being boring .
Seeing her here … with the expression she wore on her face …
It wasn’t one of grief or humility – it was one of power , authority and a hint of malice .
“ Mom ? ” I managed unable to stop myself and rushed towards her , grabbing her hands .
Just before I could reach for her hand , she turned to me , her piercing gaze meeting mine for a second , freezing my steps .
She looked at me with nothing but pure hatred before turning and taking another step forward .
“ It is me ! ” she finally said .
“ I , Vanessa Tyrion Woond , daughter of Alpha Tyrion and widow to Alpha Logan stand before this Council , asking for the dismissal of the Alpha Heir appointed by my husband and mate .
”
Most of the Alphas didn’t believe their ears , they were too stunned to speak and the silence stretched with my mother still standing , looking regal .
“ What did you say , Luna Vanessa ? ” Alpha Calder whose mouth was open a moment ago suddenly shot from his seat , annoyance visible in his eyes .
“ You dare go against the wishes of your mate ? Have you no respect for him ? ”
My mom’s eyebrows shot as she directed her gaze slowly towards Calder , a smirk forming on her lips .
“ It is because I have so much respect for him that I am doing this .
If Logan was here today , he would have agreed with me .
”
“ Agreed with you ? ” Alpha Grant scoffed shaking his head .
“ You wanted to contest his selection of an heir , why didn’t youe to us ? Whyplicate it and invite the White Moon Throne ? Haven’t we resolved issues far greater than this before ? ”
“ Well , none of them has ever favoured me ,” my mother replied quietly “ But that’s not why we’re here .
I am here to contest Nathan’s im to the Alpha seat of the Blue Ridge Pack , ” she repeated
for the second time .
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“ Mother , ” I took a step towards her , as I whispered , “ Please don’t do this .
”
But she acted like I wasn’t in the room .
“ And what im do you make ? ” Alpha Myra pressed , gazing at her curiously .
My mother’s gaze swept the room beforeing to focus on Nathan and his father .
“ For years , I’ve watched my husband rule this council and give it the prestige with which it boosts of now … ”
“ We’re not interested in history , Luna Vanessa ,” Alpha Myra interrupted .
“ Go straight to the point .
”
“ If you do not want to hear , history , then you can leave , Myra ,” my mother fired back .
“ After all ,
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Alpha Myra’s eyes widened with shock as she tried to speak but failed .
Calmly , my mother turned to the council and continued speaking .
“ Still he governed and brought joy to lots of packs and families by his choices but he never prioritised our family’s best interests .
You see , Logan is so selfless and would do anything for anyone even if it cost him .
” She lifted her chin , a fierce glint in her eyes .
“ Alpha Logan may have chosen an heir , but in his absence , his widow has the right to challenge that decision , particrly when it may destabilize the strength of our pack .
”