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Alpha Renwick scoffed , leaning back on his chair and stroking his beard .
“ So , you would deny yourte husband’s wishes ? I find it curious , Luna Vanessa , that you chose this moment to voice your objection when you had all the time in the world to fight against this when Alpha Logan was alive .
”
My mother didn’t flinch .
“ That was before everything changed , ” she said .
“ And curious or not , it’s my right .
I don’t think any of you in this room has more blue blood than me here .
Ie from a lineage of pure Alphas .
My ancestors all married men and women with Alpha blood .
”
She turned to Nathan , pressing her lips into a thin line .
“ My husband may have chosen you , but this pack requires an Alpha who understands its deepest traditions , and who possesses true
strength .
”
Then she turned to the Alphas , her cold gaze sweeping all over the room gain .
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“ Nathan Tanneres from a Beta Lineage .
In all our history , has a Beta ever ruled as Alpha of a
pack , especially one as big and major as Blue Ridge ? ”
“ That is like taking us back to the old ways , Luna Vanessa , ” Alpha Renwick sighed .
“ We’ve embraced a lot of new things .
We embraced a lot of inventions of the human world , we even go there as we want and mingle with them .
The universe is evolving and so are we .
Being a Beta and an Alpha doesn’t mean anything .
”
“ Then who’d you rather an Omega bes , Alpha ? ” My mother sneered ring at him .
“ Nathan may be capable , but the lineage of an Alpha is not something that can be borrowed or substituted .
My Husband and mate , Alpha Logan built Blue Ridge with his strength and dedication .
I won’t watch his legacy crumble under the hands of a Beta .
”
“ But he has spent years , preparing to lead this pack ,” Alpha Calder said .
“ Just like you , in the beginning , we were all against Alpha Logan naming him as heir but then he proved himself to be a worthy Alpha and I’m sure he would honour Alpha Logan’s memory by upholding his vision for Blue Ridge .
”
“ I don’t care how clear his intentions are , Calder ,” she said coldly .
“ But intentions alone won’t hold this pack together .
Anyone who sits as Alpha to Blue Ridge pack automatically manages this council .
This council deserves stability , not another inexperienced leader swept in my
circumstance .
”
“ And I’ll still maintain that he’s undergone extensive Alpha training , more so than most heirs .
Besides , Blue Ridge needs a leader and not these endless debates on bloodlines , ” Alpha Rowan
said .
“ Well , Bloodlines are everything , Alpha Rowan , ” My mom shot back .
“ If you all could look past sentiment , you’d see that cing this pack’s leadership in the hands of a Beta’s descendant is a disgrace to our Legacy .
”
“ Finel ” Alpha Rowan’s voice cut through the tension “ And who do vou pronose Luna ? ” His maze
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was on her now mixed with a hint of impatience .
“ If you dispute Nathan’s im to the seat of the Alpha , who would you want to take the sceptre ? ”
The room fell silent as everyone turned to my mother but she didn’t say .
She seemed to be running through different scenarios in her head .
Again , it was Alpha Myra who broke the silence , a sneer on her lips .
“ Are you afraid to tell us who you think is more capable than Nathan Tanner ? Perhaps , you are suggesting that we appoint your daughter , L as the Alpha ? ”
My mother turned her gaze on Myra as she burst outughing , a mocking smile ying on her lips.
“ L ? Surely , Myra , you’re joking .
” She threw a disdainful nce at me , her eyes flicking the length of my body with scorn .
“ Everyone in this room knows that L is not fit for any position of authority .
She is a wolfless deviant who can’t even shift properly – she’s an embarrassment to her father’s legacy .
”
It would have been better to be pped at that moment because my mother’s words felt like it .
I swallowed hard , lowering my head as heat burned behind my eyes , wishing I could disappear into the stone floor beneath my feet .
I clenched my hands into fists at my sides , hiding the tears that pricked at the corner of my eyes .
“ How dare you … ” Nathan’s voice rang in the hall but before he could finish , his father’s hand mped down on his shoulder , silencing him .
My mother turned to him , an amused expression on her face .
“ Stay out of this , Nathan .
This is a matter for the council and I can call L whatever name that pleases me .
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I raised her … so you ‘ have no right to interfere .
”
“ I think we’re overstretching this matter , ” Alpha Tristan sighed .
“ It’ll be night soon and I have no intentions of spending the night here .
Luna Vanessa , ” he turned to my mother .
“ The Alpha Heir has proved himself more than capable .
We could let him take over the helm of affairs on probation and then review his leadership after three months .
How about that ? ”
My mom’s lips curved into a cold smile .
“ Perhaps Nathan has proven himself to you .
But I will not bow to a Beta’s son .
I will never ept him as my Alpha .
”
“ Then who do you think should be Alpha , Luna Vanessa ? ” Alpa Calder asked .
“ Do you n on iming the Alpha position for yourself ? This is what it’s all about right ? ”
My mom raised her chin , a stubborn expression on her face .
“ It is true that a woman cannot rule as an Alpha and I know you won’t also consider my daughter rissa as Alpha , then I should at least be appointed Alpha Regent , just like Alpha Myra .
”
Alpha Myraughed , her eyes gleaming with amusement as she stared at my mom .
“ The only reason I serve as an Alpha Regent is because I have a son who will soone of age and take his rightful ce as Alpha of Silver Moon Pack and thest time I checked , Alpha Logan had no sons ,” her eyes narrowed .
“ Unless , you’re trying to make a fool of all of us ? ”
The vicious smile on my mother’s face deepened as she took a few steps froward , stopping a few inches away from Alpha Myra .
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Her voice dropped as she bent and whispered .
“ Oh , you’d be surprised ,” she said .
Then she straightened , and turned slowly , facing the council .
“ I’m pregnant .
” She announced .
Then she reached for the sp of her cloak and let the fabric fall from her shoulders , revealing gentle swell beneath her dress – there was a baby bump , clear enough to back up her announcement .
She rested a hand on her stomach , a smug smile ying at her lips .
“ And I am certain , that this child is a boy .
”