Chapter 443
93 – Elara
Once we are all settled, well I am settled. Ben still has Walter by the back of the neck and Richard and Sebastian are flanking the sides of the couch. They both walked in after I summoned them, took less than ten seconds to assess the situation and went to back Ben up, no questions asked.
That just goes to show the impact that my mate has had on the pack since he’s been here. He has earned their respect and loyalty every single day and now no one will accept anything less than his level of commitment.
“Explain…from the beginning, so we all understand, Fenwick. Why was Elara promised to a male that isn’t her Goddess given mate, and why did none of the leadership, other than Elders, know of this supposed commitment. Because, I can guarantee, that information was never passed to me.” Richard growls.
“Seeing as you are no longer the Beta of this pack, I will not be answering any of your questions.” Walter says haughtily, like this is an option for him.
Ben gives me a look, and I shake my head. It’s my turn to inflict some pain. He doesn’t need a mindlink to know what I am going to do.
I move to the edge of my seat, elbows resting on my knees, and I smile at Walter. He must think I am encouraging his behavior, as his face lights up. This man is an idiot. Why did I, or my father ever take advice from him?
“Because at one time, he was a great warrior. Sometimes when people are too far removed from the action, they forget how things work. Your father was a patient man. He let these guys talk and then did what was best for the pack in a way that kept them appeased.”
“Why appease anyone? Dad was the Alpha. He should have run his pack the way he saw fit. These Elders are here to give guidance and wisdom, not to be secretly in charge.”
“Not everyone thinks that way, obviously.”
“We should inform him of who is in charge now.”
“With pleasure.”
I let my aura creep out slowly, putting just a little pressure on Walter. Ben lowers his hand, so there is no question who is doing the questioning now. “I believe your former Beta, and one of my advisors, asked you a question, Walter. You would do well to remember who is in charge of this pack.” My tone is even, but the direction is not negotiable. When he continues to sit there in silence, I continue to ramp
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understand what my father was trying to teach me. Some people will force your hand, and the only way they will comply is through aggression.Copyright © 2025 Miss L Writes and Ember Mantel Productions
Just as Walter is starting to sweat and has a purple twinge in his cheeks, like he is holding his breath, there is a knock on my office door. Sebastian steps over to see who could possibly need us right now. He looks at me over his shoulder, looks back, then steps out of the way to let in our other two elders.
“What are you doing child?” Silas asks, sweeping in towards Walt. Richard steps in his path and I don’t let my aura down.
“You cannot attack an Elder, It goes against our laws.” Reuben states calmly.
“What if that same Elder conspired against Alpha Elara?” Ben asks, flexing his
hands behind Walt’s head, like he wants to strangle him again.
“That’s not possible. Wlater would never attack an Alpha for personal gain.” Silas is looking between all of us, trying to see the lie in our accusation.
“Then he needs to explain why I was promised to some mystery unknown male,” I enunciate the word, “Why and how we have possibly broken some@greement that was magically bound and why my father apparently ended my mother’s life in the hospital according to Drake, Because tam sure all of those
scenarios lead back to this situation we now find ourselves in.”
Both Elders blanch, so I know I am on the right track. They know what is going on and have been letting use falter through figuring it out. Letting Witches pups and Malcolm
succumb to some evil witch’s abuse and control, all for some kind of
agreement that I was never supposed to know about, but comply with without argument.