65- United
Xander
I took Chas to our hotel room. I didn’t want them to see her in a vulnerable condition. Allie and his warriors followed us, but I let my warriors stay so they would be able to report to me everything that would happen next.
“Chas, what happened? Why are you crying?” I asked when we were alone in our bedroom.
“I saw it,” she replied.
“What did you see?”
“Donovan. He’s in alliance with the vampires, and he wants to get out.” She answered, and I was speechless.
“How did you know about it?” I asked,Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
“When I bit him, Thea told me to do it because he felt something was off. So I did what she said. Then I saw in his memories what he had been doing for the benefit of the vampires. He has a direct connection with Silas.”
“Who is Silas?”
“The vampire elder that has just been awakened”
“Why would he join forces with our natural enemy?” I asked.
“I don’t know; I didn’t get that far. All I saw was Silas talking to him, telling him to find everything about the Lycan. He wanted Donovan to know who the Lycan is; that’s why he insisted on making Sena live in the Red Moon Pack and become your Luna,” she answered.
“Then we can assume that he had an alliance with other packs as well,” I replied, and she nodded.
“I feel sorry for him because I feel the heaviness of his heart when he’s fighting me. It was as if he didn’t want to do it but was scared of going against Silas.” She said, “Xander, I was thankful that I didn’t shift. Thea prevented me from doing so, even if we were having a hard time. Donovan is a brute force, and I thought I would have no chance of winning if I didn’t shift. But my beast reminded me of who I am and that there were a lot of alphas who would be able to see us.”
“Thea is right; you don’t need to show them who you are yet. We have to be careful since we know that the vampires, especially Silas, were after you.” I replied.
“What are we going to do? Sooner or later, they will be able to find me, and I am scared that the pack will be put at risk.”
“Chas, I am here. I am not going to let anything happen to you or the pack.” I assured her.
“Xander, we need to do something about Silas; he was willing to do anything to find me. What if he was already in the Red Moon Pack and we were here?”
“Limuel and Jack are there; I believe in them. While we trained the squad, Limuel was watching from a distance, taking everything he could and teaching it to our warriors.” I told her, “Jack told me that he gained a lot from Nixon as well. You don’t know how those two admire you, which makes me feel jealous if you aren’t mine.” I added.
“I only want the pack to have an advantage or even a chance when the time comes.”
“I know, Chas. I know. So trust everyone who was with us in this war. They will never let us down.” I felt relieved that I somehow managed to calm her down. We stayed in the hotel room for a little more time, and when I thought she was ready, she said, “Let’s go; everyone is waiting for us. We still have a meeting to attend.” She nodded her head and got up. I want to stay with her like this, but we have things to do, so I had to set that aside.
“Alpha, Gamma Allie went to the hall for the meeting.” One of her warriors informed her, and she nodded to him before we made our way to the elevator and the ballroom.
I couldn’t help but feel a mixture of admiration and concern as I observed Chassy’s response to the challenge she had just won. Her calm demeanor was a testament to her strength as a leader, but I knew that she needed a moment to collect herself. I placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and whispered, “You did well, Chas. I’m proud of you.” She offered me a small, grateful smile before taking a deep breath and regaining her composure.
The atmosphere in the meeting had shifted, with a palpable sense of respect and understanding from the attending alphas and warriors. They had witnessed a challenge that had tested not only physical strength but also leadership and diplomacy. Sena could not hide her resentment and grief. Her glare bore into Chassy’s silent accusation of her father’s loss. I recognized the pain in Sena’s eyes and made a mental note to reach out to her later. The loss of a parent was a heavy burden to bear.
The head of the council stepped forward and addressed the assembly. “Alpha Chassy has shown remarkable leadership and strength in accepting and prevailing in this challenge. It is a testament to her capabilities and the unity of our werewolf community.”
Chassy nodded in appreciation, her voice steady as she responded, “Thank you, Head Council. I am committed to fostering unity among our packs and ensuring the safety of our Lycan kin.”
The challenge had briefly interrupted the meeting, which then continued. The alphas and warriors were now more receptive to Chassy’s leadership and vision. She presented a proposal that had been discussed earlier-a plan to train every pack’s warriors from all participating packs through the squad. The purpose of the squad was to enhance the combat skills and coordination of their warriors.
Alpha Lyra of the Silverfrost Pack spoke in support of the proposal. “Our packs will benefit from joint training and collaboration. It is a wise approach to prepare for any potential threats.”
Alpha Tiberius of the Stormclaw Pack added, “The squad will allow our warriors to learn from each other and strengthen our bonds. It’s a step towards a united front.”
One by one, the attending alphas expressed their agreement with the proposal. They recognized the value of unified training and cooperation among the packs. Chassy’s leadership and her commitment to unity had earned their respect. With a nod of approval, the head council declared, “The council accepts the proposal to form a squad for joint training.”
The atmosphere in the meeting shifted from tension to a sense of collective determination. Chassy had faced a significant challenge and emerged as a leader of unity. The meeting had served as a testament to the strength of our werewolf bonds and our shared commitment to safeguarding our kin.
As the council meeting concluded, I felt Chassy’s emotions. It was a mix of relief and gratitude. The support of the attending alphas and the approval of the training squad proposal marked a significant step forward. She must have known that the challenges ahead would be formidable, but I know that she also understood the power of unity and shared purpose.
I was just standing by her side throughout the meeting and said, “You did it, Chas. You faced the challenge with strength and grace.”
Chassy smiled, her eyes reflecting a sense of accomplishment. “And we did it together, Xander. Our unity is our greatest strength.”
With the council’s approval of the training squad proposal, the werewolf packs were one step closer to fortifying their defenses and preparing for the threats that loomed on the horizon. The challenges that lay ahead would be significant, but I could feel Chassy’s readiness to face them as a leader of unity.