“Don’t forget to talk to Titus first about removing him in the council. And properly.” Nick said to Aiden, looking at him at the rearview mirror.
Aiden nodded and I guessed we’re done with the mourning families. They must need something to discuss with this Titus and we’re passing by before heading home. An Alpha sure is busy with his duties and I can tell that today. No wonder he often come home late and rarely early.
We stopped at a house where every lights are open. It’s almost dark. There’s a few cars parked outside. I think the Titus guy have a guest.
“Jeron and Lucrias is here.” Nick announced as he unbuckled his seatbelt. I looked at the house and recognized three wolf scent. There must be three of them inside.
“Seth, stay with Ashira in the car. We’ll go first and I’ll tell you once we’re done with our talk.” Aiden said as he opened the car door. I was clueless at first and realize I’m not coming with him inside.
Aiden turned to me and kissed my head. “Seth will know when you two can follow us inside.” He said before sliding out of the car.
I watched the both of Aiden and Nick walked towards the house and sighed once they entered the front door.
Seth looked at me in the back when he heard me sigh.
“You okay?” he asked. I noticed Seth was not as formal than the usual Gamma I know. The same goes for Nick. They’re too carefree with their actions towards Aiden and even me.
I nodded and shifted on my seat, leaning in to be closer to him.
“Were you and Aiden close?” I asked.
“Oh.” he laughed. “Yeah. Me, Nick and him grew up together since our fathers are close with each other too.” he said and grinned at me. So Nick and Seth inherited their ranks by blood. “Why’d you ask?”
I shrugged and moved back to my seat. “I just thought you’re different from the other Beta and Gamma I saw.” I said. I never seen Eric reacts the same way they do.
He chuckled and turned to look at me. “Its all the same with every pack. You just haven’t seen it because it mostly happens when there is no audience. In your case, you’re our Luna. We can refrain formality with Aiden in front of you. Wait, what would you like me to call you?”
“Uh, just Ashira. I’m not used to being called with a title.”
My wolf huffed with my answer. She pretty liked to be praised to. I nagged at her in my mind.
“You’ll get used to it. I’ll only call you Luna when we have audience, then. I had to ask since Aiden’s mother…” he stopped talking. Hesitant of what to add next.
“What? You can tell me. I know some things about her.”
“Ohhkay. Well, Luna Tina never allowed my father call her in a first name basis. She insisted control and respect anywhere. Nick’s father can’t even joke around Alpha James when Luna Tina was around.” He shrugged. “Some are like that, too.”
I understand his words perfectly. I’m glad Aiden didn’t took after his mother’s behavior though. Plus, Luna Tina have her right to act that way since thats the custom in packs and its rank.
“How old is the three of you?” i asked, prolonging the conversation. Its better than to stare at nowhere though.
“You don’t know Aiden’s age yet?” He looked surprised and his tone didn’t hide it.
“Uh, we haven’t had the get to know each other talk.” I grinned, slightly embarrassed but hide it behind my smile.
“Oh. Well, I’m surprised Aiden had accepted a mate. No offense.” He raised his brows and I nodded. “Nick and I never thought he’ll take the mate bond seriously.”
I do, too. The first time I saw him, he’s mixed with ridiculous emotions. I can don’t want to even recall those days.
“Well, I’m 22, same as Nick. Aiden was a year older and turned 23 last August. Nick and I both had the title last year when we reached the age of turn over. Have you heard that Aiden was young when he took over the pack?”
I figured Seth was telling me all the details he like to share and I’m right to know with. I was listening attentively, interested with knowing more about Aiden.
I nodded as answer to his question.
“Yeah. He was 15 when he became an Alpha. My father was with him the entire time, guiding him with his duties though he didn’t really need the help. He’s too smart and strong that the pack accepted him without any doubts considering his age. Nick and I was with him at those times, training under our fathers.”
I nodded again. Remembering what Aiden had gone through always made a flinch of pain in my chest as my wolf howl its cries.
Seth didn’t talked more and I decided to change the subject.
“Why didn’t we go inside with them?” I said as I looked at the house again. I can’t hear them inside or see their shadows through the windows. I figured that Titus guy had an office inside which was wolf proof, as I liked to call it.
“They had to talk with Titus’ removal from the council.”
“What is he?”
“Titus is the head of the guards. Aiden will talk to him formally to step down his position. Not that Aiden needed to but Nick convinced him.”
I bet Aiden just wanted to take Titus off his seat without a proper talk. Well, he can do that though it will be better if he listened to Nick.
“What did he do?”
“Well, the reason five of our wolf died from the attack was because of his negligence. He was distracted that he’s unable to fight the rogue despite the power bested on him by his position in the council.”
I frowned, not following with Seth’s explanation.
“I don’t understand. Why was he distracted?”
“Well his-” Seth paused, I figured Aiden or Nick might’ve been sending him a message. “Its our cue. Let’s go.”
I frowned more. Why am I needed inside if its a talk about pack positions? I can’t see the need for my presence inside.
“Why do we need to join them then? Its pack issue.”
Seth is already outside the car and he opened my door and held his hand out.
I reached to it and moved out of the car.
“Titus’s mate, Sharma, died along the others. That’s the reason that he was unable to fight back. And also why you are needed inside. Come.”
With that being heard, every blood drained my body. I felt my feet stopped and stuck on the ground.
I thought we’re done. I thought I’m safe since every mateless wolf I encountered today were females. I never thought…
“Hey, we should go. Aiden was having a short meeting with Lucri and Jeron. Titus is alone in the living room now. Aiden said we can start giving our condolences.”
DAMN.
“Ash? What’s wrong?” Seth turned to me when he noticed that I made a full stop. My knees began shaking and I can feel my stomach turning as anxiety eats my half.
My breathing heavied and I can hear my heartbeat right in my ears. Drumming fast and loud. My wolf whines and prays that I shouldn’t go inside, she’s afraid to lose her mate tonight.
‘Are you okay? Why are you scared?’
I jumped when I heard Aiden on my mind. I guess he’s still in the office and the wolf-proof room didn’t stop the mate’s bond from flowing my emotions to him.
I embraced myself and started calming down. I should block my feelings to stop it from going through him. Once I succeeded, I responded to him.