I wear a red knee length tight dress and pair it up with matching red strap heels. It was a council meeting after all.
Xander popped in right on time in his black collar shirt and matching black dress pants.
The look aged him, but not in a bad way. He looked all sorts of yummy still.
“Ready to go?” He asked me and I picked up my Hermes Himalayan crocodile handbag, walked back in the nursery to say bye to Dorothy and my son. Then walked out with Max right behind me.
It took about 2 hours to arrive at our destination but it wasn’t a dreadful drive. Xander kept me out of my head with jokes and silly banter. I tried not to think about seeing Max again but I couldn’t dwell on it.
As soon as we parked I spotted the Lycan twins, also known as my sister’s twin mates.
I ran up to them and pulled them in for hugs.
“How is Josey?” I ask but they seem taken back by my appearance.
“Aren’t you supposed to be in hiding?” Chase asked me.
“I was and then I remembered how strong I was and climbed out of my hole.” I say and Clayton smiled.
“And she’s here with me. Told you I’d find her and take her in.” Xander chimed in. The twins looked at me and then back at Xander.
“Are you two a thing?” Clayton asked.
Xander let out a loud sigh.
“I wish but I’m a patient man.” Xander says and that makes me smile. He is patient and kind.
“Alphas, it is time.” One old man said who’s probably one of the councilmen.
We all made our way inside, with me sitting next to Xander.
I couldn’t have missed Max even if I tried. I knew his scent. It enveloped me in a tight embrace, I forgot to breathe for a second. I didn’t long for him and I’m still blaming the imprinting for that one but his scent will forever be in my memories.
We locked eyes for a second before he looked away. He didn’t think I’d be here and that threw him off I’m sure.
I’ll have to commend Xander on this move. He is one smart alpha.
I could contest this law today. I had the right.
Adrastos had the right and since he is still a child, that responsibility fell on me.
“Alphas, we are all here to sign the new law that is to passed on to your packs. It has been decided but we will give you the floor to raise your concerns.” The old man said.
“I have one concern. Why must we change the law that has worked for centuries? This is why mates are important. The moon goddess makes no mistakes!” Chase says.
“Well she made a mistake this time.” Max retorts.
I laugh. I laugh hard.
“Well I don’t think so and I know the moon goddess thinks you’re a mistake.” I say looking Max. He scoffs and stands up,
“What is she doing here? She’s not an alpha!” Max shouts out.
The councilmen all turn to look at me.
“I was Max’s chosen mate. We share a son together, he doesn’t want anything to do with my son and I. I registered him before the law was passed so I believe this should be null and void.” I say.
“Unfortunately, it won’t work that way this time. Max is allowed to choose the next in line.” The old man responds.
“I figured you’d say that. However, the law stipulates that it is in place effective today, so my son remains the sole heir.” I say.
The council men try to say something but I hold my hand up.
“It’s fine. He doesn’t need to be alpha of Green Forrest Pack, he will be raised to run Red Creek.” I say and all the men turn to look at Xander.
He shrugs and Max growls.
“I said it at the first meeting. I want Sabrina and her son. I got them, now I will raise Adrastos as my own so he will be ready to take over when he’s 18.” Xander says.
“That is up to Sabrina here.” The one old man says.
“Like I said, my son will be raised to run Red Creek. We live there now and that’s the way it’s going to be.” I say and they all nod.
I wanted to challenge Max but Xander was right, I wouldn’t be safe. I’d have to look over my shoulder and sleep with one eye open.
We all walked out and Max tried to grab Xander by the neck but I caught on and pushed him away. He stumbled but composed himself quickly.
“Finally have some fight in you I see..” Max says.
“I’ve always had it. Don’t think because I was never violent that I was weak. You are the weak one here.” I say and he cackles.