CHAPTER 52
All the Alphas stood up, one after the other to give her support.
Alpha Devon was the only one who wasn’t in support of Emma’s enthronement.
“It’s funny how unprofessional you can get Alpha Devon. Bringing personal issues to the grand hall is unexpected of you. You can’t act that way here. You should either support or leave the grand hall” Alpha Grant said and Devon glared at him.
“You keep getting on my nerves. Just because I’m here doesn’t mean I must support the whole thing so don’t push it” Alpha Devon said seriously.
“Right now, you’re acting like a hypocrite. You approved of this position for Luna Emma the other day and now you’re acting like a complete hypocrite. Are you trying to get everyone’s attention by doing this? Why am I even asking? You’ve always been an attention seeker” Alpha Grant scoffed and Devon clenched his fist then looked away.
Basil looked at Devon.
“I think it’s too late for us as well. Emma wouldn’t listen to a thing we say” Kent whispered to Devon.
“She can be quite stubborn sometimes but I’m not giving in to her this time around. She will have to lose something to gain something” Devon uttered.
Kent had a glimpse at Jackson and he was wearing a smile.
“He must be so excited about all this. It’s all going as he planned” Kent said with a mean expression and Devon looked at Jackson.
“I’m only letting him win on purpose”
Basil stood up and walked out of the grand hall. Emma watched him leave and then she frowned.
Emma glared at Devon whose eyes were fixed on her.
“Excuse me,” Emma said as she was about to go after Basil but Jackson stopped her.
“What are you doing? This isn’t the time for it. You’ve been given everyone’s blessings so you can’t just leave like that, that would be rude” Alpha Jackson said as he stood in Emma’s way.
Emma looked at the entrance worriedly.
“But I need to speak with my son,” Emma said worriedly and Devon glared at them angrily.
“Is that important right now? What do you think is more important right now? Your son or the hopes of everyone?” Jackson asked Emma looked around and everyone was patiently waiting for her response.
Ambrose watched his father and then had a glance at Devon.
He’s unusually quiet about this whole thing. What’s running in his head? I hope I get a hint about what you’re thinking Alpha Devon. Ambrose said in his head as he stared at Devon unnoticed.
“I won’t change my mind if that’s what you’re worried about, I just need to speak with Basil. I will be back after I talk to him” Emma said and walked out of the main hall.
Emma ran around looking for Basil.
“Basil! Basil!” Emma called out looking around and she saw Basil on a bench outside the grand hall.
She walked to him.
“Basil, what are you doing out here?” Emma asked as she sat next to him.
“Is it right for you be out here right now?” Basil asked without even looking.
“I saw you walk out of the hall, of course, I was worried about you and that’s why I’m out here. Is something bothering you?” Emma asked calmly and Basil looked up at her.
“Trust me, you don’t want to. Mother, I think you should head back inside. They’re all waiting for you” Basil said and stood up.
“That’s if you will come with me inside”
“I’m not going back in there,” Basil said coldly and Emma looked at him.
“Whose side are you on Basil?” Emma asked slowly.
“I’m on nobody’s side, mother. Staying in there is suffocating. My father and mother are fighting in there and it’s suffocating to watch. Mother, is this the reason you wish to take the position so you can go against your father’s suggestions? Our family is about to fall apart and it’s all because of this whole drama. It hurts to watch. You might be thinking I’m taking father’s side but that’s not a why mother. I’m only this way because I’m in support of my father’s reason for trying to protect our family. Mother, your intentions of trying to save the world are cool and amazing but in return for that, we will no longer be one family” Basil said.
“You’re beginning to sound so like your father. Did he talk you into it? Who said our family will fall apart if I become the true Alpha? It’s just a position, it got nothing to do with our private lives so I will love it if you don’t think it that way. I still want you on my side no matter what. Your father can’t beat me on this, you will have to be on my side Basil” Emma exclaimed and Basil looked at her tiredly.
“I’m tired of all this. Don’t get me involved in your fight and I wish you luck with your enthronement” Basil said bitterly then walked away but Emma called him back.
“Basil!” Emma called out and Basil stopped walking and he turned to her.
“Please come inside with me. You’re my source of strength Basil” Emma said calmly.
“I don’t want to so please don’t force me. I’m pretty sure, you will do great in there. After all, you were planning on doing your best even before I got here so please don’t give me that excuse” Basil said coldly as he clenched his fist angrily and then walked away.
Emma went back into the main hall after putting some thoughts into Basil’s words and actions earlier.
Alpha Jackson smiled on seeing Emma walk into the hall.
Devon turned to Abe.
“Basil didn’t come back with her so go keep him company. He must be feeling so down right now” Devon instructed Abe and Abe signalled Larisa to go after Basil.
“I think someone else will cheer him up. If I show up in front of him right now, he might end up throwing a punch at me” Abe said and Devon smirked.
“I guess you know him way better than I do,” Devon said.
Larisa stood up about to leave her seat but her father looked at her giving her a curious look.
“Where are you going, Larisa?” Alpha Liam asked curiously and Larisa smiled awkwardly.
“Excuse me father but I have to meet up with one of my friends right now,” Larisa said and sneaked out of the hall.
Alpha Liam looked at his beta.
“Since when did Larisa make friends with anyone here at the grand hall?” He asked curiously.
Silvia sighed frustratedly as she watched Larisa sneak out.
“How lucky can she get? She’s already going after what she wants but I’m far from mine” Silvia sighed as she glanced at Alpha Devon and then Ambrose.
“Rude brat” Silvia cursed and Grayson laughed silently.
“I guess, you’ve made enemies here before your second visit” Grayson laughed.
“He’s just so annoying. I have no idea how to tame him” Silvia mumbled and Grayson leaned closer to her.
“Who?” Grayson asked curiously.
“Father, how do I get a male werewolf to notice me? How do I make him fall for me? What steps and procedures should I take?” Silvia asked curiously and Max laughed.
“I see, our little Silvia is slowly growing up. Now she wants to learn to win the heart of the person she likes”Max teased and Grayson laughed at it.
“Come on, uncle Max stop teasing me. I’m so serious, father please can you give me some tips?” Silvia said.
“First, what does he like? Does he get irritated if you’re too persistent or it doesn’t bug him at all?” Grayson asked.
“Father, do I have to answer that?” Silvia asked.
“Of course, you have to answer and that’s how it will be easy for you to get to him”
“Well, I think he might get irritated if I pester him much and he has a very foul mouth and he’s very rude. I think he’s full of himself as well”
“What? Silvia, how did you end up falling for someone like that? You deserve better sweetie” Max cut in and Silvia sighed tiredly.
“It’s a long story and I don’t think I will want to share it with you. Father, I’ve answered your question so what’s next? How do I get his attention?” Silvia asked curiously.
Grayson looked at Max and they both had curious looks in their eyes.
“Well, you can’t allow someone like that, to use harsh words on you so the best method to use is stalking method. He will notice you very fast if he’s smart but Silvia, if you don’t mind who’s he exactly?” Grayson asked curiously and Silvia fixed her eyes on Ambrose.
“Him?” Grayson and Max gasped in shock.
“Why him?” Grayson asked.
“Father, what do you mean? You know so well how hard it is to control how we feel. I also never wanted this but this is how it happened now I can’t stop myself”
“I thought you had a thing for Basil the son of alpha Devon,” Max asked and Silvia looked at him in shock.
“What! There’s no way on earth that’s possible and why would you think of something like that? Basil is only my friend and that’s all” Silvia said and Grayson looked at Devon tiredly.
“All my efforts are wasted” Grayson exclaimed sluggishly.
“What efforts father?” Silvia asked but Grayson kept her quiet.
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Larisa went around looking for Basil but she couldn’t find him anywhere.
“Where the hell did he disappear to?” Larisa asked tiredly as she looked around.
“I guess I also need some fresh air. It’s so intense in there. I almost suffocated in my seat” Larisa said as she sat in a corner outside the grand hall.
Basil smirked from behind and Larisa heard his footsteps.
She turned around quickly.
“Basil, where have you been? I’ve been looking around for you” Larisa complained and Basil sat down next to her.
“I’m glad, someone else also feels the same way I feel. It was quite suffocating in there. Have the grand hall meetings always been this suffocating and intense?” Basil asked looking at Larisa.
“Of course not. It’s only this way because your parents are involved. Your father has always been against all the activities of the grand hall and now he’s pulling up a fight with your mother and your mother is fighting real hard, she’s refusing to understand your father and that’s why it is this way. Ever since I turned thirteen, I’ve always attended all the grand hall meetings with my father and I will tell you, it has always been chaotic and nothing close to peaceful among the twelve reigns, do you know why?”
“Why?” Basil asked curiously.
“Because no one had the nerve to bring up an argument at the main hall. All the alpha’s always obeyed the words and orders of the elders. They’ve never gone against any of the orders even though, the orders will cause harm to each pack but your father is different and that’s why so many Alphas admire him a lot. Alpha Devon always stood up for himself and he showed the true meaning of what it means to be an Alpha. He’s the bravest and strongest among all. I hope you grow up to be like him” Larisa said with a smile and Basil smiled.
“Thank you for saying this to me. You just made me realise, I didn’t make a bad decision supporting father” Basil smiled.
“You’ve got amazing parents, Basil. Luna Emma is just as strong as Luna Samantha. Luna Samantha is one of the bravest Luna known in history. I hope you don’t resent your mother for this either. Trust me, she will get over this soon”
“I never knew you were this considerate. I’m just realising something today” Basil pursed and Larisa looked at him.
“What?”
“You’re pretty and you have an outstanding look. I just noticed that right now” Basil complimented and Larisa blushed hard.