Shortly after the pack meeting, Alpha Connor called me, my parents, Drew, Sam, and Talia to his office to meet with the council. I guess my role as protector has officially begun. It is a little bittersweet. Every protector before me started this journey with their mates. The mate bound strengthens us and enhances our powers. That’s one reason the moon goddess grants the protectors a second chance mate if they are rejected. All the years that I heard about being the protector and how important mates were, I never thought I would be the one being rejected and have to start this journey alone. Well, not really alone. I will have my team and cousins with me. I know it’s not the same, but it is a start.
I’m brought out of my thoughts by the members of the council. They are some of the oldest
