The Alpha's Revenge

Chapter 49

Alpha Xander’s POV

The day of the Alpha meeting is finally here. Teresa and her mom did an excellent job organizing this. The ambiance says important meeting, but there is a relaxed feel along with it, so it doesn’t feel stuffy in here but casual. Eighty-two alphas and the werewolf king in one space to address some serious issues in the kingdom. I truly hope this meeting is productive. I prayed to the Moon Goddess last night and this morning for the right words to make these leaders understand and take action, along with strength for Annalisa. Today she puts all her past and tragedy out on display, all to help bring down the evil in our world. The Moon Goddess chose the right one to be her Guardian. Annalisa is strong both physically and mentally, kind and compassionate. I hope my cousin gets his act together, before he loses her as a mate.

As the clock strikes 9am, I step to the podium to start the meeting. The last thing I want to be is late.

“Good morning. My name is Alpha Xander Morris and welcome to the Full Moon pack. We truly appreciate you all taking the time to meet today. We have asked you all here to address some serious issues that have been discovered and open the floor to issues you have been experiencing. We want this to be a time to get us all together and improve our kingdom. I would like to welcome Derrick Royal, ex-alpha of Crystal Lake pack to the stage. He will present to you, proof to support allegations of a trafficking ring, abuse among packs to the criminal level and complacency or participation of the Elder Council in these crimes towards the Kingdom. This, in addition to a secret plot for the Elder Council to take over and/or control the throne. Before I turn the stage over to Alpha Derrick, I would like to open the floor to any issues or concerns that your packs have been experiencing that you wish to address during this meeting”

“My name is Alpha Carl Powers, I am from the Clear Mountain pack. You mentioned a trafficking ring. Could this be the reason there have been disappearances of low rank and rogue females over the last few years?”

“Yes, Alpha Carl. Welcome to Full Moon. We have evidence to support the fact that the trafficking ring is the reason for the kidnapping, along with those involved and plans to stop it” I say

“Alpha Xander, my name is Alpha Ricardo Perez of Luna Brillante pack. I appreciate you putting this meeting together. I am here representing my pack and two others because they are staying behind to protect our packs. We have joined forces due to our area having had a terrible time with rogues lately. We have lost many lives and are being attacked on a weekly basis. We have requested help from the council on multiple occasions with no response. I would like to know if this will be addressed?”

“Yes, Alpha Ricardo. Welcome to Full Moon and we extend our condolences to you along with Alpha Juan and Alpha Louis. I wish to put you in contact with one of my elite teams to help you with your rogue problem. In addition, we have evidence to support corruption within the council. Which was one of the reasons for this meeting. The only way to overthrow the council is by a majority pack vote and/or the King”

“But no one has seen the King in years” a large African American man jumps up an yells

“Yes, another issue we will address today. Can you please introduce yourself?” I ask

“My apologies Alpha Xander. My name is Alpha Travis Black of Black Blood pack. We are a small pack and have had issues with our women being attacked and taken. I have sent the council multiple requests for help along with a request to meet the king to discuss our issues. There was either, no response of a flippant response showing no concern to our issues. This is upsetting me because my sister was one of the girls taken”

“No apologies needed, Alpha Travis. This person was to speak later in the meeting, but I think it would be best if I bought him out now. He will address your and many others concerns regarding the king”

I pause as I receive a mindlink from Teresa

“Before I do that, I would like to bring out my Luna. She believes she can help you, Alpha Travis. Ladies and gentlemen, the Luna of Full Moon Teresa Morris”

“Good Morning everyone. I want to welcome you to Full Moon, and thank you for your time and participation in this meeting. Alpha Travis, can you please tell me your sister's name”

“Regina. She was taken about a year ago. She was 16 at the time. She was about 5ft 6in, dark chocolate skin and thin”

“Does she have a scar on her shoulder?” Teresa asks

“Yes, she has been training as a warrior. She hurt herself during a sparing match and, since she has not gotten her wolf yet, it left a scar. Do you know my sister?”

“Almost a year ago, one of our elite teams was coming back from an assignment and intercepted a group with six women tied up. The women were drugged, and one was bleeding. According to the group, she fought back, and they hit her in the head. We were able to rescue the women, but all the men were killed. I believe we have your sister here; she was the one injured which caused amnesia. She remembers her name though. I have linked Regina and her therapist. I will send someone to get you once we have prepared her for the reunion”

“THANK YOU! THANK YOU so much Luna Teresa” Alpha Travis cries

The room erupts in applause with the positive news and hopeful plans to address some of the issues that have been occurring among the packs.

“With that I would like to introduce to you Werewolf King Nicholas Barker”

King Nicholas’s POV

I walk onto the stage to stares of shocked and confused faces. I think I was the last one anyone expected to see here. I keep my head held high and prepare myself for whatever these Alphas have to say to me. I know a lot will be negative, but it is warranted. I have left them to falter and not protected them for the last four years.

“I know most of you are surprised by his presence and there are mixed emotions, but I ask that you give him a chance to speak before coming to a conclusion”

Xander walks back to his seat on stage next to Derrick. I walked to the podium and began my speech.

“Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I know my presence here comes with mixed emotions for you all. I would like to start with an apology. I AM SORRY!! I have failed my kingdom. I have not done the job I was put in the position to do. I have allowed others to control my actions, and this has resulted in me failing my people. I have no excuses, and I do apologize”

I pause to assess the room. No one has gotten up or interrupted, so I continue

“Thanks to Xander, my eyes have been opened to the issues that have arisen in the kingdom. I would like to tell you my story and what my future plans are to fix things. As you all know, my parents were killed four years ago when their caravan was attacked. Among those in the caravan was the Royal Beta and his family, along with the Royal Gamma and his mate. Upon receiving this news, I immediately returned home, with the intention of taking over where my father left off. I knew I was not ready for the position and there was a lot I still needed to learn. During my grieving period, I was approached by the Elder Council and the son of the Royal Gamma, a man I believed to be my friend, Zachary Pope. They offered to continue the day-to-day affairs of the kingdom, allowing me time to grieve. When I was ready, they would then train me and ease me into the position. I would like to remind everyone at the time I was a 16-year-old boy who just lost his family and support. I thought the proposal was a good one and time to grieve was what I needed. The council slowly took over, making me a prisoner in my own home. They installed cameras throughout the castle to monitor my movements. I was assigned guards to be with me at all times, I was not allowed to address the people or even discuss taking on any responsibility. I recently discovered that Zachary the Royal Gamma's son was killed during a mission, that was to be peace talks with another kingdom. Whenever I would, bring up doing more and taking back responsibility from the Elders, more guards and restrictions were put on me. I would also experience lapses in my memory. With help of Alpha Xander and Full Moon, I discovered that I was being drugged along with being held captive in my own home. The council took over the throne over the last four years. I was told by them that there were no issues in the kingdom and anything that occurred, they were addressing and it was minor. I apologize again to all, I never received any requests for help, assistance or audience. I am not using this as an excuse for what has happened, I am just making you aware of my position in the current situation. I stand before you today because Xander, not only as an Alpha but as a concerned cousin, was able to get one of his elite warriors into the castle undetected. He provided me with information and evidence of things going on in the kingdom. I was then able to make it to Full Moon to be in attendance for this meeting, and have been cleared by the doctor that there is no longer any drugs in my system. I have now surrounded myself with those I can trust and are making plans to take back my throne and repair the kingdom”

“I along with you, will be provided with more detailed evidence of corruption within the kingdom. I have preliminary plans for change based on the information I have been provided. But I would like to put forth a more detailed plan once we are all given the information by Alpha Derrick. I know many of you feel my removal from the throne is a step in fixing our issues. I respect that thought and can’t argue that point. I would like to say this; my father and my family have been good rulers, their core values are within me and I would like a true chance to show you what I can do. I plead with you all for another chance and I am open to conditions as I gain your trust. I thank you for your time and now pass the mike to Alpha Derrick Royal, previous alpha the of Crystal Lake pack”

I walk back offstage as the room erupts in applause. My friends are there to show me their support. They hug me and tell me they are proud of me, but there is only one person I need right now. I find her standing to the side, she looks at me and smiles. I walk to her

“I know we are taking time to figure things out and not focusing on our bond right now, but I really could use a hug right now Anna” I say as I fight back the tears

She stands and opens her arms. I lift her up and hug her and cry. I cry for the loss of my parents, the possible loss of my kingdom and my birthright, my failure as a king and leader. I could be dethroned based on the conclusion of this meeting. Dethroned before I even got a chance to rule. My father would be so disappointed in me. I cry for all I may lose. She hugs me tighter.

“I know you have been faced with a lot of negative things in your life, but don’t put that feeling on everyone. Have faith that those men will see the leader you can be and give you that chance. Focus on the positive. I believe you gained the respect of that room today. And no matter what the decision at the end of the day, you did the right thing. We all make mistakes, and you will fix them. I am proud of you!” Anna says

My wolf and I are calmed by her scent and her words. This is the Luna and Queen I need. She allows me to hold her for as long as I need. After a few minutes, I place her back on her feet.

“Thank you!” I say and walk away