Chapter 44
Rick's POV
I wasn't an alpha just yet; my father had called me to his office. I know I've been away training to become the next alpha of the Gray Biker Pack. The reason the name is like this is that we like our motorcycles; we work on them, and we ride them. He called me into the office, and once I walked inside, I stopped looking around. There was Elder Morgan; why was he here? Did he hear stuff back at the alpha school? Looking at my mother, she had a huge smile on her face, so I knew I wasn't in trouble for anything. Dad sighed, getting my attention back on him. He looked so tired, and I knew it was close to him stepping down. That's all he had talked about. He wanted to take mom around the world, but he was waiting for me to come back from Alpha school to do so.
"Son, I called you in here today to let you know that I'm stepping down. It's the reason why I had you here for two weeks training in my office. I know you've been through a lot in alpha school, but it's just time. I'm sick, son, and I need to step down," Wait? What did he just say? Taking a few steps closer to him.
"Dad, what do you mean by sick? You're not dying, are you?" I heard him softly chuckle, then shook his head no. I let out a breath that I was holding.
"I'm not that kind of sick, son. But one day, I will go to the moon goddess. Just not right now. I'm sick as I have the flu, and I can't get rid of it. So, I'm stepping down so I can take care of myself. Your mother is going to help me. The pack is already in the grand hall, so why don't we go in there and get this done. You knew this was coming soon, just not this soon, so surprise." My dad had a weird sense of humor. We left the office to head to the grand hall. Once we were on stage, all the pack was there, even the guards and warriors.
"Alright, everyone, you all know that I'm sick, and I can't get rid of this flu until I start taking better care of myself. So, I'm stepping down, and my son, Rick, is going to be the new alpha. So, son, you know the drill because you went through this in alpha school.
"Do you promise to take care of the pack? Do you promise to rule with an iron fist but care with all your heart? Do you promise to make sure you fight beside them and for them to never let anyone overthrow you?"
“Yes sir, I promise to all that you just asked me.”
"Do you promise to one day find your Luna to run the pack beside you?"
“Yes sir, I sure do.”
"Alright son, give me your palm," so I gave him my right palm. He sliced my palm with a golden dagger that had red and blue rubies on the handle. Then, he sliced his palm. He held my hand with the one he cut. I could feel all the power of an alpha flow into me. Once it was done and he let go of my hand, I staggered back a little. Darn, that was powerful. The elder came over and then spoke,
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are all gathered here today to witness a changing of power. Your alpha has officially returned due to sickness. His son Ricks has agreed to take the alpha throne a little earlier than he thought. Please welcome your new alpha. Now, Ricks, you do not need to find a Luna right away; do your thing, be an alpha, sow your oats, but never lead a female on to think she will be your Luna. Make it clear to her.” Then he raised my hand and said, “Welcome your new alpha, Ricks Vises, of the Gray Biker Pack.”
Everyone cheered for me, and I could already see the unmated females who are dying to get into my bed. There is no way I'm going to sleep with any of these girls in my pack, as my father didn't do that. He had told me when I was only 12 years old that he never messed with the females in the pack. He thought it was a bad idea. He waited for his mate, and that is my mother. My mother had told me she had waited for her mate. She dated around, kissed a few guys, but that's what it was, just kissing, nothing else. I'm going to try and wait for her. No, I'm not a virgin. I lost that ten years ago when I was in alpha school, but it doesn’t mean I'm going to sleep around with the females in this pack. I'll go to a human bar if I need to, but not here.
"Just one more thing, son. There's going to be a friendly warrior challenge in a few months. Have the warriors train hard, make them go through hell week, no going out, just training and sparring." I nodded. I'm going to need to get on the computer and see where this challenge is going to be held. I might find my mate there; who knows. But for now, I'm going to have my own fun. Just have to be careful not to lead these girls on. It's just a little crazy when these females realize I’m the new alpha. They are like man-eating birds ready to fly down and take what they think is supposed to be theirs.
Roger POV
I was packing my bags; I wanted to leave this awful house before anyone got home. I didn't want to be here anymore. I was actually leaving the pack to join another one. There were just too many here. They wouldn't miss me, and I really didn't care. I had two suitcases downstairs when Rose and her sister came into the house. "f**k, f**k, f**k! She cannot be my second mate," I thought. I was leaving, damn it! Rose asked where I was going, and I told her the truth that I was leaving to join another pack. But Ringe is my second chance mate. Could I just leave her? Her eyes went wide as she looked from me to her sister. Then she stepped to the side and said, "Have at it." Rose and I haven’t loved each other in years. We haven't even slept in the same bedroom for three years. There were no loving kind words between us. It was just over, and it was better this way. Ringe came over to me, smiling, and then said, "You know, I won't take your bullsh** just like my sister. I am like her. So, don't try me. I do accept you as my mate, but don't push your luck by treating me like poo." Yep, she was just like Rose, but I didn't mind. I could already tell that I was going to fall for this woman. I packed my last bag and told Rose to pass on to Macey that I was happy for her, even though deep down, I wasn't. I wanted her to fail, but she didn't. I'll get rid of her somehow. I heard from the alpha that there was going to be a warrior challenge in another pack. Maybe I can pay someone to really hurt her so badly that she will never want to be a warrior. Wouldn't that be a hoot? I'll need to figure out how to do that.