Charcoal Moon

HUH

Yet again Im stuck at another boring ass meeting called by the Alpha for top ranks in the pack and the council. I don't understand why dad insists I come to these, I usually zone out until Alpha Nelson says I can leave.

"I want Keelin" Damons voice broke me out of my day dream.

"Wait what? What do you want me to do?" My eyes meet Damons while the council stares at me pissed for not paying attention to my future Alpha.

"As my Beta when I take over as alpha next week, honestly Kee pay more attention." My jaw dropped in disbelief, dad leans back puffing his chest out in pride.

"This is an absolute outrage!" Councilmen Clyde screamed, eyes flickering as his closed fists pound into the table. The room grew very loud with wolves shouting over each other, seemingly divided on having me as a Beta but Clyde's voice came through and sent my dad into a murderous rage. "She is an abomination I will not stand for this!" He screamed at Damon and his father Alpha Nelson.

My father lunged across the table gripping the man by his throat, my father was always calm unless someone insulted his family. It took Alpha Nelson Damon and councilmen Snow to pry him off the moranic councilmen.

"Ahem" Councilmen Albery loudly cleared his throat while standing from his seat at the table, gaining everyone's attention. "Clyde you do not oversee this pack you were simply invited out of respect. You know as well as I that it does not matter what anyone says on the subject, if Damon chooses her then someone will have to challenge her and win."

Like that will ever happen my wolf snorts in my head rolling her eyes.

"This is a decision left up to Damon, I know miss Blake will serve well as Beta. She surpassed all of my expectations long ago, she is as strong or stronger than any wolf I have met before and twice as loyal." Alpha Nelson held firm eye contact with councilmen Clyde daring him to say another word.

"Now meeting adjourned, Damons Alpha ceremony well be next friday at 4pm."

I rushed out of the room before anyone had the chance to attempt to speak to me, I never imagined Damon would ask me to be his Beta. With frustration setting in I made my way to my hill, I'm 20 now so in a year I can apply for the Lycan army and try to get on the guard.

I always envisioned that for myself, I can put my skill to real use and protect all wolf kind.

A warm hand grabbed my shoulder scaring me from my thoughts, reacting to quickly a grabbed the hand flipping the unknown person over my shoulder and thrusting my boot to his throat.

"Goddess Keelin!" Damon growled rubbing his head.

"Didn't you smell me coming?!"

"s**t I'm sorry you surprised me, I was a bit lost in my head." I quickly moved my foot helping Damon into a seated position and plopping myself down next to him.

"Yeah you have been doing that quite a bit lately" His soft blue eyes trained on me. "So are you going to be my Beta? We would make a kick ass team."

I let out a small sigh while tucking my knees into my chest and pulling at a few blades of grass.

"Look D, I didnt even want to stay here. I need to find a place I fit in, plus no one is ever going to be okay with a woman as Beta of one of the biggest packs in North Ameri-" He cut off my words with a hand over my mouth.

"Just listen will ya" I nodded and he removed his hand. "I know you want to join the army, but you still have a year before you can even apply. So, be my Beta for a year and if you still want to go after that I will not try to stop you." He stood holding a hand out for me to take.

"Promise?" I searched his eyes for dishonesty but none was found.

"Promise, so is that a yes?" A small smirk appeared on his lips.

"Fine." Damon pulled me to my feet, throwing his arms around mine squeezing me tight.

This is going to be a long ass year.