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Hardy
I was sitting in my office when my beta, Lukman, walked into my office to announce Alpha Jake Brighton’s arrival. I thought my business with his pack was over. What was he doing in my pack? I did not want to seem rude, but I wasn’t in the mood for a guest.
“Let him in,” I told my beta.
Alpha Brighton walked into my office smiling, and I wondered what the occasion was.
“Good afternoon, Elbert,” he said, and I plastered a fake smile on my face to avoid being rude.
“Hello, Brighton,” I told him, and he nodded and sat down without me offering him a seat. The man made himself comfortable.
“To what do I owe this visit?” I asked him, wanting to get straight to the point, and he sighed.
“I was laying on my bed last night thinking of how to improve my people’s lives when an idea popped into my head,” he said, and I frowned at him.
“Shouldn’t you be discussing that with Hand?” I asked, and he had an angry scowl on his face.
“I can never discuss my people with that bastard. He has done enough,” he said, and I wasn’t comfortable with his words. As
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much as I wanted to dissolve the rule of the north, I wasn’t comfortable having such a conversation.
Jake noticed and frowned at me.
“Did I come on a bad day?” he asked, and I wanted to say yes, but I shook my head and smiled at him.
I couldn’t be happy or enthusiastic about anything. There were just two months left to the blue moon. If I don’t do anything and Darius claims Zora, I would have to kill him to get her back. I hope she isn’t in love with him. I needed to do something quickly.
“Care to elaborate?” I finally said, wanting to be rid of the
man.
He smiled, adjusted his seat, and then looked at my shelf where I had drinks.
I deliberately didn’t offer him anything because I did not want to stand up.
“If you want some, you can pour yourself a glass,” I said, and he smiled and went to pour himself a glass of brandy. He took a sip and returned to sit down.
“I know what you did for my people was from the kindness of your heart, and I appreciate it,” he started, and I was attentive.
“I was hoping you could allow my people to work in your region. Mostly part–time odd jobs in construction and the factories,” he said, and I frowned at him.
“The income and experience will help develop my people, and if things get worse with the north, we can abandon our lands
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and settle down in your region as members of your pack. I am willing to let go of my leadership for the sake of my people,” he said, and I knew he was serious.
I had to respect the love he had for his people.
“I do not think that will be possible in the south because we are highly populated,” I said, and his smile dropped.
“But,” I added, and there was hope in his eyes.
“I plan on visiting Casey Grady in the east. They have land and jobs. Your people will be able to settle and work there. He might even give you land to use to lead your people.” I said, and he frowned at me.
“Are you his friend?” he asked, feeling awkward about my suggestion.
“We are acquainted, and I know they need people for manual labour due to the current issues they had with the north and the fact that some of their people have moved to the south,” ! told him, and he smiled at me.
“When do you plan to visit him?” he asked, and I sighed.
“I have an appointment for tomorrow. Mind you, I have an issue to discuss with him already, so you will have to table your matter yourself,” I told him, and he nodded.
“What time do you leave for the east tomorrow?” he asked
in the
“Ten in the morning. Magic Fang isn’t far from Red Moon. I will be there in two hours.” I told him, and he nodded and stood up.
“will return by eight tomorrow so we can leave for the place
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together.” He said, and I nodded.
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Morning came, and Jake Brighton arrived earlier than eight. I knew he was desperate. I could see his desperation, and I hoped Casey would ease his mind and put a smile on his face.
The people of Brighton needed a break. It was sad I couldn’t give them that.
We arrived at Mountain on time. I expected Casey was waiting for me in his office. I had to commend the man for being civil.
We were offered drinks, and I opted to drink water instead. Beta Dustin took us to Casey’s office, but I asked Jake to wait so I could speak to Casey privately.
I entered Casey’s office, and he was looking bedraggled. His beard had overgrown, and he had dark circles. I could tell he was not sleeping, but it wasn’t my business.
“To what do I owe this visit, Alpha Hardy?” He said. I did not know if he was in the right mood to discuss my concerns. ! knew Zora was the reason for his appearance. I did not understand why he did not treat her well when they were together. He must have thought she would always be with him hence why he accepted Lori. It was his loss.
“Alpha Casey,” I said.
“I do not know where to begin, but I need your help,” I added, and he was attentive.
“I do not know how good your relationship is with Hand, but I need you to help me inform Zora that she is my fated,” I said, and he exclaimed.
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I knew I sounded like a madman, and it wasn’t far from the truth, but I needed her to know so she would know that her fated was out there and he was waiting for her. I was hopeful that would buy me time.
“I do not think that will be possible. She is Darius’s property now. I, too, wish I could take her back, but we both know the Wolf Lord never lets go of his trophies.” He said, and I realised he had not heard of the wedding.
“I am desperate. Please help me. My wolf and I have been suffering. You know what it is like. You have a fated. Every day I lay awake wishing I had taken her away from that dinner and dealt with the consequences later. That way, she would have been mine, and Darius wouldn’t have her because she wouldn’t be in the east to begin with. Please, Casey, I will give anything for you to tell her the truth about me,” I pleaded desperately, and he leaned forward.
“Why are you desperate? I told you Darius sounded
possessive of her. I doubt he will let her go. She is his trophy. The best advice I could give you is to try and visit their annual sports in four months. The trophies are allowed to attend. I plan on attending so I can see her too. She no longer bears my mark. She would recognise you, and then both of you can decide…” he said, but i interrupted him and shook my head.
