Chapter 26: 25

Chapter 25

It was news to Severus when his Gamma suddenly came rushing to inform him of the news—that Amber was going to partake in the training session today.

That kid never said anything to him, and it wasn't that he was her requiring to.

However, there was one person who didn't seem delighted by Brandon's announcement, and it was Trent.

His Beta.

"She's got to have some ulterior motive for attending today," Trent casually stated as if he was already convinced of that idea, and nothing could ever change his mind. He was packing his boxing gloves inside his gym bag. He was one of River Severn's professional trainers for that sport.

Brandon handed some documents over to Severus before turning to the biased-sounding man. "Aren't you being quick to judge?" It's a wonder to him how Amber is being accused of such a thing when she has already proven many times that she's harmless. That girl isn't capable of hurting other people, and rarely retaliates when being picked on!

Besides, even if Trent's hunch is correct, he doubts it's about something evil.

"Why do you think she has evaded the pack training all this time?" As the Beta, he couldn't help but feel troubled by the kid's sudden change of mind.

Have they forgotten all attempts of persuasion they did to win Amber's 'yes' before?

She has always been a special case to their pack, and that may lead to eventual accumulation of greed…!

People need to understand that they can't 'baby' her always.

This time, Severus looked at his Beta intently. He didn't appreciate the distrust Trent had for Amber. If he thinks treating her nicely won't benefit the pack in the long run, then it's no different from questioning Severus' decision over these matters.

"I don't know. Tell me."

Trent often misinterprets the child's actions because he's doubtful of her right from the start.

That's why, it will be difficult to improve his opinion of her.

"You've spoiled her too much, Alpha. She could be looking down on us by now."

Severus felt the corner of his mouth twitch. "That's it? That's what you think?"

Trent let out a sigh. "I'm not challenging the Alpha's authority. Perhaps, seeing it for ourselves would be better than providing an explanation."

"So, what are you suggesting?"

"Let's watch what she will do today."

Brandon was clearly against the idea. "That would be counterproductive. Our men are serious about the training. It's only right that they get the supervision they deserve from us, Trent." His forehead was all knotted.

Is the Beta being serious right now?

He seriously needs to set aside this one-sided scrap he has for the poor kid!

"Sure, let's do that."

Brandon turned his head harshly. "Alpha?"

"I'm curious myself, too." Severus was actually cool about the idea. "Amber has been training herself for quite a long time already. Apart from her sparring matches, I'd like to see how much she has progressed now."

His Gamma had a worried look on his face while staring at his desk. "But we can't delay any more paperwork—"

"It's just for an hour," Severus supplied. "I'll go back after that." Then, he threw his Beta a knowing look. "It's settled, then?"

Trent didn't make any comment, and simply bowed to him. "We'll just observe, Alpha."

'And Amber won't like it,' Severus added on his mind.

She has never crossed a line, and constantly been minding her own business all these years. He can't believe he'll do it again—watch her like some barbarian who doesn't value the concept of privacy. "You should go first. I have a meeting in a while."

That's right.

With public security being threatened, a simple correspondence surely won't be enough for the national government. And much to his dismay, he had to send the villager away to the Capital to face the Werewolf King's verdict.

Severus must admit that Amber's suggestion that night was… tempting.

As the Alpha, he could silence his pack members whenever he wanted.

Amber could have been dog food for that rascal had the twins misjudged the situation.

And thinking about it makes his blood boil in anger.

That's why, before he released that man from his underground prison, he saw to it that he was black and blue.

After all, that's the least he could do before letting him go from his reins.

Anyhow, that cannibal's days are numbered. His public execution is just a matter of 'when'.

After Trent and Brandon left, Severus proceeded to signing the documentations on his desk. He was scheduled for a meeting with the Werewolf King representative tonight, and it would be held at Woodridge Academy.

The reason for that is—every neighboring pack's Alpha is invited, too.

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And a national institution would make the perfect, neutral place for everybody to meet up.

Ten minutes later, Severus packed up to leave. He decided to go on foot, and not bring his car today.

But before that, he visited the training grounds first. It seemed that his timing was impeccable as he caught his Beta putting Amber in a tight spot. After clearing up the misunderstanding, he went to observe his people for another minute, then silently leave.

'I'm counting on you both,' he told Trent and Brandon via mindlink. 'If I don't make it back within two hours, I'll have to cancel my appointment with you there.' Though, it would be a real bummer to not witness his Beta's reaction once he realized he got the wrong idea about Amber.

'Roger that.'

'Please stay safe.'

Severus was planning to get there by going for a run.

Not only would it benefit his wolf, it was also a chance for him to check the borders, while doing it outside his schedule.

Meaning, the border patrols won't be aware that he's coming. And with that, catching the slackers along the way would be easier, too.

Lately, Brandon has enforced some new rules, and become stricter to the pack warriors, especially to those who represent the pack's first line of defense. To be quite honest, Severus didn't bother to read his Gamma's proposal—he signed that piece of paper right away.

That's why, these 'new' rules remain as a mystery to him.

It's just that, he trusts Brandon's judgment to the point that he feels like the content of the proposal is definitely for the betterment of River Severn.

With his swift wolf, and its large frame, Severus arrived at the meeting place without any trouble. The security immediately recognized him, so they opened the gates, and welcomed his wolf.

One man taught him the directions, while the other collected the invitation letter as proof.

As he drew closer to the hall, Severus shifted back into his human form, and threw on a pair of dark jeans, and black sweatshirt. The atmosphere from the unlit hallways alone was already dark and heavy.

'All of them are probably inside the hall now,' he thought to himself.

Finally, he twisted the doorknob to enter the hall.

The penetrating gaze of the Werewolf King representative grew colder. "Let's get started," he announced—which only intensified the silence in the room. "I believe you're all aware why you're here. Because if not…" he trailed off with a slight hint of derision in his tone, "then you'll have to work on your pack's incidence awareness."

Alphas… gathering in one enclosed space…

Of course, that would be quite… the audience.

"Please cut to the chase."

"We can't dilly-dally here for too long. Disclose the necessary information, and we'll act right onto it."

The Alphas were all impatient.

Especially when some of them were victims of the scam, committed by that tribe.

"I plan on doing that," said the Werewolf King representative. "I'll skip the basics. There's a certain village to the West, quite a gloomy land if I may add. The River Severn Pack has been able to confirm their exact location. A map with landmarks will be provided to all of you after the meeting."

"Is that information even reliable?"

"It could be a trap for all we know? It doesn't make sense for an organized crime syndicate to commit careless mistakes." The other Alpha glanced at Severus. "Could it be that you were tricked?"

A smirk crept its way over to his mouth. "It's amazing how your pack made donations to an unconfirmed charity without second-guessing, and here you are…" Severus narrowed his gaze slightly, "doubting verified information. Don't you think you've got it…" He made a circling motion with his hand, "you know… backwards?"

The other Alpha was clearly offended, sending his chair flying toward the back of the hall when he suddenly stood up. The chair was in shambles to say the least.

Then, he growled in warning.

How could he accept this humiliation?

He donated with pure intentions…!

A deep, rumbling was heard in Severus' chest. His wolf was threatening to surface for being challenged.

By a mere beginner who was easily fooled…!

But that's all there is to it.

Unlike the other Alpha, he's far more experienced when it comes to this type of argument.

It's not something he would lose, even with his eyes closed.

The Werewolf King representative wasn't amused by the flow of events, and so, he declared, "For having failed to control his emotions in this meeting that concerns the safety of the werewolf community, I deem Alpha Reggie of Bane Eclipse Pack unqualified for discussions of such importance." He gestured to the door calmly. "I ask, on behalf of Werewolf King, Rego, that you see your way out of this hall. Rest assured, the minutes of the meeting will reach Bane Eclipse in a timely manner, so the Alpha won't fall behind with countermeasures."

"You're evicting me?" Alpha Reggie repeated, his voice low… yet, aggressive. "You…? A lowly werewolf!?"

Severus rubbed a frustrated hand over his face, shaking his head.

That's it.

'I guess I'll miss Amber's training, then.'

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