Forbidden Alpha - Chapter 178

Ethan

“Had Alpha Joshua reached out to us, we would have reacted to the situation the same way we’ve all agreed to. The right way to handle an attack on our neighbors is to go to their aid. We would have aided and assisted him in defending his people because that is what our laws say we must do. If Shane had challenged his father the right way, then we would have stood back and let them fight. Since he attacked him and won, he has taken over the pack and is now the rightful Alpha of Half Moon,” Alpha Rich said.

“Not just anyone killed him,” Alpha Jake said. “A son killed his parents last night and now he rules over their people.” Many of the alphas were in agreement with Jake.

“We don’t know Alpha Shane but we will need to welcome him,” Alpha Rich said. “The moment we bend our rules is the moment everything slips into chaos.”

Alpha Darius got to his feet, his brown hair had been buzzed short since the last meeting, and his hazel eyes trailed slowly over everyone. He made and held eye contact before moving on to the next as he addressed everyone.

“If Alpha Shane or any other Alpha sitting here were to be attacked by Half Moon or any other pack, I would do everything I could to defend you. My warriors and I would show up and fight alongside you. We have been at peace for years and I won’t have it fall apart because my pack didn’t hold up the deal. We have all sworn to help each other and I hope you would do the same for me,” Alpha Darius said, his eyes flared with passion. I wanted to say I would do the same for him but I couldn’t think straight.

The rest of the table murmured their agreement but I couldn’t help the unease I felt. I had exiled Shane from his pack and it was because of my ruling he had lost his birthright. He screwed up so I didn’t regret any of it. I was uneasy because of Adea. From what I remember, he felt no remorse for what he’d done. There was only anger.

“If I make speak,” Odis’s voice boomed. The chair next to me squeaked against the floor as it was pushed back. Beta Odis stood to his feet, his head bowed until Alpha Rich gave him permission to continue.

“We have had issues with Shane on multiple occasions and I worry for the safety of our pack.”

“The Desert Moon is by far the largest pack. What do you guys have to worry about?” Alpha Jake said. He was the Alpha of the Lunar Moon pack. They had a fairly small pack so I could tell why he was so irritated. He was worried about his own pack.

“I’ll briefly explain for those who do not already know. For those who do know, I apologize for taking up your time. Shane assaulted my Luna on our pack lands after she found her mate. He didn’t care that she’d already been claimed by Alpha Ethan during the ball. He had a previous relationship with her and didn’t take the news well. He ignored the laws of our kind and assaulted her,” Odis said.

“On your pack lands? The disrespect,” Alpha Jake growled. “I would have removed his head from his body had he done that on my lands. Anyone that touches what’s mine, doesn’t deserve mercy or grace.”

“Well, we did things the right way by holding a trial. In order to keep the peace, things must be done properly. Alpha Ethan had a history with Alpha Joshua and even though it was hard not to kill Shane while he was in custody. They had worked with each other a few times and he graciously let them choose, death or exile their pup. Peace between our packs should always come first,” Odis said.

“It doesn’t matter how long you’ve known someone. You’ve been far too merciful, Alpha Ethan,” Alpha Jake said. He glanced my way and I growled at him in warning.

“Being stripped of his title and being exiled should have put an end to it but that wasn’t the last we heard of him. A few weeks after he was exiled, he kidnapped our previous Gamma. She was held and tortured for weeks. We only her back after she’d been completely broken and switched sides. It wasn’t long after that we realized what had happened,” Odis said.

“And what happened to the traitor?” Alpha Jake asked.

“We held a trial for her and she was executed,” I said, answering for Odis.

“Her death was a heavy blow to our pack. Since then, we’ve done our best to keep our lands safe and secure. The news of him killing his parents, taking over his pack, and rising to power is unnerving. I believe we have more than enough reason to think Desert Moon may be next on his list,” Odis said.

The other Alphas nodded in agreement and some began to look worried. The idea of one pack not being safe made it probable for the rest of the packs.

“Half Moon has a large number of wolves in its pack. If a time comes where Desert Moon is attacked by Half Moon, will you come to our aid as well?” Odis asked.

Alpha Darius stood up first and nodded to me, he slammed his arm across his chest and his ally Alpha Viktor stood to his feet. The other Alphas stood up until Jake stood as well and they were united in their decision.

“We stand with you,” the Alphas said together.

I was worried for my Luna but I was confident in my strength. Knowing they had my back brought me a small sense of relief. Standing to my feet, I crossed one arm diagonally across the front of my chest.

“Thank you,” I said. “Everyone should tighten their borders and prepare their soldiers just in case. We don’t know what Alpha Shane is thinking or where he might attack next if he plans to. Stay alert and contact us if you need help.. We will come to your aid if needed.”