The Supreme Alpha - Chapter 128

Author’s note: this is from Seraphina’s point of view

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With Duke and Fynn out of the common room, all eyes were on me.

It was obvious that everyone was eager to join Duke’s pack.

The only two not delighted faces belonged to Ari and Bia, and I could guess that I was the reason. The feeling was mutual.

I knew that werewolves are possessive, but it’s one thing to confront your equal and it’s another one to bully a child. Besides, I told them that I was not interested in Fynn, but those two just wouldn’t listen.

Unless the sister-duo decides to stay here on their own, they will be part of Duke’s pack and I was not looking forward to having them in my proximity.

Ari and Bia were prideful and holding grudges, and even if Duke makes them submit, with them around, I would need to watch my back. But I can’t banish them without a reason either. Knowing the situation, if I chase them away, without Fynn’s protection, Ari and Bia will be forced to join some other pack or become rogues. Oh, what a bother.

“Will Master Aldus allow us to leave this place?”, Vito asked.

“Yes.”, I confirmed right away. “Before you came here, Fynn and my father made a deal as a temporary solution that works for both sides. The only thing we are asking is that if you move away, you don’t talk about what’s going on here. I will appreciate it if you notify me in advance how many of you will be moving and you give me enough time to find suitable replacements. We don’t want the security of Notte Pharmaceuticals to be compromised.”

I knew that all of them will leave this place, but I had to keep my response generic.

Everything I said was the truth, and I still wished that father was here. I hoped that Aldus won’t be angry that his security team of werewolves left in his absence. Sure, I will enhance security by increasing electronic surveillance and rearranging the existing staff from other locations, but still… it would all be better if my father was around.

“Alpha Mateo mentioned that there are forty werewolves on the property.”, Otto said, obviously wanting to know more.

There was nothing to hide since they will probably get to see for themselves soon.

“The leader calls himself Pio. In addition to Pio, there are seven warriors and thirty-three Omegas. We have no way of confirming if they were really from the Bluemoon pack or planted by someone else to keep an eye on the property…”

They had many questions for Duke, and even more for me. Probably because they knew me from before.

“Alpha Mateo mentioned that we need to come to an agreement if we want to follow him. Can you tell us more about it?”, Martine asked.

“We are considering several options about how this will work, but in order to make informed decisions, we want to know who is willing to come with us and in what capacity. As we are rebuilding the town, you have the option of starting your own business. You can live and work there while paying taxes to us. In addition, we have open staff positions in our home, or you can work as security. Warriors will get to train, patrol the area, and ensure everyone’s safety. We are also planning a business complex and a hotel. Once you see the list of available positions, you can express your preferences and we will arrange for you to take courses and training if needed…”

I could see people’s gazes clouding with longing as their thoughts probably drifted to more than a decade into the past. They really wanted to belong to a pack again, and Duke’s appearance stirred their hopes.

Bri and Ari stood at the back and listened to everything with sour expressions on their faces. I did my best to ignore them. I will deal with them later.

I ended my long-winded explanation with, “Before you commit to anything, we hope that you will come and see the situation for yourself. We don’t have anything set, but…” I thought of something. “In one week is a full moon. Shaman Sergio will perform a ceremony and you guys can come and visit us. You can see what we did with the packhouse and the progress with the town.”

Lots of smiles lit up at my words. They were obviously willing.

“We will need to take turns.”, Vito was quick to burst their bubble. “With rotations on guarding the perimeter, we can’t all go at once.”

I didn’t want to meddle in their internal affairs. Vito obviously knew what he was doing, and I wondered if he would be willing to help Duke. Fynn and Bert were knowledgeable about training warriors, Otto knew how to assign people to tasks, Tessa was great in managing the work in the packhouse, Martine was an amazing cook, Horace maintained vehicles… how I saw it, our pack was shaping up nicely.

“I will ask Zoe and Luca to send you some photos of the area as well as the current plans for the town.”, I said. “It will help you get the conversation going.”

They all knew that Zoe and Luca left this place in order to be my assistants and that Ash was working with Duke at his financial company, the Eclipse. At that time, they didn’t think much about it, but now that Duke revealed his identity, everyone realized that my three fosterlings became very important. They are working directly for their Alpha and Luna, which immediately marks them as ranked members of the pack. For werewolves, this was important.

Sure, the pack doesn’t exist yet, but it will. Soon.

The excitement in the air was tangible.

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After the general chatter was over, the lively crowd dispersed, and I asked Vito and Tessa to stay behind.

“Yes, Luna. How can we help?”, Vito asked respectfully and I paused. He was quick to accept the whole me as Duke’s Luna business.

“Please, call me Serina.” Before he could object, I added, “At least until the pack forms officially.”

He agreed to this.

“I know you said how not everyone will come to visit us in one week, and I wonder if I can pick a few people who will come.”

“Who?”, Vito asked.

“You and Tessa.”, I responded. “I believe that with your knowledge about warriors and patrols, you can help us check the area and help improve our security.”

Vito’s chest puffed up visibly. “Of course.”

Tessa looked at Vito and smiled, but she didn’t comment on his cockiness.

I turned to Tessa. “While Vito is checking the area, I would like you to check our home. That will be the packhouse and it needs someone to manage it.”

Tessa’s eyes widened. “Me?”

I confirmed. “You are doing a wonderful job here, and I would love if you continued doing it after you move. There is staff in place right now, and my maid Maria is managing it, but she is just a stopgap until I find someone to fill up that position permanently. I think you are perfect.” Tessa stared at me, and I was not sure if that was a yes or a no. “Think about it. There is no need to answer until you see the place. OK?”

Vito nudged Tessa, and she snapped into reality.

“Oh, sorry. That packhouse is something I saw from the distance a few times, and you asking me to manage it is surreal.”, Tessa spoke quickly, obviously excited about my proposal.

“I agree. All this is surreal.”, I admitted. “I met Mateo as Drago, on my first day of high school. At that time, I saw him as a handsome boy who made my heart race and I didn’t know what awaits me, but this… him being Damiano’s son, and me being his mate, is simply unbelievable.”

Tessa smiled at me, and her gaze fell on my bare neck.

“Is Alpha Mateo well?”

I was surprised by Tessa’s question. “What makes you think he isn’t?”

Tessa reached to the left side of her neck, where Vito’s mark is. “Werewolves can’t wait to mark their mates. I remember seeing Vito for the first time in the forest, and on the next day, his fangs were inside my flesh. As an Alpha, Alpha Mateo’s instincts are stronger compared to other werewolves, and there must be a reason he is holding back.”

Well, she was spot on.

“I asked him to wait until I am ready.”, I said the half-truth. “He is a werewolf, but I am not. I don’t feel the bond and as much as I love him, the idea of being together forever is scary. Mateo thinks of this as an exercise where he is strengthening his will.”

“I can see that he adores you.”, Tessa said. “Don’t make him wait for too long because werewolves are not known for their patience.”

Vito nodded in agreement. “We are creatures driven by instincts and urges. The longer he is suppressing himself, the more he is at the risk of snapping. He is strengthening his will, but need to claim a mate is something embedded into our core and if not fulfilled it might drive him crazy.”

I didn’t know this. However, I knew that Duke was already at his wit’s end and he needed to settle things with Nox before I go crazy with the two of them.