Free Web NovelChapter 266: Chapter 266 The Foxes
Maze
This reminds me of a story mom and dad has told us a thousand times. The way they found aunt Morgan was similar to this one. Although I don’t think this stupid man will turn out to be actually pleasant in the end. He seems ugly on the inside and out. Rotten to the core if you will. I roll my eyes. Inari is not doing anything to get Callan to back down, and neither is Kiara. I sigh. Fucking hell. This was not the way things were going to go today.
"Callan, let him down, please." I tell the angered man, and he does, slowly. I hide my smirk. I would have done it the same way, had this been me in the situation. I shake my head at the man who slides down the tree. Callan turns around, his eyes immediately finding his mate who is staring at him in wonder and appreciation.
"Alright, we can do this two ways everyone." People turn to look at me. "Either we find a peaceful solution to this unfortunate situation or they fight for her. I don’t care either way. But in a fight Callan is permitted to kill his opponent, which is a bad idea as he is most likely to win."
"Because he is a wolf and a superior species?" A elderly woman spits, and Kiara steps forward.
"No, because he is technically ranked and a very experienced fighter. He is a guard, a border guard, at our pack. He is relentless, strong, fast and fighting for his mate. He will let no one win over him for her." Kiara explains, looking directly at the woman. "No species is superior, and we have never thought so here. I cannot speak for all other packs, but we are trying to change the mentality. It would help if it wasn’t the first thing you think we would say as well." The woman snorts, but she doesn’t protest.
"You came here for a reason, and we want you to feel welcome. All of you, but that means abiding the laws, and the laws pertaining to the matebond is absolute. No one can interfere in the matebond, and if someone does on purpose they will be killed." Kiara says, this time look at the young man who is back on his feet staring daggers at Callan.
"So, as this is a matebond situation; what would you like to do, darling?" I ask the woman, knowing Kiara won’t take offense at the name in the end. She is not jealous like that. The woman looks at her father and he nods. She looks at Callan, who is already completely lost in her. She is his reason to live. I didn’t see that look with Melissa, which explains itself when you heard how she had been whoring around and destroying his heart. I’m surprised he is so willing to accept someone else, but perhaps this was Selene’s plan all along.
"I want a chance with my mate, my King." The woman says, and I nod.
"We’ll need to know your name." I tell her, and she swallows.
"Maple, your Grace." She answers quietly, and I nod for her to cross over the border. She does, shivering as she glides through the barrier. Callan immediately wraps his arms around her, but she flinches. He whispers something in her ear, and she nods. He growls, but quickly whispers something else. I’m afraid to learn what this piece shot did to Maple for her to flinch like this.
The rest of the group is still with Inari on the other side of the barrier. I look at the Goddess and she seems to read my mind. The young man is never going to have a place with us in our pack. I mindlink Kiara, and she nods in agreement. We will find other places for those we find too dangerous for our pack members. A camp of sorts. Still a part of our pack, but not quite a part as well. We need to make sure everyone is protected. Against themselves or outside forces, it doesn’t matter. We need to protect them anyway.
"How many of you came in the hopes of joining our pack today?" Kiara asks, and a handful of hands go in the air, amongst them the father of Maple. The elderly woman spits on the ground.
"This was a bad idea. You lured us into a trap, Inari. You have lost your senses trying to force us to breed with dogs." She says, turning on her heel and stomping away. A few others mumble their agreement and trot after the woman, the young man one of them. He doesn’t go before he threatens to kill Callan and punish Maple for her disloyalty." I take a deep breath. Inari is practically purple in her face from rage, and she promises to sort this out before she disappears. It leaves us with four more foxes seeking access. I grant it with an agreement from Kiara.
We bring the new people to the packhouse, after Kiara mindlinks the pack that we have some new guests who are seeking membership of our pack and we expect everyone to be on their best behavior.
In the packhouse mom and dad join us as we decide to bring everyone to the private dining room.
’Madeline?’
’Yes, Alpha?’
’We have 5 guests for lunch today. We’re going to eat it in the private dining room on the Alpha floor. Will you please make sure everything is brought up?’
’Of course, Alpha. Anything specific you prefer for lunch?’
’Something easy to eat.’ freewebnσvel.cøm
’I’ll make sure it’s prepared immediately and brought up. I’ll go with them myself.’
’Thank you, Madeline. We want to speak to you later today, when are you off?’
’After dinner rush, Alpha.’
’Please come to my office after dinner then. It’s nothing bad, don’t worry.’
I close the link. Kiara and I have spoken of her for some time now and have agreed to promote her. She was one of the first people to properly greet, accept and welcome Kiara. Except Ryan and James. And she is excellent in the kitchen. A promotion is the least we can do to show her how much we appreciate her.
"Madeline is coming up with lunch shortly with some of the other kitchen Omega’s." I tell Kiara, kissing her cheek. She licks her lips. This woman and her food obsession. Mom and dad follow us into the dining room where we sit down. Frida, Willow and Amber ask if they should stay, and I tell them only Willow and Amber for now. I also sent Leon and Joram on their way. We’ll mindlink them if we need them. Jax walks in and sits down, which I don’t even question. I know how much restraint he must have brought together to let my aunt be at the border by herself, especially with the threat of Narine surfacing again.
"To start off I want to welcome you all to the Royal pack, or Silver Moon, as it is also called. My name is Maze and this is my mate Kiara. This is my sister Amber, she is the Queen of Dragons and magic beings, and those two are my aunt and uncle; Queen Willow and King Jax of the underworld." All of the foxes jump to their feet to bow to all of us. "Please sit down. We’re here to get to know each other, and by that I need to know what your names are?"
