Chapter 4
Daniel pov
I know it sounds like the last year would have been all happy and full of fun and shit but that's where you would be wrong. I learned fast not just looking at myself but everyone around me that just cause the fight was over didn’t mean the war was won. I had a lot of healing to do and so did all the wolves in my care. If I didn’t have the support system I have I don’t think I could have made it this far and I know just for myself there is a long way yet to go. But that is for the future and I need to focus on the now I have a lot of wolves looking to me for guidelines and I want to be the best alpha I can be for them they all deserve to live happy and free and one day we all will be.
I know I’m getting ahead of myself your wondering what the last year has been like well there have been ups and downs heartaches and some hearts healed. The biggest shock I got was when a couple of warriors and their mates from blood moon came to me asking if there was a way to void their mating. This had me confused so I asked them why they would want to void their mating because I knew these warriors and thought they were all fated mates. What is that saying about assuming something well that applies here? The four had grown up together the two males being best friends Zack and Cory both strong warriors and best friends you saw one without the other. I didn’t know she-wolves as well due to some of the stupid rules of the blood moon. Bonnie is Zack’s cousin on his mother's side. All born and breed in blood moon. And her friend Alyssa they were a tight group behind closed doors and they had a secret that couldn’t get out.
Zack and Cory are a few months apart from each other and Bonnie and Alyssa are older than them by a year. The girls were smart they stayed hidden so they wouldn't be made to mate with anyone. They all knew what they were to each other and had a plan they would mate each other and suffer the pain knowing there was no way all four could leave the pack and it not be noticed. Bonnie and Alyssa are a fated pair along with Zack and Cory. So for years, they have suffered the pain of being mated to each other but bedding their fated mates. I have to admit the plan though painful was a smart one and being that I was their alpha now and mated to a male they thought I could and would understand the need to be with their fated mate and I did. I told them I would talk to the queen right away about this hoping she had a solution to this then it got me thinking about the wolves who were forced into mating maybe they wanted out too and be able to find their mates. I didn’t want my wolves in any more pain than they had to be. So the first thing I will do before going to aria is to have a meeting with my pack and find out who wants to have their mating voided and be able to look for their true mate. I have a feeling most of the wolves still here will want that as their mates are no longer a part of the pack. It took a long few months but every male wolf who still believed in the ways of the blood moon and old green lake packs and refuses to follow the rules that aria putting out there. They were not allowed to force their mates to leave here and if they tried it was death. These wolves have suffered too much already and I was not willing to make them suffer more.
on the green lake pack lands, I had almost all of the buildings demoed to make room for improved living and the building that would be needed for the future of our pack. I left the alpha house it being the center of the lands but had it gutted and turned into the day facility for the young pups that needed help with adjusting to the new world and a safe place she-wolves could drop pups off if they need to. I want this pack to become a family not what it was a prison. I want the wolves to know they are equal if not more I mean hello we worship a goddess for crying out loud. And have you met aria I do not want to get on her bad side now? Okay, let's be honest I never wanted to be on her bad side she was always so sweet but now she's fierce. She wants a change in not just the wolves but all supernaturals. She thinks that we can all get along with each other and with humans. Humans may take a while to work into the equation they have a harder time wrapping their heads around things. But to be fair they had been told their whole lives we were not real.
Calling all the wolves who were in the green lake and then joined after I took over to meet out in the training field for a quick pack meeting. I know my pack is heavy on the she-wolf side but that does not mean we are weak I have seen a few she wolves still young enough to not have been fully affected by the no shift rule step up in training and show promise of being strong warriors and I’m all about them kicking ass. I want them not to only be able to protect themselves but the weak old and young as well and I’m happy to see all my she-wolves in one training class or another. They have all taken the first step to reclaim themselves. Noah and Bridget not knowing what I am calling this meeting for both are trying to link me but I need to keep my head clear right now so I can get what I want to ask straight and talking to them right now I might lose my train of thought as I'm still not super comfortable speaking in front of everyone.
Here goes nothing. “so I’m sure you all are wondering why I called you here. The truth of the matter is it was brought to attention and ill be honest I should have realized this sooner but this is all new to me and I still need your help. So first if there is something that you want or need please get with me Noah or Bridget and we will do our best to get it done as soon as we can if it is something we can do. If you feel I’m lacking in something or I’m simply not addressing something that you feel needs addressed please let us know. I want us all to be a family we need each other to heal from our past and I want you all to feel you can lean on me. Now to address this impromptu meeting I have had my eyes opened that some of you may want out of your mating and would like a chance to find your true mate. You don’t have to make it known here in public you can just pull one of us aside or if you have a better idea of how to let me know who would like this if it is possible.” I say looking at all the wolves around seeing eyes wide some with tears and some with hope. I hear a small voice from the back say “what if we email you?” and to be honest I had not thought about that it would keep them anonymous for no if they choose to be. “that's a great idea you all have my email and can email me and we will get with you about it. Thank you for your thoughts and helpful idea.” smiling at them all. “I am going to ask the queen if there is something that can be done about this to help you all and fix this mess that was made by some closed-minded jerks.” letting some of my anger out. Noah takes my hand in his to help me calm down and I’m thankful for this act of love and understanding.
We go over a few other topics they wanted to address and what better time than when we are all together. Some asked about the living arrangements for when we head back to the pack lands and I let them know my plans on this. I wanted it to be a homey feel so on top of the needed medical buildings and the dorms for the school being built I decided on a few backrests for young and single warriors a she-wolf barrettes and a male. I want them to be a more open living concept for each group. Then there will be a large packhouse with young mated couples omegas and ranked members to live also a floor for the elder wolves who need a little extra help from the young. A place for the wolves who don’t want to be away from the group. And finally small homes with up to five bedrooms for the families who want to be close but also have their own space. I had also planned several parks and play areas for pups. I let them know if there is something they think we should have or need so we can see if there is enough need or want to build it. When I hear kade say from behind me “y'all need a bakery. I’m telling you the smell of fresh baked goods first thing in the morning is the best.” earning him a few laughs as that was top of the email list being here we get to smell that every morning and it was the top of everyone's need list and I agreed with them.
“Hey man, when your done Damien wants to talk to you.” kade lets me know nodding I ask if there was anything else. With that, they all went their own way. I did notice a few pulling out their phones as I start to hear the ding of my notifications. Handing my phone to Noah so he can start taking down names for me. He pulls me to him kissing me making me moan and melt into him. Pulling back “I’m so proud of you. You doing great.” oh this man makes me a mess with his love and support.
