Chapter Thirty-three

Max:

“What’s on the agenda today?” I asked huskily as I towel dried my hair, catching a glimpse of JR trimming his now Goatee that he sported, while I decided to go with a full beard.

“We actually have a meeting with the Elder Council, to discuss the increase in Rogue appearances lately.” JR chuckled darkly side glancing me, flinch at the mentioning of Rogues.

“Max?” Jaxon linked.

“Yeah Jax.” I replied smiling at JR with a smartass smirk.

“Elders are here.” Jaxon replied singing in a weird mocking melody.

“Don’t quit your day job.” JR laughed back in our link.

“We will meet in the main conference room.” JR replied elbowing me to hurry up.

Laughing mockingly as I did a quick one, two with my hands through my hair to keep the classic tussled hair style.

“Never fails.” JR boomed laughing as we exited our room laughing as we entered the Main conference room.

“Congratulations!!” Ella swooped over giving us big hugs and kisses on the cheeks.

“Thank you, Ella.” We both replied, laughing softly as she bounced happily over to her spot at the table with a large motherly smile.

“King Jack, Sir Max.” Everyone greeted formally as we took our seats.

We waved for them to sit, noticing Hilo was absent, a young lady sat in his place with long straight blonde hair and beautiful green eyes.

“Please excuse my rudeness. I am Victoria, King Hilo’s niece.” She spoke very perkily with a shy smile.

“Vance’s sister.” I linked JR turning my head slightly to see him perk a brow.

“Nice to meet you. I hope you are not like your brother.” JR spoke brashly as he tensed under the table.

Victoria dropped her head, her expression voided of emotion to the mentioning of her brother, who was currently imprisoned at the Council Headquarters.

“I sincerely apologize for the actions of my brother. Jonah placed him in a position to choose poorly.” Victoria spoke gently glancing as I fumed, Logan counting silently to calm himself.

“FUCK THAT!!” Logan growled as I stood abruptly from my seat, slamming my fists on the tabletop to get everyone’s attention.

“Your brother’s actions nearly killed Queen Mei and succeeded in killing an innocent child. I hope the Council decides swiftly to his punishment before I take it in my own hands.” I shouted as JR grabbed my shoulder, pushing down firmly to take my seat once more.

“Not to mention the loss of my first mate, and former Gamma Seth Whitetail.” I hissed lowly to make her understand that the actions of her brother, caused more damage than people speak about.

“Your Highnesses, I can excuse her if that is what you please?” Ella spoke dignified to us with soft caring eyes.

JR held his hand up, while I took a few more deep breaths, trying to control the rage swirling in the pit of my stomach.

“No, it is fine. I am sure King Hilo sent her in his place for a reason.” JR spoke more rationally in this matter.

“Yes, King Hilo is following a lead on Jonah’s brother, Alexi.” Ella spoke with a twitch at the corner of her lips.

“How could I forget.” JR pursed his lips together rubbing his temples with his fingers.

“I take it that is why we have an increase in Rogues?” I asked fuming at the thought that Fucker slipped through our fingers.

“That is what we suspect. The concern is a few of the same rumors have circled around other realms, that there is a plot to kidnap the Queen.” Victoria spoke more sternly as she finally captured our gazes.

“Jaxon!” I quickly linked side glancing JR.

“Yes Sir.” He replied just as hastily.

“Tighten Security around Mei, and the pups. Everyone has a bodyguard.” I replied as Ella shot me a glance.

“Your Highnesses.” She linked both of us while the Council shared information amongst themselves.

“Yes, Ella.” We both replied.

“Is there someplace safe, unknown to others that you can take Mei and the pups?” Ella asked holding a tight gaze with us.

“What about Alpha Allister?” I asked in link.

JR perked his brow.

“Xander is good friends with his Nephew Gus, and the Russian clans gave us full support, during our little Siberian trip.” JR spoke firmly.

“How soon can you get them there?” Ella asked as she nodded her head to a statement spoken by one of the Human Elders.

“By the end of the week. She just gave birth, and we have to coordinate to have supplies shipped over, so she has everything needed for the pups.” We both replied as Ella smiled reassuringly.

“Okay let me know when you plan to fly her out, so I can have all the proper Flight documents ready.” Ella replied.

JR grumbling lowly, remembering the hold up in Loudon.

“Hey, but we did get to “Halo Jump”.” I elbowed him playfully watching as his eyes glimmered brightly at the memory.

“Mei is not going to like this.” I replied laughing darkly as Ella gave me a smile.

“She already knows. I spoke to her before her water broke.” Ella smiled weakly as she side glanced the Council.

“Alpha Allister is my Nephew, so they will be in good hands.” Ella continued as JR snapped his gaze to me.

The Council nodded and shook our hands as they made their way out of the Conference room, after we discussed various issues that we found, when we took over the smaller Realms. The smaller Realms were incredibly grateful that they now had a voice among the larger Realms.

“Let me know, so we can make the arrangements.” Ella spoke softly as she stepped out, heading down to the Clinic to see Akai and Azalea, along with her “Boyfriends” as she called them.

“Max.” JR called to me as I closed the door, leaning against it rubbing my face with both hands.

“You know how bad this fucking sucks. All I want to do is raise our pups, run this Goddamn Kingdom, and be a family.” I huffed darkly as JR walked up to me, hands in his jean pockets.

“I know exactly what you are feeling, that is why we will stay in constant contact. Lexi redesigned his surveillance system, so it runs on a variable signal, so no one can pinpoint her location.” JR spoke softly, leaning against the wall next to me, leaning our heads back against the solid surface.

Logan stirred angrily in the shadows as we exited the conference room, hearing laughter echo from the Clinic.

“I guess our “Goodbye” starts now.” I spoke angered at the fact my pups were just born, and now we must send them away with their mother to protect them.

Can we ask for a fucking break occasionally?