Chapter 46

Tim’s POV
“Are you ready?” Danny asks me, coming to the bottom of the stairs with Claudia. “Yes, I’m going to linger over here, growling at everyone coming through the doorway. Chelsea and I even thought of a way to have her sit with you guys” I inform them. “Surprise us about it” Claudia says as Oliver, Jeffrey and Connor come in through the doors.
“King Oliver, it’s an honour you accepted our invitation” Alpha Henry calls out, shaking his hand. “By all means, I want to meet the new Alpha” he chuckles, embracing Danny and Claudia. “Jeffrey, thank you for coming” Danny says, shaking the butler’s hand. “I wouldn’t miss, the celebration of the century.” “Celebration of the century?” Claudia questions. “Luna Jade told us…” “enough said” Alpha Henry chuckles as James and Todd come in through the doorway and Danny growls.
“Danny, you promised” Claudia says, giving James a hug. “Thank you for coming” she says to him. “Todd” she nods. “And this is my grandpup?” James asks, bending over Sophia’s stroller. Here’s my cue. I smile toward Todd; “At least we have some real company” I say, stepping away from the stairs.
“Oh” Danny says; giving me a death stare, as Todd looks between Danny and I. “Come, James; Todd. I will show you to your table” I smile at the pair and usher them in through the doors. “What is that all about?” Todd says to me. “Danny’s still a fuckwit, thinking he’s all high and mighty, now he is becoming Alpha” I snarl, looking back towards the doorway.
We sit down at the table, near the front of the room; “I’m not sitting here” Chelsea yells, coming over and glaring at James and Todd. “You can sit with the other losers if you want. I don’t give a shit” I fume at her, watching her turn on her heels and heading back to the main table, next to Denise.
“What’s going on with you two?” Todd asks, sitting down at the table. “Chelsea found out about Craig. Her mother finally told her; she’s been cosying up to Danny since she found out she’s your cousin” I snarl, looking at the her. “My cousin?” Todd questions, looking at me and then at his father, who smiles.
“I didn’t think Gemma had it in her to tell Chelsea the truth. Guess I was wrong” James chuckles, as he watches Sariah, Leon and their son walk through the door. “Who’s that?” James asks. “I don’t know” I answer, narrowing my eyes at them. “Tim; now you can see, what we already could. How do we get Claudia?” Todd whispers, looking hopeful as James lets off a small growl in Todd’s direction.
“Todd; you are barking up the wrong tree” I chuckle, looking over at the main table as Claudia, Danny, Alpha Henry and Luna Jade take their seats. “What do you mean?” he asks me. “Claudia may have a white wolf but she is a typical she-wolf. It’s Danny you have to watch. He has the additional powers, not her” I smile as James and Todd gasp, looking towards him and Danny smirks back at me, narrowing his eyes.
“Welcome everyone; Daniel and I would like to thank everyone for coming to this wonderful occasion. I want to thank Elder Thompson for officiating the ceremony. I would like to start off with the ceremony, followed by a lovely dinner Joslyn has prepared for us. Danny, can you join myself and Elder Thompson at the ceremonial table” Alpha Henry announces and I let off a small growl.
“How do you know Danny is the one with additional powers and not Claudia? The legend says the white wolf…” James begins to ask “because he has given each of his leadership a power; including myself. He only gave me something on the urging of Dad; he still doesn’t trust me enough to make me enforcer with Rick. Have you wondered why the fuckhead won’t die?” I smirk at them. “What can you do?” Todd asks, smiling at me.
“I can’t tell you at the moment. Apparently if I abuse the power; I will lose it. I am biding my time; I want to get away from here. Dad, Rick and Chelsea are morons believing Danny and Alpha Henry” I whisper, looking over at the ceremonial table as Claudia gets sworn in as Luna.
“You can always come back to the River Moon Pack. I still need a Betta and with your additional powers; people will fear us” Todd whispers back and I smile at the pair. “I was going to ask you if I could. I don’t want to be here” I tell them.
“When do you want to come back?” James asks me as Jason heads up to the ceremonial table to be sworn in as Betta. “How about tomorrow; I’ll try and convince Chelsea, her and Jacob need to come with me” I continue in a whisper. “Sounds good to me” Todd answers me.
I look around me, narrowing my eyes at Danny; who smirks in my direction. “Fuckhead” I snarl. “I might need you both to come to the border tomorrow; I may have to make a run for it. If you are at the border; they won’t be able to stop us” I add in a whisper. “What time?” James asks, looking towards Danny, who glares at him.
I wait for Cynthia to reach the ceremonial table for her turn to be sworn in as Gamma; “Around 10 tomorrow morning” I smile at him. “Make it 11; you know how hard it is to get Todd out of bed after a big party” James chuckles, as Rick heads up to be sworn in as an enforcer.
“Give me a second; I need to talk to Carter. I was surprised, he was the one who suggested to go back. He doesn’t like Danny’s wolf, Jesse either” I tell them; opening a mind link to Alpha Henry and Danny. *“They bought it. Heading back at 11 tomorrow” “Great; you better get back to our guests before they realise you are talking to us”* Alpha Henry answers. *“I told them, I am consulting Carter”* I chuckle, closing down the mind link.
“What’s so funny” Todd asks, looking at me. “Carter said he can’t wait to rip Jesse apart” I chuckle again as Todd growls. “What’s wrong?” I ask him. “Nothing; I spoke with a Jesse when I called here looking for Claudia. He is arrogant; like Error” Todd explains. “We can’t call him that, Todd. I told you, he has had his name officially changed” James spits at Todd.
“I will call him what I want” Todd spits back. “Not if we are to get on his good side. We need to be nice; even if you don’t want to be” James smiles toward Danny, who continues to glare at him. “Thank you for your patience. Enjoy your meal” Alpha Henry announces as Joslyn and other Omegas come out of the kitchen.
“The chicken for me, thanks Joslyn” giving her a smile as she motions for a plate of chicken to be bought over. “Medium done steak please” Todd asks. “Chicken looks good; I will have that” James adds as I start eating.
“I see Danny has made some high-ranking friends” James says, looking over at Oliver. “He was introduced to the vampire king by Alpha Henry. I don’t know who the others are though. They shut up whenever I get close to them” I tell them. “I know the other vampire is called Jeffrey; King Oliver’s butler. I don’t know who the human is” James informs me.
“He’s probably some lacky, King Oliver has working for him” I tell them, looking over at Oliver, Jeffrey and Connor. “I’m concerned about the witch and warlock they have here” James says, looking at Sariah and Leon.
“I don’t know who they are; I can see if Dad can give me the scoop. He isn’t really trusting me either; it is a long shot” I inform them and open a mink link to Dad, Danny and Alpha Henry again. *“They are asking me about Sariah; how much do you want me to tell them? Before you ask again; I told them I am asking if Dad will tell me; they know I am mind linking him.”*
*“Tell them, she is a friend of Claudia’s. She met her at one of the leadership camps she went to”* Danny answers. *“Don’t give away too much more than that”* Dad adds, closing down the mind link. “What did Simon say?” James asks; looking over at Dad. “He said, she is one of Claudia’s friends. Someone she met at a leadership camp” I inform them.
“What’s her name?” James asks me, looking over at Sariah again. “Dad didn’t tell me. I’ll see if I can find out for you and let you know tomorrow” I say to the pair; trying to move the conversation away from Sariah and Leon.
“This could have been you, if you could stop being arrogant once in a while” Chelsea spits, coming over to me. “I’m being arrogant? You haven’t said two words to me all night” I fume back at her, getting up from the table. “I’ve lost my appetite. I’ll see you both later” I huff, giving James and Todd a knowing wink and head out the door.
“Tim” Chelsea calls after me; reaching me halfway up the stairs. “Did they buy it?” she whispers as we get to our room. “Yeah; I leave in the morning. I told them I will try and convince you to come. You better get back in there and look as though we had a fight” I smile, giving her a kiss. “I’ll make them know we did” she giggles, kissing me back. “Can you get Joslyn to save me a piece of apple pie. I’m sacrificing my dessert for you guys” I chuckle.
“Shall do” she giggles and heads out the door.