The Luna’s Choice

Chapter 253: Theo

Alpha Vincent’s request had caught both Ayla and me off guard. While Sister Mona explained that what they were asking was entirely possible, I realized that talking to them one at a time wasn’t going to work anymore. Before we got farther into the conversation, I moved us to a conference room and sent Briggs and Jimmy to gather the rest. As soon as they were all present, we went over everything we already knew.

I couldn’t deny that the story was starting to annoy me already. It didn’t help that I kept thinking about my father and what this could mean for him.

Once Mona was done, Luna Aniya shared her story and Alpha Vincent presented his proposition. I noticed several of the others increased interest in this part in particular.

“We have been experiencing the same concerns in our pack,” Alpha Weston said. “It’s why we have increased out research budgets so much.”

“Us as well,” Luna Victoria added.

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“With all due respect,” Alpha Trent interrupted, “while I sympathize with these concerns, how do you expect us to believe you somehow magically have the solution to all of our problems? And that the solution is for you, the Alpha who already has the biggest pack, to gain even more power? This is a long way from the assurances you were spouting just yesterday.”

“Alpha Trent,” Kingston growled warningly. “Luna Ayla and Alpha Theo have no intention of…”

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“Oh, hold your breath, ALPHA Kingston,” Alpha Trent snapped. “We all know you’re not exactly an objective party here. Which also doesn’t help their cause. All I see are the two most powerful packs joining up against the rest of us.”

“If that was the case, it would be incredibly foolish of us to bring you all here and tell you our plan,” Kingston shot back.

“We all know your tactics, Amvarov,” Alpha Trent retorted. “You thought you could intimidate those of us not gullible enough to go along with this.”

“Enough,” I called firmly, silencing the room. “This isn’t a ploy or some kind of scare tactic. This is a meeting of equals. We will speak to each other as such.” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Agreed,” Alpha Harden offered in support. “We have been provided with enough issues to address without creating more.”

“Still,” Alpha Gregory of the Moonvalley Pack interjected, “Alpha Trent has a point. This doesn’t speak towards the promise you extended after the execution. An execution you performed on your own without getting the approval you called us all here to ask for.”

“We didn’t ask you here for permission to execute a traitor,” Ayla said. “We asked you here to help us address the Waar P ak and their activities in all of the pack territories.”

“Because mixing words isn’t manipulative at all,” Alpha Trent stated.

“Alpha Trent,” Harden barked. “That’s enough. “What else would you have them do? If this is your vote against them unifying the Moonstone, then we accept it. But insults and antagonizing won’t be necessary.”

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Alpha Trent scoffed. “Please, we all know they are going to do it,” he stated. “And I’ll admit, it may be the best option. Because I’d rather only have to worry about one magic rock than two. However, I refuse to accept that it stays in their hands. If this Moonstone is as powerful as the legends say, then we might as well say goodbye to our packs right now because there will be nothing stopping them from taking over.”

The room fell silent. He had touched on the part that was harder to argue against. I had been up most of the night worrying about that as well.

“That is a valid concern,” Alpha Patrick concurred. “Right now, we are only left to take your word that our way of life won’t be uprooted. And even if you stick to that agreement, you can’t make that

guarantee of future generations. Sister Mona’s history lessons has reminded us what this kind of power can do.”

“We won’t be keeping the Moonstone,” I said calmly. “Regardless of whether we reconstitute the Moonstone or not, both halves will be protected by a neutral party. The Moon Haven Order.”

“How do you propose that will work?” Alpha Weston asked. “From what I gather, the Moonstone should be in wolf territory for it to remain affective. The Moon Haven Order is a hundred miles into human lands.”

“I plan on moving them back,” I explained.

Alpha Trent laughed bitterly. “Let me guess, and set them up in Greytooth territory?”

“No, Alpha Trent,” I replied forcefully, pushing my aggravation down. “Wherever the Order sets up will become neutral territory. No Alpha or Luna will have power on their land. And recruitment will not only be

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open to all packs, but we will agree on a minimum requirement of pack members to join. There is no reason why we can’t organize a system of checks and balances to protect such an important and holy part of our history.”

“I think we can all agree on that,” Luna Emma said. “Power aside, this is a sacred relic. It should be protected. And that protection should be all of our responsibility.”

“I agree,” I stated. “Which is why I propose that we designate fifty square miles from the center of all territories. I am willing to give up the Greytooth lands to accommodate. That leaves the Sablmane, Wildtail, Dawnfall, and Shadow Claw packs the option of doing the same.”

Alpha Trent’s scowled even more at the mention of his pack losing territory. “And what about the rest? They don’t have to sacrifice anything.”

“There are plenty of other things we can contribute,” Alpha Vincent offered. “The Order will need to be outfitted and maintained. An annual supply contract would be an agreeable contribution.”

“All of this can be organized and arranged,” I encouraged. “We will all give what we can equally afford to. We won’t make a decision about the Moonstone until all packs come to an agreement on the Moon Haven Order arrangements,” I turned to Sister Mona. “Does this sound like an acceptable plan to you?”

“I think moving us here is a wise move,” she replied. “And we have plenty of time to work out the details of that. However, we are running out of time to join the Moonstones.”

“What do you mean?” Ayla asked concerned.