Tangled Fate: Harmony Entwined

CHAPTER 39

Ethan's POV

"Your Majesty!"

"Your...Majesty..."

I heard two address me, then the rest nodded formally.

It was...Really awkward...

I looked at each one of the Alpha's, even Damien and Alpha Lorez, who were also standing in front of me now and I waited.

But...What was I waiting for?

Waiting for them to question me about what they may have been told by Beta Owen?

How many lies have they been told?

Sitting up straight still, I raised my chin higher and took in a deep breath, "I told you to be here because I did not want you to be forced into giving a blood pact to anyone."

The Alpha's looked at me, some I saw to be surprised.

"I may have been shot and got a bit depressed, but that did not mean I forgot about the Shifters. Believe it or not, the plane crash had helped me get my head on straight and I have been only getting better since."

I stopped for a bit, looking at each of them once again, "I now can feel my legs once again."

Again, I saw some with surprised looks, but Damien gave me a smile.

I wanted to smile back at Damien, but I knew that now wasn't the time for intimacy, I had to be the 'King' and address these Alpha's formally. They needed to know that I was back!

After another short silence, as no one wanted to speak, I continued, "A ruler should not depend on blood pacts to trust his subordinates to do the right thing. I had lived without blood pacts for years and I want to continue to do so. I know that means that I may not have full loyalty from you, but I also know that I will feel better because you will have a complete mind of your own."

"Your Majesty..." Alpha Louis, The Driller's Pack Alpha started, "I am thankful that you have given us a chance to make up our own minds, for that I must thank you."

"Agreed." Stated Damien.

I found it ironic though, because Damien had given me a blood pact...I guess he was just trying to make this easier for me...

I nodded, "Then, let me take this onward, to further seek in your trust and being straight forward with you...To state that the rumors of my being an Omega is truth."

A gasp was heard, and I just knew that both Alpha Lorez and Damien were glaring at me.

So, quickly, I continued, "When I was twelve, I did not know anything besides that of not being good enough. Owen told me that if you all were to know that I was an Omega, then the Shifters will go backwards, just because there is no 'King', and well...I had thought he was right. He was, after all, the only father figure that I had for years. If I hadn't trusted him, who would I have trusted? If I didn't believe in what he said...Then what would I believe in now? I was young and thought that Owen was doing the best for me. I have to admit, whether I like it or not, Owen did make me become a King. I would like to slightly change this 'King' though, that he brought me up to be, to be a better one, now that I have come to see other ways...And now that you have seen how capable I am at ruling, even though I am an Omega, I wanted you to know from my own voice...That I am, indeed, an Omega. An Omega that only wants to strive for a better way for us Shifter's."

I know I went against Damien and Alpha Lorez here, but I had my reasons...Not only to start fresh with the Alpha's, but also because...

"Then, what is happening, perhaps it's better that a Beta is a regent King and helping Chance become the next King!"