Atelophobia (TW soulmate AU)

BONUS: Chapter 43: The Next Hale Alpha Has Been Chosen part 1

*Talia*

"Sweetheart?"

I looked up from my paperwork to see my husband leaning against the closed door. 

"Yes, Dear?"

"Is everything alright? I just got a somber wave from the bond."

"I think it's time to step down. Our kids are grown, so are most of our pack. Everyone is in a place that's taught them multiple life lessons and I just think it's time. I don't mind being a mentor. But I would like to watch the pack grow under someone else." 

"So you've made your decision." 

"I have." I smiled. 

A choice that I believe is right for this pack. David came over to me, pulling me into a hug. 

"Then I guess we better get started don't eh preparations and informing our allies."

"The faster we get it done, the less likely things will go wrong." I agreed. 

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~3 days later~

Laura, Derek, and Stiles are currently sitting in my office. It's tradition to inform the whole pack when you step down as Alpha. However, only the Alpha potentials will find out who the next Alpha is going to be before the power transfer ceremony. 

"So, is there a reason these two need to be here? We all know you're choosing me. I've been the first choice since I was born." Laura spoke breaking the silence. 

I was just figuring out how to go about stating my choice and the reasoning as to why. But of course, in impatient Laura fashion, she just had to speak. They've barely been sitting here for two minutes. If she just jumped into it. Let's jump into it. 

"Maybe you were the choice in the beginning, Laura. But you've proven as you've gotten older that you are not truly Alpha potential. You have this nasty air around you that makes the pack not want to be around you. This is a pack house and yet the minute you met your "mate" you left. Only visiting when it appeases you. When you wanted to "flaunt" something that no one cared about. For the past several years, you have been out of the running. I have been debating pros and cons of picking Derek or Stiles."

She shrieked. Very angry and annoyed. Almost feral. She forgot all the rules and lessons she learned about how she should treat her wolf growing up. 

Ignoring my daughter, for now, I turn to Derek and Stiles. Both were curious for my choice and the reasoning behind it. I smile at them. 

"Stiles, I would like you to be the next Hale pack Alpha."

"What?!"

I sent a glare towards my daughter.

"Me, are you sure?"

"I'm positive, Stiles." 

"But what about Derek? He's your son."

"It was a very hard decision. I said that I've been debating over the two of you for the past few years. What helped me make the decision was that Derek came to me a few months ago stating that he would rather not be Alpha unless absolutely necessary. He gave me his own reasons and I took it into consideration." 

"And I fit the bill?"

I chuckled, "Yes Stiles, you did. Besides you've been taking care of members of the pack since you joined. Not just Peter. You even helped Danny through something and brought him into the pack. I believe in you and I know I've made the right choice."