BORDER CONTROL

Chapter 43

MABEL ESTHER

Dear, females everywhere, stop holding yourself back. The pain and torment will stride along the rest of us for years to come if we do not stop the generational curse. With hope, pride, and strength, we can place ourselves at a higher power. Fake it until you make it. I am proudly honored to have this much power as I do, I am made here today to keep this power from drifting ever again.

My mother Esther was a strong-hearted she-wolf who mastered the art of love. She made sure every female and every wolf was cared for. Her heart will carry on for years as I will continue to honor her every day. My father busted his ass to keep us safe, he mended old ties and brought people together for the greater good. He had made a mistake I thought, but now I know that it was a setup. He wanted me to strive and to be alive with courage to get the result.

Here I am with the dress, the hair, and the looks all ready to go. The power punch of frustration I was given last night is hidden under the dress I am being forced to wear. I wanted to talk to my mate about the ceremony and if there was a chance that I could address the crowd, but he silently punished me instead. I don't hold any emotion back as I wait for him to finish getting dressed. His shirt is tucked in at the last second before he walks out of the door.

My Gamma is standing behind me finishing putting pieces of jewels in my hair. She keeps touching my neck and shoulders when I get flustered. I thank her and she moves along to get my shoes for me. As a small bump is hidden from the rest of the crowd, a small select few know that I am bearing the heir of the Alpha King. Those select few are the ones that I trust to get the job done.

Making eye contact with the Alphas and some high-ranked rogues, they all bow to show respect. They know the true power of an Alpha female and they don't want to cross me for it. Ryden chose power and greed over me too many times to count, he will be ruined for it.

"Last night, I thought he was going to kill me." I hold my knees to my chest, "it is getting worse as the days go on." Gamma Yda shows her support by being with me. She knows that it is only a matter of time before the plan starts to unravel.

We walk to the lower level and I see Beta Stephan holding his son. Yda walks over and takes him from his arms, her mate stiffens as he sees me. He knows something is going on, he knew this whole time. He was conflicted with Yda and the pup growing inside of her, now he is on the sidelines ready to jump in when the time is right.

He killed his own Gamma to keep his mate safe. For that reason only, I will be keeping him alive. Once the plan is sedated and ready to roll out, my people will be instructed to take over as I handle the Alpha. My heart beats in my chest and I become anxious from the rush of the bond. I keep it from benign to too open.

"The Alpha is waiting for you, Luna." A guard escorts me to the back where there is a stage. "Alpha will be with you in a moment."

Standing there with nothing to do, I look around to not see but feel hundreds of wolves in the forest. Their eyes create little specks of hope as the day goes on. They were all invited by the Alpha, the treaties were established a couple of weeks ago.

Laying in the tub filled with hot water and eucalyptus, I close my eyes and think. I spoke to the Alphas and I spoke with my commandings, we're on the same page. Just a few more details to figure out and we are all under way to make sure this works.

"Darling?" My mate calls to me from behind the stage. I walk over and see him holding a large book. "This is the ceremony pack novel with all of the recording Alphas and Lunas of this pack." He flips open to the page where the last entry is himself, "you will write your name here."