THE ALPHA'S REJECTED MATE ( I have a baby for him)

Part 27

SEBASTIAN

The morning sun had barely risen when the knock came at my door. I jolted up from bed in alertness and glanced at Alora sleeping beside me. She was still deep asleep and I sighed of relief. I dressed properly to open attend to the 'intruder'.  As I opened the door, I was handed an envelope, its wax seal bearing the emblem of the Royal Council. My heart skipped a beat. For the Royal Council to send a letter to me?

Slowly, I unfolded the parchment, my eyes scanning the words. Each sentence felt like a stone dropping into a still pond, sending ripples of realization through me.

"By the decree of the Royal Council, and upon the recommendation of the Chief and the Second in Command of the Royal Warriors, you, Sebastian Cicero of Pack Altas, are hereby invited to accept a position within the Royal Council, effective immediately. Your leadership, integrity, and dedication have been recognized, and it is our honor to extend this invitation to you."

I read the letter again, my hand trembling slightly as I tried to process the magnitude of what it meant. The Royal Council was the highest governing body, that shaped the future of every pack under their influence. And now, I was being asked to join them.

"Sebastian?" Alora's soft voice pulled me from my thoughts. She was already awake and staring at me,  her eyes full of curiosity and concern.

I handed her the letter, not trusting myself to speak just yet. I watched as she read the words, her expression shifting from confusion to astonishment, and finally, to a radiant smile that made my heart swell with pride.

"Sebastian, this is... this is incredible!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "You've been invited to join the Royal Council! Do you know what this means?"

"It means a lot of responsibility," I said, still feeling the weight of it settling on my shoulders. "It means making decisions that affect thousands of lives, balancing power with justice... It's a huge step."

Alora stepped closer, taking my hands in hers. Her touch was warm, grounding me in the midst of my swirling thoughts. "You've always been a leader, Sebastian. This is just the world recognizing what I've known all along. You're meant for this."

Her confidence in me was unshakable, and it gave me the strength to push aside my doubts. I pulled her into a tight embrace, burying my face in her hair. "I love you Alora."

She leaned back slightly, her eyes meeting mine with that familiar mix of love and determination. "And I always will love you. You're going to be amazing, Sebastian. I know it. Now get dressed properly and go meet them, time is ticking babe!"

I straightened my shirt and went to the house of the Royal Council. All the guards bowed as I made my way into the room where they were gathered and I smiled to myself. 

I took a deep breath and walked through the door that was immediately opened and there sat the twelve members of the Royal Council. I was astonished to see a woman seating in the middle and I immediately took a bow which they all responded with a non.

"Sebastian Cicero, Beta of Pack Atlas, you are welcome." The woman said. I bowed again and smiled. "It is an honor be be here your graces." She smiled back at me.

"Sebastian Cicero, you are standing before us to formerly introduce you to the standing members of the Royal Council in which you would be inaugurated tomorrow night. You have been selected to be the thirteenth member of the Council as highly recommended by the Chief of the Royal pack warriors and his second in command and approved by his Royal Highness, Alpha King Valerii of Patricia. You are welcome into the fold of the Council."