The Choice

Chapter 5

-Emma's POV-

I pulled up to the SAHQ (Supernatural Assembly Head Quarters) and tossed my keys to the valet boy. I strutted into the building and felt the eyes in the main corridor turn to me.

 "Morning Frank" I said to the security guard.

 "Good morning Mrs. Blake. Good to see you again." he replied politely as he opened the door to the conference room where the council would be waiting for me.

 "Thanks Frank" I smiled at him and walked into the room.

 I had been into this room countless times for various strategical or planning meetings, but never for a meeting focused solely on myself.

 I took in the familiar sight of the sleek, shiny, very modern room. 

The long black table had 10 Chairs set up around it. At the head of the table sat the Head of the council, Bill Thomas. 

No one really knows how he became the head of the council, but it's a good thing he is because someone has to be in charge of all of this craziness. It is said that he is half witch half vampire, and was raised in a pack by werewolfs (again no one knows how that happened). Because of his background he doesn't really have a bias towards any one group, which is a good thing.

 Looking around the rest of the table I could see the seven representatives from the seven groups of supernaturals. The ninth chair where the human representative sits during times of extreme crisis was empty, because this did not concern the humans. 

I walked over to the tenth and final chair and sat down. 

Sarah was sitting to my left and she gave me a reassuring smile, she was the representative for the witches and warlocks.

Mr. Thomas cleared his throat and all eyes were on him.

 "So Mrs. Blake it has come to our attention that you have found your mate. Am I correct?"

"Yes sir you are correct. I was on Black Moon pack territory for my mission and our paths crossed."

"And who is your mate exactly?" Thomas replied.

"Alpha Tyler Cunningham sir" I answered

There were murmurs around the room and I noticed the werewolf representative smiling. Sarah leaned over and whispered to me, "That's Mr. Cunningham, former alpha of the Black Moon Pack. He was alpha for forty years before he passed the alpha title for his son, and afterwards joined the council as the were rep." I nodded in understanding. He was my mates father, which explains why he was so happy when I announced my mates name.

Mr. Thomas cleared his throat again and all focus returned to him. 

"Well we have reviewed every groups records and you were correct, there are no reports of a witch/werewolf mating. Because of your unique bloodline and special talents, and Alpha Cunningham's strength and leadership abilities, we believe that this mating was no coincidence. With what appears to be a massive strike by the hunters approaching, The council is ordering you to stay on Red Moon Pack lands with your mate for at least a month. After that it is up to your discretion."

I stared wide eyes at him. "B-But what about my coven" I stuttered. "I'm their leader I can't just leave them!"

"Well then I guess you will just have to train them on your mates land. Maybe this will be a good chance for your coven to strengthen ties with the werewolves." Mr. Thomas replied.

"Very well Sir, thank you" I said in return. I had no choice but to obey his orders, but I definitely didn't have to be happy about it.

"Well that concludes this meeting, thank you all for coming. Oh, and Mrs. Blake I would like a word with you in private."

One by one everyone stood up and left until it was just him and I in the room.

"Mrs. Blake I understand that this situation might be difficult at first, but the council and I have full faith in your capabilities to handle this. I would like for you to make the most of things. After all, you are a Luna now and you must consider your mates and your covens needs as well as your own."

"Thank you sir. I'm sure I will manage just fine." I replied.

I turned and left the room. I exited the building and saw that the valet already had my car waiting. I hopped in and headed back to my house to pack my things for this fun little trip.

-At Emma's house-

"I'M HOME" I yelled at the top of my lungs. I lived with my two best friends in the whole world; Ryan is my second in command and has been my best friend since we were in diapers, and Lauren is my third in command and we met in third grade when I saw her punch a boy twice her size in the face to protect a little kindergartener. They are basically my family.

"INCOMING" I heard someone scream as Lauren came sliding down the grand staircase. Her crazy red curls bouncing around.

"Hey Loe" I said and gave her a hug.

"Well isn't this sweet" Ryan commented as he gave me a bone crushing hug.

"I'm assuming Sarah told you guys what happened" I said knowingly

"Yeah she told us all about your MATE" Lauren screamed.

"Personally I don't like the guy" Ryan said with a shrug.

"You haven't even met him yet you brat" I said as I playfully punched him in the shoulder.

Ryan and Lauren helped me pack everything I would need for the month. We also decided that the coven would come twice a week to the pack so I could make sure they were still in shape, but they would handle all the other days of training. We said our goodbyes and I headed off to the pack house.