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Chapter 24: Alphas and Mates

Chapter 24

"Mom when are they going to be here?" I heard Teddy ask Anne.

We were all standing in the clearing near the pack house where I first met majority of the pack so many months back. It was miles of empty space that was surrounded by the forest and we were currently awaiting the arrival of the Alphas and their unmated pack members.

It honestly felt as if we were hosting some kind of matchmaking convention.

Thane and I stood front and center with his family to my left and Lucas, Beau and their mates to Thane's right. All the unmated wolves from our pack stood behind scattered behind us as we all waited.

Before I heard the rustling of the leaves in the forest in front of us or the howling of wolves, I felt Thane's hand on my waist pull me tighter against him and he angled his body in a way that he was almost shielding me.

The anxiousness that everyone held was almost palpable as the rushing of wind and the sound of the leaves crunching stopped and time stood still for a brief minute as the approaching wolves got changed in the forest.

The first person to exit the dark forest was a middle aged man with dark brown hair. He had a pleased smile on his face as he walked up to Thane and I and his pack members all exited the forest.

Thane had told me that there were four other packs spread around the country, so this was just the first of three Alphas to arrive. According to Thane, there used to be many more packs but due to the expanding human population into forest areas and the number of rogues, the wolf packs died out, much like the pack that Caroline originated from.

"Alpha Pete," Thane send a friendly smile to the man and shook his hand, "welcome to the Blood Moon Pack. This is my mate Emery," He introduced me, "and Emery, this is Alpha Pete of the Brave Paw Pack."

"It's nice to see you again boy, and it is nice to meet you Luna Emery." He pulled me into a hug but released me as Thane let out a loud growl, "I don't want her boy, put your canines away." He laughed as he looked back at me, "He's basically like a son to me so I'm happy he found you Luna."

I laughed at this, "It's nice to meet you too Alpha Pete and I hope you enjoy your time at our pack. If you and your pack need anything, then please feel free to inform me. Also you can call me Emery."

"Well Emery, I will make sure of it once your mate doesn't behead me." He chuckled as he moved onto Carson who gave each other a slap on the back like old friends, because they were.

Apparently, Carson and Pete fought off a pack of rogues that threatened to take over both their territories back in the day, and ever since they were best friends therefore Thane grew up with Pete as an uncle.

As soon as Alpha Pete and his entourage moved away, another man appeared out of the forest with his pack behind him.

He looked about twenty five with dark skin, one hazel eye and the other was a grey color. He had short curly hair and looked mysterious. I instantly knew he was Alpha Owen of the Whisper Bane Pack.

"Alpha Thane." He gave a curt nod and held his hand out to Thane.

"Alpha Owen, hope your journey was without bloodshed," Thane said because Owen traveled the furthest and through badlands that were infested with rogues, "and this is my Luna, Emery."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Alpha Owen but you can call me Emery. Welcome to the Blood Moon Pack and if you and your pack need anything at all, just let me know." I gave him a smile to help ease the tension that he emanated because of his mysterious aura.