Alphas, Betas & Protectors

8. Promotion

Lucas was outside the stadium overseeing the exit of the people after the punishment session for the humans was over. He saw a group of people he recognised as protectors alongside Kelly Anne. They looked sad and upset. They were in a circle talking to each other outside the stadium. He was glad they weren't protesting that day. Protests were allowed but only the ones that had permission conformation from alpha's office. A protest for humans was not welcomed and the alpha would never have agreed to it.

When Gavin's father was alpha the situation was better and the relations between the alpha's office and the protectors were much better. But now, things had changed. Gavin just punished protectors if they said anything he didnt agree with or they wasted his time according to him. So now the protectors just had to use their own limited resources and powers to help the humans and omegas to avoid the wrath of their alpha. But when Gavin was in a good mood he heard the council of the protectors.

Lucas slowly approached the group and as they noticed their beta approaching they stood straight and looked away in respect. He recognised all of them. They were Kelly Anne's friends; Daisy, Sally and Mason.

Lucas reached them and said "I think you should get going. The enforcers have orders to clear the area after this session ready for the next event."

Daisy said "Beta. We were about to go. But we were hoping we could see the alpha."

Lucas raised an eyebrow "The alpha? May I ask why? He is busy this morning. He told me no one is to disturb him."

Sally said "We just wish to book an official meeting with the alpha. All senior protectors need to see the alpha. If they wont see the junior protectors and send them to detention centres at least they need to see the protectors in senior positions."

Mason said "Beta... We need our colleagues out of detention centres and wish to ask if humans can come back into town again."

Lucas said "You will be wasting your time and the alpha's time with your queries. Trust me. Humans working in poor conditions in mines and farms will continue for at least another month. Then maybe you can ask if some humans can be pardoned and returned to their old jobs. Secondly, with all due respect your colleagues who ended up in detention centres were going to be released after a caution following interrogation in the pack prison because their crime was protesting without permission of the state. But they clashed with enforcers and punches were thrown. Using violence against enforcers while they are doing duty carries a heavy sentence. Again give it another month at least before you ask the alpha for anything. Any other questions? You may leave." They all nodded and left except Kelly Anne.

After they left, Kelly Anne asked "There has to be something you can do beta. Please."

Lucas sighed "I can casually ask the alpha if he would consider meeting with you and whether he would discuss the prospect of releasing your colleagues and reducing the punishment of humans after their banishment out of town. But I cant promise anything. I can try."

Kelly Anne smiled "Thank you."

Lucas asked "Kelly Anne. Yesterday I didnt see you at the dress rehearsals and the dinner. I was worried. Why didnt you come? I know you were invited."

Kelly Anne said "I just didnt feel like coming. I really didnt want to spend time with the elite."

Lucas said "At least pretend to like the elite. You can pretend. Cant you? You need to make friends. You live in this society Kelly Anne."

Kelly Anne said "I understand."

Lucas said "Good. Let me take you to school. I am just waiting for my sister to come out." He then froze as he saw his sister coming out of the stadium hand in hand with the alpha. The alpha lead her to his car.