The Sale pt 1

Alpha James

‘Alpha James, Alpha Stryker’s group has just come through the gate,’ the gate guard mindlinked me.

‘Excellent.’ I stood, moving around my desk to head downstairs to greet Alpha Brian. I have been looking forward to this part of this bloody mate ball—the part that lines the extra accounts I keep. ‘Convene at the front. Alpha Stryker’s group will be here momentarily,’ I linked Tobias, Amelia, and Claire.

I could already count the extra zeros added to my bank account once I’m through with this ball. I may have to be a bit more subtle than usual, thanks to the unexpected group from Crescent Moon, but I’m choosing to look at it as a challenge. If I can get this done right under their noses, well…it may be time to expand.

Tobias and Amelia were already in place when I got to the front of the packhouse. Claire was just coming down the hallway. She’s young, sure, but as Alpha, that’s my prerogative. I needed a new luna when my mate died, and she fit the bill. Gullible, submissive, and fuckable. What more could you want in a mate?

As the three black SUVs appeared coming down the drive, I linked Tobias. ‘Remember what I told you last night, boy. You will stay away from the negotiations with Alpha Stryker. You’re too volatile about that girl.’ Glancing over at him, I saw his jaw clench. Let him be angry; that’s fine. As long as he doesn’t tank this sale, he’ll get over it. He doesn’t realize what’s at stake. I pulled Amelia and Claire into a mind link next. ‘Best behavior with this group,’ I growled at them. ‘Remember, even you are expendable if you screw something up while we have guests here.’ Claire nodded and Amelia just rolled her eyes at me. The girl needed a wake-up call. She would have to step up and do her part to further this family soon, whether she liked it or not.

Alpha Stryker emerged from the first vehicle. He’d been alpha of the Silver Rain Pack for going on thirty years now. A little silver at the temples, like me, but otherwise he still looked hale and fit. We’d known each other for close to fifty years, and that relationship was beneficial to both of us.

“Alpha James,” he greeted, shaking my hand.

“Alpha Brian. It’s good to see you again,” I responded.

“And you. My beta is joining me shortly. I’ve brought a few warriors, but we’re a small contingent this time around,” he said to me. Wonderful. That meant that he intended to go home with quite a few more people, whether or not they’re true mates.

“Of course, whoever you thought appropriate is fine. Shall we head to my office while your men get settled?”

“Why not? We can clear out some business while we’re waiting for the ball to start,” he said. Looking over at his men, he told them, “Get yourselves settled. I’ll join you shortly.”

“Claire, please show Alpha Brian’s group where they’ll be staying. Alpha Brian, I’ve already earmarked your favorite cottage for your stay,” I told him, smirking.

He smiled slowly. “Wonderful.”

Reaching my office, I headed over to the small wet bar and poured both of us a few fingers of scotch. “Now, Alpha Brian, what are you in the market for?” I turned to him, handing him his glass. “I have quite a few lovely omegas who have just come of age, or are about to. Would you like to take a look?” I asked.

“I need a few for the warriors this time around. They’re all getting bored with the last batch, and I need to make sure to keep the morale up. After that, well, we’ll see if anything strikes my fancy.”

I almost couldn’t contain my glee. This order would set me up nicely, giving me a nice nest egg before I hand the pack over to Tobias. I passed him a tablet with photos and short videos of all of our current omegas so that he could browse through them and select the ones he wanted to purchase for his pack. “Depending on how many you’re looking to purchase, we may be able to negotiate a discount. Say, a batch of five for five percent off the total price?”