NALIA’S POV“Won’t we be hunted down if we give up our safe haven here? Our greatest safety asset is our remote location. Moving closer to regular packs would take away that factor. Some of us became rogues willingly, but others were exiled for one reason or another. What if the pack decides to hunt us down for any reason they can justify?”“That’s a great question. As you know, I never judged anyone’s reasons for becoming a rogue, either by choice or by past misdeeds. The only group I made sure never got to join this pack are violent criminals, and those with irredeemable qualities. But since you’ve brought it up, we’ll make sure it’s addressed when we meet the council. No one will be hunted for their past misdeeds.” Kalen paused for a few seconds before he resumed his speech with a more severe tone. “But the same way there are consequences for rule breaking here, the same way it will be. This is not a free card to cause disruptions and try to use this as leverage to escape punishme
NALIA’S POVKalen gathered the rest of the rogues and directed everyone to meet at his pack square. I could tell that Enzo and the rest of our pack members in his group were shocked at the number of rogues under Kalen’s command, and the fact they were so organised, and also obeyed him without mutiny. It seemed he was starting to realise why I was so against any form of war. The win would not be easy, despite how well trained his warriors were.“I called you all here because there has been a new development.” Kalen began to speak.The whole place was silent, so everyone could hear him. Most of the rogues were throwing curious looks my way, others were glaring at Enzo and his group with disdain, or aggression. But they all remained quiet to listen to their Alpha. It was actually impressive, and with the knowledge of how put together this pack was, the council would not have an excuse to refuse us when we make our request.“As you all know, I took a female a few days ago, but what few of
NALIA'S POVI saw the look on both their faces. They absolutely did not want to even consider the possibility of working together, but they also seemed to want me enough to actually go for it.“Getting this done would require me to have a meeting with my rogues. I need to think of something that will make this arrangement seem more beneficial to them. But I think if you set your mind to it, you might actually be able to achieve this seemingly impossible fate.” Kalen said and I smiled so brightly.“Just let them know that achieving pack status won’t mean that they would stop being rogues. They just have to be a bit more mindful of a few rules. But it seems you already run a tight ship here. You said it yourself. They don’t go out to attack packs indiscriminately, and your set up here is already well organised. They’ll just move locations, and gain some recognition. Let them know that there will be no need for them to fight a war with my pack, because you will also have a legal pack of
NALIA’S POV“The best solution is to get the council of alphas to officially recognise Kalen’s pack and give him territory that’s closer to our pack.”Even before seeing the look on both of their faces, I knew it was a far-fetched idea. I don’t think it’s an impossible feat, it just won’t be easy. But nothing about the choices left to pick from was easy, so it was better to just take one plan and stick to it. After all, it was better than the alternative, which is war.“Nalia, can you hear yourself? What reason would the council possibly have for granting legitimacy to a rogue pack? We’re not even sure how strong his pack bonds are, and if he would actually be able to keep his rogues in line and follow the rules. And what of their crimes so far? Does it mean that they will go unpunished? Rogues have been attacking our packs and causing pack deaths.” Enzo said and Kalen scoffed.“Don’t act like your pack members don’t hunt rogues for sport. Besides, my rogues haven’t attacked anyone in
ENZO’S POV“Your father was a tyrant who harmed the pack a lot. He forcefully stole females from their mates, killed people for silly offences, among other heinous crimes. The pack came together to overthrow and banish him. It was only my father’s mercy that saved him from the death sentence.”I saw the look of shock on his face as I explained the story to him. Did he really not know about this? I wonder what lies his father had told him to make him think I had stolen his birthright. Though I wasn’t really surprised. I never met the male, but from what I had heard from my father and older members of the pack that could remember him, Landry was never straightforward or honest.He had nearly ruined the whole pack before he was finally overthrown. I never heard mention of a son he had though, so he must have conceived with a rogue. “So you have no claim to my pack, or any other. Your father was lucky to have been allowed to live despite his crimes, and I won’t hold any of his wrong doin
KALEN’S POV“Why would she choose a male that kidnapped her, and from what she said, locked her in a cell? And a rogue with nothing to offer but violence. You have no pack, no stability or anything of value to offer her.”Every word out of Enzo’s mouth just made me hate him more. And one of the reasons for my anger was because, in a way, he was right. If we were both judged based on different criteria for being a suitable mate, he would probably exceed me. He had a stable pack, recognised authority, and Nalia’s love. He also seemed more reasonable than me according to Nalia’s words to me previously, and deep down, I was a bit afraid that she would choose him over me.But she was still here, so that had to mean something right? She didn’t run away with him, instead, she was trying to get us both to listen to her. Though I think what she’s saying is absurd. Why would she be given two mates at the same time? It didn’t make much sense, even though I had felt the connection she was talking