บททั้งหมดของ The War of the Royals: The Alpha's Rose Conclusion: บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

MADDIE POV I wanted to chase after Josh. So incredibly bad. Alas, alpha duties and pack politics require me to do my duty first. UGH! Goddess, I hate putting on the diplomatic face, but it’s part of the job. I pick up my phone and make the call to Jean-Claude’s alpha, Alpha Pierre. Alpha Pierre is rightly upset with his beta for his actions and words. Even more so when I explain that he is no longer welcome on Blue Meadow territory, for any reason. Our packs have a long-standing alliance and while I am not demanding Jean-Claude be demoted or kicked out of his pack, I do warn that his behavior today will end that alliance if Josh walks away due to today’s events. Alpha Pierre is sincere in his apology and assures me that Jean-Claude will be punished for his transgressions. I thank him for his time, and I agree to his request of having dinner together so he and his mate, Nicolette, can meet Josh when and if, he takes on his role as Luna. I take a minu

JOSH POV I have to hide my smile and a chuckle behind my hands as I turn away from the group. I know laughing is the absolute WRONG reaction here, but I can’t help it, it’s funny as fuck. Granted, if they were my kids, I’d probably be exasperated too, but they’re not, so I’ll enjoy my glimpse into this humorous side of the ranked family life. It honestly doesn’t seem that much different than the life Jenna and I had growing up. I look over at Maddie, not being able to keep my eyes off of her sexiness for long, and she’s doing a much better job at hiding her amusement than I am. But the laughter is still lighting up her eyes. I lean over and kiss her lips softly, “I like seeing you like this.” I tell her quietly. “And what way is that?” She asks, while a shocked expression dons her face. “Happy. Amused. Relaxed. I haven’t gotten to see much of those emotions on your face yet.” She blushes at me with a little embarrassment. Madd

JOSH POV “Learning about the foster system and it’s ineffectiveness is the reason I chose to get my degrees in social work and early childhood development. When I was being scouted for pro teams during my junior year of college, I decided that fifty percent of my first pro contract was going to be set aside to start The Jay Taylor Advocacy Foundation for Fosters and Orphans. Other than being listed as the founder, my name isn’t a highlight. I wanted the foundation to be about the kids and their needs, not me. Not my fame. “I still host fundraisers and bring support for them as my charity of choice, of course, and I still donate too. But I don’t run it. I have an Executive Director who does that for me. She’s a kick-ass business litigator who was once part of the foster care system too. Dottie has first-hand knowledge of what is needed and knows how to fight for those needs. “I volunteer as an advocate when I have the time, but again, I don’t want my

MADDIE POV “He’s not sure he wants to stay as my Luna.” I tell Nolan quietly. “WHAT THE FUCK?!! Why the hell would he want to leave? YOU ARE HIS MATE! Doesn’t he realize how special that is? How special you are?!! He should be BEGGING you to mate and mark and have the ceremony. Does Dad know that he’s thinking of rejecting you? Do I need to come there and beat the shit out of him? NO ONE REJECTS MY SISTER! Which fucking pack is he from?! I’m declaring war and cancelling alliances!” Nolan is literally screaming at this point. I just rub my forehead in exasperation. I know I’m going to go through this exact conversation with each of my siblings. “Oh for Moon’s sake! Nolan, calm down please. There is a perfectly reasonable explanation why he’s not jumping in with both feet… he is human. A very famous human, at that. He has his entire life in the human world that he’s worked hard to build. He’s not sure he wants to give that up to move to a pack and be m

MADDIE POV Daddy and Josh stay out, walking around the packhouse and the pack for a few hours. The warriors I ordered to follow them report back to me every fifteen minutes. I was originally worried that Daddy would do something to Josh, because of the possibility of his rejection. But shockingly, he didn’t. They chatted all the while, like they are old friends. At one point they shook hands like they’d come to an understanding of some sort. It is relieving on my mind that they seem to be getting along so well. After their handshake, they turned back to return to the packhouse and I expected to see them not long after, but I guess they came across some pups playing football. Josh got distracted with them. Giving pointers on how to hold and throw the ball then he got roped into playing with them. Daddy joined in. Apparently, not long after, Bruno sprinted up wanting to get in on the action as well. I swear, my Delta acts like a teenager with a bromance-crush more