Derek knew there was certain responsibility's that came with being alpha, protecting his pack at any cost and fighting to his very last breath he could do. But politics and treaty's just made him want to bash his head against a wall a tree, a post anything really.
It was bad enough keeping things civil with the humans in Beckon hills may as well the Argents and since taking over the pack by force from Peter things between the three groups has only gotten worse. Saying Peter left the pack in a horrible position was an understatement. Sheriff Stilinski was against them because of his Uncle turning Melissa McCall and her young son Scott and Gerard just didn't trust anything supernatural. So here he was in the meeting room with the old Alpha's mate the now known as Melissa Hale. Boyd and his turned Mate Eric to his right near Melissa sitting on his left is Jackson sitting down to his right with the newly turned Lydia Martin. Scott was not present taking the rounds around the Hale property seeing as it was unwise to not have it routinely checked as the pack being so small compared to its once large statues.
"We need to find a way that we can make peace with both groups" Derek said looking to Melissa for guidance
"I think the best call would be something that appeals to Gerard's wife because she seems to be his weak spot and as the oldest female Argent all the decisions fall to her" Lydia said going through the information that was collected while recognise was being done on the Argents Derek isn't or never will call it spying. The pack nodded in Argument "Sooner the better because the next in line female for the big decisions is Kate Argent and she seems how I can put this." "Crazy as fuck" Said Lydia with air quotes and all.
"You talk too much" Growled Jackson
"Well you talk too little" Snapped Lydia
"Stop" it was all Derek needed to do. Lydia got up moving to the other side of the table childishly kicking Jackson's feet as she did.
"I think James can be convinced to give us a chance, but we need something solid to base the treaty on" Everyone looked at Melissa confused
"The Sheriff" Derek growled muttering "idiots" under his breath
"A blood bond." Muttered Boyd. Every ones attention snapped to him "The Argents won't trust us not to break the treaty any other way" Derek new Boyd was right but he was keeping it as a last resort he didn't want any of his pack marrying and mating an Argent may as well the same would have to be done for the humans. But they were out of options and running out of time. The Argents and the Sheriff was still in killed the insane old Alpha bliss phase to focus on Derek and the pack just yet and they were all trying to stay off there radars however that would only work for so long the pack need a permanent solution.
"Before we all panic I think we should take a moment to consider if there is even anyone who is close enough to the sheriff and the Argents main family for this plan to work" Jackson strangely calm "Also not it" Jackson was an idiot to think he would been picked for such a task he would destroy the treaty in minutes. Lydia voiced as much resulting in a growling practically foaming at the mouth Jackson. Derek imagined the great pleasure he would take when telling Jackson he was only turned to be Lydia's mate or closer to the mark boy toy again. Not just to increase the pack Derek smirked at the thought. The door opened signalling Scott's return he was breathing heavily as he made his way around to his mother whispering in her ear.
"Argents where spotted far to the west of the property" Melissa said relaying Scott's information
"We're running out time" Muttered Derek in a soft growl
"Gerard has two kids right Kate and her older brother Chris right" Erica said "As Chris is the oldest any daughter he had would have would be an higher stance in the family then Kate. Meaning crazy Kate wouldn't run the family when Gerard and Amelia kick the bucket"
"That sounds good in theory but there's no guarantee who mated with him could give him a daughter" Stated Lydia
"But at the very least the treaty would be made" Said Jackson
"But if none of the children are girls and Kate does become head of the family she could" Erica said touching her throat
"I've meet Chris Argent" Attention was turned to the Alpha "He has a code and he sticks to its"
"Ok Argent, side optimum choice Chris Argent. What about the Sheriff" Excerpted Lydia with a huff
"Do they mean Stiles Dad" Said Scott to his Mother far too loudly
"Please no not that loud mouth" Groaned Jackson
"Stiles?" Derek questioned looking to his pack. Melissa just frowned Erica blushed Lydia laughed a little and Scott looked far too excited.
"He is James's only son he won't agree to it" Melissa stated everyone groaned.
He was the Sheriff's only relative it was the only option. Derek couldn't as the Alpha mate an Argent a hunter but he wouldn't ask someone else in his pack to make that kind of sacrifice if he wasn't willing to do the same.
"He can't refuse the advance of an Alpha" Said Derek flatly everyone stared Erica gasped Scott looked confused as always "It's the same rule Peter used to trap you as his mate" Said Derek to Melissa with regret " If he says no I'll say I'll claim Stiles any way"
"You'll force him" Said Lydia horrified
"If I have too" Growled Derek eyes flashing red
"Won't that just makes things worse" whispered Erica
"We're about to be hunted down and killed there is no worse" Said Jackson flatly
"Well so our plan is to force an Alpha on a 17 year old, class act by the way" Lydia snarled "who is going to be Chris Argents Mate in this treaty" She continued using air quotes around mate. Derek looked away from her "No" she stated flatly
"There are other options Lydia" Reassured Melissa
"Like Scott or Jackson" Laughed Erica
"Shut up Erica" Squawked Jackson ending it with a growl. Derek is beginning to regret many of his life decisions
"Jackson can't" Derek said with little emotion "When I turned him it was with the purpose to be some ones mate"
"So his practically married" Said Scott finally joining the conversation Jackson just fist pumped
"For Lydia right" Said Boyd the sounds of Jackson choking on nothing echoed the now silent room. The Alpha just nodded yes
"You can't be serious" Said a shocked Lydia Jackson's former happiness quickly dissolved as he slumped back into his chair
"Smooth Derek Smooth" Taunted Scott in soflty. Derek knew he didn't have to put up with Lydia's or any of the packs attitude but after what Peter did to all of them he felt the need to give them some time to heal it was difficult to tell if his wolf or his human side wanted that or his new found role as Alpha telling him to let his beta's grow their strength back again it was unnerving not being able to tell the differences any more. But there were bigger issues at hand.
A hand touched his arm. Derek looked to his left to see Scott gesturing to the door then walking out of it. "The meeting will resume in a moment" The Alpha said striding out to meet the Beta
"You can't ask her or anyone to do that" Said Scott "She just got away from Peter, Same with my mum"
"And I should let you" Derek finished for him knowing where Scott was going with this heart to hear
"They would respect it more because I'm your blood brother and you're second" Politically this should have been there first thought but it was because of all the reasons he should be the choice was why Derek didn't want him to be the person to do it. In all ways but blood Scott was his brother. When his mother and he were brought into the Hale pack Scott was always left with him being only 10 years old at the time. They quickly became close and just before taking down Peter they became blood brothers in the eyes of the pack. Nothing was going to change that not him becoming Alpha or either of them getting mated to complete strangers apparently. "Mum was right when she said I always follow behind you like a little puppy." Derek put his arm around his brother pulling him close.
"Even if this does happen, I will always protect you, treaty or not" His little brother smiled up at him and Derek hoped this was the right decision
Stiles knew when he rolled out of bed that morning it was going to be a bad day. He hit his head then stubbed his toe his jeep wouldn't start so he had to walk. His dad couldn't take him because he was working overtime because of all things being craptastic between the Argents and our resident werewolves. So walking was the only option so short story he was late got detention got grilled out for missing some of lacrosse practice. So when his dad got home to steak and wedges, sour cream and sweet chili (his dads favourite) that Stile so lovingly made even though his dad was on a diet and said the dreaded "We need to talk" with such sadness and sorrow he knew the day was going to get even worse
"So the Argent's actually said yes to that" murmured Stiles
"I was quiet shocked too"
"So who is the poor bastard in this sorry town" Laughed Stiles. His father stayed quiet Stiles started to panic soon after "The poor bastards me isn't it"
"You have a choice" The sheriff said stuttering slightly on his words
"Between marrying a were-wolf or dooming this town, Yeah my options are amazing"
Christopher Argent didn't care much for politics he was glad to leave it to his sister and mother. When he was brought into the meeting in the basement he was slightly nervous something he hadn't felt since his first hunt on a full moon over 12 years ago. It was all Kate's fault teasing him before the meeting about Mother and Father making their socially stunted 27 year old get married finally. But as he was briefed on his marriage to the Beta of the hale pack he wished he took more of an interest in family politics or had taking Kate more seriously when she warned him.