Chapter Twelve: The Pack Meeting
Landon's P.O.V.
I am sitting in my chair on the stage next to my mother, Brandon beside me and Brendon beside his Dad. On the other side of my Mom was my Dad's seat and John sat beside him. It was finally five o'clock and Dad called the meeting to order. Dad spoke with the pack about being diligent, keeping an eye on anyone new around, anyone who appeared to be suspicious and as always be on the lookout for rogues. When he mentioned rogues I made a mental note that tomorrow we needed to know what pack Aiden came from because three packs attended our school. Our pack, The Saltwater Moon Pack, The Jaguar Pack which was a neighboring pack to the south and The Savannah River pack which was just to our north. If he did not belong to one of those packs then he was a rogue and they were bad news. 'Focus Landon and pay attention' my wolf scolded. My Dad went on to discuss some of the few financial issues that were actually discussed with the pack and it was voted that all the computers in the library would be upgraded. Then my Dad did the one thing that I never saw coming! "I am happy to announce that my son, Landon, your future alpha has finally found his mate. Would you all please make welcome my future daughter-in-law Miss Danielle Linkin as she makes her way to the stage!" said my Dad. Next thing I know there is a chair placed between me and Brandon and Danny is making her way to the stage and lets just say if looks could kill I would be a dead man. She smiled at the pack, bowed her head to my father and took a seat next to me. I could hear her heart beating so fast I thought she would have a heart attack. "Saltwater Moon Pack Protectors and members I would like you all to acknowledge and remember that Danny is your future Luna and I expect her to be looked after and protected just as we are. So please alert John or any of our protectors if you see anything that could harm Danny or seems out of place." Dad said in his alpha tone. I am thinking way to go Dad, so much for not telling her. He made that long speech she is going to put together that something isn't right. She is also going to kick my rear end for Dad putting our business out there. She has not even accepted me as her mate and Dad already announced it like it was set in stone. Man I am going to catch hell after this meeting. The meeting rattled on the Beta saying what he needed to, John advised everyone on security of the pack and Mom told everyone about upcoming events that involved the women and children. I will be honest after Dad's little stunt I missed almost everything else that had been said. Next thing I heard was a loud voice sound out "meeting adjourned". Then I heard those dreaded words whispered in my ear "we need to talk in private, NOW!" my mate was not happy.
Alpha Richard P.O.V.
I know that Landon and Danny were going to be upset but the pack needed to know they were true mates even if they ended up rejecting each other. Let's face it the way they had been acting towards each other one of them rejecting the other was a real possibility. I also know that my Beta and my Enforcer are both going to be pissed because I all but spelled it out that there was a threat and I phrased it so anyone with half a brain could see that unknown threat was to Danny. Oh well let all of them be pissed doesn't faze me just one of the perks of being the Alpha. We have to keep Danny, Landon and this pack safe no matter the cost!
Brendon's P.O.V.
Oh no he didn't. The Alpha just told everyone about Danny and Landon and called her to the stage. Landon is going to catch hell over this. Now he is telling everyone about the threat and he is phrasing it so everyone knows that Danny is being threatened more so than the pack. I thought we decided this morning that we were keeping that quiet?
Danny's P.O.V.
Yes just another boring pack meeting so ear buds in, IPod on. I was just listening to my music and minding my own business when my mother begins to elbow me in the ribs. I look over at her and she pointed to the stage and elbowed me again. Does she not realize that doesn't feel all that great? I take out my left ear bud just in time to hear the alpha announce that Landon and I were mates and I was to head to the stage. Don't panic Danny, keep it together. Oh God I feel like I am having a heart attack as I am making my way to the stage. I feel all 250 plus pack members watching me and I am praying I don't trip. I am glad that I took that quick trip to the restroom to freshen up before the pack meeting so I know my make-up and hair is okay but my new acquired confidence is nowhere to be found. I finally arrived to the stage, smiled to our pack, bowed my head to my Alpha and set beside Landon. I hate to admit being beside him made me calm down some but I still feel dizzy and my chest is hurting. Let's pray I don't throw up or have a heart attack. See this is why I would never make a good Luna. Landon is looking at me like I have two heads and I know he is thinking the same thing; she will never be a good Luna. I just came to a realization. Ever since I had my make over and Landon seemed to be interested in me I have not once considered that he would reject me but he has never told me that he was not going to reject me. Neither of us had officially accepted the other as mates we had just agreed to the six week plan. I don't know why but this causes pains to my chest that are sharp and very uncomfortable. I realize that I am uncertain and scared. I was caught up in my thoughts so I heard bits and pieces about a threat and the pack looking out for me but I am really having an ADD moment because the next thing I hear is a loud "meeting adjourned". I leaned over and whispered in Landon's ear "we need to talk in private and I mean NOW!" What was he thinking letting his Dad make the announcement? Man this was one more complication in my life I didn't need. I look different, my fighting skills have made me more confident but I still have some of those nerdy, insecure feelings left over from the "old" me.
Landon's P.O.V.
Danny looks so pale and insecure I just want to grab her and hold her in my arms. Instead I grab her hand and lead her to my room so we could talk. Neither of us said a word to each other all the way to my room. When we got to my room I closed and locked the door, when I turned around she was sitting on my bed with her hands in her head. Okay how do I even begin to start this? "Danny what can I say? What do you want to talk to me about? Just tell me what is going on but please don't cry. You know that for the next six weeks we are in this together. "I told her in a tone that I hoped was soothing and comforting. "Landon how could you let your Dad make the announcement?" she asked me sounding so sad, her head still in her face. "Danny he did that on his own, I knew nothing about it. I was just as shocked as you. I am so sorry he did that to us. I mean we have not even officially accepted each other for Lords sake. I am sorry Danny but I didn't do this to you our Alpha did!" I told her. She was so beautiful as she looked up at me, her eyes red, face tear stained and just smiled at me. Phew, she believed me. "Landon I need you to tell me the truth. I mean it, no lying, why am I unsafe. What is going on? I heard what the Alpha, Beta and Dad said and it all pointed to me. What is going on?" she asked in a low, scared sounding voice. I thought about lying just to keep her from worrying but she needed to know. I know she has been training but I just don't want her getting over confident because that is how people get hurt but I know she deserves to know the truth. I brought over the box, took out the contents and let her read and see exactly what was going on. She stared at the picture of us and smiled like she was remembering some of those good times. She looked shocked when she read the letter and when she saw the other pictures she looked scared to death. "Landon how could someone take these pictures without me knowing it? Look I am alone, I am naked and I am hardly dressed in my bathroom!" she asked me in a very nervous tone. "Danny to be honest I don't know, I don't like it and I think we need to be more cautious and alert. Someone wants our pack and it looks like they will do anything to get it. Do you understand? I also want you to spend less time alone. You should be doing your night running with a partner ok?" I said. "Landon I kicked your ass yesterday I can fend for myself for goodness sakes I am an Enforcers daughter. I don't need body guards and protectors all around me!" she said in a loud voice. Damn it, this was exactly what I was scared of. She has gotten all cocky and over confident and that leaves her open and vulnerable. I don't even know what to say. "Baby just please promise me that you will be careful and alert ALL the time, okay?" I asked. She smiled and nodded and went back to looking at the pictures. I could tell the one of her in the shower really bothered her. I know that she is innocent and someone seeing her naked had to be embarrassing and scary for her. She just but the pictures back into the envelope and the picture frame and envelope back in the box. "Thanks for telling me the truth Landon. I will see you in the lot in the morning and then you pick me up after for training?" I agreed and walked her out, told her goodnight and watched her get in her car and drive off into the night. I went upstairs to shower and get ready for bed. I laid awake for hours trying to figure out who could get this close, who had been watching us for years, who wanted our pack to fall so bad and who in the hell is this Aiden and is really a coincidence that he shows up now of all times?
John P.O.V.
I know that Landon had told Danny everything. The alpha all but let the cat out of the bag and my baby girl is far from stupid. I also know that Landon feared for her safety and wouldn't lie to her. The drawback is since I have been training Danny she has gotten confident which is great but could also hurt you in a situation such as this. If she does not pay attention thinking that no one could get to her or hurt her she is leaving herself vulnerable to an attack. I guess I will attempt to speak with her about it when she comes in and even if she doesn't like it 'we' are sticking to the plan we will just have to be more incognito. She is pulling up now. Well, I attempted to talk with her but as expected she thinks she has it all under control and everything will be fine so me and the guys will just have to pay more attention and pray that she stays alert.
Unknown P.O.V.
Danielle has made it home and has come up to her room. She has not even noticed that I am perched here in the tree next to her window. She came in threw her book bag beside her desk and sat on her bed. She looks nervous and sad both are emotions I love to see on a woman's face. She flips through her phone for a minute maybe setting her alarm for school in the morning. This is a perfect picture so I snap the picture of her just looking down at the floor, you can see the anxiety and fear written all over her face. I like that! Okay she is going through her wardrobe getting her clothes for her shower. It is too bad she always undresses in her bathroom so I can never get a good shot but occasionally she leaves the door open after her shower to let the steam out and I get some sweet pictures of her then. Since she has begun to train her body is sexy beyond belief. Man what I would do to make her mine even if it was just for a night. Right now though I need to get some more pictures, some for me, some for the young alpha so I must focus. Holy hell she has stripped down to her bra and panties here in her room tonight so I snapped several pictures before she disappeared into her bathroom. One of the pictures she is facing me, it scared me, and I swear I thought she had spotted me for a second. Phew. Okay that was to close enough pictures for the day I need to get out of here.
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