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Chapter 17
Paul's POV
Everyone was working overtime to have everything ready for the ceremony. Thing one and two made Jacob and myself go over and over the crowning of the alpha. Both of us would just rather accept the damn crown and walk back to our mates. It would be done in human form so that all the shape-shifters could hear us. That suited me just fine meaning that Brady wouldn't be missing out on the whole thing. Only the alphas would shift after the ceremony to welcome their new alpha.
Sue was insisting that we dress for the occasion and even brought along ties. Not one of us knew how to tie a fucking tie. We would avoid them like the plague. Who the hell would want to wear them? Brady was the only one who could wear a light shirt and shorts. He was feeling hotter than usual because he was with cub. Emmett and a few chosen guards were remaining in wolf to be at the ready if anything happened. A few seconds could make all the difference between life and death.
Brady, along with his friends decided that Emmett needed something special so, they organized for a blue ribbon to be brought to the mansion. Emmett was ordered to come eat and rest so he could be on full alert. Hugging me before shifting and taking up position, he was asked to shift in the room. Shrugging my shoulders, I stood back and waited to see what the deal was. Jacob entered the room in his full garb followed by Seth who was carrying a pillow. Amused I stood beside my new alpha and waited to see what they had planned for my friend.
"In honor of your new status as head of security I, Jacob Ephraim Black, present you with this sash," he took the sash off the pillow and put it over his head. Everyone present clapped and wolf-whistled. Emmett stood tall and proud. I would guess he would be sleeping with the damn thing on. Big fat tears rolled down his fur as he was given a pat by Jacob and hugs from his fellow pack mates. "Now, go do your job. I want to head home," Jacob gave him a push as the door was being opened. "Okay, you look as stupid as I feel," my alpha chuckled pulling at his tie. "Let's get this party started," he took his young lover's hand and together we walked to the same area that the fight for alpha was. People started bowing to Jacob and he would just nod. I could feel his embarrassment as well. My Brady was tucked under my arm. Quil was at the side of Jacob one last time. Emmett was making sure we had a clear walk. The elder wolves were standing there in full ceremony garb and we stood in front of them. Out of tradition, Seth and Brady stood back but, Jacob put his foot down for them bowing in submission to them.
"Well, that was fucking exciting. NOT!" Emmett chuckled as he came over to our table with a massive amount of food. My little mate was eyeing it up already. I had to admit, the ceremony was really moving and I hoped that my mema would be proud of me. As though sensing my thoughts, Brady took my hand and kissed it placing it on his stomach.
"I'm hungry, I'm going to go get something more to eat," he said after eating half of what was on my plate. I went to stand and go with him but, he patted my hand and told me to relax and stay with our friends. I was about to protest when James and his pack walked over. Everyone stood except for Jacob who pulled his mate onto his knee. Emmett was about to phase.
"Congratulations Black. I am not going to lie. I was not expecting it to be you who I would watch being crowned. I was rooting for Jared personally," he leaned over and tried to grab a drumstick off Jacob's plate. However, the alpha of alphas was too quick and grabbed his wrist. He pushed Seth over to Quil and stood up pulling the stupid fool up off the ground.
"Thanks for the congratulations, now get the fuck off my property! If I get one whisper about you making trouble or hurting another wolf, you will be the next to feel what it is like to feel my teeth sink into your neck and I will not give you time to submit. Is that understood?" he waved the alpha around like a rag doll.
"Oh sure, whatever you say. I don't think you will be around long anyway," Jacob dropped him to the ground and stepped back to phase. I looked around to see where my mate was. Seth had been pulled out of the way and Emmett was already in wolf and the table upended. Soon ,many of the guard and supporters of Jacob were in wolf form. I quickly shifted, my thoughts were on my mate and hoped he was safe somewhere.
"Paul, where is Brady?" the quiet voice of Colin asked.
"I don't know, he went to get food," I looked over at the food table but, there was no one there. I let out a whine, something was off. However, I didn't have time to think. We were suddenly in a battle with James and his pathetic pack. I was standing by my alpha as one by one we began destroying the traitors. Like Jacob had warned, anyone who was against him would not get the chance to submit. James kept letting his pack fall one by one. I saw his submissive cowering further back. I felt for the guy, he had no say in what fate would bring him tonight.
"Don't hurt me, please," he shifted to his human form and fell to his knees. Before anyone could say anything, James himself ripped his mates head off. Emmett killed the gutless alpha instantly with a quick twist of his neck. How could anyone do that to their own mate? It wasn't long before the battle began to slow. Wolves were been ordered to phase and the ones who tried to turn on their new alpha were arrested and would be brought before the elders.
"Paul, Brady is scared but, I can't find him," Colin said coming up to me. I tilted my head back and howled.
"Jacob, please let me go. I will be quick, he might be just hiding somewhere scared," I begged.
"Of course, take your pack. We have it handled here," he came and licked my muzzle. I ordered my pack to spread out and checked the mansion and surrounding areas for my mate. He had to be safe, he couldn't protect himself while in human form. I knew I should've been with him when he went to get more food.
"Stop thinking like that, he will be fine," my best friend said kindly.
"Paul, I can't feel him anymore. He's out of my range," Colin whispered. Shifting, I fell to my knees. My mate was gone. Without him I was nothing. He was my life, my love, my everything, and he was gone.