Chapter 2
What is going on?
Pedro~~
I walked into the mansion keeping an eye out for any other males. Vasile must have cleared the area for us. I walked down the hall to the infirmary. The room was free of other wolves except Vasile and Alina. I laid her down on a cot. Sally, the gypsy healer, came in and immediately got to work. I stood over them until it was just the three of us. When Sally was done, I sat down beside Kaitlynn. I held her hand to my lips, breathing in her scent. It was a mixture of spice, pine, and crisp winter air. The smell was intoxicating. I watched her for a while hoping she would open her eyes. But she stayed unconscious. Part of me wanted to search her mind to learn more about her. But it felt wrong with her being unconscious. It would have to wait.
Vasile~~
I stopped by the infirmary to check up on the new couple. Pedro held Kaity's hand, he waited patiently. As I gazed upon Kaity's still form, worry crept into my mind. I headed towards the conference room grabbing Fane and Decebel on the way. When I entered the room Mina was already seated and waiting. I walked over and placed a kiss on her forehead. Fane and Decebel took their seats. I paced back and forth. We were all tense. I could feel hands reach out to me, I let Mina comfort me. "Take your time Vasile, all will be well." She spoke. With that I took a seat beside her.
"I have discovered something most troubling…" I paused. "What is it Tata (father)?" questioned Fane. "A young she wolf has come to our home by the Great Luna's own doing. I believe the reason is to meet her true mate. It turns out our newest pack mate, Pedro, is her true mate." "What is it that worries you Alpha?" Decebel looked concerned. "When I first met her she did not submit. Even after I used my alpha power on her, the end result was the same. It was like she didn't even notice my dominance. This only happens when a wolf is more dominant than another…" "You mean to tell me this she wolf is more dominant than you? You, the king of wolves?" Fane interrupted. "Yes my son, she is. But it is very likely she doesn't know it. When she saw Mina phase, Kaity looked absolutely terrified." I said. "It was like she had never seen a Canis lupus before! Kaity is definitely a Canis lupus, full blooded. You can smell it on her. And she is Pedro's mate." Alina pointed out. We sat in silence for a bit. I knew I needed to give them my reason for worrying. "With Kaity being so dominant, she has the desire to be an alpha of her own pack. Pedro is as dominant as me. When he bonds with Kaity, he will become as dominant as she is. He has shown loyalty to me and this pack. But it is my job to take care of this pack. Kaity somehow does not know what she is but when she does, the urge to be an alpha surface!" I finished. "So you're worried they might challenge you for our pack?" Decebel asked. I nodded my head, this was my exact fear. "Maybe we should be civil and not jump to conclusions! Let's speak with Pedro and see what he has to say about all of this." Alina suggested.
Pedro~~
Kaitlynn whimpered in her sleep. I stroked her cheek and she leaned into my hand. She unknowingly craved my touch. This made my wolf howl, he demanded that we claim her. Soon I told him, soon. My phone started to vibrate. It was Vasile, "Yes Alpha?" "Could you join us in the conference room right now?" he asked. Sally entered the room to check Kaitlynn. "I'll be right there Alpha." I hung up the phone. "Please take care of her Sally!" She nodded and I walked out the door.
Vasile~~
In the conference room was Vasile, Alina, Decebel, and Fane. I didn't like the tension in the air. I sat a couple of chairs away from Fane. I turned to Alina, "I meant no disrespe…" she put her hand up to stop me. "I understand why you did that. All is already forgiven. But this isn't about that." She turned towards Vasile. They were obviously exchanging words, mentally. "We just wanted to discuss what your intentions are." I stared at Vasile unsure of what he was asking me. He continued, "You are a very dominant wolf, as dominant as me. The alpha instincts are in you. Your mate Kaity, is more dominant than any of us. It seems she doesn't know that she is a Canis lupus. Nonetheless, she has the desire to be an alpha as well. When you two are bonded you will be as dominant as Kaity. What I need to know is what are your intentions with my pack are?" Vasile fell silent.
Pedro~~
"Alpha please understand that I am content just being a member of this pack! Something pulled me here to this pack. It was not to challenge you or to take the pack from you. By allowing me to join you, you have given me the greatest gift! Most males will go centuries before finding their true mates. I am 21 years and I have found her! It is all thanks to you! If anything I owe you. I intend to try and repay you, no matter how long it takes." I exhaled. Vasile stayed silent, absorbing everything I had said. "Well I think we are good here!" Fane exclaimed. "Sit Fane! I knew you would be loyal Pedro. You were raised knowing these things. But Kaity wasn't. She doesn't know our laws or our ways. I'm worried she will not be content just being a member. I would like to know more about her." Vasile said. "Please don't ask me to violate her privacy! I will figure it all out once she is awake, I promise." I replied.
Fane~~
"I wouldn't ask that but I will hold you to your promise." Alpha said. I looked at Pedro as he stood to leave. "I wouldn't if I was you!" I told Pedro. "Why is that Fane? You would dare come between me and my mate? I don't think that is very wise prince." Pedro seemed irritated by my comment. "Come with me and Decebel to the library. I will text Costin to meet us there. Don't worry about Kaity, She is in good hands. Jaque and Sally are with her." "So is Jen and Thia." Proclaimed Decebel. "Trust me when I say we need to talk!" I said. He reluctantly nodded and followed us to the library.
Pedro~~
I will listen to what Fane has to say but as soon as he has made his point nothing will stop me! I will stay by my mate's side for eternity. It finally sunk in. How does she not know about werewolves? That she is a Canis lupus? None of this made sense but I would soon discover the life of my Luna. I briefly checked to see if she was awake. She was sound asleep, unaware of the estrogen filled mob in her room. I chuckled at the thought. That group was always in trouble, how would Kaitlynn fit into the posse? I snapped out of my thoughts and into reality as we neared the library. Let's see what they have to say, they do have experience with mates. My wolf was restless and thought that they would know nothing of our mate. That only we know how to take care of our mate. Calm down, I told him. Soon we will have her in my arms. She will be happy and safe, she will always have what she wants, needs, and desires.