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I hated to leave my mates, my in-laws, and my youngest pups, but there was work to be done. We were reminded of this when Billy's phone rang and, after glancing at the screen, he stepped out of the room to answer it. He returned a moment later and motioned for me to follow him. On the way to the office, he told me about the call.
"That was Alpha Rizzo, from Philadelphia. You remember him?"
When I nodded, he went on "He has asked if you can meet with him before our 3pm
meeting. He says he'd like to bring four other Alphas to meet with you as
well."
"Did he say why?" I asked, confused at the timing.
"He said it wasn't appropriate to
discuss on the phone, but said it was important that we meet before you meet
with your Serving Alphas. I told him I'd call right
back with your answer, as they need to travel, if they're coming."
"Well, you know the schedule. Call him back and find time for him." I said, as
Billy's phone rang again.
"Good morning, Alpha McQueen, what can I do for you Sir?"
Billy answered, then listened. He looked at me, confused, then went on "Yes
Sir, I'm sure Alpha Warnick can make time for you and your friends. How soon
can you all be here?... I'll have a car waiting for
you at Pittsburgh Airport. Safe travels."
Billy disconnected the call and looked at me "Sorry if I was wrong, but since
you made time for Rizzo, I just assumed you'd make time for McQueen and his
friends?"
"It sounds like we need to shower and head to the office? Or are they coming
here?"
"I think we do it downtown. That way if we run late, we're there for the
meeting at 3." Billy said as he texted Regent to arrange cars for our
unexpected visitors. He looked up between texts to say "You go shower, I have
to call Rizzo back, then I'll be in."
I nodded and headed back to our room. I explained that we had some things come
up and Billy and I had to head downtown. I took the time to kiss my new pups,
their mom and pop, and told Lorenz to enjoy the house, and I'd
see him at the meeting.
Billy and I got to the shower at the same time, and he took the time to wash me, knowing I needed the gentle caresses to relax me for the meetings ahead of us. It had been a few weeks since he and I had any time together, just the two of us, and his Beta knew what would put me in an Alpha mood. He turned to the wall and pushed his hips back against me. I smiled as my beast growled at my Beta offering himself like this. I pulled him to me as I entered him, and roughly pounded him, reminding us both of our roles. He cried out as he shot onto the wall of the shower while I shot inside him, and I'm sure our mates and guests heard our grunts and moans. His tactics worked though, and as I dressed, my beast was comfortable that I was in Alpha mode.
As Tommy drove us to the office, Billy filled me in on my schedule. Alpha McQueen and his friends would meet us at the office at 11:00. Then Billy and I would have lunch at a nearby restaurant. The Alphas from California would land at 12:20 and be met by two Regent SUVs that would take them to a downtown hotel, within walking distance of our offices. A Regent sedan would meet Alpha Bruce Wright at 12:40 and take him to the same hotel. Alpha Rizzo and his guests would arrive at the office at 1:00, leaving me time to take a break before the 3:00 meeting.
We arrived at the office in time to fill Mike in on the changes in our schedule and asked him to greet our guests and show them in. Billy and I had just settled into my office when Mike arrived to introduce Alpha Joe McQueen and his guests. I remained seated as Alpha McQueen stepped up to my desk and bowed his head.
"Prince Warnick, I'm happy to finally meet you face to face, and thank you for seeing us this morning. May I present Alphas Abraham Shelby of Lexington, Noah Noble of Indianapolis, and John Sevier of Nashville."
Each bowed their head as their names were given, and I
nodded to them individually. Then I said "Alpha McQueen, I am happy to finally
meet you as well. You'll forgive me for being short,
but I'm on a tight schedule today, so I'll ask you to tell me what brings you
to town. And please, you know I'm not formal, call me
Greg, unless one of my titles is more appropriate for this morning's business?"
"I apologize for the short notice, and I believe we should use your title as
Alpha, if you don't mind?" I nodded so he went on "As you know, I'm the Alpha
of the pack that covers most of the state of West Virginia. Most in the
northern panhandle are in your pack, and those in the eastern panhandle fall
under Alpha MacKenzie of Washington DC. Alpha
Warnick, I am offering myself as a serving Alpha and ask that my pack retain
our territory bordered as I've just described. I'm
happy to agree to the standard 20% tribute, but if you desire otherwise, I'm
happy to discuss it Sir." As he turned his head, baring his neck in submission.
I assumed the others were there with similar intent, so I waited. Alpha Sevier spoke next "Alpha Warnick, I am offering myself as a serving Alpha and ask that my pack retain our territory that includes the entirety of the State of Tennessee." He also turned his head, offering his neck.
Alpha Noble made the same offer for the State of Indiana, and Alpha Shelby for the State of Kentucky. I sat, quietly studying these men. I knew a bit of history, and their surnames were well known in their respective states, going back before the US Revolutionary war. I needed some information before I could agree, so I asked.
"Alpha McQueen, we've spoken a few times, so I'm familiar with you and your pack. You other gentlemen, I've not heard of until this moment. I'm curious as to your reasons, and your timing. All of you, please, face me, and speak freely. Tell me why you're asking this, and why now?"
Alpha McQueen said "When you first called me, it was to assure me that you didn't want power. Then I hear that you've been made a Prince of the 9, and that you accepted it by saying that you'd serve. True leaders know that they serve those they lead, and your attitude impressed me, so I've asked around. I've heard what you're doing for the vampires in your pack, and I want to learn your ways, to help my pack. Also, I wouldn't say this in their presence if I didn't trust these other Alphas, but what I've heard has me convinced you're to be the King of the Council Sire. To me, it makes sense that my pack is yours. I've lead my pack for 200 years, and I'm happy to make any changes to improve the lives of my pack."
Alpha Sevier spoke next "While we've never spoken, I too have heard what you're doing for your pack, and I'd like your guidance in doing the same for mine. I've heard rumors for years of tension in the Council, and your ways seem to be the right ways for our society to move forward. Like Alpha McQueen, I believe you're the King of the Prophecy, Sire."
I turned to Alpha Noble who said "When I retired as
Governor, I was changed. I understand Lucien is now in your pack, advising
magic users for you. That fact alone tells me all I need to know, Sire. I will
lead my pack as if it is part of yours, regardless of your decision this
morning. I would be honored to serve under you."
Alpha Shelby said "To put it bluntly, Alpha, you've
shamed me. I, like my friends here, had lost sight of why I'm
an Alpha. The care and protection of my pack should be my first priority, and I've allowed the business aspects of pack management to take
over. You've reminded me, well, all of us, what it
means to be an Alpha. As of this moment,
my pack is yours if you accept us. If not, we're yours in spirit."
Alpha McQueen added "If you don't accept us, Sire, we ask
that you allow us to learn from you so we can do right by our packs. Let us see
your school, and talk to your Alphas, so we can be reminded of how we should be
doing things."
I sat and thought about what they had said. These men were going to adjust
their ways to fit mine, regardless of my decision. Their packs would be mine,
in principle, if not in fact. I couldn't dishonor them
by refusing to accept them, but my pack was already so big I was struggling to
get a handle on it. One look at their faces told me what I needed to do.
I stood and said "Alphas, I accept your service. I'm assuming the timing of this meeting was intended to
allow you to attend our meeting at 3pm, so I'll see you all then. As to
tribute, my serving packs pay 10%, unless there are unique circumstances that
require more. I look forward to getting to know you all better in the future,
but, if you will excuse me, I need to get to lunch. I have another meeting
before the 3pm one. If you're hungry, I recommend the
steak house down the street. It's where we're headed."
Noah Noble said "Thank you Alpha, well, I guess now that the official business
is over you'd prefer Greg?" I smiled and nodded, so he
went on "I think we'd all enjoy a good steak. Of course, we'll
allow you your privacy, and we'll see you at 3."
With that, the four Alphas headed for the elevator, and Mike, Billy, and I
joined them for the walk to the steak house two blocks down. David joined us,
and we listened as he and Mike filled us in on Kalyn's progress in school, and
her adjustments to home life. Billy texted Scott, and soon had pictures of the
girls to show everyone. I asked Mike and David to come to the 3pm meeting to
address any legal or financial questions that might come up, then Billy and I
headed to Pont State Park to enjoy the fall weather and relax.
We sat, watching the fountain as we talked. "I have to
expect that Alpha Rizzo is going to do something similar to what Joe McQueen
and his friends just did, Billy, and I don't know what to think. My life has
changed so much these last few months, I can barely remember my life before all
of this."
"You've been through a lot Greg, and you've dealt with
it all incredibly well. I couldn't be more proud to
stand at your side, both as your Beta and as your mate. If you'd
touch the bond, you'll find that Scott and Bea feel the same. You're loved by
all three of us, as well as the 13 pups Bea counted off this morning."
"I knew we had a lot, but when she started counting them
off, even I was surprised. I have to stop taking orphaned pups into our home,
and find them loving homes in the pack."
"I remember Scott telling you that we'll love every
one you bring home, Greg, and he's right. If we need to build a bigger house,
so be it. We'll love them, and Grandma will care for them, you know that."
"I do know that Billy, and I also know that I don't have the
time now to give the younger ones the personal attention they need from a
father. I need you to be the strong one if we find more, at least until the
ones we have are on their own."
"I'll try, but it'll break my heart to turn my back on
any we can help. I know you're right though, and a smaller family can give them
the attention we can't." Billy paused and looked at his phone "Well, we should
get back so we're there when Alpha Rizzo and his friends show up."
I nodded as I looked around "You know, fifty years ago, Pittsburgh was a filthy
city, with pollution in the air and water, but now look at it. We're lucky to
live in such a beautiful city."
Billy nodded as he looked around, and we walked back towards our office. As we
approached, Mike was walking in the front door, so we rode up the elevator with
him. I settled in at my desk and heard Mike greeting Alpha Rizzo. I looked up
to see Mike at the door with five men he introduced as Alphas Antonio Rizzo
from Philadelphia, Donovan MacKenzie of Washington
DC, Archer Ratcliffe of Richmond, Cordell Gray of Baltimore, and Francis
Lovelace of Albany.
Again, I remained seated as a man who looked to be in his
eighties walked up and bowed his head. "Alpha Warnick, we've only spoken on the
phone. I am Antonio Rizzo, Alpha of Philadelphia, eastern Pennsylvania,
Delaware, and all of New Jersey south of Edison. When we last spoke, I believe
I told you that I was considering if I wanted another life. I'm
here today to tell you that, because of you, I plan to renew my life next
weekend."
I wasn't sure what he meant, so I asked "What have I done to affect such a
personal decision?"
He smiled and said "You reminded me what it means to be an Alpha. You gave me
hope that I could get away from all the grind of business and back to dealing
with my pack and their lives."
"I don't know what to say Alpha Rizzo, I'm very happy for
you. I don't think you needed to come here this
morning, and bring your friends, just to tell me that though. What else did you
want to discuss?"
Antonio nodded as he said "They told me you were wise beyond your years Sire."
Then he knelt and said "I come before you today offering myself as a serving
Alpha and ask that my pack retain our territory bordered as I've just
described."
Each of the other Alphas were here for the same reason, offering their service and their packs. If I accepted them, my pack would stretch from Chicago to Charlotte, from Memphis to Maine, and everything in between. As I looked from one to the next, each proudly offered his neck in submission. For the second time today, I knew there was only one honorable option.
I looked at Alpha Lovelace as I said "I understood your
territory was divided among several Alphas?"
"I am the Super Alpha of 9 smaller packs Sire, I've spoken to all of them, and
they agree. Our packs, my pack, is your pack. Your pack now covers the entire
state of New York."
I stood and said "I accept your service gentlemen. I'm not going to play games, so please, face me and speak
freely, and honestly. Does my status as a changeling hold any weight in your
being here today?"
Alpha Ratcliffe said "If I may be blunt, Alpha, it does and it doesn't. We all know of the prophecy, and we all accept that
you are the coming King. Of course, our being in your pack when that comes
about might have advantages, the truth of the matter is that you are leading by
example, Sire. Ignoring the changes coming to the council, the way you are
leading your pack is the way everyone should have been doing it all along.
You've shown us the light, and we need to get ourselves back on the right
path."
Alpha MacKenzie spoke up with "Consider all the political leaders you've heard about throughout history. Those who looked at leading as serving, lead best, and lead the longest. Those who just wanted the power were quickly removed. Your reasons for leading are why we're here. We can see, through what you've done, that your heart is with your pack."
I heard Billy's phone vibrate in his pocket and when he looked to see who it was, he excused himself to answer it. I asked these Alphas to sit and spent a few moments getting to know a bit about them and their packs. Billy returned a few minutes later and said "If you'll forgive me, Alpha. That was Prince Reinhardt Hauer. He is asking for a few moments of your time, and will be here shortly."
"Well gentlemen, if you'll excuse me? I will see all of you at 3." I said, as the five newest Serving Alphas of my pack got up and left the office. I turned to Billy to ask but he was ahead of me.
"That was Reinhardt, but he's not alone. He's with George, Sam Houston, Hasim, and Dimas Herrera. They're in the elevator, and he said it's very important."