She is the Alpha

Chapter 2:

Lorraine's pov ....

"Lancet, get the council together. We meet at eight am tomorrow in the pack Hall."

I ordered in mind link.

Just over an hour ago, I regained consciousness to see Frances, Asia, and Cane fretting over me in my room. I had been out all day; it was early evening now.

I ordered them out. I just needed space to process, think, and decide what to do next.

There was a heavy silence for a minute before Lancet eventually responded. It felt like a pregnant pause; it could be an angry or irritated pause.

I didn't care much about it, though, because all I needed to hear was a positive response to my request.

"Lorraine, I know that you weren't raised in the ways of a high born, but even you should know that a Luna has no authority with the council and can't summon a meeting or even a member of the high council."

He sounded cross and impatient but somewhat sympathetic at the same time.

But Snow isn't one to be messed with; she had reached her wits end with these old mongrels.

This isn't the time to play around with a livid royal beast.

She pushed herself to the fore and took over the conversation.

"Make sure everyone is in attendance, Lancet, and know this. Any absence will be treated as a challenge to me and my lineage."

I knew she wouldn't ever use the word "my position" as that could be misconstrued as unclear.

Because as far as the council is concerned, I am the Luna and not their Alpha.

But these are some of the things I plan to change during this meeting.

I was done playing games.

"The said challenge will be fought before dusk on the same day.

I will challenge the entire council if I have to; at least then, I can scrap it once and for all."

My wolf warned angrily.

Lancet let out a heavy sigh.

"This is why you can't be left alone to make decisions for the kingdom. Women are too emotional.

You are a woman. You are too emotional and immature." He complained, then paused before continuing to speak.

"Empty threats are for children, Lorraine.

The council can't be threatened by you."

"Eight am Lancet, eight am." Was all Snow growled out in response, ignoring his comments as her aura darkened to excruciating proportions.

It was almost tangible; our aura

Anger was running through our veins like an unending hot stream of blood.

"Lorraine, I promise this is the last time I'll put us in such a vulnerable situation. THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN."

My beast swore in my head.

"I agree, but we need to deal with the council and their stupid traditions. They aren't wiser than the gods of fate." I stated.

After tossing and turning, just thrashing about in bed, I gave up the idea of sleep.

It is almost two am, and I haven't slept a wink. I can't sleep.

Snow's anger is keeping us awake, so we are too angry to sleep.

My skin would erupt in oversized goose bumps that felt like pinpricks every now and then as Snow fought to come out.

She never plays fair, so I have tried encouraging her to get some rest.

"I will get some rest when people show respect and recognize my authority!!" She bellowed at me.

"We are the rightful heir to the throne.

Leading this kingdom has always been our duty and responsibility. It was dictated by fate and the gods, even before we were born.

No one should tell or dictate how we should run it.

This kingdom is due for some serious changes; you should let me have free reign for at least a day," she said, finishing her outburst.

"Absolutely not!! We will do this together, or we won't do this at all," I said.

Some people might have witnessed Snow's ruthlessness with my uncle.

But most people still think nothing of it. They assumed she was that ruthless because of how I was treated, and she was angry.

The truth is no one has seen the kind of devastation Snow is truly capable of.

I haven't seen it, but I know what it can be like.

After all, we are one and the same, one beast, one human.

But my beast is nothing if not relentless. She kept on stoking the fire of anger. The more I thought of everything I had done, the more ferociously my blood boiled. I remember the sacrifices I made to get a position that should have been mine.

It is my birthright, and I shouldn't have had to fight for it or fight to get it in the first place.

The goosebumps returned, with a loud hissing sound in my head. I was losing the battle with her for control.

She would force a shift any minute now.

I have fought her gallantly since I came to.

I got out of bed and sped out of the palace.

My fingers were claws before I reached the exit, and I am insanely fast with my werewolf speed. I gave up the fight with my wolf and groaned angrily as she pushed through the last of my barrier.

She let out an earth-shattering growl as her paws replaced my feet.

I felt a different level of power; at this level of anger, she was the definition of a pissed-off she-wolf, and I had compounded it all by restraining her for hours, trying to get some sleep.

She is the worst kind of predator right now.

She let out a loud warning howl as we entered the forest. The howl was an order for everyone to vacate the area because no one would be safe in this part of the forest tonight.

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I sauntered through the hallway with a slight, almost unnoticeable spring in my step, heading to the meeting. I felt slightly off from my lack of sleep, but I was fine, just a little rough around the edges.

My anger hadn't really calmed down; all I had managed to achieve from my run was more control and the ability to disguise my anger better.

I hissed silently as I caught their scents before reaching the double doors leading into the room where the meeting was set to take place.

Kenzo was definitely in there, as well.

I sighed in disapproval as I opened the door and walked in.

Everyone stopped talking instantly, and I took in everyone in the room.

I should credit the councilmen for their acting; they schooled the facial expressions like pros.

Of course, I had been counting on Kenzo being here, and I had been counting on their enormous sense of tradition, their ego, and their disrespect.

I made a calculated move, and it worked.

Kenzo was seated in the chair meant for me while his mate was beside him in the chair meant for the queen.

"Finally, the queen b*tch decides to grace us."

She said in a poisonous tone.

I let my lips widen in a fake smile that didn't reach my cold eyes.

My fingers itched to claw out her tongue.

But I ignored her comment and continued to approach the platform that was meant for the leader of Casiliya.

I stopped a few feet away, and I let my aura come out before I began to speak.

"As the rightful blood heir to all of Casiliya, I make this pronouncement today.

Kenzo Hargleade, You and your mate Freya Felthan will, from this moment, cease to be members of Casyilia and are now packless. Your links to all packs in Casiliya have now been cut off.

You both have two hours to pack your things and leave. You will be seen as rogues henceforth.

Anyone who disagrees with me can pack up and go with you." I finished, my voice thickening at the end

as my beast pushed herself to the fore, staring angrily at the objects of her unleashed anger.