Chapter 49


    Chapter Forty-Nine


    Daphne’s Point of View


    My mating ceremony was a few days ago, and although it was not the wonderful event we had


    originally nned, in the end I was still bound to Caleb. I was also announced as the Luna of our pack.


    Life did not slow down from there. 1


    The only living heirs to my father’s pack were my sister and I. My sister also happens to be the only


    living heir to her pack in California. On top of all of this, Scarlet has also discovered that she and Theo


    are second chance mates. There has been so much going ontely that Caleb and I have not been


    able to celebrate our


    mating ceremony. 2


    Right now, we are in talks with Beta Noah regarding the Silver Moon pack and the line of session.


    Scarlet has already


    stated that she has no desire to be the acting Luna of the pack. The next in line for the job is me. I have


    no desire to try to lead people that could not even treat me like I was human; however, I do not want


    there to be any mistreatment of the people there. There have been


    suggestions back and forth about Noah taking over, or one of our warriors stepping forward as the new


    Alpha. There is also the issue of Theo being Scarlet’s mate. By all rights even if Scarlet does not desire


    the position, Theo could step forward as the new Alpha. Noah is not aware of that situation though.


    “Noah if you do not mind, there is a lot of information for my family to discuss. If you could step outside,


    I will have Hannah take you downstairs and get you fed some lunch while we discuss the


    options.” Caleb’s voice is firm but


    friendly. I marvel at how well he does


    politically. Noah nods at him and leaves


    the room. 2


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    Caleb turns to face Scarlet, Theo, and I. I can see the worry lines creasing his forehead already.


    “Scarlet, I know that you believe that you have been away too long, to be an effective leader to the


    Silver Moon pack. Theo you as her mate have a choice, one that I will back either way. You have


    always been an excellent Beta, and I believe with all my heart that you will make an amazing Alpha. I


    know that the two of you have a lot of heavy


    decisions on your shoulders right now so Daphne and I will leave you alone to discuss the options.”


    With Caleb’s words I stand. I am ready to get out of this room. for a minute. We leave them alone to


    talk,


    and retreat into our bedroom.


    “Caleb, if Theo does decide to be the next Alpha who would be your Beta?” Out


    of everything I heard in the den, this was


    the one question that I was worried about


    the most. I am aware that I have trust


    issues, and I want to make sure that the next Beta is someone that both Caleb and


    I can trust.


    “No matter who I choose no one is going to be as good as Theo.” Caleb’s head is bowed, and I can tell


    that this is weighing heavily on him. I walk over and wrap my arms around his waist giving him a tight


    hug so that he knows I am here for him. ” Theo and I have grown up together. We trained together; we


    have fought


    together. We have found love together; we have gone through everything in our lives together. I want


    what is best for him, but the thought of him leaving is making me sad.” Caleb is resting his head on top


    of mine, and I rub his back simply trying to provide a sense offort to


    him.


    “Think about it this way love, if Theo


    does decide to be the next Alpha then he


    is still very close. It also means that you will have another allied pack close to us. Plus, it is an


    opportunity for Theo, as you said he is a great Beta but would make an excellent Alpha.” I am hoping


    that my words will provide Caleb somefort.


    “Hmmm I have such a smart and beautiful mate. How did I get so lucky?” Caleb lets out a littleugh. I


    am d that


    I was able to ease the tension somewhat.


    “Unfortunately, I think we need to get


    back in there and see if they have reached


    a decision. We still have other meetings to


    get to today, and it is already past lunch.”


    I did not want to let go of Caleb, and I definitely did not want to go back to


    meetings. I knew that we had to finish.


    them though, it was the only way that Caleb and I would be able to finally get some time together.


    Linking my hand


    with Caleb’s hand I start to lead us out of the bedroom.


    Caleb knocked before we went back into


    the den. Looking at Scarlet and Theo I can see that their decisions have not been easy for them to


    make. My heart breaks a little for them. They have had such a


    tragic start to what will hopefully be.


    a better future for them both.


    “Caleb, Daphne we have a few things to discuss with you two before we get Noah back up here.”


    Theo’s voice is all


    business. “Scarlet and I have tried to look at this from every angle, taking in every scenario. We need


    to settle things with the Cedar Wood pack. Scarlet is their Luna, and we both feel that we have a


    responsibility to ensuring that what remains of the pack is taken care of. Dorian caused a lot of


    damage, and we need to fix as much of it as we can.” Theo pauses to take a deep breath and


    squeezes Scarlet’s hand in reassurance.


    “Although Scarlet is also the rightful


    ession to the Silver Moon pack, she does not feel like she has any strong ties there. We have a


    potential n that we have talked through and we need your input on it. Do you want to take it from


    here?” Theo asks Scarlet.


    “Yes, so um I want what is best for everyone involved. Dorian caused a lot of damage within the Cedar


    Wood pack. In


    truth the pack is broke, I have no idea who or if we have any allies, and I do not even know if anyone


    would choose to stay under my leadership. Theo is happy here, this is his home and I can see why he


    is happy. At one time this was also my home, and I really want to stay and continue growing my bond


    with my


    sister. There is no one left in the Cedar Wood pack that would be able to take over the Alpha position,


    Dorian’s warriors are snakes in the grass. I would be worried that they would continue destroying what


    is left of the pack. After speaking with


    Theo and seeing how great you two work together I would like to offer the rest of the pack the option to


    relocate here, and pledge allegiance to your pack.” With this deration, I can see that Scarlet is


    starting to get nervous. “I was thinking and hoping to offer the territory to the Red Wood pack, which is


    the closest pack


    to our territory. Now I would need to meet


    with their Alpha, because ultimately, I


    would love for the pack members that do


    not want to relocate, to be able to join a neighboring pack.” Scarlet is definitely nervous and rushes


    through the ending of her speech.


    Caleb takes a moment to process everything that they just exined to us. I am new to politics so I can


    not really jump in with an opinion on the whole subject. “I would openly ept anyone that wanted to


    be apart of our pack as long as their hearts are aligned with our pack values.” Caleb I can tell is trying


    to


    reassure my sister. “I think that you have


    a great n in mind for your pack, and I have to say that I think it is very mature and wise. It takes a lot


    of strength, and


    courage to try to right the wrongs of other people.” Scarlet smiles at Caleb’s


    praise.


    “Theo, I love you as if you were my true blood brother. We have been through many things in this life


    together. I am proud of you always.” Caleb gets


    emotional as he addresses Theo.


    “I feel the same brother, which is why Scarlet and I both think that Noah should take over the Silver


    Moon pack. I have investigated his character, and I believe that he will be a strong, but fair Alpha. I do


    not care for his wife, nor his daughter but I believe that he can keep their


    attitudes in check. Scarlet and I wish to stay here, with you and Daphne. I have never had the desire to


    be an Alpha, and I


    would like the opportunity to get to know my mate better before trying to lead an entire pack.” Theo is


    also getting


    emotional. 6


    “You will always have a home here with us. I will help arrange everything that you and Scarlet will need


    to travel to her pack. We will also cover the expenses of anyone that would like to relocate here as well.


    I


    will send you with some of the pack warriors to help in negotiations with the neighboring pack. I would


    feel better if I knew you had our men at your back.” Caleb and Theo go on to discuss more of the


    logistics, but I am worried about


    Scarlet. 2


    “Scarlet, are you sure this is what you want?” I cannot help but ask her. She was nervous through her


    speech and I do not want her to feel pressured to give her pack up.


    “Actually, I was the one that talked Theo


    into all of this. Daphne, I think that I would make a good Luna, but I was Dorian’s mate. No matter how


    great I am, there will always be some anger at the past. That is not good for any pack. This n was


    the best that I coulde up with that may help heal some of the pain that they have had to deal with.”


    Scarlet looks down at her hands, and I can tell that she is reliving some of the worst of Dorian’s


    behaviors.


    “Besides, I think that Theo and I could have something great. We have both experienced tragedy, love,


    misery, and pain. Those kinds of things change how a person views life, and love.” Scarlet looks. over


    at Theo and there is a slight


    shimmer in her eyes. “I did not truly believe in second chance mates, and


    neither did Theo. Perhaps this was the Moon Goddess’s way of blessing me for finallying to my


    senses.”


    The boys finish up their prenning of the trip and we ask Noah to rejoin us all in the den. Caleb and


    Theo exin to


    Noah that Scarlet and I do not wish to


    lead the pack. Caleb, Theo and Noah


    hammer out the finer details of allies,


    future trades, and whatever else they could think of. Since night was falling Noah decided to stay one


    more night with our pack before going home tomorrow. Theo and Scarlet also nned to leave for


    California tomorrow.


    Finally, all the negotiations were done, and Caleb and I were getting ready for bed. The long talks and


    the stress of thest few days have left me exhausted. I


    can only imagine the toll it has taken on


    Caleb as well.


    “Are you excited that Scarlet is going to be so close now?” Caleb asks me as he is changing.


    “Yes, I am very happy about it. I am worried and sad for her and Theo though. Those two have been


    through so much, and they deserve some happiness.” I am already yawning as I slip under the covers.


    “I agree love. Hopefully, they can find some of that happiness together.” Caleb is also yawning as he


    slides into bed, wrapping his arm around my waist and spooning me close to him. Even with all the


    hectic drama we have been dealing with I am grateful that I am in his arms every night. Soon we are


    both fast asleep.