Chapter 14 #8
“I’m sure a challenge will be issued in the spring. I want to see more of the wolf less in the tournaments. Based on what I found… maybe one, possibly two enter. You guys are standing in your own way.”
“You are not any less of a contributor to the pack because you don't have a wolf. I’ll work with you guys… and come challenge time… I want to see a lot more of your names. Even if you lose… you learn valuable things. I didn’t see a single person who wasn’t capable of making it to at least the third round. ” Several people gasped.
One guy asked, “Are you serious, Muffin Luna? The third round? Us?” I said, “One thing you’ll learn about me… is that I’m a bad liar. I don't inflate Warrior’s egos. So…when I say you all have talent, I mean it. You’ve just put yourself in a box thinking you can’t go further.”
“Those days are over, because I’m here now, and I’ll push each and every one of you. I won’t stand here and let you think you can only go so far. I’ll be honest with you about where I think you can go. If you want to put the time and energy into training… I’ll be there every step of the way.”
“As it stands… all of you should go to your Lead Warrior and ask for an evaluation of your true level. That’s where we start. I’ll always host a class during the lunch hour because I know that sometimes… you need to work up to being around those with wolves.”
“I’m going to add two sessions in the morning and evening. Those that are comfortable with it can attend those with other wolves who will be there. I’ll have a group run at five. Yes, five in the morning. You can do it… I promise.” I nodded to them, and they all started talking amongst themselves.
I linked Sierra, “We are done… so you and Abigial can come back in.” Sierra walked in and everyone nodded to her. She walked me into Xander’s office while Abigial talked to several people. Sierra said, “So, the collective Conners/allied group is looking into Estelle and Manford.”
I shrugged, “I figured they would. Have they figured it out? I mean….I assume they have not… because no one has asked me about it.” Sierra admitted, “No, they are hitting walls. Your walls to be exact.”
I nodded, “Well… I took Xander to my place… and we asked him to be our Fairy getaway ride in Missouri. I knew he’d look into it.” Sierra snorted, “They will figure it out.” I nodded, “Not yet… but yes, they will.”
Actually, if Haley saw the names… or Aiden…
they’d figure it out instantly. Sierra nodded, “It will be nice to have that out there.” I shrugged, “It’s going to come out to them we are in the Resistance.
” Sierra frowned, “I think they know, but this sounds like you’re not going to tell them you run it. ”
I shook my head, “Probably not yet… let’s see how us being in it goes over.
Eventually… I’ll tell Xander about running it before the rest…
I should probably tell Cayden and Micah next…
gosh there’s a line…” Someone knocked on the door.
Sierra said, “You have a small session with people from yesterday.” I nodded.
I opened the door and got to work with my smaller group. That ended up being a larger group as others joined us. I knew the second Xander popped into the gym because his lust consumed me. I was ready to throw down in his office.
Before I could act on that, Mason linked me, “Those visitors you knew were coming are at the border. They crossed with EJ’s permission, but three stayed around the border.” I snorted, “Perfect.” They unknowingly played right into my hand. I dashed out of the gym.
Sierra met me on the outside with Abigial. Sierra announced, “Paige is waiting.” I told Sierra and Abigial, “Fireman’s carry.” Sierra snorted, “Fine. Only because you are a ridiculously fast wolf.” Abigial laughed, “This should be fun.” I picked them both up and took off.
We met up with Paige, Avery, and Addison. Sierra said, “I’m certain I smell someone over there.” I snorted, “There are three someone’s and we aren’t going to shake them… so… they can enjoy the show.” KJ, Fowler, and Chason would catch up eventually. We found Mason easily.
Mason informed us, “Hendrick is sitting on them, but they don’t know it. They are in his sights.” So, Hendrick was probably in a tree with a sniper rifle. I said, “I doubt he will need to take a shot. Let’s go ruin these jerks whole day.” Abigial cheered, “Woohoo! This is so much fun.”
I moved and felt three people following us. Really? His whole guard? Xander’s WHOLE guard was here for me? UGH! We found the Supernatural Council group easily. I said, “You guys aren’t great at hiding.” None of them were Werewolves. One smirked, “So you came to us. That’s smart.”
I raised an eyebrow, snarking, “Smart?” Freya laughed, “I do love that this upsets you when certain people say it, but not others.” Because these people were discounting me and that irked me. Sierra groaned, “Oh no.” Paige cackled.
I growled, “I would have to lose a large number of my brain cells to be considered ‘smart.’ As far as being smart… you’re certainly not.
This is a bad move on many levels. You were never leaving with me.
You can’t go around the territory and ask questions or search the area.
I do not appreciate being used as an excuse to investigate claims made around the area. ”
One frowned, “We were coming to talk to you anyway because you are under our jurisdiction.” I laughed, “I never was actually considering I was kidnapped. I was always under the Werewolf Council. A fact you claim not to have known because…?” They didn’t answer.
I smiled saying, “It’s fine….I’ll answer. It’s because you take bribes to avoid doing your job and claim it’s because you’re busy. A fact that I have documented… and we all know it’s a lie about you not knowing about it. Don’t we?”
One tried to grab me, and I put him on the ground. I warned, “I wouldn’t attack me if I were you. I’m the better fighter here. You will leave and not come back here unless you want every woman here to file official complaints.”
“Avery, Addison, Sierra, Abigial and I will file because you didn’t do your job, as you were supposed to, in the packs we were in.
Paige will file for you not doing your job and her being forced to work for a pack that did not pay her a dime for her work; nor was she given a choice in what she was doing. ”
Not that she did it… but Edward didn’t give her a choice. I added, “That would be very bad for you. I have proof in this file… three people on your Council took bribes from Black Path. I, of course, know about more.”
One glared at me snarking, “You can’t threaten us.” I tilted my head saying, “How odd… because I just did. You’re here to silence me, but you clearly don’t know me. You also don’t know my mate if you think he’ll just let you take me.”
One smirked, “You’re not marked or his Luna.” I rebutted, “I am marked, and my Luna ceremony is scheduled. You do not have the authority to take me… you’d need Alpha Dalton and Dakota’s permission… and you wouldn’t get that.”
“You’re dealing with people whose intelligence is FAR above yours.
I’m not one to bow down and quiver in my boots because someone with a title is before me.
I know the laws… which is more than anyone can say for you.
You’d have to go through my pack’s Alphas, then the Werewolf Council. Both of whom would deny your request.”
Their phones rang. I smiled, taunting, “You should get that. I might have sent the file to three individuals… who will want you to leave… immediately, given the dirt I have on them. Oh, and when you do shady things… you should know that other shady people document that action. Edward for all his faults… was thorough and meticulous about his dealings in illegal activity.”
That was true… I’d just gotten more from their own files, but they didn’t need to know that. One answered the call, “Jedidiah.” Jedidiah ordered, “Leave the girls and get out of there. Now.” I smiled and mouthed, “Told you so.”
One answered, “Understood.” He hung up warning me, “You’re playing above your league.” I snorted, “No, you are. I have nothing to lose going against you. If anything happens to me or my friends… you all are outed as incompetent.”
“How long do you think you will live when that happens? I don’t even think you’d make it an hour.
Watch yourselves, because if my friends or I so much as get a papercut…
you’re done for. I have several plans in place to out you, that I don’t need to be physically present for to enact.
Stay out of my way and my life. I’ve suffered enough because you don’t understand how your job works. ”
“You all outright refused to do it. Don’t cross me ever again…
or I’ll ruin you. All of you. I’ll take complete and utter joy in riling up every single Alpha blood I know to take you out…
and we all know I can do it. I do so unintentionally a LOT.
Imagine what I can do if I mean it given the blood running in my veins is Beta. ”
Sierra linked, “DAAAYYYUUUMMMMMM. Holy shit. You snapped so hard. I’m so proud of you. Also, you intentionally detonating people is utterly terrifying.” It would have the result I wanted though and all of us knew it.
All three men were red faced and angry. Two more shimmered out to join them. I smirked at the one with a black eye. I laughed, “You must have said something about taking me to my mate. See? I’m right... you all are not smart.” They glared at me.
One gritted his teeth, “We formally invite you to convene with the Supernatural Council.” I replied, “I’m going to pass on your invitation. I formally invite you to eat dirt and stay out of my way…if you want to keep breathing.”