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Chapter 74
Chapter 74
I smiled and let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding.
“Thank God, cause we’ve already consummated our mating.” I blurted out.
“What?”
“Without notifying us first?”
“How could you?”
“Kyle, that’s a blatant disrespect to the Council.”
And so they got their two cents worth in and voiced their disappointment with me, but they couldn’t knock the grin and happiness off my face for anything. The only thing I had heard loud and clear, no intervention. There would be no consequences for going against protocol. As mom had said, what’s
done was done.
“I’m sorry,” I said, not really sorry. “Two years I waited for any signs of reciprocation. I could not control myself once I knew she felt our connection too.”
“Speaking of connections. I think it is important to note that with the prolonged mating period of the two came a deeper connection faster than we are used to seeing in normal mated pairs.”
What was he doing? Dad had said not to tell anyone about that, so why was he blabbing now.
“They can already sense each other’s feelings and general locations, same as other mated pairs in the two to five year stage. I’ve never seen anything like it, though they have spent every day for the last two years together and I believe on some level their wolves began bonding even prior to the
the mating consummation. Because of this I would petition the Council to consider lowering challenge time.”
Murmurs and shocked whispers began again.
“Sir, it’s Kyle we’re talking about. She–wolves from at least three packs, possibly further, will wish for the opportunity to challenge. And as you know, we’ve already had several inquiries into compatibility for Kelsey. It is possible Kyle could face a few challenges himself from within the pack.”
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“I am well aware of all of that, Neil, but we also must take into consideration that challenges are only accepted in the first four months to ensure bonding has not begun already, and clearly in this case it has. Do you know what it would do to my son if his one true mate were to die in challenge?”
They all nodded solemnly.
“I’m sorry, Kyle,” Ambrose started and I knew I wasn’t going to be happy with what he was about to say, “but we can not wave the challenges. However, in light of the situation, I make the motion to lower it to only one month. With immediate notification, that is time for anyone to arrive and make their wishes known and we will accept challenges in any manner, not just in person. I think it has to be that way to keep peace amongst the packs and give opportunity to those seeking it.”
The others nodded in agreement.
“I second that motion,” Quinton piped in.
I rolled my neck, feeling the tension building. One month. Okay, we could handle one month.
“We must also ask that the two of you keep a distance from each other during this month to hopefully stall the bonding process you’ve already started. It’s for the best, Kyle,” Ambrose added.
“I’m sorry, sir, as I already told my father, that is not an option.”
The older man sighed and nodded in acknowledgment.
“So, all that’s left is to set a date of notification.”
“The sooner the better, sir,” I told them just wanting it all passed us. “Sunday. There’s already a pack meeting being held. Announcements to the other packs can be emailed on Monday to expedite. The sooner this is all over, the better.”
“That soon? You’re certain the girl will be ready?”
“Kelsey may not have been raised in a pack, sir, but she’s a fighter, she’s super fast, and I have full confidence in my mate.”
“Sunday it is then.”
“Thank you.” I stood and shook hands with each of them thanking them for their time before leaving.
The weight of the world seemed to be holding me down as I thought ahead to the next month. I was
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