*****Erika's POV*****
Stepping into the meeting room, I'm met with the Elders of the Thunder claw pack already seated and waiting for me.
The moment they saw me walk in, they all stood up to their feet and bowed in unison.
"Greetings Alpha Erika." They echoed and I sighed. I wanted nothing more than to just go back to father's room and spend my time with him. But he would never let me stay, if I don't attend this meeting.
"Take a seat, you all." I said lazily, also taking my seat at the head of the table.
My gaze swept across their faces, taking in the different looks ok their faces and noting each expression.
I could literally see through a few of them, who tried to mask their disdain with a smile.
I decided not to say a word about it and just go ahead to ask them, "Why are you all here?"
The eldest among them stood up to explain, but I cut him shut.
"Just sit, you don't have to stand." He nodded and say back down.
"Alpha Erika, we're here today on behalf of the death of the Thunder claw pack Alpha." He began, and I gave a nod, gesturing for him to proceed.
"We couldn't find his body to give a proper water funeral, but he would always live in our hearts."
I just didn't understand the essence of his words, buy I chose to listen. Noir was my friend and was also our savior, it was my duty to pay the rites and. Offer condolence to his pack members.
"Our Alpha never got married, neither does he have children. So we were thinking, if maybe you are willing to take us in and merge with the Iron claw Pack."
I shook my head immediately, "That won't be happening because the very man you all thought was the Thunder claw pack Alpha, happened to be the wrong one. I know the right Alpha, and you all can confirm."
Murmurs filled the room as they tried to process my words. I didn't push them further either and just let them think about it.
"Who is he?"
I smiled, "My bro_ I mean, Jace."
He raised a brow confused, "Who is Jace? And how do you know he is the supposed Alpha?"
"Jace is my brother, and I know he is the rightful heir because he acts like one." My sounded silly, but I saw this from day one. Jace was strong, and he possessed the spirit and strength of an Alpha.
"Jace? Your brother, may we see him?" One of the elders asked and I nodded.
"Of course, I'll call him over now. You can speak to him about it." I reached into my mind link to call Jace, but something snapped in me, bringing me to understand something.
Jace and I weren't related, but we could mind link each other.
How was that even possible?
I creased my brow, thinking deep into this, and didn't know the Elders were still waiting for me.
"Alpha," The other Elder called out, and I snapped out of the trance I momentarily found myself.
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