Ditched Cheating Alpha, I Led My Daughter to Life's Peak novel Chapter 103

Wait, what? "You do?" I finally speak for the first time. There's no way in hell anyone's 'taking care' of my brother or me for that matter. Like Aiden pointed out, I had to tell Michael the truth for good reason. I had no other choice. Hello Axel. Now's not the time to play mediator.

Even the man in question raises an eyebrow at Axel. "You do?"

Axel nods. "Of course I do. Your concerns are completely valid, and I can see that this matter really troubles you."

That's about as much as I can take. I know how quickly things get out of hand with these werewolves. I have to kill this idea right now. "No one's dealing with my brother-"

Carson puts a hand on my shoulder. He smirks at me before looking back at Axel. I'm left frowning.

"In fact, I think the reason you're so bothered by it personally, Mr. Sanchez," Axel continues. "Is because you weren't there to save your luna. I can see this matter is... really tearing you apart." Axel smiles with a look full of compassion and sincerity, but the guy looks apprehensive.

He's starting to sweat under that sleek suit, even I can tell that much. But I don't know why.

"You're trying to take initiative now to make up for your failure before. Well, who am I to deny you that privilege?" A corner of Axel's lip tilts up in such a way that his innocent smile might be mistaken as a smirk. There's a humor in his eyes as he watches Mr. Sanchez's discomfort. "So from now on, you can personally carry the responsibility of making sure no more humans find out about our pack. And if you fail, you'll carry the blame alone. Not the luna, and not her brother. "

The guy's eyes widen. "Alpha-"

"Risking your placement as head elder is such a selfless thing to do. Don't you guys agree?" Axel looks back at his brothers.

Carson nods, stepping forward. He holds my hand in his so as not to lose contact. "I agree." He looks at each person now shifting back in their seats. "In fact, I think he should serve an example for the entire group of elders."

"No." Aiden shakes his head and all eyes turn to him. "He should serve as an example for the entire pack."

An eerie silence overtakes the room. On the one hand, I'm glad they seem to be getting along. On the other hand, they're kind of scary when they work together. But hey, as long as Michael's safe and I am too, I'm good.

"Now that, that pressing matter has been addressed," Axel says. "I think we can finally move onto what we're really here for. The two major issues of the pack."

Aiden doesn't waste any time waiting for anyone else's opinion. "The previous attack was clearly orchestrated by the Bloodmoon Pack. They said it was rogues before, but at this magnitude, it's clear that they're sending a different message. They're attacking us out in the open now. They don't want any confusion about it."

Get him, Onai. I start doing the gesture Carson did in my head. Tell them what's up.

"For some reason, all of the people who would need to be here to help were on the other side of town," Onai says. "The entire formation of the guards was thrown off. If you can't see an issue with that, I think it's clear you had a hand in it."

"Damn," Krys screams.

We all slowly look to the side of Onai to see Brittany giving an apologetic look. "Sorry." She turns to Krys who's beside her. "How many times do I have to tell you to be quiet? This is serious."

"I'm sorry," Krys stares at her wide eyed. "But we all know shit just hit the fan. Omg, who knew Oni was a savage!" She cheers Onai on with a questionable nickname.

Brittany slaps a hand over the girl's mouth. "Sorry. Please carry on." She gives Krys a pointed look.

We turn back to the panel and the young advisor straightens out his button up shirt. "It's clear that I didn't have anything to do with this because I'm not on the guard formation committee. I think we all know who's in charge of that..." His eyes wander to Mr. Olcan.