Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 44

Atticus was taken aback by their questions but answered truthfully. “About a quarter acre, but we have plenty of room to expand. We’ve been trying to get contracts from other packs for herbs before dedicating more land.”

Jason nodded sharing a look with Reed who also nodded.

It would take time for any pack to adjust their fields to make space for herbs they weren’t already growing. Add to that the fact some herbs took two or three years to establish themselves it could be a very long wait. Just as he was looking to save time by partnering with a medically specialized pack they could also partner with a pack specializing in rare herbs to save even more time. Jason was far more astute than Reed gave him credit.

“If you had a million dollar investment, how long would it take to expand production?” Jason questioned.

Atticus hesitated. Not sure if he was serious.

“Make that two,” Reed suddenly spoke. “My pack can certainly match that.”

Atticus glanced from one alpha to the other. Never in a million years did he think he’d be this close to either let alone sitting in the middle of a negotiation. His pack was only four hundred and compared to Blue Moon or Harvest Moon that was nothing.

Jason could sense the other’s uncertainty and knew he would have to give a proper explanation to secure his help,

“My pack recently received a patent for a new medicine, one that heals silver wounds.”

Atticus sucked in a breath. Jason wasn’t surprised by his reaction and continued to his main point.

“Blue Moon isn’t specialized in medicine which is why I have brought Alpha Reed here for discussion. However, as he pointed out, some of the herbs required are difficult to procure in large quantities.”

Atticus’s eye lit up as he finally realized why he had been asked to join this discussion. Finally he said, “You need comfrey and vervain.”

Jason nodded.

“With the kind of investment you are proposing we could easily expand the fields at least three-fold or more.”

“And you can guarantee supply and quality?”

“Once the fields are established, yes.”

“And how much will it cost to expand even more?” Jason asked.

Atticus hesitated. Spying the drinks on the table he snagged one and drank deeply to settle his nerves before he made his next proposal, “We can offer a discount…in exchange for a share of profits.”

Atticus held his breath as he waited for their reaction.

Normally he never would have dared but as alpha it was his responsibility to ensure his pack’s future.

Jason blinked. Atticus’s boldness was surprising and welcome. The proposal was all he needed to know Atticus understood the value of his pack’s herbs and the value of the medicine. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on Jobnib.com. Visit Jobnib.com to read the complete chapters for free. By sacrificing some immediate profits he was ensuring future financial gains for his pack. That took foresight not to mention courage to speak so openly in front of two high-ranking alphas.

“Interesting,” Jason finally said. “We haven’t really gotten around to profit shares yet. I was intending for my pack to retain the majority: sixty-forty.”

“Funny you should say that”” Reed said, “since my pack will be handling manufacturing, distribution and future development I was going to propose sixty-forty in our favor.

The alphas shared a chuckle and Atticus relaxed. It seemed his proposal didn’t offend either of them. What was more they were taking it seriously. Enjoying a good natured laugh they settled in for a serious discussion. In truth Jason wasn’t terribly concerned with his pack’s profit share as long as Bridget and Phoebe received fair compensation at the creators. Future generations of werewolves would learn that the most revolutionary medicine in history was invented by a pair of remarkable she-wolves.

For their part Reed and Atticus not only wanted to ensure their packs were properly compensated but also friendly terms for the future. Close ties to Blue Moon could be hugely beneficial for both packs. Peace River was a small pack and the added security Blue Moon could provide would help it grow quickly. The same was true for Harvest Moon. Though they had their own warriors the pack was largely composed of intellectuals and scientists so Blue Moon could help them improve their security tenfold.

Eventually settling on terms the alphas drafted a contract and signed the agreement under Ansel’s watchful eye. Each would retain a copy for their records. Once the agreement was made the trio headed to the meeting room arriving several minutes ahead of the other alphas.

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