The Designated Mate novel Chapter 71

"Sorry, continue," I murmured, trying to damp down my overflowing excitement just enough to finish the meeting.

"She's already been debriefed on the plan over the phone. Tomorrow morning we will all load our things into our respective vehicles and head out for my uncle's territory. Once we get an hour away from his land, you and Grace will mask your scents just to be safe. We don't want them having any trace of you.

"Poppy, you and Grace will have a steady supply of clothing from two different women in the pack all of which are saturated with their scents to throw everyone off. You'll change into your first outfit of theirs just before approaching their border. If all goes well, you'll be taken into the pack and will face my uncle. He will then decide whether to accept your request to search his pack for potential mates or not. If no, you might have to fight your way out or he'll just throw you out. However, because they have such a shortage of unmated females, you'll most likely be taken in. If you are, that's when the hard work starts. Poppy, you know my scent by heart, so it'll be easy for you to try and catch any trace of my parents in his pack. When and if you do, I want you to get the fuck out as soon as you can safely escape without causing any unwanted attention to yourself. If you don't catch a scent in at least five days, I'm pulling you out and I'll go in myself. From there, both scenarios will end with my group of men coming in and handling my uncle.

"Are we all clear on what to expect and how this will play out?" Knox asked, pausing for any opposition. "Perfect. Everyone go home, spend time with your loved ones, and get a good night's rest. We leave at dawn," he finished before waving everyone off.

Alpha Carmichael's POV

"Come in," I mumbled after someone swiftly knocked on my office door. I had a big-titted woman on each one of my knees, so I knew it had to be important business. People knew not to bother me when I was busy.

"Sir, Alpha Williams is at the Northern border requesting entry to speak with you," my Beta, Jensen, spoke after stepping into the room. I hummed under my breath just as the blonde on my left began to stroke her hand over my dick. I removed my arm from around her waist and snatched her wrist in a death grip. I cranked the hand that she'd touched me with back far enough to break it if enough force was applied. Just as she started screaming out in pain, I roughly shoved her off of my lap and onto the floor. She looked up at me with terror in her eyes, trying to slowly inch away from me.

"What," I hissed, my heart beginning to pound in my chest.

"I'm just waiting on your okay to allow him into our land to meet with you," he said. I nodded and growled for him to hurry. He rushed from the room, slamming the door behind him. Once I was alone, I began to pace my office, my mind moving a million miles a minute. I tried to take a few calming breaths to suppress the fight or flight instincts that'd kicked in. I clasped my hands together behind my back to try and stop them from tremoring, but it was no use.

This could just be a false alarm, I assured myself. I must've been so caught up in my thoughts that I hadn't realized how much time had passed since Jensen left to get this Williams man. Two more knocks on my door were the only warning I got of their impending entrance. I breathed in through my nose and out through my mouth before schooling my face into its usual impenetrable stare before muttering for them to enter. I lowered myself into my chair once again and poured myself a glass of brandy to try and seem unaffected by the entire situation.