The Pack's Hacker (by Cooper) novel Chapter 262

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Yorick

Watching my mate battle with her father, I felt so much pride that she’s mine. I know it’s not standard for a female to take over a pack, but it doesn’t matter to me. I never expected to become Alpha of my own pack. That’s why I went to the Academy. Now, with Dad training Cyra to be an Alpha, I have no doubt that she can run this pack while I, hopefully, work for the Council.

Although, we still need to figure that out. A lot will depend on whether or not my mate is pregnant. If she is, she’s not far along since she was able to shift. 1

I stand beside my mate when she gestures us over. She takes my hand as my father and our friends surround her.

“My pack, this may seem sudden to you. I know you were not aware that my father was forcing me into an alliance agreement. I know none of you were aware that I met my fated mate when I went to the Academy nor that my father didn’t care that I found my mate. He still insisted that stay true to the alliance agreement, an agreement that I had no say in. It was created when I was seventeen and had no chance of finding my fated mate,” she says, turning to smile at me.

“When I met Yorick, I thought I had no options. I believed, as I’d been told, that if I did not go through with the alliance agreement that it would mean war for this pack. I was willing to give up my freedom to protect you from that. However, at the Academy, I made friends who helped me to see that I did have other options, options that included me taking my fated mate as my life partner and stepping in as Alpha of this pack.”

I squeeze her hand, and she turns back to the pack.

“So, while this may seem sudden to you, it is not for me. I have been working with my friends and a tech team at the Academy to figure out why my father entered into the alliance agreement. When the information about his underhanded dealings came to light, I knew it was time to act. Through my new family, Yorick’s family, Alpha Christer’s pack has been overthrown,” she says, causing the pack to gasp.

“Alpha Stellan has been taken into custody, and you all saw that your previous Alpha has also been taken into custody,” she continues, ignoring the surprise in the pack. She’s so steady, so confident, that my heart swells once again with pride.

“While I fully intend to take over this pack, with Alpha Yorick at my side, you all know that I’m still a student at the Academy. I intend to continue my studies this year while also training to become Alpha of this pack. I’m sure you all know how your previous Alpha felt about a woman running a pack. Since he did not find me worthy, I am not currently confident in my ability to manage this pack in the way that it should be managed,” she says, turning to my father. I realize that she isn’t calling Alpha Arden her father, she’s calling him ‘your previous Alpha’ as if she’s distancing herself from her father as much as possible. It’s a smart tactic.

“Alpha Warren,” Cyra says, gesturing for my father to step up on her other side. Piper and Zach step back, allowing him to step forward.

“This is Alpha Warren Hill, Yorick’s father. He is a retired Alpha of a very profitable, healthy, and stable pack. Alpha Warren has offered to become my mentor and teach me how to be the kind of Alpha that I want to be, the kind of Alpha that you, my pack, deserve. As I mentioned, I intend to finish out my year at the Academy. I will be at the Academy during the week and here on the weekends, learning from Alpha Warren. While I finish my time at the Academy, Alpha Warren will become the acting Alpha of this pack. He will have full authority over the pack while I am away. I know that this will be a big shift for everyone, but I hope that you will give us some time to show you that you have nothing to worry about. The pack will be safe, we will make it financially stable again, and this will be the kind of pack that you will be proud to be part of,” she says.

I know why Cyra is saying these things. When packs change leadership, oftentimes, pack members leave, afraid of what will happen to them and the pack. She is encouraging them to stay, at least long enough to see that this will be the type of pack that they want to be a part of.