The Alpha's Contract Luna (Alexia) novel Chapter 45

~Kieran~

Kieran was happy for his wife. Many questions were left unanswered, but there was hope to finally meeting Alexia's mother. He certainly wished that Avery would return, just as she promised.

Unfortunately, they could not dwell on the matter for now. Kieran had to leave for the capital to clear his name. He brought Alexia with him to testify that he had no opportunities to give orders to attack small packs. After all, they were busy, day and night, making love.

Kieran and Alexia only lingered for a day before leaving for the capital. They arrived at the palace at night and rested to prepare for the council of alphas meeting.

The following day, the couple entered a meeting hall within the palace. Unlike the ordinary chamber that accommodated only the top alphas of the lands, the meeting venue was one of the largest halls in the castle.

"Alpha Kieran, you are finally here," Beta Ford, the king's second in command, said.

"Kieran," Alpha Declan was seated closer to Kieran and greeted him. Kieran saw how the man was agitated. He wondered why. He saw the same furious expression from Alpha Baxter and Alpha Kai.

"Kieran," Alpha Kai greeted. He motioned Kieran to take the seat next to him, and he approached, bringing along Alexia.

As he and Alexia walked to the table, he could feel everyone's burning gaze. He saw Alpha Vincent of the east was there, his eyes throwing daggers at him. Kieran also witnessed the same from the other alphas who were newly present for that meeting.

When Kieran made it to his seat, Alpha Kai briefed him. He whispered to his ears, "Most of these newly attending alphas are the ones whose packs were attacked. I don't believe them one bit. In fact, Alpha Declan, Alpha Baxter, and I have been defending you over the past few minutes."

Kieran tapped on his back, saying, "Don't worry, Alpha Kai. We will get to the bottom of this. Thank you for having my back." He gazed at Alpha Declan and Alpha Baxter, giving them a nod, and they nodded back.

To Kieran's shock, the next alpha who arrived was Alpha Blaze. A commotion suddenly erupted in the room when Alpha Baxter growled, "Why is this traitor here? He did not help defend the southern borders. He fled when the fight commenced!"

Alpha Declan barked the same, but soon Beta Ford warned everyone, saying, "Alpha Blaze is here as a witness. His sanction for not actively participating in the war remains the same."

Alpha Blaze and his pack were being investigated. They were not allowed to enter the capital and were asked to render one hundred thousand hours of community service to aid the rebuilding of the southern coast.

"A witness?" Kieran immediately protested. "A witness to what? Should we trust whatever lies come out of a traitor's mouth?"

Alpha Ford sighed. He shook his head and revealed, "Her Majesty's orders. The Queen insisted all sides should be heard."

The news made Kieran squint. He always thought Queen Helen did not approve of him, but to allow Alpha Blaze to speak to the council of alphas was another story. Somehow, he felt trouble coming his way.

The waiting subsequently ended. The king and queen entered the meeting hall with their son, Casper. Rarely did Casper attend such meetings, but that day, he graced them with his presence.

Kieran felt a hand around his arm. He turned to his wife and heard her say, "I don't feel good about this, Kieran."

"Relax, Alexia," he assured her. "The king will always have my back. He will clear my name."

He saw her honey-colored eyes filled with worry, but after his words, she nodded, her gaze landing on the king, and somehow, she believed the same. She mindlinked, 'Right. He treats you well.'

Soon, Beta Ford called everyone's attention. He announced, "We are all gathered here for the alphas meeting. The war between Taplean and Eswen has ended, but sadly, a new war has begun, an internal conflict which needed to be resolved."

Turning to the affected packs, Beta Ford explained to everyone, "Five packs had been attacked. Their money was taken, their houses burned, and their women were assaulted."

One by one, Beta Ford named the packs and their alphas. They all came up in front and testified in front of the council.

"The group of werewolves named Alpha Kieran as their leader. They claimed my land by leaving the Stone family crest. They said we should pay the Stone Blood Pack money moving forward," Alpha Vincent said. He was the first to narrate the invasion in his pack. "My wife was raped."