The Alpha's Mate Is A Spy novel Chapter 17

*DEREK's POV*

For some reason, i wasn't angry even though she was blatantly disrespecting me as her alpha. Nor do i want to scold her, but seeing that things would get complicated if the others misunderstood my intentions. I came into a conclusion to warn her for now.

My eyebrows furrowed, and i locked eyes with her. "Listen here you little viper, I don't know if SunDale didn't teach you manners while speaking to your alpha. But we don't do that here. Next time you disrespect me like this, i'll be punishing you personally."

"Oh really? How though?"

"What?" I replied in disbelief.

Is she crazy? Why is she provoking me like this in front of others?

I stepped a little closer, leaned towards her as i carefully inspected her seductive purple eyes. Everyone was expecting what i'd do, but even i was in a bit of a daze for a moment.

"You heard me." She says under her breath. "Look, i didn't mean it disrespectfully. Just like you asked, we're here. And it'll be much appreciated if we get this over with."

I snapped back into reality. I took one step backwards and glared at her, "You want to get this over with? then i'll make it short."

She falls back in line and everyone's attention returns to me. The close sounds of chirping birds echoed as we all fell into silence.

"I gathered all of you here today so i can finally pick a beta for the pack."

As expected, they were all shocked. For outsiders, it's already abnormal to recruit new warriors to the pack, much less if you're planning to choose a beta among the newcomers. They still don't know, but the reason why i decided to do all of this was that we were in need of power.

We were in need of a people who knows the outside world very well.

Being isolated and neutral in the werewolf community for decades had its disadvantages. Resources became limited, strength declined, and we lacked knowledge about the others that frontline borders were the top priority.

I can't blame our ancestors, though, since our pureblood werewolf bloodline goes way back to the very first Alpha King. It was understandable how other packs tried to eliminate us countless of times.

"All of you must be stunned by this news, but it is in fact, real. It may sound absurd but we have our own reasons. I want to tell you the gist of the story but since our little viper wants to make it short," And i looked at her, "Then i'd be glad to announce the beta among you."

I noticed how the others stiffened while some of them wore excitement on their faces. It's unfortunate how quick the decision was since i initially wanted them to fight things out. But because of some problem that arose, i'd have to pick her to calm myself down.

It's bothering me that she already stayed with three guys for a whole month. And the fact that she's still suspicious, making her beta would be the perfect choice.

I stopped marching back and fort and stopped in front of her. Everyone gasped as they anticipated the words that'll come out of my mouth. Yet Venus looked unbothered and emotionless the whole time.

"Venus." I called. "I pick you. Pack your things and move out by midnight."

*VENUS's POV*

"Don't ever think that being a beta makes you higher than any of us!" Noah says as he dug his pointer finger to my shoulder.