In the sidelines, I hear Andrew Jones click his tongue. “So, he did leave the King daughter...”
“No wonder,” laughs Tiffany. “Isn’t it obvious that miss Nora is a better Luna? That woman can’t even hide her nasty jealousy.”
Alessandra is red with embarrassment, serves her just right!
“A man with the most power, the biggest territory,” her father continues, “and a powerful Luna. And now, not only that, but he brings an army here?”
While talking, he is pointing at Ryan’s group. Seriously? He is even using the Steel Moon Clan now?
Ryan growls, outraged. “We only answered the Luna’s call!”
“Oh, really? How convenient is it that a full pack showed up right before this gathering? How many did you say you were? Strange, isn’t it? How Damian Black seems to be gathering more and more people?”
“We are refugees! The Luna spoke to us for the first time not even an hour ago!”
“And what right did she have to let you in Silver City, hm? Did Nora Bluemoon ask other packs while letting you in? The Blood Moon Pack is in the middle of Silver City, so which territory did you cross on your way here?” Asks Taaron.
“They crossed the Jade Moon Clan territory. Nora was raised in our pack, and she has every right to say who can come in or not!” Growls Vince.
Taaron King seems a bit surprised by Vince’s reaction. The Gold Moon Clan probably had no idea of my ties with the Jade Moon Clan or did not expect it would still be relevant. But since Vincent submitted to me, I don’t believe he would oppose me in anything.
However, King just decides to ignore Vincent’s words. “Anyway, they did bring an extra pack here. Isn’t it too much? Asking other packs to bring only fifty people, and bringing more wolves on their own?”
“Where did you go to school, King?” Asks the Asphodel Moon Alpha. “There’s only fifty wolves of the Blood Moon here.”
“You don’t believe me? The Jade Moon Clan is backing off their Luna! If I add this new pack, they found who knows where, doesn’t that seem a lot already? Who knows how many more Clans here are already on their side?”
Suddenly, people start muttering. I see William Jones and Lysandra argue, too, and now even Clark Hamilton is watching our group with suspicion. This can’t be happening!
“We allowed any official pack to come! Every Clan here knows there are already alliances ongoing, don’t you? All we ask for is to unite bigger!” I claim, trying to convince everyone.
“So, you admit it! You are already seeking to grow an army inside Silver City! And what of those who don’t go along with your plan then? Aren’t you going to use brute force to submit them? Or will you leave them to die once this Witch attacks?”
“Enough!”
I’ve had enough of this! I used my wolf’s Alpha Voice, silencing everyone. Taaron King just crossed a line there, and I won’t tolerate it. Stepping away from Damian’s grasp, I step forward. The whole Gold Moon Clan actually retreats a few steps back right away.
“I’ve had enough of you accusing my mate! We gathered everyone here to seek alliances against a threat that could be the end of all of us! Yet you come here, acting like you know anything! Where were you when the vampires attacked? Only defending your own territory! Now, you dare to say Damian manipulated anyone? You are the one playing around with business deals and finances until the packs can’t take it anymore! You act like you own everything and use his name to get what you want! Alessandra comes uninvited to the Blood Moon territory, to the Sapphire Moon territory, and you dare to accuse me of inviting people in? At least I know where my place is!” I yell.
Taaron King look like he lost a few more inches under my Alpha voice and my wolf’s growling, but Moon Goddess, I needed to put it out. In the assistance, I see William and Tiffany smiling, and Lysandra even applauds loudly.
After hearing me, some of the crowd seems confused, not knowing who to believe. I see Clark Hamilton exchanging glances with William, and Andrew Jones isn’t showing any expression at all. Some of the smaller pack Alphas are glaring at Taaron King, but others are also giving Damian suspicious glances, too.
“Anyway,” says Alessandra, “we will never agree to this alliance. All of those who think Damian Black cannot be trusted are welcome to join, us as well. Of course, there is no way we will keep any form of financial pressure on our allies.”
Oh, Moon Goddess... So that was their aim. Having their own alliance, using people’s distrust towards Damian, and the financial struggles for that. I look around, and some of the smaller pack Alphas seem hesitant. I can’t believe this is happening.
Suddenly, a group goes to their side, led by an Asian woman. The Rising Moon Clan. Of course, they had to show they have allies, too. I bite my lip. This isn’t going as planned at all. I wanted to form alliances, not to have one against us!
“I have to say...”
Surprised, I turn towards the voice. It’s Andrew Jones, from the Violet Moon Clan, speaking. Everyone stops to hear him.
“I would be curious to hear the Sapphire Moon Clan’s opinion. From what I know, you are enemies with both the Gold Moon and the Blood Moon, but this new Luna changes the odds, doesn’t she?”
I turn around and find William staring right at me with a smile. Oh no, I do not like that expression of his. What is he thinking now...?
“That is right, Andrew, she could indeed change my mind towards the Blood Moon Clan... If Nora was willing to marry into our Clan, for example.”
