Turned Rogue (Prev: IBLYWC)

Chapter 16 [Part 1](Edited)

"Of course not, Raheel and Rhianon are looking after the lands most carefully."

To the side, Michael scoffed and stepped up beside his father.

"They are both unfit to take care of such a task, they were both deemed to weak to even become runners. Tell me Adachi, how do you think they will fare on their own with such a large amount of land to protect?"

Takeo laughed, and pulled his sword from his back and placing it on the table next to the couch.

He took a seat on the couch and placed his feet on the coffee table before sighing.

"I came to help, I received word that the Beta of this pack was recently killed by rogues which is a shame. My condolences Danielle, however there has been no one appointed to take his place."

I stepped up towards the couch.

"Well as a matter of fact, someone has been appointed."

He smirked and cocked an eyebrow before speaking.

"Is that so? Do tell, who is this appointed Beta to be?"

Before I could speak another word, Owen came bouncing into the room smiling as he reached me.

"Dani look! Alpha Drew brought me my lion that papa gave me." I smiled at his eagerness to show off his toy before looking back at Takeo.

"When my brother's son comes of age, he will claim his rightful seat as Beta. For now, I am filling the position."

I noticed Takeo's shocked and panicked expression as he looked from Owen to I and before rising to his feet.

"This boy...he is your brother's child?"

I nodded, unsure as to why it was so surprising to him.

"The spitting image." I replied.

Takeo stood in place for a moment longer before gathering his sword, giving our Alpha another bow and retreating outside.

We all sat in silence for a moment before Drew spoke.

"Are you seriously considering the position of Beta?" He questioned.

I looked to Alpha Jason whose arms were crossed against his chest, the same look of questioning on his face.

I sighed once before looking down to where Owen was, he still stared at the door that Takeo had exited.

"It is only right, I can not shy away from my duties now that my brother is dead. I will only fill the position until Owen comes of age." I reassured my Alpha.

Drew had a look of awe that made me uncomfortable plastered across his face while Alpha Jason and Michael looked at me doubtfully.

"Once the House Lican recovers there will be no need for our assistance any longer, and I will return North. Right now however there are more pressing matters that need tending to and I can not turn my back on them, I know the ins and outs of this pack so it is only right that I step forward and offer my hand."

Alpha Jason walked to me before placing a hand on my shoulder and smiling broadly while Michael still looked upon me with worry.

"Then I will pardon you for now, when we are to leave I will take your men with me for protection but I understand your need to stay."

I couldn't help but feel relief and sorrow at his words, I knew I would be doing the right thing but I was troubled to be away from the pack I'd come to know and love for so long.

"Come on Owen, let me show you the best spots for hunting..." Michael smiled as he led him towards the door, leaving the Alpha and I alone in the room with Drew.