Chapter 174
JESSIE: “But that has nothing to do with us.” I say. “In a way it does, because it happened here, and every pack here could be construed as aiding and abetting or guilt by association.” He says. “But how is that fair?” I ask, “I mean, just because it was here, it’s not our pack that she is mated into.” “Correct, but we are the host of the ball, therefore it’s our fault that such a thing happened at all, even though it all happened off of pack territory, and she was found in the human town, we are still responsible, because we are holding the ball. We don’t know what they will do, they have been known to go to war over less offences.” Daddy says. “That is why I have been having these meetings, so that every pack can be made aware and be ready in case trouble comes to them, and that we can offer aid in whatever form we can.” He says. I nod my head.
JAMES: I listen to Jessie’s and dad’s conversation, then a thought hits me. “We need to continue to train the females of the pack.” I say. Dad looks at me like I just grew a second head. “Look I’m not saying every one of them, but the ones that want to become warriors, we should let them, it will help make us stronger, and help the pack be better protected, mom was a warrior, warrior’s daughter, Nana is a warrior, Kes is training with Nana, and she has been taking Aikido, to be a better fighter, I think we need to embrace that and let the women of the pack choose for themselves.” I say. “He has a point dear.” Mom says. “I love the fact that you have always protected me, but I know that if it comes down to it, I can defend myself and do it relatively well.” She tells dad. “What do you mean Kes is taking Aikido, and what the heck is Aikido?” Jessie asked. “Aikido is a form of oriental martial arts.” Dad tells her. “And you let her take it?” “No, she just went and did that on her own, and don’t cause a scene about it now.” He tells her in a hushed voice. I can see she is fuming about it. I just shake my head. “Let’s eat please, I’m starving, we can pick this conversation back up at the table.” I state as I move to get in line for dinner.
LIAM: After we get our plates I ask the girls, “Do you want to meet the princes?” “Sure.” They both say. So, I direct us to where they are sitting. “Hi, can we sit with you?” I asked them. “Sure.” We take our seats with them, and I reintroduce the girls. “This is my twin Lissa, and third born gamma Demi. Lissa, Demi, this is prince Barrett, his mate, Alisha, prince Trent, and you both know Rachel from Burning Ember.” I say as I point to each person as I say their names. “Hi” the girls say. “Where is Trever and Dutch?” I ask. “Don’t have a clue, the last any of us saw them they were helping reset the marquee and then they headed out.” Barrett says. “So, you’re Mackinzie’s little sister?” Trent asked Demi. “Yes I am.” She says, like she’s proud of the fact that he even asked her. Inside I’m just sháking my head, because they treat Mackie the same as our family treats Kes. “So, are you ready for your next challenge Trever?” I ask him “I’m always ready. Who do I get?” “Delta elite Thorne, and Alpha Vance is taking on Delta elite Max, then the winners go on to take on each other and that will conclude the pool tournament.” I tell them. And they all nod. “What about the Darts?” Rachel asked. “I already made the announcement that if they wanted to get in on the darts they had to register before the end of the pool tournament, I will have Lissa at the score table with me so she can register any late commers. I tell them. 3
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