CHAPTER FORTY-TWO

"Since Nicole has been removed from the picture, who are we replacing her with? Who will be my worthy Luna when I become Alpha?" Caleb asked suddenly.

Mendez growled, clenching his fists, his eyes flickering as his wolf battled for control.

Caleb grinned,

"I'll need a Luna, father."

"Stop it!" Douglas growled.

"How about I make you a deal, Gamma Mendez, I'll take Nicole as my mate and battle with the panel if need be for…." Caleb said.

"Shut up!" Douglas growled, lacing his voice with dominance.

Mendez's anger diffused. He narrowed his eyes thinking of the possibilities. It would solve his problem, especially if they mated now that he wasn't Alpha.

Douglas's voice in his head interrupted his train of thoughts

Do not dare. He warned.

Mendez let the idea slide away, but was going to revisit it later.

"Get him out of here," Douglas screamed at Caleb's handlers. Who promptly wheeled out a laughing Caleb.

"I'll be Alpha father. Even the stars agree." He said.

"That fool doesn't know when t