Kate POV            As I walked toward our large conference meeting room, I could hear some of the Alphas had already arrived.  Walking into the room, I looked around taking in who was in attendance so far and nodding as I made my way into the room.  I stopped to speak with a couple Alphas making small talk.  We had two Alphas who were a little more old school than the other four who were more progressive.            The old school Alphas had an opinion that a female should not become the Alpha to a Pack.  The other three had been supportive up to this point and I anticipate Alpha Boyd will be equally supportive.My father’s position would be at the head of the table, I would sit immediately to his right.  From there the other Alpha’s sit accordingly to when they joined the alliance.  Most had their Betas with

Rafe POV             I had managed to get out from under my uncle’s thumb for a few minutes as a call came in which he had to take.  I hurried back down the stairs hoping to catch Kate and her friend.  I know I had screwed up, but I was used to getting second chances.  I was not going to accept no – not until she had gotten to know me a bit better.  And then I was confident she would be mine.            Looking at her, being around her, and hearing her speak today has just reinforced with me the mistake I made that night.  I will not make that mistake again.  Regardless of what Alpha Jackson said, I will speak with her again tonight at the dinner.  I will ask for some time alone with her and hopefully convince her to give me another chance. &nbs

Kate POVThe meetings passed by quickly in the morning.  Much had been decided or discussed over drinks the night before.  It was agreed to move forward on a trial basis for the alliance with Blue Moon Pack.  They will be offered a one-year agreement, providing nothing happens that warrants removal from the alliance during that first year.  This clause applies to all within the alliance and is not uncommon to have this stipulation.  Although we would normally enter a longer-term agreement, one year was agreed by all.I only had a chance to briefly speak with Alpha Boyd before the meetings.  He was late arriving for breakfast and only had time to grab a coffee before he headed off to the meeting room.  I was a little surprised but didn’t think much more of it.  We were all busy and had a lot happening at any given time.After we concluded lunch and we saw the last couple - Alpha Drew and his Luna Sarah off, we moved b

Kate POV         Drake and his team had the alliance documents for review for a week.  We had just heard from him yesterday that he would like to meet today to finish negotiations.  When he had arrived, we had not anticipated any further discussion, but he wanted to negotiate terms and access to the alliance.         Alpha Jackson was not impressed with this tactic and had just finished advising Drake so, when Drake advised he had some intel surrounding the attacks.  “Holding information over us to get your own way in negotiations of joining our alliance, Drake, is not the way to negotiate in good faith.  Perhaps this isn’t the right alliance for you and Blue Moon Pack,” Alpha Jackson concludes.         Drake sits up, surprised that his move did not garner more interest.  We had our suspici

Drake POV            “Absolutely not Kate! We don’t even know who we are dealing with and what resources he has at his fingertips!  You cannot offer yourself to him.  He wants to mark and mate you, Kate.  This isn’t a game!” I yell through the phone.  Pausing I hear Elise make a sound of disgust as she gets out of bed and pulls her clothes back on.  As she leaves the room, she gives me the finger – I smile and blow her a kiss as she slams the door.            “Kate, listen to me.  Don’t make any decisions until we meet tomorrow.  I’ll reach out to my contact and see if I can find anything that will give us an idea who this guy is but please don’t do anything before I get there,” I ask.  I admit I am feeling a bit anxious at the thought of her offering