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I would like to introduce myself. I am Alpha Owain Mountain of the Mass Mountain Pack. I have not had the pleasure of making your acquaintance, but maybe one day we may meet.

I am however writing to offer any support you may need. Not as a potential mate. The Elder Council's edict is utterly repugnant to me. I have clearly expressed my disapproval of their actions and will not take part in such an archaic practice.

Again, if you need any support, I and my pack would be happy to assist. It is hard enough being an Alpha, but a female Alpha to a newly formed, multi-species pack is harder still.

I applaud your determination, and resilience from what I hear happened, and any shifter that rejects their mate for a chosen deserves all the bad karma that the Goddess can send.

Best Regards

Alpha Owain Mountain

Laying the letter on the desk, I’m shocked at its contents. I have never met this Alpha, but his disgust at the council is more than obvious. I will write in response, and if I’m being very honest with myself, I’m happy that someone will offer us support.

Taking out a piece of writing paper and envelope, I pick up my pen and consider what I want to say in response.

Dear Alpha Owain,

I hope that you are not offended by my not adding your surname, but I feel we could be allies and for that, we need to cut out a lot of formalities.

Your letter is refreshing, I have to admit. I have had much to cope with because of my being a female Alpha, but because of being female as well. It seems the Elder Council has the opinionthey can order me around, but they had a shock when they were informed otherwise.

I will not be taking a chosen mate. I will wait for a mate the Goddess Selene chooses for me. It’s a shame that my fated mate was not suitable, but we all make mistakes and maybe the Goddess Selene was having a bad day.

Your offer of support is more than welcome as we are hearing of hunters nearing our territory. As yet, I do not know the number of hunters or what weapons they are using, but I am in the process of investigating.

If you are ever passing this way, please drop by and say hello. If we are to be allies, let’s be good ones. I offer my support if you ever need it from me, or my pack. Again, thank you for reaching out and I look forward to getting to know you and your pack.

Best Regards,

Alpha Adira.

I think that will do nicely. Maybe one day we will get to meet and that would be nice. But, the Mass Mountain Pack is a long way from here, so the possibility is unlikely. I have added contact information at the bottom of my letter so he can reach out via the telephone in the future. Letters are nice, but they take time to get where they are mailed. Far better with the telephone, as any urgency is dealt with immediately.

Sighing, I seal the envelope and walk over, placing it into the out tray that Mavis has secured. I smile at the label she has placed on it. ‘Mail out.’ Short and sweet!

Chapter 17

*Adira*

Today I have two visits to face. One from the Elder Council, and as yet, I’m not sure if they are all coming or just one! I also have Cayden coming to collect the family Bible, which I’m so happy we found. If Cayden wants anything from the farmhouse library or safe, he can have it. He has more right to all of it than the pack does.

Walking out of my bedroom, I close the door and sigh. It’s going to be a long day is all I can think. Downstairs, I pass the first bedroom that Arak has finished. I push the door open and can’t help but smile at the new room. It really is stunning. Mavis completed everything needed including drapes, rugs, throws, and all the small touches that have made this a stunning bedroom.

“Do you like it?”

Turning to look at the speaker, I smile as Mavis walks towards me. “It is beautiful. I love the way everything has made it look so warm and comfortable. Are you going to have this room?”

“No, I’m going to stay in my small bungalow. For now, at least. But if I decide on any of them, it will be the one on the other endof the hallway. It has an extra window and looks out over the garden and Robbie’s vegetable growing.” Mavis gives me a smile as she tucks her arm into mine and leads me toward the kitchen.

“Robbie. Our Alpha needs some breakfast. She has a stressful and busy day ahead of her,” Mavis chimes.

“I have a breakfast casserole for you, Alpha Adira.” Robbie quickly passes me my breakfast and I give him a warm smile.

“Thanks, Robbie. But, you know I’ve told you to call me Adira when we have nobody official around. I enjoy being called by my name, rather than Alpha, all the time.”

“I’ll try to remember, Alph…Adira.” Robbie turns back to cleaning the counters and Mavis grabs a cup of coffee for herself, and a chamomile tea for me.

“Do you think the council is going to be a problem?” Mavis asks.

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