Page 47 of The Betas: Rene
Chapter Seventeen
Garou Industries
Boardroom
The Alpha’s keen gaze rested on the Frankie’s empty hands. He didn’t bring a pad or his computer to take notes during the meeting.
“If I ask you what was said, how are you going to tell me if you don’t take notes?” The Alpha’s eyebrow arched up into his hairline.
“I have a type of photographic memory. I remember whatever I witness or read and can associate that with a time and date. My stepfather found it convenient.”
The Alpha narrowed his eyes. “This isn’t the first time I’ve heard of this kind of memory, but it is the first time I can say I’ve met someone who possesses it. I can see where this could be very useful.”
“Thank you, Alpha.” Frankie was pleased with himself. Between the Russian business and his convenient memory, he had already proved his worth to The Alpha.
“Ah, here come the others.” The other seven Alphas filed into the boardroom and sat down in what appeared to be some kind of order.
The Alpha began the meeting. “The gods have blessed my Second Beta with a Mate.” The Alpha gestured to Frankie who stood just behind René at The Alpha’s right shoulder. Frankie stepped up. “This is Frankie Ferone. Yes, he is the adopted stepson of Don Ferone but owes no loyalty to his stepfather or his stepfather’s business. Although Don Ferone adopted Frankie, he dislikes that Frankie is gay, something with which we have no problem.” A few of the other Alphas chuckled. “Frankie will take Hughes’s place as my assistant.”
Everyone grew silent. Two particular Alphas seemed angrier than the others. One of them was Henri and the other Alpha Daurensbourg. Alpha Mate JulioDaurensbourgand Little Vitas were two of the Mates most affected by Hughes’s treachery.
I was in Daurensbourg’s home when Dante asked The Alpha for a mil to guard Richard.
The Alpha began the introductions. “Frankie, this is Alpha Clavier, our Chief Operating Officer. He is Second. His home territories are New England, the Mid-Atlantic states, and Pennsylvania.”
Alpha Clavier stood up and shook his hand. “Nice to meet you, Frankie.”
A little less seasoned than the others.
The Alpha pointed to the next man at the table. “This is Alpha Thierry, our Vice President. His task is Mergers and Acquisitions. Alpha Thierry serves as Third. He holds Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and some of Canada.”
Colin Callahan, Jason Jones. Alpha Mate is literary, and Alpha Thierry is technical… opposites attract.
“Frankie…” Alpha Thierry stuck out his hand. Frankie began to see a pattern. The Alphas were seated in order of precedence.
“My Fourth is Alpha Martin, Chief Technology Officer. Alpha Martin’s territory is small, Atlanta Metro and the Southeast, but he is charged with bringing the North American, and now the European and Russian Councils, into the twenty-first century. Considering that he is dealing with wolves, this is the most difficult job on the Council.” Frankie furrowed his brow.
Alpha Martin laughed. “The only one who can out stubborn a wolf is another wolf. I drag them kicking and screaming, but they will come.”
Kane Brady, the rape. If it weren’t for loup garou law, those bastards would never have made it to prison.Frankie was happy that he wasn’t on the other end of that kind of determination.
The Alpha continued, “Then we have Alpha Davidoff, recently arrived from Russia, our Director of Research and Development. The State of Colorado is his territory. He is Fifth, and he handles all our Research and Development. Alpha Davidoff has degrees in geology, chemistry, physics, and biology.”
Davidoff answered The Alpha in a thick Russian accent. “I have no degree in technology, which is why I fit so well with Alpha Martin. He fills in where I am not adequately schooled. Russia is still in the last century with computers except for the government hackers. However, that is a conversation for another day. Pleased to meet you, Mr. Ferone.” Alpha Davidoff gave him a slight nod.
Holy shit, Donal Berne, now Davidoff. This man had Apuso taken out by Dante. Dante seems to have touched all of their lives in one way or another.
The Alpha continued around the u-shaped table. “Alpha Daurensbourg is my Sixth, my Director of Public Relations and Advertising. His territory includes Chicago and the Midwest. Public Relations and Advertising is not an easy portfolio to manage with Garou. We are naturally secretive because of what we are and have to devise public relations and advertising campaigns that keep our products and charitable donations in the public eye, but us, out of it. The last time Garou got publicity was my marriage, and we only did that because the alternative would have been tabloid reporters digging in our business.”
“I can see that, Alpha.” Frankie shook Alpha Daurensbourg’s hand.Daurensbourg, Julio. It was at his house that Dante demanded the million from The Alpha for guarding Richard.
“You know Alpha Bellaire. He is Seventh. Alpha Bellaire takes care of Garou’s Production and Quality Assurance. His territory is the Pacific Northwest.”
“Nice to see you’ve joined us, Frankie. Congratulations on your mating.”
“Alpha, I have you to thank you for introducing us.”
“Actually, you have young Vitas to thank, Alpha Giraud’s Mate. One of Alpha Mate Giraud’s Omega gifts is foretelling. He predicted that you would go to René.” Julien shook his hand with enthusiasm.
