LEON P.O.V
As Jade and I entered the meeting hall, one of the first things I noticed was the change in atmosphere, and all the different alphas from around the country conversing with one another, each with their own hidden agenda.
This was not my first time going to the regional alpha meeting. when I was a teenager ten years ago, my father took me to the meeting as he was the one who was would inherit the position of Alpha from my father.
my father thought it would be good for him to understand how the regional alpha meeting took place, and also for him to understand the different types of Alpha there were and how they ran their packs.
The meeting had not started yet and the different Alpha were still discussing with each other. One of them saw I and went over to greet him with a smile.
He looked to be around his late forties or late fifties, but he still looked quite strong for his age, he was around 6'0 feet tall, broad shoulders, and brown hair with few greying hairs. He had few wrinkles that gave way to his actual age and also showcased his wisdom and experience, my father would have been his age if he we're still around.
"Leon my boy, it's been a long time, the last time I saw you at the regional alpha meeting you we're just a young lad"
His name was Alpha Martin, the alpha of the Ironclad pack, he was one of my father's friends from before my father died. My father introduced me to him in the last regional alpha meeting, he was also there for my parent's burial after they died.
"Good afternoon Alpha Martin, It's a pleasure to see you again" I said with a small smile.
He seemed a little displeased at my formal tone because he said" You know you don't have to be so formal with me, I see you as my own son"
I understand where he is coming from, but as the alpha of the thorn shade pack I should learn to treat other alphas with respect, especially those older and with more experiences than me, and he was one of them.
Martin continued with a bit of nostalgia "But look at you now...Your parents would be so proud of you, especially your father."
I felt a little choked up at his words but I quickly pushed it down because of my surroundings, as an alpha I should not look weak in front of others. I nodded at his words and said "Thank you"
He nodded back and went to socialize with the other alphas. Before me and Jade, who was silent all this time could even heave a sigh of relief, another person came towards us.
This alpha should be around his thirties, he should be around 5'8 in height with his eyes a deep shade of green, he had slightly curly hair in a shade of reddish brown that went down just past his ears. He wore a whit shirt leaving two buttons undone revealing a hint of his chest, he wore a blue jacket over it with tailored black trousers. He had a somewhat amicable expression on his face as he came forward to greet us.
"Good afternoon, let me introduce myself. I am the alpha of the silver moon pack, Derek." He then proposed a hand shake.
I nodded at him and shook his hand firmly as I said, "I am pleased to make your acquaintance, I'm the alpha of the thorn shade pack, Leon."
He then asked me, "If I may ask is it your first time here, you look rather young to be an alpha."
His grip was strong and I knew he was probing me for any signs of weakness, so I replied, "Yes, I am rather new here, but I've been here before with my father, so I'm adapting quite well. I just finished having a discussion with alpha Martin."
Derek sensed the change in topic, and much to my relief he went along with the topic.
"Yes, indeed...you know I look up to him so much. He has fought many battles and has had many experiences concerning leadership but never lets that go to his head, truly he is one that deserves admiration." He said as we turned to look at alpha martin who looked at us and gave us a small smile.
Out of curiosity I asked him a question out of curiosity, "Looks like its your first time here, in the last meeting I didn't see any one who looked close enough to be you?"
He looked a little tense as his demeanour shifted slightly when he replied, "We relocated from a nearby country because this place is better suited for my pack"
I sensed he also had his troubles he wanted to keep hidden away from others, and I respected others personal boundaries.
Before we could continue our discussion some more alphas arrived along with their Luna's and assistants, and then a scent that I've been wishing to bear witness to for so long entered my nose.
My wolf which was silent before, shouted with joy, "MATE!!!" My eyes roamed around the new arrivals to look for the one we would spend our entire lives with.
I struggled to keep my wolf Raven in control as I looked for he or she. At this point in my life I didn't care about the gender of my mate, and the only reason I didn't mark another female as a Luna was because I was still hopeful about finding my mate. If my mate was dead I would have experienced excruciating pain.
My wolf kept pacing around, shouting in my head about how I should find them quickly and that we've waited far too long for them. Jade sensed something was wrong with me since I was acting abnormally.
I weaved through the alphas that just came with Jade following behind me, I paused when my eyes landed on my mate as my eyes widened in surprise.
HE WAS BREATHTAKING...He had pale green hair, striking facial features, almond eyes and amber pupils. His whole being excluded the confidence needed of an alpha.
It seemed he also noticed me, but as soon as he saw me he turned his head away,. My heart sank a little, but curiosity kept me rooted in place. Then I saw a beautiful woman behind him,
She had long straight silky black hair that reached her back, extremely soft features and big brown eyes that made anyone feel at peace.
However, those eyes did not give him a sense of peace, especially when his mate...HIS MATE!!! Put his arms around her waist and pecked her cheek.
As soon as I saw that, I felt a pain in my chest and my wolf Raven howled in sorrow of which only I could hear.
Before I could even go forward, I felt someone grab my hand. As I turned my head, I saw Jade holding my arm with a look that says, 'Don't do anything rash.'
I quickly regain my senses, and despite the dull ache in my chest I mind link her 'Everything's alright.' Jade was still unsure but still let go of my arm
As I look back to my supposed mate, who still had not turned his head in my direction. Me and Jade went back to socialize and form alliances, though my mind was clearly not present. It was still on my mate who refused to talk to me and was hanging around that woman.
Jade still sensing my awkwardness, pulled me to a corner despite the eyes turning to our direction and asked, "Leon, what's wrong? You almost never act like this"
When Jade calls me by my name, It means she wants nothing but sincerity from me. It means she wants me to talk to her as not just my assistant but as my close friend.
Knowing this was not the time for such matters, this meeting was far too important to mess up now. So I looked directly at her and said, "Don't worry Jade, I will tell you later. Lets just finish this meeting first."
Jade gave me a long hard look before she conceded as she muttered, "When we get back you have a lot of fucking explaining to do."
I smiled when she said that, a smile which she returned.
Meanwhile my wolf was still complaining about my mate enough for the both of us. He was still growling in my head, "He was just there, we could have gone to him!!!"
despite the fact that he was still complaining, he stopped trying to take control. Trying to console him I said
"Maybe he had his own reasons why he did that, any way this is not the place nor time to act like that."
Raven grumbled one last time before muttering "Fine" Then he kept quiet.
Before I could console him further, The council members, who we're in charge of the meeting, announced the beginning of the meeting.