Chapter 62

Alpha Daniel

After signing up the treaty, grandpa and I left to the pack, saying our goodbyes to Asher. On the way back, grandpa informed me about his next plan.

“Carol…”

“Yes grandpa.”

“I have been thinking for some time. I have come to a decision.”

“What is it grandpa?”

“I am going to step down from my post.”

“Who are you going to make the next alpha as?”, I asked, not surprised.

I mean, grandpa was getting old and he would have to dethrone someday.

“I was thinking of making you -”, he started.

I opened my mouth to protest when he motioned for me to remain silent.

“Since you found your mate who happens to be an alpha too, I thought against it. Now my only option is Daniel. I hope he accepts my offer.”, he said.

“Of course, he will accept. He hasn’t taken up the role as the beta of Red Moon pack yet, so he should be able to do so. But, he was trained as a beta, so will he be suitable for it?”, I asked.

“He sure will be. He has alpha blood in him, no matter what training he had been put through, it doesn’t change the fact that he is a natural. So that shouldn’t be a problem.”

I nodded.

“I will talk to him once I go back.”, he added.

The rest of the journey went by talking about how things were working with me and Raden and other general topics.

Once I reached grandpa’s pack, I left with Raden, who had come by to pick me up.

I told him about how things went on that day, including the conversation with grandpa.

He was happy with grandpa’s decision, for he didn’t want us to be apart while having to manage the packs.

~Two days later~

I got a call from grandpa in the early morning, saying he wanted me to come to the pack immediately for he was planning to do the ceremony the next day. It was good to hear grandpa being so happy.

I went to Raden’s office, since he had been staying there for the past two days doing some important pack matters. I was doubtful as to whether he would come along at all.

“Raden”, I called out knocking on his door.

“Come in”, a gruff voice came from inside.

“How many times do I have to tell you that you needn’t get permission to come inside?”, he chided once I entered.

“How many times do I have to tell you that I don’t want walk in on some important discussion?”, I shot back.

He shook his head at me with a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

“Fine, what is it that has got you up early in the morning?”, he asked keeping aside his papers.

Even though I would protest for him doing that in other times, this matter required how much ever attention he could offer.

“Grandpa is holding ceremony for Daniel tomorrow. He is asking for us to come there as soon as possible. If you could not make it, I would understand.”, I said throwing the ball at his court.

“Why would I not come? These pack issues can wait for a day or two. So do you have a dress to wear for the ceremony?”, he asked.

I was shocked at the sudden change of topic. I mean, it was good to know that he would be accompanying me, but couldn’t he give me some time to process his words before jumping to another topic?

“Nope, I don’t need one either. I put on normal clothes for Noah’s ceremony, same will do for Daniel.”, I said shrugging.

“No, go get ready. We are going for shopping.”, he said in a tone that told that he wouldn’t be convinced no matter what.

I sighed and left to the kitchen to get something to eat before going to my room, to get ready.

~Three hours later~

We were on our way to grandpa’s pack, with the new dress that I had bought, in the backseat.

He made me buy two dresses saying I might need it anytime and it was his first gift, so I can’t say no.

On arriving, I took the bags out and waited while he parked the car.

Once inside I went straight to my room to keep the bags while he went to greet grandpa.

When I was almost done, I heard a loud squeal before I was ambushed by four slender hands.

I turned around t come face to face with Tah and Kira.

“Can’t- can’t breathe”, I said trying to slap away their hands.

They let go of me to allow me to sit up.

“Carol! How are you?”, Tah shouted while Kira simply shook her head at her antics.

“Yeah, yeah, I am good.”, I said smiling.

“So, Luna, how is the pack running? How come you left your pack and came?”, I teased Kira.

“Oh stop it. I came here to witness someone I know become the Luna, and I took the chance to meet my friend who went MIA for the past months.”, she said smiling before lying down on the bed.

“Sweeth-”, Raden stopped midway when he noticed that I had company.

Kira immediately shot up at the new voice.

“Sweetheart, huh?”, Tah teased him. I slapped her hand at that.

“So, you are the famous mate that my grandpa speaks of?”, she asked him.

“I don’t know what you have heard from your grandfather, but I do hope they are good. Anyways, I am Raden Cox. And you?”, he asked stepping inside the room.

“Tahliya Jones”, she said stretching out her hand.

“So you are the infamous friend my mate speaks of, are you?”, he mimicked her words shaking her hands.

“The one and only.”, she said bowing down mimicking a royal.

“And you must be Kira, right?”, he asked, turning to Kira, still smiling at Tah’s behavior.

“Yes, nice meeting you.”, she said taking Raden’s extended hand.

“I came here to inform that your grandfather called you down for dinner.”, he said waving, before leaving.

Shortly after he did, we followed suit.

“Dani!!!”, I shrieked, running to him, who was having a talk with Raden and Noah.

“Sis, I know I am missed, but could you tone it down a bit, my ears are hurting.”, he said hugging me.

I slapped playfully on his chest, while still hugging him. I unwrapped myself from the embrace and gave a short hug to Noah, before standing next to Raden.

Tah and Kira joined soon, and we listened to the men, while disturbing them once in a while, until we were called out for dinner by mother.

That night, we spent taking about this and that, while recollecting previous memories.

~Next day~

I had to wake up early and get Tah ready. After which I got ready along with Kira. Mother was happy about the fact that Tah was going to become a part of the pack, Luna at that. She was all happy tears ever since she was told about it.

Soon we arrived at the ceremony area, with the pack members gathered around.

“I, Matthew Sharp, alpha of Harath pack, rightfully pass my position as the alpha to my grandson, Daniel Dunbar.”

“I, Daniel Dunbar, grandson of Matthew Sharp, accept the position as the alpha of the Harath pack and pledge to act up to it.”

“I, Matthew Sharp, alpha of Harath pack, mate of Amelia Sharp, rightfully pass her position as the Luna to Tahliya Jones, mate of Daniel Dunbar.”

“I, Tahliya Jones, mate of Daniel Dunbar, accept my position as the Luna of the Harath pack and pledge to act up to it.”

“I officially announce Daniel and Tahliya as the alpha and Luna of Harath pack.”