Chapter 28 Preparing for Protector Training

• Shortly after the pack meeting, Alpha Connor called me, my parents, Drew, Sam and Talia to his office to meet with the council. I guess my role as protector has officially begun. It is a little bittersweet. Every protector before me started this journey with their mates. The mate bound strengthens us and enhances our powers. We can also share our strength and gain strength from our fated mates. That’s one reason the moon goddess grants the protectors a second chance mate, if they are rejected. All the years that I heard about being the protector and how important mates were, I never thought I would be the one being rejected and have to start this journey alone. Well, not really alone. I will have my team and cousins with me. I know it’s not the same, but it is a start.
• I’m brought out of my thoughts by the members of the council. They are some of the oldest and strongest members of the supernatural community. There are representatives from all species on the council, though not all of them are present for this meeting. The four that are here today are the ruling members. They are descendent from an original line in their respective species. You can feel the power coming from them as they walk into the room. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with them.
• The head council member, Barinel, addresses our group. He usually speaks for the council. Council Member Barinel is a shifter, but I’m not sure what kind. I know he is one of the oldest living shifter around. Some say he is either an original or the son of an original. This has never been proven or asked directly.