Chapter 130

• Callan POV
• The banquet hall is warm, with all the bodies crammed inside, waiting for the pack meeting to begin; chatter from the pack fills the room. I stand at the front where the alphas from the past have, the housemaids had set up Alister’s throne on the small stage, probably from habit, but I refused to sit in it; all it stood for was tyranny and hate; as soon as this was over, I was burning it. I look to my right and see my mother standing proud with Freya, Eric, and Ron. And to my left are Micha, Pedro, Minister Robert, and my beautiful mate, the other half of my heart. Today had started amazingly; she had told me she loved me, but then Runduc and Alister soured my happiness. At least I could take comfort in knowing I had Alister locked up, and there was no way he was getting out this time.
• “Thank you all for coming on such short notice; this meeting has been a long time coming. I have a few things I would like to say. First of all, I want to pay everyone who works in the pack house a decent wage. I have gone through everyone’s files and have adjusted everyone's wages. If you have any questions, myself, Micha, and Eric will now be staying in the pack house. For those who live in the pack house, you no longer have to pay rent. You are all free to live wherever you please. I know the pack warriors have to stay close, but we are in talks of making some houses closer to the pack territory. If you are interested in one of these houses, please speak to Eric. You will find him in my office here at the pack house for the next few days. Pack warriors will now receive a wage. If you are going to risk your life to protect the pack, then you will be paid to do so, and all your medical expenses will be paid for by me as a thank you for your service. Dr. Whitelock will be in touch with you all shortly for your first medical.”