The Mighty She-wolf of King novel Chapter 52

"About three days ago we were attacked by rogues and... a Hunter," the crowd started to whisper, "I have sent word to the other Packs and all have said that they have not seen or heard any rogues in the area as well as any Hunter. We can only assume that this was an isolated attack. We cannot take any chances during these years, Hunt. To ensure that you all have a safe Hunt this year we will have all the mated couples make a border around the Hunting grounds to make sure that the rogues don't get through. This year when you have found your mate you must complete the mating in the woods before returning her to the Pack. We cannot take chances if the rogues somehow get into the Hunting grounds. The rogues may try to challenge you before or after you have taken a mate but if you complete the mating then they can not do anything to them. If no female is mated or no males have found a mate, you are to return to your pack before the sunrises. We'll have scouts double check the ground to help escort the unmated female and males back. Any questions?"

Everyone whispered to each other.

"If you have no questions then the meeting is done. Be ready for tomorrow. All mated couples stay behind and we will speak about how the border will be assembled."

The crowed of unmated men moved out of the building, at the sometimes Eric erected from his seat and immediately made his way towards the exit. He couldn't stand to be near that man anymore. Dolph was right when he said it wasn't the young Alpha's fault but that didn't mean he didn't hate him. For one he spoke as if Blake's death didn't affect him. Secondly, he hated that Alpha Seth had spent more time with Blake then he had.

"Your Majesty, where are you going? We still have things to do."

"No you do," Eric turned to Alpha Seth. "I have other engagements."

"What, tiring up my territory with your tantrum. We as Alpha's don't have time to morn losses. All we can do is continue on for the sake of the Pack. You know that better than anyone."

"Fuck. You. You walk around like her death meant nothing. She did most of the work, handle everything before her passing. She throws her life on the line for this pack. All you have done for her was put her six feet down and a shiny gravestone."

Eric would smile back, always until he felt the warm tears fall down his cheek. He would back a cry until his vision blurred and once he closed his eye to release his tear he would open them to find her gone, still in the woods.

Lost in his thoughts, Eric didn't realize that he walked all the way back to Blake's home. He stood in front of the house for a moment until Dolph spoke up, "Eric?" he had whispered.

Before Eric could reply, Ross stepped out of the house with a bag in his hand. Ross took a moment to look up at Eric before shutting the front door. "Your Majesty," the boy sounded so much older now. Like he was no longer the same boy he saw that day when Blake had snuck up him, surprising him and his Beta.

"Ross," Eric nodded his head to the boy but didn't know what to say to him or to tell him why he was standing in front of his house.