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    Yorick

    When Landon and L return from talking to Alpha Nevaeh, we’re all at dinner. They join us and while L is obviously shy about being bin /bthis bnew /benvironmentb, /bit helps that both her Alphas and her mate are here as well.

    “Alpha Nevaeh said L can stay at the Academy during the week as long as it doesn’t impact my studies,” Landon says excitedly.

    “And she’s giving me a job here so I can stay on campus and make some money. I’ll be cleaning the dining room after breakfast and lunch. It will give bme /bsomething to do, and I can help Landon pay for the Academy,” L says sweetly.

    “The Academy is paid for already. Keep your money,” Landon says, kissing the side of her head.

    “It’s our money now, though, right?” she asks. I haven’t spent a lot of time with L. Cyra and I haven’t been able to spend a lot of time with any of our new pack members, but it infuriates me that Sten took advantage of a woman who is this sweet and kind. Her innocence would have made her an easy target, but as an Alpha and her mate, he should have felt the need to protect her, not exploit her.

    Landon growls softly. “Then we’ll start saving for that pup you’re going to give me.”

    She blushes a bright shade of pink and giggles. “Okay.”

    When everyone is done eating, I ask Landon and L to stay behind to talk to Cyra and I about our Gamma position.,

    “So, obviously with L and I being mates, I want us to be part of the same pack,” Landon begins.

    “That’s a done deal. Neither Cyra, nor I, have any problem with you joining our pack,” I say and L sighs in relief. I didn’t realize she was worried that we

    might say no.

    “We can make it official whenever you’re ready, which I assume will be after you return from your visit to see your family this weekend,” Cyra says.

    “Yes. Obviously, I want to show off my mate,” he says, pulling L into a side hug and kissing her temple. “But I need to let my Alpha know that I’m leaving his pack for hers. It’s the right thing to do.”

    “I agree,” I say.

    “Thank you. Now, you had something you wanted to discuss?b” /bhe

    says.

    “Yes. As you know, Cyra and I are working tobine our two packs into one. We’ve demoted one Gamma, leaving us with two Betas and one Gamma. One of our Betas has spoken to my father about wanting to retire,” I say.

    “Not Beta Eric?” L asks quickly.

    “No, he’s much too young to retire. We’re going to meet with him this weekend to discuss him taking over as Beta for both sides while webine the packs. But our remaining Gamma, Gamma Elliot is also older and probably thinking about retirement. I wanted to know if you’d be interested in taking over that position. It wouldn’t be until you’d finished the Academy, of course, but Cyra and I n to speak with him this weekend about training his sessor. We’d like that sessor to be you, both of you,” I say, including L. “You could do what Cyra and I are doing. Attend the Academy during the week and then learn how to be a Gamma on the weekends until you graduate.”

    He blinks at me, then looks at L, before looking back with a frown on his face.

    “Have you spoken to Alpha Quirin?”

    I narrow my eyes at him. “Yes. Why?”

    “Well, he called me this morning. I didn’t even know he had my number. I called him back while we were on our way to your pack to get L’s clothes. He asked me if I’d be interested in his Gamma position,” he says, making me growl.

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    bCyra /bstifles augh beside bme/b.

    b“/bbI /bthink bI’m /bbstarting /bbto /bunderstand why Connor gets so annoyed with Quirin,” I growl before focusing on Landon. “What did you tell himb?/bb” /b

    “Honestly, the same thing I’m going to tell you. A lot is happening very quickly for me and L right now. I’d like to have the weekend bto /bthink about it Lita has some trepidation about joining Alpha Quirin’s pack and until I met L, I’d been hoping to earn a position on one of the elite bfighting /bsquads

    He turns to look at L. “But my priorities have changed now. I have L and I want to be with her. I want to have a family with her and create a life together. I thought I could take a warrior position in your pack, but now I have not one, but two offers for a Gamma position. I don’t know banything /babout being a Gamma, but it’s an opportunity that I never thought would be avable to me.”

    “You’d be great at it,” L says, beaming at her mate.

    b“/bYou would too. It’s not just me who would be a Gamma, L. That’s why I’d like to talk about it this weekend.” He smiles as they look at each other. “But I can already tell that my mate feels morefortable with the idea of staying in her pack and bing the Gammas there.”

    “YES!” I whisper yell, pumping my fist.

    b“/bThat’s not a yes from me. Not yet. But L’sfort and happiness are my number one concern,” he says, stroking her cheek.

    I know what it’s like being newly mated. Hell, Cyra and I are still technically newly mated, and I can barely keep my hands off her. So, I know that bit’s /btime to wind down this conversation and let them be together.

    “Think about it. We’ll approach Gamma Elliot this weekend about his ns for retirement and training a sessor without mentioning any names. When you get back from your weekend, let us know what you’ve decided.”

    “Thank you, Alphas,” he says.

    “We’re not your Alphas yet,” I tell him.

    “But you will be after this weekend,” he says, standing and saying goodbye before leading L to their room.

    “You know, it’s a lot funnier when Quirin is undermining someone else,” I grumble.

    Cyra chuckles and takes my hand. “Come on, Alpha. Why don’t youe burn off that frustrated energy on me and then we need to go to bed. We have court again in the morning.”

    I can tell my mate is nervous about tomorrow, about facing her father in court. So I do what she’s asked. I take her to our room and make here until the only thing on her mind is me. Then I make here long and hard over and over so that when I finally pull out of her, she snuggles against me and falls right to sleep.

    In the morning, we meet up with our friends for breakfast. They’reing to support us at court once again. Unlike Sten’s trial, they didn’t have a role in taking down Alpha Arden, but they were there to witness Cyra defeating her father to take possession of the pack…

    This time, L is able to sit in the seating area with Landon. When Alpha Ramin and Alpha Arman walk into the courtroom, rather than sitting toward the back like they did for Sten’s trial, they sit right behind Cyra and I, making sure that Alpha Arden will see them.

    Cyra and I greet my family and wave at the tech team who is once again stationed in their triangr formation between the defense table and the council

    chairs.

    When they announce that Cyra’s dad ising in, we turn to sit.

    He walks in with the Alpha arrogance that I’vee to expect from him. I reach out and take Cyra’s hand as his eyes find her. He sneers at herb, /bbut her chin goes up and while I can feel her sadness at his reaction through the bond, I can also feel her resolve. She’s not going to let him hurt her anymore. ! bfeel /bmy family pushing their support toward my mate and for the millionth time in my life, I’m so thankful for the family that I was born into.

    When his gaze passes over me, I don’t look away, but it doesn’t linger, as if I’m not worth his time. However, bit /bstops right behind me and he erupts into a thunderous snarl.