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“And why not?” I ask.

As if Horace was going to save him this time, Corey asks, “Daddy, a proxy can’t be from any region from our surrounding four States, right?”

Alpha Lightfeather answers for Horace, “Corey, you do know we are what some would consider the Four States?” Corey looks confused but Alpha Lightfeather continues. “Honestly, we are the original Four States, but what I do know is we are in the Oklahoma sector, we are affiliated with Dallas and surrounding areas. Giving me the opportunity just like you to name my own proxy...my son-in law, Braxton.”

Chapter 24

Nyah

My mind should be on the fact that daddy didn’t tear into Braxton and I for bonding before the official ceremony, but instead I focused on Corey’s betrayal and bullshit attempt to try and take over our Pack. Let’s be honest, if it weren’t for the Pack laws daddy would have let me strange the life out of him. The fact that he admitted to setting the fire and injuring Crown was enough for me to continue what I started, but once again Corey blocked us with another Pack law that prevented it.

If Corey didn’t prove he was a coward or asshole before, having Joaquin fight his battle is a new low for him. I wonder what empty promises he told Joaquin to even get him to agree to this. We’ve never had any issues with his Pack. His daddy and mine have respect for each other.

“So, what’s it going to be, Corey?” daddy asks with a smirk. “Do you accept Braxton as my proxy?”

“Accept it, Corey,” Joaquin tells him. He then points at Braxton. “If this is who the Alpha wants in his place, I have no problem with it. Whether it be the Alpha or this pup, I can defeat either one.”

“I guess that settles it then,” Corey says. “I accept your proxy.”

Curious, I ask Joaquin, “What did he offer you? You are an Alpha. How is it that you are siding with this Beta? Does your daddy know what you are doing?”

“Don’t you worry about that,” he answers. “Just know Corey and I have come to a mutual agreement that will benefit the both of us and our Packs. I’m not worried about my father since I will soon be the next Alpha.”

Laughing, I respond, “Well I know it can’t deal with anything monetary wise because Corey doesn’t have shit. If I were you, I’d rethink making an alliance with him. Not only will you never see any financial gain that he’s sworn to you, and it’s more than likely my mate won’t let you leave here in one piece. Your body parts will be sent back to your daddy in a wooden box.”

“I highly doubt that,” Joaquin boasts. “Your mate is no match for me.”

“Then, let’s see if you’re right about that,” Braxton says as he starts to remove his shirt.

A wild growl that I have never experienced before vibrates from me when Braxton bares his muscular chest. Daddy has to shake me a bit to remind me I’m still locked in his embrace.

“Contain yourself, Nyah. Braxton doesn’t need any distractions,” daddy states. “He’s going to need all of his attention on defeating Joaquin.”

“Yes, sir,” I barely whisper.

Damn this new mating bond. My wolf and I want to aid Braxton in taking Joaquin down with the quickness, so we can do naughty things to his wolf and him but being the one to control the both of us, I rein in those impulsions.

Joaquin has removed his shirt as well, showing off his detailed physique. Not going to lie, the bear shifter has at least one-hundred more pounds to Braxton’s. I can only hope Braxton uses the agility of our wolf to best this behemoth.

As our Pack along with Bryant’s men, and the four men who came with Joaquin form a circle around them, Kenia comes out of the barn.

“What the Hell is this?” she demands, making her way through the crowd, then stops when she sees Joaquin. “What are you doing here?”

He fans his arms out. “Isn’t it obvious? Corey has challenged your father to be the new Alpha of your Pack. I’m his proxy. Iknew you had a thing for me, and even after Corey told me he was your destined mate and you turned him down, we thought it would be to our advantage if you and I mated...,” He shrugs his shoulders. “You know, for Pack appearances.”

If daggers could shoot from my sister’s eyes, Joaquin would have dropped dead where he stood. Kenia being more level headed than me, responds, “I did have a crush on you years ago, but over time it faded. Especially after I found out your little secret. So, you will never use me as yourbeard,” she makes quotation marks with her fingers, “for Pack appearances. Plus, I know my mate is boiling over with the bullshit you just said.”

Joaquin looked pissed. I’m sure everyone has figured out what Kenia is alluding to about his little secret.

Corey, as if what Kenia said about Joaquin went over his head, dumbfoundedly says, “I’m not mad about what he said. I don’t want you and you don’t want me. So, Joaquin can have you.”

Kenia moves her head to the side, laughing. “I wasn’t talking about your trifling ass. I might have turned your sorry ass down, but that didn’t mean the Gods didn’t have another to treat me with respect and shower me with the love that I deserve. Not only that, but they also sent me someone who would never move onto my baby sister.” Corey looks rattled as Kenia requests, “Mate of mine, make your presence known.”

Throughout the circle are whispers and claps of approval.

Levi secures Kenia’s hand in his as they stood as a unit of solidarity.

I can see Corey’s whole display of superiority unravel around him. Not only did he have his destined mate, who denied him, she also has a new mate to replace him.

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