Page 2 of Her Bully Alpha

Henrik glanced at me. I had told him that mine stated they found mine, but we weren't going to tell the guys just yet. Just because they stated they found mine didn't mean that was a hundred percent true. Anything could happen.

"Is anyone else insulted that it's with humans?" Maddox asked.

Henrik glared at him, baring his teeth. I could tell he was instantly offended. "Watch it," he growled with a warning.

While we were all aware that humans were the lowest on the totem pole when it came to strength, speed, and intelligence, Henrik had a human sister and didn't accept shit-talking. Maybe that was why people trusted him so much. He cared about the humans more than anyone else.

Aaron put a hand up. "I apologize, but as Alphas, we are supposed to be breeding to make the next strongest leader. Humans are not designed to bear and care for those kinds of children. I'm not saying I haven't been with a human, but in retrospect, Henrik, we all know humans are weaker. How is it possible we are all to mate with humans and make the pack stronger? It doesn't make sense."

Henrik didn't speak, but I could see he was irritated.

I didn't want to say that I understood Aaron's concern. What was the Council thinking when they sent these letters? I first thought it was a cruel joke until I recognized the stamp at the bottom.

I came from a long line of Alphas that were mated with strong and powerful women. The idea of being mated with a human made me sick. A child made from a relationship like that would never rule. They would never have the same strength as a child born from two shifters.

I curled my hands into fists, suddenly irritated. I would meet my so-called mate in a few days. And I couldn't reject her. Going against the Council was just asking for trouble. I would have to accept and welcome her, but that would be even harder. While I was respectful of humans, I didn't love the idea of being mated by one.

"Oy, you still there?" Frank snapped his fingers, and I snapped my mind back to what we were talking about.

"Sorry," I said, straightening myself.

"While none of us might love the decisions about this, we all know we are on thin ice. If we want our packs to continue thriving, we need to bite the bullet." Henrik glanced at me. "Agreed?"

I thought of our conversation when I showed him the letter. He asked if I was excited. I wasn't, but I couldn't complain to him. He would feel insulted.

I thought of his sister and how fragile she was when we were younger. Henrik loved his sister more than I thought a person could, but I knew it was because she wasn't treated right. She was bullied and picked on a lot for being human.

And I hadn't helped with that. While I would never insult her, I never welcomed her and sometimes regretted it. She was a sweet girl that didn't decide her fate.

"Agreed," I said, nodding my head. "We need to do what is best for the packs."

"I'm just saying, do you really think there is a human out there that can handle any of us?" Frank asked, leaning back in his chair. "For example, Jay is grumpy all the damn time. I can't imagine living with it. I don't see any woman wanting to put up with it."

I laughed. "Says the loudmouth. I don't see a woman putting up with you. You would probably scare her because you always talk so loudly."

Frank snorted. "I've dated plenty of women to know I'm not a problem. Can you say the same?"

I didn't really date. I'd had flings here and there, but nothing serious. I never wanted anything to interfere with my job. And the idea of mating had always been the last thing I wanted to think about. I was still young and had time. I wanted to focus on the pack and being the best Alpha, I could be first before I thought of starting a family.

Henrik laughed next to me. "He isn't wrong. You could open up a little and maybe pull the stick you have crammed up your ass out."

I turned to Henrik, "Oh really? Should we talk about your sexual history? I'm pretty sure it's short. Possibly shorter than mine."

Aaron laughed, and Henrik looked at him. "I don't know what you're laughing about. You're in the triple digits, and no self-respecting woman is going to love learning that."

Aaron shrugged, seeming unbothered by the comment. "It just says I've had practice, so when I find my mate, she will be pleased in every way she wants."

I cringed, shaking my head.

Jones smirked. "You keep telling yourself that."

I smirked, always finding Jones had perfect add-ins. You often forgot he was there at times.

"We're getting off-topic," Aaron said, rolling his eyes. "Should we maybe start discussing whatever changes we all had this month?"

While they all started, my mind wandered about my letter and who I would be mating with. I wondered what she was like. Was she going to be able to handle everything? Would she stand under the pressure or fumble?

I needed someone strong, someone who could take what was thrown at her. She needed to understand how important my role was and just how important her own would be.

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