Page 101 of Forgotten Arcane

Asher chuckles and then frowns slightly, “You know, actually, I know quite a few betas that are assholes.”

“There must be something about being second and not the top that they can’t deal with,” Rana suggests with a shrug.

Logan shakes his head, “It’s not about that though, is it? Being a beta means that you are responsible for helping to look after the pack. You take the pressure off the alpha so that he doesn’t have too much on his plate. You’re there to support the alpha, be his sounding board, and someone to discuss difficult decisions with. An alpha should be able to trust the beta to lead the pack in his absence. The beta should also be able to stand up to the alpha and call him on his shit if something goes wrong. It’s all about balance. A beta keeps an alpha grounded and holds him accountable when no one else can. A beta is just as important as an alpha, but in a different way.”

I share a smile with Asher. I know that Logan would be my choice. He’s been absolutely amazing today and has stepped up in ways that no one else has.

I nod in agreement to Asher’s silent question.

Asher smiles at Logan, “Well said, so what do you say, will you be my beta?”

Logan’s eyes widen in shock, and he glances around at all of our smiling faces.

“Seriously?”

“How could he not want you as a beta after that speech you just made?” Rana grins.

“Not to mention everything that you’ve done today,” I tell him. “If I were going to continue being the alpha to this pack, I would have chosen you as my beta.”

Logan practically glows with happiness.

Asher proves just how good of an alpha he is when he says seriously, “You are in a really fortunate position though, where you can decide not to acceptthe offer. There will be no hard feelings if you don’t want to be my beta and no backlash.”

Logan nods seriously, “I understand. I would be honored to be your beta.”

I grin and reach my hand out to Logan. He doesn’t even hesitate as he grasps my forearm, a broad and proud smile on his face.

“Logan Dark, I hereby grant you the gift of being a Beta.”

My magic does its thing, and the beta power floods his system.

“Whoa,” he mutters.

I look at him concerned, “Are you okay?”

He nods as he lets go of me, “I’m good.”

“Perfect,” Asher smiles. “We’ve got our work cut out for us. There are a lot of bad things we need to undo.”

“May I suggest that you burn down the current main pack house, and have a witch bless the land before you rebuild,” Neith says, and I look at her in surprise. She shrugs and continues, “It’s really important that you do.”

Asher studies her closely but nods, “Absolutely. I think that’s probably a really good idea. Derek’s evil will have tainted a lot of the area, and definitely the house.”

“I know a really strong witch who will be more than happy to help out,” Logan offers. “I’ll contact her in the next few days.”

“Great,” Asher smiles. “Come on, let’s head back.”

Everyone begins to follow them as they walk back through the woods, and Logan stops me so that there’s a bit of space between us and them, before we start walking too.

“What’s up?” I ask. “Are you having second thoughts about becoming a beta? I’m not entirely sure that I can take it back now that I’ve given it to you.”

He grins, “No, that’s the best thing that has ever fucking happened to me.I’ve looked up to Asher for a long time. He deserves this, he’s been acting as the alpha in the shadows for the whole time that Derek has been incharge. He was still really young in wolf years, and not ready to take up such responsibility when his parents were murdered, but it didn’t stop him. He’s been punished for all the help that he’s given the pack, he still never stopped.”

“He’s the perfect alpha for this pack,” I agree with a smile.

“He is, and I want to thank you for giving it back to him. You didn’t have to do that, and many in your position wouldn’t have, and would have instead kept the pack for themselves,” he adds with a slight frown.

I grin, “I have never been one to do what I’m supposed to do. That’s just not who I am. Sometimes to my own detriment. Although thankfully, it has worked out well this time.”

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