"So, you are going along with their demands?" -- Karla Beato.

Richard's POV.

December 11th, 2013. Duganson's Southern Family House -- 3:00 pm.

After the little run down at the Deli. The CoreStones left Chiloquin saying, they will be back the 13th. Brandon calls us over to his Uncle's house. He said Clara was with some family members of hers. I didn't question anything at all. We were in Brandon's Uncle's living room. I am explaining to them about some of the topics I talk with Joshua. He wasn't here at all. I learn he is Karla's best friend. He is a member of her body guards. He has being working as Karla's body guard for a while now. I just didn't inform them of the whole favor thing. I was sitting on the couch Luna was on my right and Kyle was on my left. The trackers were spread out on the floor in front of me. Brandon's Uncle was sitting on a chair next to the fire place. Brandon and his sisters were in the kitchen. We were listening to JP ranting about how bad this is. He doesn't believe letting more races come into Oregon is a good idea.

"We allow them to bring that monster in here" I roll my eyes as JP refers to Jacob. I understand his disagreement; however, I can't truly agree with JP. Some of the things he says makes perfect sense, but some others just go against what we believe. I sigh heavily making him stop talking "They are a powerful family, JP. Some young ones try to kill them not many days ago" JP stare at me unable to mutter a come back. There is nothing we can do about the news "Richard is right. I don't blame the CoreStones for taking drastic measures" Brandon's Uncle gets everyone's attention. His words make sense to me "We agree to discuss about the Werewolves issues" Everyone looks at me as I spoke "The curse bullets will be deal with when they come the 13th. Loreine CoreStone will personally remove them" The Trackers nods to me, I sigh listening to JP raging in the pack mind link.

I sometimes wonder how does his mate deals with him. He has some terrible anger issues. If things don't go as he wants them too. Basically, he tears thing to nothing. I can't really get upset at him. He is one of my friends. Kyle is my right hand then Luna is my left hand. Some people thought it would be better to have JP to be my left hand. I disagree to it because of two reasons. JP has anger issues worse than a Werewolf with no patience plus he has a mate. If worse comes to worse he wouldn't be thinking of the greater good. JP will be thinking of how to safe his mate. I take preference to using the Werewolves that don't have mates as of yet. We have clear minds to understand better outcomes for everyone. As of now JP is angry because he doesn't want Vampires in town. It doesn't make much sense because the CoreStone's body guard aren't Vampires. JP is afraid his mate could get hurt. 

He should give her a bit more credit. As most mates aren't damsels in distress. They are independent "JP take a seat. We can't discuss important matters with you ranting off" JP looks back at the hallway. He swears under his breath as he moves to a table chair. I look up to notice Brandon nodding to me "Everyone needs to be in their best state the 13th. I don't want any fights or disagreements. They'll stay on their side, and we will stay on ours" Everyone nods at my words as I explain to them my ideals. I really don't want to deal with a fight in school grounds. It will bring attention that I am not ready to deal with. I haven't let Brian caught me in school. I hear from Luna that his pack is searching around the surroundings for me. If nobody tells him I am school. He will probably keep looking far away from school grounds. I am very happy about this as I don't have to worry on him for a bit. 

I have being escaping him since I was 14. The first time I transform into my wolf form. I don't hate what I was given. I just don't believe is the right choice. I have my reasons of rejecting such a honor. It is an honor to be a leader. They say I have the mind to lead them; however, it takes much more than a mind to guide half a state. They will follow my every wish without opposing. Even if I ask them to kill their mate -- I am sure some will. I would never ask for such a horrible thing. We Werewolves take mates pretty seriously. It's a sacred blessing to be granted a mate. The mate will find you when the time is right. There is no real rush to the mating system. It's not exactly like fairy tails. The person you imprint on has to love you for the next steps to be taken. There is no one side love story. A Mate is mutual care, communication and overall respect. If there aren't any of the above. 

There will be no future for neither. As they spend time together, As they start getting to know each others, and As they understands their future. It's all starts turning into a powerful bond. A Mates bond is the strongest bond similar to Vampires soul mate system. Only difference is we are faithful by generations. If you were a werewolves in this life, and you found your mate in this one. In your next life, both of you will be connected. That person was made specially for you, and you were made specially for them. Both of you complete each others flaws and perfections. Both of you make each others better in any way. What the other one can't see you show them. You can see their real beauty hidden within. There is nothing in this world capable to destroy a mates bond. I close and open my eyes for a second "You'll be in charge of securing the border, JP" JP looks up at my command.

He stares at me confuse "Make sure no Vampires get in. You want to protect everyone's mate not just yours" JP stands up from his seat nodding "I'll call the border now" JP runs off out of the living room. He goes out of the front door. Brandon stares at his figure running into the woods. Brandon looks back at Richard "Are you sure this is a good idea? Giving JP this big assignment?" I nod my head as Brandon sighs "It'll keep him busy for a few days" I stare at Kyle whom stands up from his seat. He walks out of the room not saying a word. Brandon watches him walk through the front door. Luna goes on ahead taking a few of the trackers with her. Brandon was unaware at what's happening. He wants to know what's going on. I stare at Brandon's Uncle while he looks around the room. There were 4 trackers left which were standing their ground. They will not leave the Alpha without protection.

Brandon comes into the living room. His curiosity is plaster on his expression. I sigh heavily knowing pretty well he was going to ask "It's more complicated than you think" I spoke before he could ask. I didn't really want to get into it. I didn't want to discuss Joshua's favor. It was more complex than I want to give him credit for. Nightingales are as mighty as they say. Brandon looks up at me nodding. I am sure he doesn't like not knowing things. He is the oldest of the Duganson's. He is the oldest brother to 2 teenage sisters. Surprisingly, they behave nothing like teenagers. It's probably their father's lineage. It was pretty quiet between us. It wasn't anything unusual. I was just thinking what was next. There are a lot of things changing around us. We are getting many new races to live among us. Most of the pack is not agreeing with my decision. 

It is the right decision to keep the peace "Has there being any thoughts on Lanu's recovery?" The words slip my mouth before I could stop them. I look up to notice Brandon side glancing me "We have no idea what it is. She doesn't wakes up at all. Luna tries to help her; however, she is unable to stay in the same room" I feel terrible for asking. Luna is always a happy girl. She cheers everyone in the pack. She is very independent by taking over her sick father's Deli. Now, her sister is under some kind of sickness. We have Lanu somewhere within the Werewolves catacombs. She is watch over by doctor's and reservations shamans. They can't figured out the cause of her sickness. We are hoping is not contagious. There are so many things coming our way. I don't have a very good feeling about any of them.