Anaiah’s POV
The day of the Alpha council approached fast and I was silently praying that the majority support my motion, even though I know that not all will accept because it will threaten them. Angela brings out a long deep red strapless dress and heels, my makeup is done to perfection and my long dark hair is styled perfectly. I twirl and smile, I fucking look hot.
‘Aaw, you are beautiful, Luna,’ A servant compliments, I blush and smile. The two ladies escort me downstairs where I find my mate. His eyes meet mine and he swallows, taking me in. Once I’m close to him, I kiss him and he kisses me back savagely. Dan clears his throat and we pull away, Arya is grinning at us. She’s looking sexy in her blue dress.
My mate’s hand reaches for mine and we walk together to the cars lined up. We get in and go to the venue. I’m a bit nervous when we reach the huge hotel. We go in where Lycan Alphas are talking in the lobby. They are wearing their best outfits and jewelry. As soon as they notice us, the chatter dies down, and they bow to us.
I see Clara and Mike, Leondre’s parents. Clara gives me a bone-crashing hug that makes Leon growl lowly. She detaches herself and gives me a sheepishly sorry. Mike too hugs me. The few times we have spent with them they have been nothing but gracious to me. They treat me like their own daughter. Exchanging a few words, we leave to socialize with others. A few Lunas compliment my outfits and some unmated males watch me with hunger in their gaze. My mate glares at the males who are over-friendly to me.
I spot Jeanet and Betty, they smile and wave me over while Arya goes to talk to Jacob, they are conversing fondly and I squint my eyes, aren’t their families enemies? And then I remember what she told me last time, about having feelings for someone she shouldn’t. Could the two be in a secret relationship? They are not touching but their lustful gaze speaks louder.
‘Wow, your sister-in-law is fucking the enemy,’ Comes Enrique’s amused voice. He is smiling softly at me. He kisses my cheek and my forehead, making me smile. Not far from him is Mary, she smiles and bows to me in respect.
‘Good evening, Luna Queen,’
Mary excuses herself and I’m left with my brother, staring at Arya and Jacob, I glance at him and it’s obvious he’s using his special abilities
‘That’s rude,’
‘They are mates,’ He laughs like he said a joke. While I gape, he gets a glass of champagne and gulps it. Wow, my eyes instinctively went to my mate, he was approaching the duo now, oh Leon doesn’t look happy at all. I intervene quickly and hold his arm
‘Baby, I think we should start the meeting,’ I say, he is about to say something but stops when Alpha Erickson comes in. My mate is fuming with anger but I rub his back, calming him and it seems to work. He seizes me tightly and kisses my temple.
Without a nod or greeting, Erickson passes by us and to a few Alphas, talking.
‘Let’s start,’
All the Alphas go to a conference room where they are about a hundred seats to accommodate them however, all the Lunas go to the restaurant to socialize and enjoy themselves,’ See. That’s why we need this new law.
I, however, I’m in here because I am presenting the motion. The Lycan king is the head of the Alpha council and I am sitting next to him. I am nervous.
My mate discusses a few issues with the rest and they agree to disagree. The council vote on most matters. The next motion to be talked about was mine and Leondre smiled,
‘The next matter we are discussing is women’s rights and will be presented by your lovely Queen and my mate, Anaiah Altamirano,’ He extends his hand to me and I take it.
I inhale and stand up that’s when I felt it; so many eyes on me but I didn’t shudder. My mate’s secretary was already giving out folders where the presentation was so we don’t take up too much time. As they read I saw their reactions, others nodded while others frowned or shake their heads. The room is buzzing lowly as others dismiss it even without hearing me out so I had to speak.
‘Good evening noble Alphas, thank you for hearing me out,’
As I begin my speech and show them on the screen the evidence I got that women are been mistreated when they are sold off for alliances or business deals. Some Alphas are mortified. I’m sure they are thinking about their sisters, daughters, and family who could have been in those ladies’ situation.
Half an hour I was gone and the voting started, first, it was my mate who voted in favor of the motion, and then Clara was more than happy to be followed by Mike and my brother. I smiled. Two voted against it and another and another, at this point my heart is beating out of my chest.
‘I’m in favor of the new women’s rights,’ Jeanet’s Alpha mate spoke with a smile plastered on his face, Alpha Jamal also voted in favor, I should thank the ladies with dinner or something soon. A few others voted until we tied, and all eyes glanced at Erickson. We were 40/40 and he’s the only one who didn’t vote. Time ticked by slowly and my heart shrunk with every passing second. Will he use this chance to hurt me for rejecting him? His eyes were cold and his face was stern, he didn’t show any emotion whatsoever. Alpha Erickson could say yes and save so many lives, or no, and ruin them. The ball was in his hand and he knew it. Oh, goddess.
