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“Wow! Look at that mountain of breakfast. I don’t recall today being your birthday.” Dylan, who was just returning from training their pack warriors in place of Daniel joked, ruffling their youngest brother, David’s hair.

David, who was concentrating on finishing his strawberry waffles smiled in return with a polite greeting.

“Good morning to you too, superman. Where is mom and dad?” Dylan asked, pouring himself a glass of water as he noticed that his younger brother was the only one having breakfast in the dining room, which was unusual.

“Dad’s study.” David simply replied, pointing upstairs where their dad’s study was located.

If their parents are in the study, that means whatever they are discussing is really important and it has to do with the pack.

“Did something come up?” He asked his younger brother just to be certain.

Although David was only eight, he was a smart kid so Dylan was sure to get even the tiniest bit of information from him.

“I don’t know, but I think it’s important since Daniel is also with them.” David replied, shrugging his shoulders.

Why was Daniel with them? Dylan wondered.

Daniel had left him earlier on their way to the training camp because he got a call from Benjamin, their dad’s beta regarding some border issue, so why was he suddenly here? Oh no! He hopes Daniel doesn’t plan on telling their dad that he wasn’t ready to become an alpha? He has to prevent that from happening.

“Thanks kiddo.” He said and rushed upstairs.

When Dylan was in front of the door to his dad’s study, he slowed down to take a deep breath. He could already recognize the scent of his parents, as well as that of Daniel and Ben. Without any further waste of time, he reached for the door knob.

“… They killed every member of the alpha’s household except his six year old son… Roberto, Rodrigo’s younger brother is currently in charge of the pack.” Benjamin just concluded making a report to his alpha.

“Outrageous! Why would they do something as despicable as that? I’ve had enough of their excesses!” Desmond, the Alpha of Greenwood pack and the father of Daniel, Dylan and David angrily exclaimed, slamming his fist on his study desk.

“Honey, please calm down.” Jane hurried to her mate’s side to soothe him.

“What are the council of elders saying about the turnout of events?” Daniel then asked.

“They have no choice but to submit to the new authority.” Ben replied.

“We have to help them. I can’t just sit here and watch this injustice continue.” Desmond suddenly said.

“Dad, I don’t think now is the right time. The Pride pack isn’t just any pack, they are the strongest pack in the world.”

“So, you’re suggesting that we fold our arms and do nothing until it gets to our turn?”

“I didn’t say that, dad. I-“

“What kind of an alpha do you intend to be if you don’t have faith in your own people?”

“I do have faith in my people. I just don’t think risking the lived of my warriors for a fight that has nothing to do with us is necessary.” Daniel countered.

“Watch your tone of voice when speaking to me, I’m still your alpha.” Desmond warned in his alpha voice, as he took threatening steps towards his son.

“Let us all take a deep breath, then we can go over this again.” Jane stepped in between the enraged six foot four werewolves, placing her hands on her mate’s chest.

“It’s okay. He isn’t challenging your authority. He is your son.” She assured her mate in a soft voice.

Desmond let out a deep sigh. His eyes then changed from yellow to its original color, blue.

“What do you suggest we do then?” His question was directed to his son, Daniel.

“I suggest we don’t make them divert their attention towards us… We need to tighten the security on our borders, recruit more warriors if necessary, and if possible try not to interfere in external matters unless our help is needed.”

“Son, what you’re trying to say is, as the second strongest pack we should turn a blind eye to everything that is going on around us. Is that it?”

“Dad, you’re misunder-“

“I don’t think any of this is necessary.” Dylan, who was quiet the whole time since he entered the study said for the very first time, causing everyone’s attention to be on him.