The Wannabe Warrior
Chapter 68

Zane POV

The young man was a wonder. He revealed he was an Alpha son, which did not surprise me. He seemed to have confidence in himself and was quick to recognise we were not going to harm him. His trust in Madison was quick and his willingness to follow her back to the packhouse was amazing, and his fear of the unknown dissipated quickly, as his thirst for knowledge and answers took over, his ability to accept and agree with things on behalf of his pack, to see the aid right before his eyes was heartfelt, he was desperate to save his family, his pack.

I hope when this is over, that the pack that has been hidden for so many years, will be willing to come out occasionally and join our balls and meet and greet new people.

He was sitting at the dining table, chatting with the other Alphas at the table, full of confidence and able to hold his own with these powerful men. That impressed me greatly. I can see us making a special alliance. I wonder if he wants to keep his pack hidden or not. It will be their decision, and I understand they might not want to join the surface dwellers, as he called us. I hope we get to see his home one day. How they live underground was interesting, though, I think, I prefer to be above ground.

I noted mother was not there in the dining hall and I was not going to ask dad at that moment where she was, was she in the hospital or the cells or confined to her room, and though I would love to know, I understood now was not the time to ask.

Dad had organised a general meeting tomorrow to discuss the pending attack, and tonight was for a celebration for Madison and my mating.

Dad stood up just before the food was brought out, men were standing along the walls, many of the warriors were in there waiting for the announcement dad was about to make, even Graham was there at the back with his men, watching our Alpha with interest.

‘Today we celebrate the joining of Zane and Madison, they have finally mated and marked each other.’

The cheers in the room were almost deafening, the young Anton’s eyes widened, as he did not realise, we were a newly mated couple and that made me proud that we must have looked like we had been together longer; Graham came rushing over to us and pulled Madison from her chair, giving her a big brotherly hug and swung her in a circle, before putting her down and back slapping me, welcoming me into the family. My future beta, Kyle, came forward too with his mate and younger sister Addison, and before Kyle could grab me to congratulate me.

Graham called out the words that made Madison squeal and her dad get up off his chair and head over to Graham.

‘Mate.’

Kyles’ sister replied ‘Mate’ and Graham pulled her into his arms and kissed her, to the applause and cheers of the room, Jonathon tapped Graham on the shoulder and said, ‘get a room.’ And they took off out the door so fast, you would think someone was chasing them.

Madison and I laughed as Jonathon watched his son leave the room with his mate, shaking his head. He turned and looked at Madison and spoke.

‘Guess I have completed my role, as father. Now I wait for the day when I hear those words, granddad.’

‘Dad, do you think we can talk Graham into staying here, where his mate’s family lives, and be a warrior here? Then you can stay too.’ Madison suggests with what sounds like hope in her voice.

‘Let him get used to his mate first, then I will talk to him about the future, and where we can stay. That also depends on Alpha Eziekiel and if he is prepared to take on an old man like me.’ He chuckles.

Madison and I settled down with one person after another coming over to us and congratulating us and pledging their loyalty. Anton watched this with fascination.

‘Let me guess.’ Anton started, ‘You are the future Alpha here?’ he asked me casually, as if he was making a statement rather than asking a question.

‘You guessed right.’ I chuckle back as another person comes and pledges their loyalty to me.

Madison was pulled up out of her chair by another of her old pack members, swinging her around and wishing her the best. It was fun to watch, not once did I feel the jealousy or worry of another male touching her like I had before we mated. I was so proud of my mate, and dad made this day so much better, now that it was announced and the room felt like a party instead of just normal dinner time.