Alpha Rhys POV
Waking up the next morning, I sat up and gave both my mates a kiss. That was the best sleep I've gotten in days and I know it was because they were here with me.
However, the euphoric feeling didn't last long. I knew I had to make my way back to Madison eventually or she would throw a fit and I couldn't let myself lose control while Alpha Kano was here. The prick.
As soon as I said my goodbyes to Mateo and Jett, I walked out the room and ran right into Alpha Kano. Damn idiot. Don't you know to stand a few feet away from an open door?!
"Alpha Kano." I greeted him, then moved around him and made my way towards the stairs.
"Alpha Rhys, I need to speak to you about something very important." He sounded way too serious for 8:17 in the morning. I turned around to face him.
"Yes? What is it you need to speak about?"
"Your bond with Luna Madison."
"Ok."
"It has come to my attention that you may have tainted your bond last night."
Oh shit! How did he know that?
"I'm not sure what you mean Alpha Kano."
"I'm sure you do Alpha Rhys and I need to remind you of a section of the Bond law. You may not taint your bond with your mate, especially with her being your Luna. Now I'm aware that this whole situation is unorthodox with Madison and Kaori, but Madison is your Luna now as well as your mate, marked and bound to you, if I get even a single whiff of infidelity on your part, Luna Madison is well within her rights to request punishment against you. Don't let it happen again and don't give her reason to approach the council. Consider this your first and final warning." Alpha Kano watched me closely as he spoke, I didn't give him much of a reaction and when he was done, I had no choice but to agree to his terms before making my way up to Madison.
This damn shewolf! She really went to Kano!
What would this mean for Mateo and Jett?
I would have to steer clear of them.. no form of intimacy!
What if I wanted Kaori sexually at some point? Surely I'm within my legal rights to have sex with my fated mate!
Oh this leech has done it now!
Making my way to my room, I busted through the door, Madison jumped off the bed and watched me as I slammed the door shut.
"You went to Kano?" That's all I could ask as I stalked towards her. She backed up until she hit the wall. Looking around the room then her eyes went to the floor.
"Yes Rhys I did."
"Why?"
"You cheated on me!"
"No I didn't. I was with my mate." This time I only told half truths. I was technically with my mates, but she didn't have to know who.
"I'm your mate Rhys. In the eyes of the law, you're mine. You marked and mated me, I'm your mate not Kaori. She may be yours by fate, but I'm yours legally and I'm within my rights to request any form of punishment I see fit for your indiscretions." She kept her eyes on the floor as she spoke to me. This shewolf really thinks she can dictate what I can and can't do?!
Yeah the law may be on her side, but there's no law that states I have to live her or have sex with her or even be near her. She's crossed a line here! She may not know about my bond with Mateo and Jett, but I do and I can't live without them. Magnus would go ballistic without his mates. They're the only ones that can calm him down, that can truly calm him down.. When he gets in his fits of rage, his crazy ass only sees red. There's no reasoning with him and when he wants control, I can't stop him. I don't have full control of my wolf and that's what scares me the most.
The last time we were apart from Mateo and Jett for 5 days on an Alpha only convention, Magnus was besides himself. He forced control, hunting everything he could find. He didn't give me control until 2 days later. I had to drag my ass back to the hotel from only Goddess knows where.
Kaori is the only once I've seen him take to other than Mateo and Jett. He hates Madison more than I do, he only tolerated her because he knew I had sex with her in the past, then to keep up our little act for the pack and Kano. The only reason he hasn't killed her in the past was because of me and now this stupid bond. I know he feels a connection with her slutty wolf, he fights it as much as I do.
I know I can't just stay away from my mates. I'm not the only one that loves them, that needs them, Magnus does too. I love my wolf, even through his anger. Madison doesn't realize what she's done.
There wasn't much I could say to her after this, I just glared at her for the longest time. Her eyes eventually left the floor and met mine. I shoved out the full force of my aura, watching her scream out in pain and fall to her hands and knees. There was no law she could push against me that prevented me from making my pack members, including my Luna submit to me and that's what I intended to do.
I held the full force of my aura on her, seeing her in so much pain was exactly what I needed right now. She has effectively fucked me over, fucked my wolf over, this can ruin my bond with my mates. I hate this leech!
Just as I was about to force her to speak, a knock on the door tore my attention from her. I brought my aura back in and watched her gasp for air, then went to the door. Her scent hit me as soon as I opened it. Kaori's eyes stared into mine briefly before looking around me, I'm sure to look at Madison. She let out the cutest little giggle then looked back at me.
"Alpha Bryson has asked me to come and invite you all to a pack barbecue this morning, he wants to send you all, Preston and myself back to your pack, the Red Stone way."
I watched her walk away after her little invitation. Her ass looked amazing, but that shewolf used me in too many ways to get over yesterday. I couldn't love her either. She was too much like me, that would never work.
"What time?" I found myself yelling out to her. Without even glancing back, she answered me.
"Barbecue will start in two hours Fuzzy."
Damn that nickname! I hated it, but it sounded so sexy coming from her. I hate mate bonds I really do. I hate the Moon Goddess. I hate my life. I hate this fucked up situation!
Closing the door, I glanced at my watch. 8:30am, so their pointless pack barbecue would start at 10:30am. Why would an Alpha host a pack barbecue anyways? The whole idea just made no sense. Alpha's shouldn't be entertaining their packs this way, that's a Luna's job and even with that, entertain the women and children with pointless dress up parties or something, not the whole pack. Alpha Bryson really would cancel a whole day of work, patrol duties and who's what else they do here just to send us off with a pack barbecue? Utter nonsense.
I linked Mateo and Jett about the pointless party, Jett told me that Preston had already spoken to them this morning when Kaori came to speak to me. Jealousy reared it's ugly head again. I know I shouldn't be jealous of Preston, but I can't help that. Jett is technically his, but Jett was mine first.
Come on Rhys.. shake it off!
Taking my own advice, I shook the thoughts from my head before getting ready. I never hosted barbecues in my pack, neither did my father or my grandfather so I figured dark blue jeans and a gray t shirt would be sufficient dress attire. Madison took the whole morning getting ready, her tits looked great in the red skin tight dress that she was wearing, I didn't think her white sandals went with the dress but whatever. If she wants to walk around looking crazy, that's on her.
After dragging her no good ass out of the room, with our bags in tow, I walked down to the first floor. Alpha Kano, Mateo and Jett were already there. My mates looked dangerously handsome. Wearing matching black jeans, Mateo had on a blue shirt and Jett had on a green one.
We all just sat around waiting for Alpha Bryson to come get us, instead he sent my sneaky little mate and Preston.
Kaori was wearing dark blue, waist high skinny jeans that made her assets pop even more than they already did. Her white shirt was low cut, showing off her small cleavage and stopped right below her titties, exposing a portion of her stomach to the whole damn world! She wasn't heels like yesterday or sandals like Madison's weird ass, today she had on a pair of all white tennis shoes. She had gold hoop earrings in her ears and a gold bracelet on her wrist to match. Her hair wasn't curled like yesterday, today it was straight, it was a lot longer than I thought it was in this style. Her makeup was minimal, maybe just mascara and lipstick unlike Madison, who literally thought the more makeup, the better.
No.. you look like a clown. That's way too much!
Kaori's Steele gray eyes shined through her makeup just as they did yesterday. I'm sure there's not much she could do to hide them even if she wanted to. They're so unique.
I even noticed Preston's outfit today. Matching Kaori, dark blue jeans and a white t shirt, although his clothes made more sense for a man. I could feel Jett getting aroused through the bond, he was looking at Preston from head to toe. I shot him a look and cleared my throat, bringing him back to reality.
"Are you all ready?" Kaori asked and I nod, she moved the group along to the party.
We ended up in a clearing of the forest here. When we arrived, pack members were everywhere setting up tables, chairs, 4 grills were bing prepared, the uncooked meant waiting on a table nearby. Other pack members were bringing food of their own, I could only assume they cooked it for the barbecue.
This was weird as hell to see. Pack members all coming together like this. All ranks mingling with each other. Usually the Omegas would be in charge of setting up and cooking for a function that we were having, shit they were in charge of alot of the work around the pack. The Alpha bloodline, Beta blood members and gamma blood members stayed back and enjoyed themselves until the Omega as were done. We all ate first, then left what we wanted for the Omega members.
That wasn't anything they did here. I knew this pack was run way too lenient, but now that I can see they also co-mingle ranks.. it made me want to leave even quicker.
Once Kaori and Preston brought some chairs over for us, we all sat down. I would have preferred to be on some type of platform or stage, something higher than the rest of the pack.
I watched as a few more pack members including Preston, set up a bunch of devices on one of the tables.
"What is all of that Preston?" I yelled over, he turned to me and smiled.
"They're turn tables. Our pack loves music at our functions, so I usually mix for awhile before turning my laptop on and just letting the music flow."
Oh great.. a real life concert ugh.
"And usually we have karaoke. Any member who wants to come up and sing or Dane or whatever, can do so.. Our pack is all about fun and family." My little mate said smiling over her shoulder. I got a full view of her ass and her tiny waist in those damn high waisted jeans she was wearing. Why did she have to be shaped by the Goddess herself?!
It wasn't long before more pack members showed up, then more and more, before I knew it. Their whole pack, all 167 males, shewolves and pups had made their way to the clearing to enjoy their idea of a good time.
Alpha Bryson and his father took over 2 of the grills, while Kaori's brother, Beta Ethan and their father took over the other 2 grills. The smell of perfectly charred meat filled my nose. My mouth was starting to water, I fucking loved charred meat!
I looked to my right and seen Madison watching Kaori like a Hawk. My sneaky little mate was floating through her pack members, checking on everyone, talking, laughing, playing with the younger pups, showing her true Luna qualities. Even though I don't want a shewolf leading by my side nor does she want to come back to my pack, I could see the leadership in her that it would take to handle a pack as large as mine. I mean my pack is easily triple the size of this one, but I had not doubt my mischievous mate could handle them.
Preston was really enjoying himself on the turntables I see.. scratching and mixing the music. It sounded good, he had Jett's attention that's for sure.
When the food was done, Kaori helped the other shewolves make plates. They handed them out to the pups first! The pups! Not the males, not the Alpha, not the Beta, the pups! Outrageous!
After all their pups had their plates, Kaori handed a plate to Alpha Bryson and his father, then to Beta Ethan and their father. Once that was done, Kaori and the rest of the shewolves started walking around and handing plates out in no particular order mind you.
Like hello! If they weren't sure of pecking order, it went more like Alpha, Luna and their pups, then Previous Alpha and previous Luna, then Beta, his mate and their pups, then previous Beta and his mate, then Gamma, his mate and their pups, then previous Gamma and his mate.
Once the pack leaders had gotten their plates, next would be other beta blood members starting with men, then women then pups, then gamma blood members starting with men, then women then pups, last would be omega blood members then omega pups.
This pack is backwards with their order here! My little mate better realize that once we get back to our pack, this wouldn't be allowed. This is outrageous!
We really wouldn't be having these pack get togethers. They made no sense, they served no purpose and you lost a whole day of work.
After what seemed like forever, our plates were finally brought over. Last, mind you. Two Alphas, one being the damn Alpha King, a Luna, Beta and Gamma.. all eating last. It's insanity!
4 other shewolves handed plates to Mateo, Jett, Madison and Alpha Kano, while Kaori handed my plate to me. My jaw clenched, I took it without hesitation. She smiled down at me, I glared at her. She knew what she was doing. Before she turned to walk away, I grabbed her arm pulling her back to me.
"Kaori, don't get in the habit of serving me last. Your pack is a joke." My tone had a clear warning behind it, yet all she did was tilt her head.
"Alpha Rhys.." she started but I cut her off.
"Oh what happened to Fuzzy? I thought you preferred that little disrespectful nickname of yours."
"Oh I do, but I wouldn't disrespect you in front of my whole pack." Her words took me back a little, so she does know how to act in public.
"I served you last not because I have an agenda, but because an Alpha is only as strong as his pack."
Oh she does understand!
"Exactly, yet you feed me last. Even the damn omegas got their food before me. The unacceptable behavior of everyone here in your pack is astonishing. You fed the pups first, the pups! The meaning of that statement is so that other wolves understand we should be top priority, no matter what situation! I hope you know this behavior won't be tolerated in my pack Kaori!" I raised my voice, causing a few of their pack members to look over at us.
Kaori silently stared into my eyes, her own filling with tears. My grip on her arm loosened, even though I didn't like the woman even more right now, I didn't want to hurt her.
"What ranks do you believe hold importance Alpha Rhys?"
"What?"
"What ranks do you believe hold importance?" She repeated her question, I heard Madison scoff. I looked to my left to see Mateo looking at me, on my right, Jett was watching me as well. Madison and Alpha Kano we're watching Kaori. I looked back at my little shewolf.
"Alpha, beta, gamma, omega. All ranks are important Kaori. They all serve a purpose."
"How are the omegas in your pack treated Alpha Rhys?"
"As they should be, beneath us. There's a pecking order for a reason." Madison spoke up. At this moment, I actually agreed with her.
"Exactly. Omegas are treated as they should be. They're important to a pack, but they're just omegas. They're easily replaced. Their importance isn't as valued as Alphas, Betas and Gammas. You should know this Kaori, you're Beta blood."
Again, she just silently stared at me. This time, letting a single tear roll down her cheek. She sighed then shook her head.
"Alpha Rhys, the meaning of that statement is to let other wolves understand that an Alpha is selfless and realizes he is nothing without his pack, not the other way around. His pack should always eat first, himself eating last. His pack needs the extra strength, power and will that he, himself already carries. By eating last, the Alpha shows his respect and love for his pack, it shows he puts his packs health and well-being above his own. It shows true humbleness, true strength, true power, true restraint. That's what that statement means Alpha Rhys and here in the Red Stone pack, we live by that. Our pack leaders may have their plates, but as you can see, they haven't started eating until everyone has a plate, if someone were to be left out or didn't have enough, they would offer their plate to that pack member. It's the way the Moon Goddess intended it and more packs should live by her words."
I let her arm go after her little speech. That's absolutely ridiculous. Why the hell would an Alpha eat last? How does that show restraint and humbleness and whatever the hell else she said? It just doesn't make any sense.
"You're crazy if you think that's the true meaning of that statement Kaori."
Another tear rolled down her cheek, she looked over her shoulder for a few seconds before looking back at me.
"I, Kaori Norwood, reject you Rhys Dalton, Alpha of the Blood Rose pack as my mate, now and forever."
Magnus started howling like crazy from losing his mate. The tether to Kaori didn't fully break though. I would have to accept her rejection, which I wouldn't do. I wouldn't deprive my wolf of his mate any longer. He's been nagging me for years about our fated and now that he has her and has fallen for her, she's not going anywhere.
Kaori stood tall as her chest rose and fell heavily, clearly she was fighting the pain of the rejection that would have crushed her and her wolf. She smiled softly at me then turned to walk away again.
I caught her arm once again, turning her back towards me.
"You're still coming with me little mate, I don't accept your rejection." I growled standing up from my chair, my frame towered over hers as I looked down into the face of the shewolf who not only made me fall for her, but she used the bond against, used my wolf to get her way and now tried to reject me.
The punishment for this would surely break her ass.
"Fine." That was all she said, fine.. that's it! Then snatched her arm from me and walked away to rejoin her pack barbecue.
If it wasn't for Alpha Kano, I would told my pack leaders to get in the cars and leave this moment.
I'll let my little mate have her fun, she should enjoy herself for the time she has left, because as soon as we reach my pack borders, her ass is getting locked in her room. She may not see the outside world for awhile.