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***Remi's POV***

Dad honored our request. He gladly handed over our titles, officially making me Alpha over our pack. Nothing really changes. I have been doing the Alpha in Training gig since I was a newly shifted pup. The only difference is, Talon is officially my Luna.

With our titles, came the titles for each of our friends. We now have two Beta couples and a Head Warrior Couple. Spence, being an omega, doesn't actually train. Instead, he uses his intelligence to man our Technology. The job is intense but, not physically demanding. That's sort of important when our Warrior couple is expecting a pup.

I sit at my desk clicking through emails and responding when necessary.

Talon lays on his side, rubbing his protruding belly.

Poor baby, he aches all day. I hate it. But, I wouldn't change it.

My Luna is giving us a family. I can't help but be thankful for such a blessing.

There is a knock on my office door. Talon tries to sit up but, I just wave him back down.

"Come in." I bellow out.

"Alpha, a courier service just dropped this off." Austin brings an envelope and sets it on my desk.

"Thank you." I nod and watch as Austin walks away and closes the door.

"Any idea what that is?" Talon asks quietly.

"No, baby. I will read it and let you know." I smile at my mate and begin opening the large white envelope.

Alpha Remington,

Took you long enough to claim your rightful title. Congratulations. As you know, being a leader is as much about what you say as what you do.

With that said, it's time you prove your ability to lead a pack. I have waited a long time to claim what is mine. The time has come.

Get your pack ready. If you are not willing to hand over MY mate, then we are prepared to fight.

Tell your Beta I don't mind raising his pup. He won't be around to witness it.

If you prefer to do this civilly just send my mate home. Otherwise, the fall of your pack will be on your hands.

Sincerely,

Blood Moon

My mouth forms a very irritated grimace. This fucker thinks he can claim Allison. He will get what he has asked for. I refuse to stand by and let Jase's mate be thrown back to that bastard.

This is just fucking great. One damn day on the job and I'm already calling my Daddy to save the day.

"Remi." Talon whispers.

"Yeah, baby?" I get up and quickly make my way to my love.

"Can you help me up please?" Talon requests.

Without another word, I pick my mate up and start walking us out of the office. We make our way to the conference room.

"Can I know before it's announced to the whole pack?" Talon asks. His hand rests over my heart.

"Alpha Hunter has declared war if we don't surrender Ally to him. He is still claiming she is his mate. He plans on taking Jace out." I admit.

"Did he say when?" Talon asks as we enter the conference room.

"No, baby. He was warning us. But, it would be best to take the threat seriously." I whisper

We are the first ones in the room. I don't continue our conversation because I know we will be repeating ourselves soon enough.

I watch as all my warriors fill the room, taking their seats as the file in.

My Dad comes in and takes a seat beside Talon.

"Thank you all for showing up on short notice." I start. I scan the room, making sure I have the undivided attention of every wolf.

"A few minutes ago I received a letter from Alpha Hunter, of the Blood Moon Pack." I wait patiently for the name to to click into place.

"My old Alpha." Ally states. I can see the look of disgust on my pregnant Beta female.

"One in the same." I nod my head in agreement.

"What was in the letter?" Jace questions.

"He wants Ally." I state.

"He can suck a dick." Jace growls, wrapping his arm around his terrified mate.

"Calm down, Jace. There is no way in hell we will be giving Ally, or anyone else for that matter, to anyone." I calmly promise.

"Is this about his delusion that Allison is his Mate?" My dad questions. A load growl rips thru the room. I don't even have to look to know Jace's wolf is now present.

"Yes." I quickly confirm.

"What if we don't hand her over?" Lloyd asks the question I am sure everyone wants to know the answer to.

"He's declaring war." I admit.

"If he wants a fucking war, bring on a fucking war." Iska, Jace's wolf, roars.

My dad walks over and starts whispering in Jace's ear. I can feel the Alpha pouring off dad in waves.

"As of now, we are preparing for war. I want patrols 24/7. I will have the safe house updated to accommodate the elderly, omegas, expecting wolves, women and children." I start instructing my army.

"Do you think we can win?" Talon asks softly.

"No Baby. I know we will." I wink at my sweet mate.

"I will start on securing the borders with upgraded cameras and a 360 degree view of our territory." Spence offers.

"Thank you Spence. Take breaks often. Don't forget to eat and make sure you sleep. No good will come of our head Warrior stressing over his mate and pup." I warn.

"Yes, Alpha." Spence nods his acceptance.

"Reid and Austin. You will lead the morning training sessions while Lyle tends to his mate. Lyle, you and Lutz take the afternoon training. Lloyd, you can help Talon and Ally with contacting are allies. Jace, your job to is to stay calm and help me to make treaties with the packs who we can persuade to join the fight. Dad if you don't mind, could you contact the council and give them a heads up?" I request.

"I'm on it Alpha. You're doing Amazing." My dad smiles proudly at me.

"Also, could you have mom help renovate the safe house. Get Mrs. Williams to give her a hand. We need to prepare for five pups depending on when they strike." I breathe out a sigh at the thought of our pups being welcomed into a blood bath.

"Are there any questions?" I ask.

"No, Alpha." I hear a chorus of wolves.

"You all know your duties. We are a pack, a family. I expect you each to fight smart. Don't do anything to get yourselves or others hurt. We are united and we are strong. We will win this and put that little shit in his place. Go get started. You are dismissed." I announce.

The walls become visible as my warriors make their exit to begin their tasks.

I don't like fighting. It's not my first choice. But, I will be damned if some cocky Alpha is going to waltz on to my territory and threaten my pack.

Fuck that.

If war is what you call for, bring your best warriors.

A fucking war is what you will get.

"Remi." I hear the sweet tone of my beloved.

"Yes, baby?" I question as I bend down and speak with the love of my life.

"I'm hungry." Talon whispers.

"Let's get you some food then." I pick up my mate and walk carefully to the pack house.

Setting Talon down, I situate him comfortably on the couch. I prop up his swollen feet before kissing his forehead and going towards the kitchen.

"Have you thought much about allowing Talon to fight?" My Dad asks.

"It occurred to me. But, honestly, I prefer he stays back in the safe house." I admit.

"Remi, he has powers and strength that we haven't tapped into. He may be invaluable during the action. I'm not saying encourage it. I'm just warning you, we may have to utilize his natural abilities if this gets bigger than expected." Dad walks with me, helping me prepare lunch for our Luna.

"I know. I'm going to do my best to prevent it though. If it becomes necessary, I won't put up much of an argument. But, my preference is for Talon to stay out of the line of fire." I quietly discuss.

"You are already an amazing leader. I have no doubt we will win. Let's just prepare for the unexpected and make sure the medical units are in place. We may have injuries but, we don't want casualties." Dad explains.

We get Talon a couple sandwiches and some chips together. I grab the food and Dad makes two glasses of sweet tea. We walk over to my exhausted mate.

"How you feeling, sweetheart?" Dad gently requests while setting down the glasses of tea.

"I'm tired Alpha. That's all." Talon's soft spoken timber echoes his admission.

"Soon, we will have two princesses. It's all gonna work out." Dad kisses Talon's temple before leaving to fulfill my earlier requests.

"Remi, I'm nervous." Talon tells me.

"About what, love?" I ask gently. I place Talon's plate in his hands and take my seat beside him.

"We have four pregnant wolves. Three of them among our strongest fighters. The timing couldn't be worse." Talon takes a bite of his sandwich while staring expectantly towards me.

"The timing is perfectly horrendous. I'm positive that was intended. Don't stress too much Baby. We are a large pack. One of the strongest in existence. We work well together and we are well trained. With a little bit of tweaking, we will win this with minimal damage to ourselves. I can't say the same for Blue Moon. Just help me make calls over the next few days. The rest will work itself out." I promise.

I believe what I am saying. I wouldn't lie or give false hope. One thing I learned from my Alpha was transparency. If you can't be honest with your pack, your integrity comes into question.

"I love you Remi." Talon says around a yawn.

"I love you Tal. Eat up and then you need a nap." I kiss his lips and wipe the crumbs off his t-shirt.

Talon nods and goes back to eating his lunch.

"Alpha, can I speak with you?" Jace requests. I can see he is in a much better mood.

"Yeah. Tal I will be right back." I let him know.

"Okay." Talon blows me a kiss as I walk off with Jace.

"I apologize for losing it back there." Jace quietly acknowledges.

"Jace you are a wolf of high standing. Your mate and your unborn pup have been threatened. You didn't do anything that I wouldn't have. I don't judge you for getting upset. I'm fucking livid." I try to ease his misplaced guilt.

"If anything happens to my family, I don't know how I will survive." Jace explains.

"We won't have to find out. When you threaten one wolf, a whole pack stands up. We got your back Jace. No one is going to touch a hair on Ally's head without your permission. You have my word." I swear.

"Thanks Remi. I'm glad I have you on my side." Jace smiles lightly at me.

"I always got your six, man." I smile widely and rub my dog tag between my fingers.

"Until the end." Jace smiles triumphantly and fist bumps me.

"Go check on your mate. I gotta help Talon get in bed for a nap." I clap Jace on the shoulder as I take my leave.

I walk back into the living room and a chuckle escapes me at the sight. Talon has fallen asleep with his plate sitting on his belly. His half eaten sandwich is firmly gripped in his hand.

I remove lunch from Talon's hold and pick my love up bridal style. I carry him upstairs and lay him down in our bed.

"Lay with me." Talon sleepily requests.

Knowing I have too much to do, I promise myself I will just lay there long enough to get him into a restful slumber.

I wrap my arms around the man that makes me whole and sigh as his breathing evens out.

No way in this world that anyone will put my future in jeopardy.

Not a fucking chance.