Oregon
That evening, I called the elders to a meeting. They gathered in the conference hall immediately, with my beta, Stephen, by my side. After they were all seated, I took a moment to collect my thoughts before addressing them.
"Thank you all for coming," I said, and they responded in unison.
"I have called this meeting because there is something important I need to share with you," I said in a soft but firm voice, taking in the room full of expectant faces.
"Actually, let me rephrase that. It's not just something to share, but something to confess," I continued, shifting my gaze to Stephen, who looked bewildered.
He was silently urging me to reconsider, questioning my actions
"Actually, I have found my mate. I've known her for a very long time, and I've been in love with her all along," I revealed, causing murmurs and exchanged glances among the elders.
I waited for the noise to die down before continuing. "The reason I didn't tell anyone earlier was because I believed it was too late, as everyone already knew her as my breeder."
"What!" the elders exclaimed.
One of them stood up, trying to compose himself. "What do you mean by breeder? Are you referring to that girl named Vivian?" he asked, and I nodded.
Everyone gasped, their faces displaying shock and disbelief.
"That wasn't the only reason, though. I was also ashamed of her," I admitted, lowering my gaze and trying to steady my voice.
"Why were you
ashamed of her? What happened? Is she an outcast or an offender?" one of the elders inquired.
"King Oregon," Stephen's voice echoed through our mind link. "You don't have to say anything."
I glanced at him and shook my head slightly, disagreeing with his suggestion. He sighed and nodded before looking away.
"So, why were you ashamed of her? What happened?" the curious elders pressed.
"She is a mere, weak omega. She doesn't have a wolf, which made me question why the moon goddess chose her for me. I felt humiliated that a Lycan King like myself ended up with someone so powerless as my mate. That's why I felt ashamed," I explained, and they all nodded in agreement.
"But I'm not finished," I declared, and silence fell over the room. They looked at me, waiting for what I had to say next.
"I knew Vivian before she arrived in this pack," I revealed, capturing their full attention.
"I... I met her in the Silvermoon pack," I began. "That night, we attended a party together, and we ended up sleeping together. That's how she became pregnant with my children. Yes, she is carrying twins."
"What? Does that mean she was promiscuous back then?" an elder asked angrily. "This is outrageous! What the hell!"
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