Unraveling Shadows of Discontent
Alpha Gabriel was well aware of how his pack members were dissatisfied, but he also had his own worries and doubts if the established peace would last long. The fighting scene still seemed to amaze him and how his Beta took on almost all the members of the Blackwood pack, Gabriel was watchful and alert knowing fully well of the threat and disloyalty of some members of his pack.One cool evening, Alpha Gabriel felt that there was a rising thinking of dissatisfaction and unease that the members of his pack felt.
As Alpha Gabriel has always been regarded and had a reputation as the most powerful and dominant Alpha, this was because of his extensive combat knowledge and experience, which made him a challenging adversary, but he had to understand that conflicts over Authority and power with a pack were complicated. Gabriel was unable to identify the exact cause of the growing dissatisfaction within his pack, he had only one option, that's to call his spies.
Alpha Gabriel called for a meeting, whereby all the pack members should be present, he sent this message through his beta. The tension in the meeting could be felt by a small baby, Gabriel was observing each wolf with his keen and attentive eye, he was attempting to figure out and identify which one of the wolves were planning a conspiracy against him. It wasn't a surprise, Beta Brent was present in the council meeting, he displayed some signs of discomfort by moving around in his seat and intentionally avoiding making eye contact with Gabriel, immediately Gabriel noticed something in Brent's behavior that made him become cautious, but he didn't think Brent had a hand in that.
The meeting was still going on, Beta Brent became more and more courageous,Brent began openly challenging the choices Gabriel had chosen, to make peace with the Blackwood pack, "just yesterday there were ready to go on a fight with us it's so obvious that peace isn't an option for the pack, so why force it on them, you know am your right hand man and I would tell you everything the way it is, I only watch out for you my Alpha", the other wolves were stunned and silent, the wolves were contemplating if they would support or oppose Brent.
This provoked Alpha Gabriel in a way and he understood it from Brent point of view, so he maintained his composure and didn't allow himself to be provoked into a fight or argument. Shockingly to Gabriel,Brent and the rest of the pack, when Gabriel Mother arrived at the meeting, Brent rushed and got her a seat. She sat beside her son, she looked at Gabriel in a way only he could understand, she wanted to provide guidance and maintain the peace in the challenging situation.
The meeting had come to an end, they weren't able to make a final decision. Alpha Gabriel knew the importance of solving the problem and complaints that were mentioned during the meeting before it escalated and cause bloodshed
Later that night,after Gabriel spies had given him an update on the betrayal wolves, Gabriel left his palace, when it was dark outside, quietly and smoothly, he moved towards the wood area,he remained vigilant and highly aware of his surroundings, using some powers. He had a feeling that someone was keeping an eye on him. Gabriel went to the inner and less accessible part of the forest, he could see some group of people gathering in the darkest area of the forest, he hoped his suspicions weren't right, Although they were speaking in soft tones, it was noticeable from their state that they were planning something, Gabriel heard the voices and could smell their wolves skin, he was convinced it was his members.
Gabriel moved forward to where he could be visible, the wolves present halted and frozen upon seeing their Alpha, their look to express guilt and fear, then Beta Brent took a step forward, Gabriel himself became shocked after seeing Brent, Brent showed himself as the spokesman. I greet you my humble and generous Alpha, this secret meeting that is on hold, is fot your own Good you know while growing up I have always had your best interest at heart, I am the members of this pack have heard enough of this peace, you witnessed what Lucas did to me. And all in the name of this peace you didn't confront him, even when you had the power to.
This peace has made the pack weak,less powerful and less strong, we need to take what's rightfully ours. Gabriel felt deeply heart broken and troubled after realizing the full story of the betrayal within his pack, he couldn't allow this disagreement to continue to grow within his pack, he remembered his mother's advice, and knew that turning to physical force and aggression would not be the appropriate solution, instead he wanted to discover an alternative method to bring back the stability of his pack.
At this very moment, they all heard a strong match on the ground two times they turned to were the footstep sounded, it was no other person but Alpha Lucas Blackwood, and his pack members, Lucas spoke in with a commanding voice, Brent the path you are embarking on wasn't the right one, Both me and your Apha want the same thing and that's the peace we seek engaging in a battle with each other would not lead to the positive outcomes we desire.
Lucas felt his words would calm the situation after the injuries he inflicted on Brent, he thought Brent would be frightened by his words, right then Beta Brent forward his eyes displayed fierce and determination, he was ready to challenge Lucas authority. It was evident to everyone present there that Brent was not willing to easily withdraw and he would not back down easily.
Just in, Gabriel mother appeared out of nowhere, Gabriel was stunned and said "mum I thought you were asleep when I left the house", no my boy I wasn't, enough of this madness y'all we need to find a way to live together, in harmony and without conflict, to unite this territory.
Some of the wolves of the silvermoon pack saw meanings in her word, As a result of her words, feelings of conflict began to decrease. Alpha Gabriel on the other hand was confused if his mother had a hidden agenda and why she supported his decision lately, he was also aware that the situation wasn't fully resolved and more challenges were waiting ahead, but his mum's intervention marked a positive step in the direction of finding a solution to the problems and conflicts within the pack.
As the confrontation came to an end, Gabriel felt apprehension about the future events. Gabriel thought the peace between the two packs was still very weak and it could be easily disrupted, he had to find a way to handle the dangerous situation because the outcome would have an impact on the wellbeing of his pack and his relationship with Elena.
In the middle of the disorder,Mia from the Silvermoon pack and Leo from the Blackwood pack, they were the omegas of the both packs, they stood together feeling weak. Mia and Leo talked to each other with smiles, both of them moved to the center of the arena and hugged each other, showing an undivided bond between the least powerful wolves in their respective packs.
The leaders, Alpha Gabriel and Alpha Lucas, were happy, the wolves could see smiles on their faces. However Beta Brent wasn't happy at all; he felt like tearing the two omegas' skin apart; he had always had the feeling that Lucas had hidden agendas and he wasn't genuine. Brent always knew Lucas loved Elena and he hadn't gotten over his love for her, Brent thought Lucas wanted to use Gabriel to get to Elena all in the name of peace. He was ready to lay down his life for his master.
Alpha Gabriel and Alpha Lucas shouted loudly as they wanted there voice to be heard over the noise, they said together stop shouting, the voices settled and they all left to there residence.
Elena had been ordered to return to the palace as a maid by Gabriel mum, after she found out Elena was still in her territory, Gabriel mum didn't still like Elena, anytime she couldn't imagine the idea of her son being in a romantic relationship with someone like Elena, who was just a mere servant. She had always wanted her only child and son, Gabriel, to marry a girl from a wealthy and prestigious family, Instead of someone like Elena, who was an ordinary person without any reputation family background.
Inside the peaceful rooms of the palace, the Luna of the silvermoon pack called her reliable counselor, Lady Beatrice. While waiting for Lady Beatrice, the Luna waled back and forth restlessly, Few minutes later lady Beatrice entered the room and curtsied, your majesty you called for me.