Pregnant With Alpha’s Genius Twins – Chapter 104

The hall is truly gorgeous, candle-lit chandeliers hoisted high in the ballroom, casting a glowing golden light down on all of the attendees.

Victor stands at the entrance to the hall, his mother and father on one side, Rafe and Bridgette on the other. Victor has his hands in his pockets, surveying the room. It’s a big night for him – one which could, perhaps, make or break him.

His mother gives his hand a small, subtle squeeze. “You’ve got this, my boy,” she whispers. Victor gives her a quick smile, and then, as one, they walk into the room.

Alphas from their communities. This one supports widowed wives and their children, an honorable cause which Victor has famously supported before.

school project, and to feel out his reputation with the other wolves after his disastrous almost-wedding.

l on his side.

fore his family leaves him to fetch drinks from the bar.

plains. “Rafe’s latest flame, though I don’t know why he thought it appropriate to bring this one home, when he’s never bothered with anyone else.”

w. “Is he going for your seat?”

icacity. She laughs at his shocked expression. “You’re single

es are, indeed, on him. Annabeth takes his arm and leads him towards the bar as well. “I hope you have some tricks up your sleeve, Victor,” she says. “I believe the hyenas are circling.”

, I’d say –“

commanding.

that –“ he stutters, his eyes darting as he searches for words. “That you’ll never be taken down by something so fr

and speaking for himself. “But I believe that anyone would be shaken, at least slightly, by the loss of a beloved mate, even if it was my decision. But that shouldn’t be seen as a blow to m

Victor graps Rafe by the arm.

laugh it off.

r. You would destroy this pack in a day, were it under your control.” With that, Victor shoves Rafe away from him. Rafe wraps his hand around Bridgette’s waist, pulling her away and trying to joke, but Victor can

can, letting them see that he’s as calm, controlled, and powerful as he ever was. It’s hard work, kee

e begged a moment of his attention that night. Mothers, mostly, who find a reason to casually mention their daughter’s accomplishments, and then just happen to have a lovely picture of her on their phone.

Or less.

l, women mostly left him alone. A mated man wasn’t worth their time.

easier ways out of those conversations. Only once, really, had he let himself be pulled into a dark alcove, and then taken so

to him with a glass of water. “Speeches, soon,” she says. “Are you ready?”

start the announcements.

heduled for months, but since his marriage failed only days ago, he thinks he’s a bit more of a draw tonight. People have been so curious about the fallout from the broken engag

howing, Victor climbs to the podium amidst applause.

ding the value of community, the good work of charity, and thanking the tireless workers who have brought so much aid to the needy widows and children that the organization supports. It’s a s

eaking extemporaneously. The crowd perks up, sensing a change.

ngton pack.”

es with noise and Victor se

rs and children, the Kensington Pack seeks to aid other unfortunates within the wolf community. From this day forward, Rogue wolves – men and women, along with their children – will be allowed to apply to the Kensington pack for Beta statu

erance. Some are clearly excited, others are enraged. Two or three Alphas stride from their hall, dragging their wives behind them. Victor smirks, watching them. Let them go.

tant Beta positions.

e rewards will be many, for those who pass our standards. We are very excited to be at the vanguard of this kind of societal change, which we hope will create a better world for our packs, our communities, and our families.”

road smile, and heads down from the podium.

wing them that he’s not out of the game yet.

directly into John Walsh, standing in the crowd with James Willard.

Walsh. “Quite the progressive platform you’ve taken. I was under the impression that the Kensington Pack was a more traditional, conservative pack, more akin to my own. I must say, I am not enthused about the idea of such riffraff being allowed close to my grandchildren.”

is Beta reserves, after I gutted his pack from him.”

y lawyers have already begun legislation on this point – or did you not receive the subpoena?” He c***s his head to the side, sarcastic,

ack from his teeth. “It will go nowh

nt, giving each of them a steely glare. “I don’t have time for you. I have an army to build.”

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