Rylan’s POV
As the day ended, there was still no sign of the King’s arrival. I could sense my mother's concern and my father’s frustration after all the great lengths the pack had gone to to welcome the King.
“Alpha, it would seem that the King has stopped at the Silver Moon pack. There is talk of the white wolf being there, and he has gotten wind of her.” the patrol officer informed my father.
Enzo and Edward stood beside me while Rio remained with Daniella. They had their arms wrapped around each other. I was disgusted. Rio should know I would not accept her as our mate and Luna. If we went to war over it, then so be it. Being quadruplet brothers and sharing our Wolf form, we regarded each other as one entity.
“Damn that Silver Moon and Theron.” My father clenched his fists angrily while my mother rushed to calm him down.
“Rio, should we talk to your parents about my Luna position? Maybe he can convince your brother?” I heard Daniella say to Rio, which made me growl in anger. How dare she. “Daniella, are you so stupid? I've told you many times that you will never be our Luna. If my brother is stupid enough to think you are, you should both be punished.” I shouted across to them, gaining the attention of my parents. My father bared his canines and let out a growl demanding authority.
“Rylan, I do not wish to hear such petty arguments. You and your brothers will meet me tomorrow morning to discuss everything. This pack will not be bought down by such nonsense, do you understand?”
"Yes, father. Understood," I affirmed, my voice steady despite the storm.
The following day, my father, Alpha Morgan, summoned me and my brothers – Enzo, Edward, and Rio – to his study.
Daniella waited patiently outside on a bench with Tricia. I rolled my eyes at her childish pouting and followed my brothers to our father's study. I knew that this conversation would not be an easy one, but I hoped that Rio would finally understand why I refused to accept Daniella as our chosen mate. She repulsed me with her desperate attempts to be Luna of the creek. Since seeing Eliza on Theron’s land, I could not get her off my mind. She might have tried to reject me, but I wouldn't give up so easily.
“Good morning, my sons.” our father greeted us as we bowed our heads in unison.
“Good morning, Father and good morning, Mother.” we chanted politely, showing respect to our mother, who sat in a chair looking rather glum. She dismissed us with a wave of her hand but did not give either of us any eye contact.
As we stood before him, his expression stern, it was clear that there were important matters at hand that needed to be addressed.
"Boys," he began, his voice commanding attention. "It has come to my attention that there are forces at play that threaten the stability of our pack. The King and Alpha Theron may be plotting against us, and we must remain vigilant and united in the face of these potential threats."
He paced back and forth before us, his worry evident in his movements. His gaze settled on me, and he continued, "Rylan, I need you, Enzo, Edward, and Rio to set aside any differences or distractions. We must work together for our pack's safety and future."
I nodded in understanding, my father's words resonating deeply within me. The unity of our pack was of utmost importance, and the looming threats only served to solidify that truth.
As the discussion turned to speculation about the White Wolf and its potential danger, I couldn't contain my thoughts. “Father, I believe that Eliza is the White Wolf. Her abilities and mysterious past all point to her being the one we should be wary of. I know it deep down in my heart. Seeing her with Theron, I know.”
Letting out a heavy sigh, my father rubbed his forehead. “Not this rubbish again.” he said.
My brothers exchanged shocked glances, clearly taken aback by my revelation. But my father and Rio, much to my disappointment, were quick to dismiss my words.
Rio spoke up, "Rylan, Eliza is not the White Wolf. We have no proof of such accusations, and it is dangerous to make assumptions without concrete evidence. How do you know she hasn't worked with Theron behind our backs? She ran away after everything that our father and mother did for her. She is nothing but a traitor.”
I turned to my brother, eyes blazing. “You have no idea what I saw. You were always too busy with your tongue down that bitch Daniella’s throat. I will never accept her as our chosen Luna. Let's go now to face Theron, and you will see that Eliza is there, and she is the white wolf. She is no traitor.” I stood my ground, refusing to back down in the face of their disbelief. The divide between us growing wider with each passing moment.
Rio looked conflicted, torn between loyalty to his wannabe mate and his duties to the pack as our brother. My father's expression remained unreadable, his gaze shifting between Rio and me as he weighed our conflicting claims. My mother kept her eyes on whatever she saw out the window and remained silent as if she were not in the room with us.
Enzo and Edward stood on either side of me. “We trust Rylan’s words. We don't think that he would lie about something so big as this. Father, we don't want Daniella as our mate, and we will do whatever it takes to find out the truth about Eliza and this white wolf.” Edward piped up, and he was usually the most quiet of the four of us. My father studied us carefully before clearing his throat and turning to Enzo. “And you? What do you think of all this?”
Enzo stood tall, his gaze steady as he addressed our father. "Father, I stand with Rylan in this matter. We cannot afford to ignore the signs and dismiss his concerns. The safety and stability of our pack are at stake, and we must uncover the truth, no matter how challenging it may be."
My father's brows furrowed in contemplation, his thoughts swirling as he considered our words. The weight of the situation hung heavy in the air, the tension palpable as we awaited his response.
After a moment of silence, my father spoke, his voice firm and unwavering. "Very well. We will address this matter with caution and thoroughness. Rylan, Enzo, Edward, and Rio, I expect you to work together to investigate this further, but do so with care and respect for each other. The unity of our pack is paramount, and we must remain united in the face of these challenges."