#Chapter 198- Meetings

Ethan “We’re glad to see you feeling better,” Elder Nugyen says as we enter the meeting room. Each of the pack Elders takes a seat, murmuring their agreements and greeting me. I take a seat at the head of the table, motioning for them to sit. “It’s good to be back, and I am thankful for your help, Elder Denton for sheltering my mate when she needed it,” I say. Multiple heads whip in my direction, eyes growing wide and mouths dropping open. “Your mate? The human?” Elder Prentiss asks, staring at me. “Yes. We have not yet completed our mating, but she has agreed to be my mate. Elder Denton kindly offered her a place to stay while I was in the hospital, which I am grateful for,” I tell them. Each has a different expression on their faces, and not all of them are expressions of acceptance. I knew that announcing her presence could get a negative response, but it’s better to ease the pack in bit by bit so Fiona doesn’t face too much backlash. “I expect each of you to tre