Chapter 35: Rogues! We are under attack!

ZADOK My jaws tightened as I saw Alpha Cole of the BloodMoon pack walking towards me with his flavour of the night.  It was one of the reasons I despised social gatherings. I put on a fake smile and met them halfway.  “Alpha Zadok! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. I thought you would miss this year’s ceremony too.” His words were a double-edged sword.  “It’s hard to miss when I am the host. I’ve been quite busy these years. I didn’t realise I was causing an uproar by my absence.” “Nonsense! We are all busy, Zadok. We all have packs even bigger to run. Yet you don’t see us shying away from the public’s eye.” He gestured around the hall - as though aiming to drive a point. “One will think you are hiding something, especially with your status as an unmated Alpha wolf. Don’t you want to find your mate? Or perhaps choose one from the strong females that attend the ceremony this year.” “Don’t blame me if people find it hard to mind the business that pays them,” I force a chuckle, “