Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 145

Victor POV

STANDING before the glass window of my office in the estate, I watched the sun spread its light at the rest of the property.

It overlooked the manicured garden that covered the side of the huge manor leading to the gates.

I watched the vehicles that came and left. If I was doing what I usually do before losing Kent, I might be one of the people that walks the lawn for my morning run.

After my regular exercise this morning and a shower, I spent my time observing the menial activities inside the estate. It did not escape my eyes when a person or two would stop by the gardeners and speak with them for a few minutes. It appears that they were having a serious conversation about certain matters.

A clearing of my throat stopped my musing.

My beta, Richard, is standing by the door. His hands were in front of him as he waited for me to face him.

"Alpha,"

I nodded at him before stepping behind the office table. I occupied the swivel chair.

"Do you have some news for me, Richard?"

"The rumors have travelled fast, Alpha."

"Great. I will be expecting guests soon."

"Yes, Alpha."

"Thank you, Richard. Tell our men to prepare. They will be here anytime."

His beta smirked at his order.

"Yes, Sir." He walked towards the door. "By the way, Alpha, might as well picked a nice suit."

"Indeed."

When the door closes, I stood up. I made a quick glance at the lawn by the window.

The sun finally lighted the rest of the gardens. It promises a beautiful day.

There was a clamor from the most members of the tribe to oust Mila and Lauren from the territory. Instead of following their protest, I rather allowed the two women to stay in the estate.

Miss Mila was right. Whoever staged the attack at the center only wanted to test his ability as an alpha. They wanted to use the members of the tribe, create fear amongst them in order for me, as an Alpha to make an action against it. In return, I will have a display of power. If I still have one.

Since I did not make an order to remove the two women out of the tribe or make an action in finding the witch that poisoned the boy, the rumor started to spread among the tribe. That I, Alpha Victor, became an incompetent since I lost my wolf, Kent.

Instead of stopping the rumor and address the people, I allow it to persist. I did not explain myself but rather make a display of myself in numerous times sitting in the wheelchair. Even when in public.

"We will know the person behind this." Kent said with conviction.

"Of course. For sure, they will not miss an opportunity to tell the elders how the tribe needs a powerful man to lead."

My wolf huffed.

Kent and I despised the other members of the tribe that wanted to rid me of my position as an alpha. They wanted to be on top in order to have the power rather than use the position to help and protect the tribe. "You lost me once to protect this tribe, Victor." My wolf reminds me.

"I know, Kent. How can I ever forget the darkest days of my life?"

"Leaving you was a hard decision, too. I have to do that so that I will come back stronger."

"I understand, Kent. Thank you."

When Kent returned from his hibernation after our fight against the Enchantress, I noticed that he was stronger than before. The reason might be because we already found our mate. We found Lauren.

"I like the tie that has green stripe on it."

My conversation with Kent halted when I hear that. My hands were suspended in the air. One has the black tie that has red stripe on it while the other has the green one.

I returned the other tie inside the closet.

My eyes went to the beautiful woman on the bed. Anticipation enveloped me as I drew near.

Lauren is a sight to behold. Though her long hair was a mess, my mate is still lovely without her make-up on.

"Good morning."

"Good morning, my alpha."

I could almost imagine my own wolf's reaction upon hearing our mate said that. Kent's snout probably in the air as his ears stood proudly. Being called possessively by our mate was great way to be reminded that we was no longer alone. "Did I sleep late or you're just early?"

"I am early. I will have uninvited guests anytime today."

Lauren hummed. She pulled the blankets atop her breasts to cover her nakedness before she kneeled near the edge of the bed.

She waved at me to come near.

"You looked impeccable." She said as she placed the tie in my neck. "Slay them later."

"I will."

I pulled her closer to my body that air was never between us. Our lips touched and her warm mouth enclosed me.

Last night was great. Possessing Lauren intimately was a pleasure I will always look forward. Waking beside her was even better.

Our lips parted when I received a link from Richard.

I pressed my forehead to Lauren's. "I'll see you later."

She nodded. "Bella and I are rooting for you."

The wheelchair is waiting by the door. I sat on it and wheeled myself.

Richard nodded at me when I approached him. He held the back of the wheelchair as he pushed me in the direction of the conference room in the estate.

"They were waiting for you, Alpha."

"How many?"

"All of them."

"All?"

"Yes, sir. Including the representatives of the elite families."

I smirked at the information. These people cannot wait to rid of me, the disable and wolfless alpha of the Midnight Claws Tribe.

My beta opened the door to the conference hall. I wheeled myself inside and positioned at the head of the table. The seat was removed already to accommodate the wheelchair.

The ten-seated table was fully occupied by my uninvited guests. I wanted to laughed at their phony respect for me when they remained standing in my presence.

I waited until the maids finished pouring coffee and tea to the guests. His beta remained by the door. He was the only guardian present in the room.

"I was not informed that the meeting will be held today?" I started. I also motioned for them to take a seat.

The four elders were present. They sat on his sides. The rest of his guests were representative of the elite families in the tribe. I was not surprised when I saw Serena and Jason Andrews.

"My apologies, Alpha." Said the elder in my right side. "With the recent event, we adhere to held the meeting ahead of schedule."

"May I know the reason for the change of schedule?"

"The clamor of the people to a better leadership."

My eyes went to Jason Andrews. It appeared that he was better. The injuries that he sustained seemed artificial with no lasting consequence physically. He needs a better beating next time. "We will make sure that he will not be able to use that arm." Kent feeds in my head.

My ex-fiancee was seated beside him. She was unsmiling and has a snooty expression on her face.

"This tribe needs an alpha that can lead us better. Someone who is strong and powerful." Serena stated. "Not someone who lost his wolf and detained in the chair."

"Alpha Victor, I hope you understand our aspiration. This tribe needs to be protected from other tribes and intruders." The elder in my left added.

"With your disability, you can no longer do that, Victor." Jason declared in arrogance. "A witch attacked the center but you did nothing about it. A little boy was injured and almost lost his life. What did you do? You remained in your estate and protected the witch and the woman that may be the possible root of the boy's injury."

"Alpha, we are not here to strike against you but as a tribe we have to reclaim the reputation of Midnight Claws."

My eyes went to the man sitting next to me. He met my eyes but looked away quickly.

"Then, what is the purpose of this meeting?"

"Give up your position as an alpha. We do not wish to be seen as a weak tribe because our present alpha has no wolf and disable."

I looked at the people before me. They refused to meet my eyes except for Serena and Jason who both sport a smug smile on their lips.

"And if I don't?"

"There will be a contest, Alpha Victor."

"A match, you mean?"

The elders nodded.

"Do you still believe that you can win, Victor? What can a man with no wolf and useless legs do against a werewolf shifter?"

I stared into the greedy eyes of my nemesis. For the longest time, Jason has been eyeing my position as the alpha of the tribe but he was never this bold. Only when I lost Kent.

"Are you going to challenge me as an alpha, Jason?"

The representative of the Andrews family stared at me.

"Yes. Let the elders see who's stronger to lead the tribe."

"Has this been decided by the elders?"

"Why do you think we're here?" Serena countered. "You are useless without your wolf, anyway."

The rest of the people in the room nodded when I glanced at them. It was a confirmation that the decision has been made amongst them.

"A fight to death."

There was a smirk on Jason's lips when he said that. Arrogance ate him. In his mind, I am weak because I have no wolf and my legs are not working properly.

On the other hand, Kent is already having a field day in my head. He was growling and scratching in my mind. He wanted to tear the big-headed man that dared to challenged not only his power but also his ability.

My head lifted when Jason stood up. His eyes turned green indicating that he is shifting into his wolf.

The people between them raised from their seat.

Jason roared. He shifted into his wolf.

"The audacity of this id*ot!" Kent bellowed in my head.

I straightened in my seat before I pulled myself up. My eyes remained on the wolf meters before me. I also heard the gasped around me.

I witnessed the change of emotions on Jason's face when he saw me standing on my feet.

"N-no!" He yelled. "You can't be on your feet!"