Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 199

“Hey Marcus, what’s up?”

“Karl, glad I caught you. You have a minute? We need to discuss some pack matters.”

“I’ve got a moment,” I say, feeling a knot of tension that I hadn’t noticed before start to unwind. “What’s going on?”

“First off, the lumberyard deal went through. They’re asking if we’re okay with them expanding a bit more into our territory.”

I think for a moment. The owners of the lumberyard have been allies for years, and the lumberyard provides jobs for pack members. “Fine by me, as long as they stick to the agreed environmental safeguards.”

“Great. I’ll confirm it with them.”

“What else?”

“We’ve had some land disputes on the west boundary. The Everwinter pack is claiming it’s theirs.”

I grit my teeth. The Everwinters are notorious for pulling stuff like this. “Alright,” I say with a sigh. “Let’s not start a war over it. Offer a meeting to discuss it, and go heavy on the diplomacy. Remember, their Luna loves our pack’s specialty: Turkish delights. Get her a fresh box of them. It’ll sweeten the deal.”

“Understood. Oh, and you’ll have a couple of contracts to e-sign tonight. Expect some emails.”

“Sure, send them over,” I reply.

Marcus pauses for a moment before he speaks again, choosing his words carefully. “And, Karl, there’s something else. Some of the pack... they’re talking.”

I feel a prickling sensation at the back of my neck, a warning from my wolf. “Talking? About what?”

“About you not being around much. They say you’re shirking your duties as Alpha.”