The Designated Mate novel Chapter 60

"Well then, let's load our things and head out. We've got a pack to take over."

Poppy's POV

I felt antsy as we approached the pack I used to call home. Given that I had about three days to stir over every possible reaction wasn't helping my mental state any. I wasn't sure how they were all going to react when Knox and I showed up with my father in tow, but no Alpha Rhymes. And with Knox radiating as much power as he does. I have no doubt the pack will understand what's happened; they would have felt the loss of their previous Alpha through their shared pack bond that previously connected them all to Alpha Rhymes and his Luna, but now connected them to Knox and me. Still, though, that doesn't mean they knew their previous Alpha was now dead.

Unless Luna Rhymes told them and they're just waiting to attack...that was something I hadn't considered until now.

Alpha Rhymes was nothing short of a selfish bastard in the last ten years of his reign, but there was always the chance of revolt from the ill-minded wolves whose thoughts aligned with Rhymes' own. I was hoping that if just looking at Knox wasn't enough to deter anyone from challenging him, then seeing my father in his current condition would make them realize Knox's capabilities. There was still the possibility that Luna Adriana filled their heads with false garbage in hopes they'll fight for her.

As I expected, there was a crowd of people awaiting us as when we pulled onto the pack lands. I frantically searched the mass, looking for any sign of Luna Rhymes, however, I came up short. This wasn't good.

"Knox, his mate isn't out here..." I trailed off, my nerves skyrocketing. He nodded silently in acknowledgment of what I said. We were barely driving now, just cruising through the hoard of people as they parted for us. When we came close to the front door of the pack house, he finally pressed his foot against the break and pulled the car to a stop. My hands were sweating as my heart raced in my chest, panicking more than I thought I would. I still didn't feel safe here.

Knox wrapped his arm around my waist and walked us out from our shielded spot behind the car.

"This is my mate and your new Luna. As our first order of business, I'd like someone to bring me Adrianna Rhymes," Knox ordered. Everyone stood still, reeling from the fact that I was Knox's mate. "Now!" Knox hissed.

"Knox, what are you doing?" I whispered so only he could hear me.