A Second Chance With My Tribrid Alpha King

LOGAN’S POV

“I am literally losing my mind.” Layla paced to and fro my study.

“Layla stop it, you’re distracting me. I’m trying to prepare my speech for today.” I muttered.

“What do you even need a speech for? The situation of things is glaring for everyone to see. I’m sure the various pack armies on their way, must have encountered or heard of the recent rogue attacks. You don’t need a speech for them to realize that this is time for war.”

“Fine. I personally didn’t think the speech was necessary after all.” I muttered under my breathe. “So why do you keep pacing around my study?”

“Are you even asking? It’s because this entire situation is insane! I knew we had always been told visions about the great war. But I just never imagined that we would be fighting against rogues. Rogues!”

“What did you think? That it would be a battle amongst the four kingdoms?”

“Something like that.” She shrugged.

“I wouldn’t lie, I thought so too. But now, I’ve come to realize why it is against the rogues. They are the literal evil in our world. They have lost all form of humanity, and live for cruelty. If we win the war, we would be wiping away evil for good.”

“Trust me, Logan. This world would never be rid of evil.”

“I know. But atleast, it would be drastically reduced, making our universe a more tolerable place to live. And what’s more? It would bring all kingdoms together in unity. Now, our eyes would be opened to see that we are not our enemies.”

“True.” She nodded, a small smile appearing on her face. “In a way, I’m happy about the way father’s birthday had been ruined.”

“Why?” I frowned.

“Trust me, father would have been more heartbroken, if that party hadn’t been crashed. The explosives had gone off, just when Emily was about rejecting him. Goddess! Logan, I have never seen father so scared.” She shook her head slowly, worry etched over her face. “I’m so grateful the sound of those explosives had somewhat destabilized her thoughts. Now, it’s already a week, and she’s here. Though unhappy.” She pouted sadly.

It was no news that our father’s new mate, had no interest in being mated to him. She was within our age range, and felt he was too old for her. I wouldn’t judge her for feeling that way, but it didn’t stop me from disliking her.

My father had been through a lot, when it came to love. He was finally finding his mate, and he deserved all the love he had been deprived for years. So when the woman in question decided to make my father emotionally distraught, I couldn’t help but dislike her.

“She could as well leave.” I spat. “No one deserves to beg for the love of their mate.” My scowl deepened, and Layla’s shoulder slumped.

“This isn’t about father and Emily, is it?”

“What else could it possible be about?” I glared at her in annoyance. Why was I so angry these days?!

“Your mate.” She muttered. “The one you haven’t seen in five years.”

“My rejected mate, you mean?” I shot at her. “And what did you even mean when you said my previous statement was about her? What is so special about her, that would make me have to indirectly speak about her?”

“The fact that you are going to see her today.”

“And so what?!”

“And so, it’s making you lose your mind!”

“I would never lose my mind over that woman!” I blew out in rage, hitting the wooden desk in my study, and making Layla flinch. “I thought you promised to support my relationship with Heather? Is this it?” I asked in disappointment, making her face fall.

“Not at all, Logan. I just think it’s unfair to want to find happiness, while Audrey remains sad for the rest of her life.”

“That was a mistake, Layla! Yes, I shouldn’t have marked her, but I did. I can’t keep beating myself up about it! Moreover, it’s not like she didn’t deserve a worse fate than that. And when you say I want to find happiness, while she remains unhappy, it just doesn’t make any sense to me. Just like her, I haven’t found another mate. I decided to get into a responsible relationship with Heather on my own terms, not the moon goddess’s. Audrey can do the same for all I care! Moreover, she never seemed like the type to respect the concept of having a mate. So I think it’s hightime you all stopped making me look like the villian.” I finished, and started making my way out.

“Logan I’m….”

“No, you’re not sorry!” I cut her off. “Don’t bother lying about it. And this is the last time we would have any conversation about that woman.”

“What woman?” A familiar voice asked, and we both looked to the door to see Heather standing there. Just great!

“It’s nothing love.” I chuckled, waving it off.

“It’s about his first mate, honey.” Layla countered. In that moment, I truly did feel like strangling my sister. What the hell?! Why was she acting so inconsiderate and annoying this afternoon?

“What?” Layla glared at me, before turning back to Heather. “I really like you Heather, and that is why I am telling you this. Audrey would be showing up here today, after five years of being rejected by your boyfriend. I only think it is right that you both have ‘that’ conversation.” She said, before walking out and leaving Heather and I alone.

It took a whole minute after Layla had left, for Heather to speak up.

“You still love her?”

“Goddess! Hell no.” I rushed out. “Why would you even think such?”

“Why would she suddenly be a weighty topic of discussion, if she wasn’t so significant?”

“Look….” I released a heavy sigh, pulling her closer to myself. “Layla is just being ‘Layla’.”

“How? You’re not making any sense, but I can swear that your sister made a whole lot of sense.” She replied dryly, making me even more frustrated.

“Okay, what do you want me to do?! I told you she means nothing to me. She remains in my past. If there was a way I would have prevented her from showing up today, I would have. But I can’t.”

“My father made her Gamma after I rejected her. Prohibiting her from coming alongside other Gammas, would only make it seem like I am still holding on to the past.”

“But are you?”

“No, Heather.” I sighed, squeezing both sides of her waist. “You’re my present, and all that matters. I wouldn’t abandon you. Actually, I plan on making you my Luna.” I muttered, and her eyes went wide in shock, then surprise, and then, happiness.

“Logan.” She whispered, falling straight into my arms.

“Is that enough assurance?” I asked, and she nodded vigorously.

“I’m sorry I was disturbed about your ex mate. Layla’s words had made me…”

“Shhh…” I bent and kissed her. “That’s enough. I understand.”

“But…. what if your second chance mate shows up?” She muttered, keeping her face on my chest. How could these women completely drain me of all energy, before I could even think of going to welcome the packs?

“What if she doesn’t show up?” I simply asked, making her look up at me.

“Then, we would remain together.” She slowly answered.

“Exactly. Let’s remain optimistic, and pray we defeat our enemies in this raging war. All of these wouldn’t really matter if we all die.” I reasoned, and she nodded in agreement. “Come here.” I pulled her closer, and kissed her. “So why were you here?” I asked after we broke off our kiss.

“To call you. The first sets of Alphas just arrived with their packs.”

“Great! Let’s go.” I took her hand in mine, and we both walked to the great hall.

I spotted father already seated on his reserved seat, talking with some of the elders seated beside him. The moment he turned to me and saw Heather and I holding hands, he gave a weird look. That was expected, considering the fact that he just returned from his last pack visit yesterday, and we really haven’t had the time to talk since his birthday. We actually had a lot to talk about. His mate, my girlfriend…

“His royal majesty, King Logan Fell! Alpha of all Alphas, and King of the moon realm!!” One of the guards announced my presence, and that was when I looked down the podium, towards the congregation. It was a congregation indeed!

“Your Majesty!!” They all bowed in unison.

“I thought you said ‘the first set of packs’?” I whispered to Heather, who just smiled.

“They are a lot, right?” She chuckled. “More are on their way, your majesty.” She teased. “All here for you. Let’s get on with the event of the day already.”

“Sure.” I nodded, making my way towards my throne, while she walked in the opposite direction, going to seat beside royal Gamma Boyd.

“Gamma.” I heard her say, through my vamp hearing.

“Good day to his majesty’s woman.” He muttered, making her eyes go wide in suprise. It was clear that a lot of them in the palace had figured Heather and I were dating. I wasn’t complaining one bit. Though I hoped it didn’t get to my father’s ears, before I got the opportunity to tell him.

I pulled my attention away from them, and focused on the people before me. I noticed more wolves were still trooping into the main entrance of the hall, making me feel a certain kind of pride. They were all really coming together to defend our territories.

‘Are the witches also coming today?’ Father mindlinked me, and I nodded.

‘The faes and witches would arrive later this evening. While the vampires are coming tomorrow.’

“Good.” He nodded, and closed off our mindlink.

Gamma Boyd stood up from his seat and walked to the front of the congregation.

“Great wolves and soldiers of the moon realm, we are pleased to have you here today!” He said, and the hall went up in loud and prideful howls. I loved that their spirits weren’t dampened at all.

Just then, Liam and Layla stepped into the hall, walking towards me and occupying their empty seats.

‘I hope we made it just in time?’ Liam mindlinked.

‘Yes, just in time’. I nodded.

“Honourable Alphas, It is time to pay homeage to the king, and make the presence of your packs known to every member of the council seated here…..” Boyd continued.

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I cracked my neck to the left and right, already feeling exhausted from the endless numbers of Alphas that had come to give the greetings. 3 hours had already gone by, but it seemed to be that a few were left. But why was the queue still long?

Okay, that was understandable, considering the fact that all Alphas came alongside their Betas and Gammas. Their entire hall was crowded at this point.

‘You look like you could use some sleep’. Heather’s voice filtered through my mindlink, and I smiled.

‘Totally’. I replied. ‘You also look quite…..’ I suddenly paused my thoughts the moment a strong scent hit my nostrils.

‘What is it?’ Heather asked. ‘Are you okay?’

I couldn’t bring myself to say a word in response, because my wolf’s senses were literally going haywire. I didn’t need anyone to tell me what had just occurred. Oh, goddess! Don’t do this to me.

‘Logan!’ Layla’s voice hit me hard, making me return to the present. I looked up to see three men in front of me.

“Your royal majesty.” The one in the middle bowed. “I am Alpha Kendrick of the Blue moon pack. This is my Beta;…..”

The rest of his words went on deaf ears, as the aggressive scent continued to fill my nostrils. I couldn’t take it anymore.

‘Layla, my mate is here’. I informed through our mindlink, my heart beating so wildly in my chest. Immediately, she turned to look at me.

‘What are you waiting for? Arise!’

‘But I can’t!’ I yelled back at her. ‘I fucking can’t!’

I looked towards Heather and our eyes locked. She seemed very oblivious to what was currently happening, which made me even more guilty. Why was the goddess so bent on frustrating my life?

The next minute, Layla was walking up to me and speaking to the Alpha of the Blue moon pack.

“My apologies, but you have to excuse his majesty for a moment. Something important just came up. I hope you don’t mind?”

“Of course not, your highness.” He gave a bow of courtesy, and the next minute, she was tugging on my shirt. All eyes of the council members were already on us, and in order not to cause a scene, I stood up.

‘Now locate the scent of your mate and claim her!’ Layla said through our mindlink.

‘What the hell?!’

I found myself helplessly sniffing, unable to compose myself. I’m sure that by now, those who could see me, already had an idea about what was going on. I could already hear mutters within the front rows of the congregation.

‘Logan, locate her!’. She insisted.

‘What about Heather?’

‘Dear brother, it’s time to cross that fucking bridge’. She said, but I remained in my spot, too confused in my thoughts, and very intoxicated by my new mate’s scent. ‘Logan, don’t tell me you want me to drag you around like a kid. You’re a king for crying out loud!’

On hearing those words, I found my legs moving towards the direction where the scent led. The Alphas, Betas, and Gammas on the queue, instinctively parted way for me to pass through.

I kept walking until I reflexly came to a stop, before a familiar woman. The moment I realized she was the one emanating that scent, I thought I was going to scream out in anger, but was surprised at how comported I remained. What did the moon goddess mean by this?! I couldn’t even put my thoughts straight, as a result of the anger.

She seemed pretty much shocked as well, saying the very words I dreaded to hear.

“Mate.” She looked kinda hopeful. Ohhhhh… I hated this woman! She was just bad news.

The initial stoic look I had on, gradually turned into a disdainful stare, making her face fall. I really didn’t care.

‘Logan’. I heard Heather whimper through our mindlink, and turned back to see her running out, through the other entrance of the hall. Fuck!

Without thinking about my actions, I rushed out of the hall in pusuit of Heather, not bothered about the embarrassment I just caused ‘my mate’.