Chapter twenty-three

THE ELDERS The pack scurried around preparing for the arrival of the elders, even though it was not going to be a pleasant visit it was of utmost importance to be at their best. The elders always summoned whoever they wished to speak with, it was rare that they ever visited a pack. Aliyah could not believe Elijah would be so laid back watching him sip his cup of coffee while walking back to his room from the kitchen. This was one of the reasons she fell for him his composure at the most unlikely times but she would never let him know. She had come to check on his preparation but to her surprise, he was just waking up from sleep. "Why are you here Alpha?" they both turned to see Elijah's mother Bridget who just entered the house glaring at Aliyah, as much as Aliyah did not appreciate the disrespect she definitely did not want her mate's mum to hate her. "I'm here to speak with Elijah, the Elders arrive today" "and whose fault is that?" she countered Aliyah curled up her fist, a