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Chapter 383: A new address
Chapter 383: A new address
Only after that odd exchange did Samantha and Renato remember what they had come there for. Not to chat with friends and decide to collect Samantha's stuff.
Renato let go of her chair - still keeping an eye on his mate - and turned towards the most crowded side of the hall.
«There's something we need to talk about,» he said.
The other wolves exchanged looks, and some younglings ran out to call their parents and relatives. The more wolves were in there, the better. It was going to be an assembly, even though not many knew about it. With Alpha Luciano, that kind of event was quite rare.
However, Renato knew enough about handling a pack. He had been next to their former Alpha long enough to learn. And his mate was going to help him if needed.
She was going to take over the whole pack one day, but it wasn't as easy as imagining it. He had to be careful and introduce that matter little by little, making sure Samantha grew attached to the others as much as everyone seemed to be with her.
They waited a little more, and then, when the central bar was crowded, everyone found some space and silently stared at the couple. Even the cook left the kitchen to witness that new kind of event.
Not the whole pack was there, but enough to call it an assembly.
«I believe it's time you all know about what happened here,» Renato said when the silence became unbearable.
He didn't know where to start, but one thing was sure. His people deserved to know. Everything.
«There is a reason if Alpha Woods attacked us... Several reasons, actually.»
He turned to Samantha, unable to continue alone. What was most urgent? The kidnapping, most likely. But he didn't want to start with that. He felt it would be too shocking and distract the others instead of making them listen to the rest. Maybe, he could start with something lighter.
«First of all, I'd like to introduce myself,» said Samantha, squeezing his hand and smiling assuringly. She wasn't afraid of speaking in front of so many attentive eyes.
She seemed fine, in her natural element. In the end, she was a famous manager, wasn't she?
«My name is Samantha Murphy. I was a Beta of the Norwich pack before the war, and I'm Nathaniel Woods's cousin. I am also Renato's mate.»
He grinned, happy she admitted to being his. His brain skipped the part about Nathaniel Woods. That man had the ability to keep all the attention on him in any situation. Most likely, the others were still thinking about that part. However, to Renato, being mates was the most relevant information she had told everyone.
«You... You might have heard about me before, actually,» she added.
«The... The Ice Manager?» someone asked from a corner.
Samantha couldn't locate the voice, for it had been a feeble and quick phrase. However, she was glad they were willing to talk with her.
«Some call me like that,» she admitted. «I was a manager at LY Corp, in fact. But I've left the pack, so it's in the past.»
«And now?»
«Oh, right,» she remembered. «I wanted to ask you whether I can stay here.»
«Ask... us?» Sergio said, frowning. Why asking?
«You defended us from Nate Woods,» Amanda said, raising her voice so that everyone could hear.
She wasn't too worried about the situation. She could feel everything would be all right with time. However, since her brother was carefully threading with everything, she decided to help him a little.
«You also sent Alpha Luciano back. I think you deserve to stay here as much as everyone else,» she added.
That was also something she wanted to make clear. Luciano Polenta wasn't their Alpha. Not anymore. If anyone thought he was going to come back and get his place, they could abandon that hope or leave immediately.
«That's right!» someone shouted, the same voice from the back. «She sent that traitor away! And she's Renato's mate.»
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«Renato fought for us even when he knew we had lost,» another voice added, this time from the front rows.
The wolves started discussing among themselves, still confused but willing to allow Samantha in their pack. They had thought it was a settled matter, but she was asking for permission, so... Were they going to decide?
If so, they needed enough motives to sound convincing.
Also, if that woman left, they would be alone and defenceless. They needed her more than she needed them: that was certain.
«He's part of the pack, so his mate also is!»
Hearing so many voices in her favour surprised Samantha. It didn't surprise Renato and Amanda, but they tried to hide they were expecting it. Someone so outstanding was bound to have followers. They were just the first to recognise it, but the whole pack would be with Samantha in little time.
«Oh, thanks,» Samantha said, smiling happily. «I'm glad I have a place to stay.»
«Also, how could we throw you out now?» an elder said. «But you can't continue living in the dorm. That place is small and stinks of male wolves. You should find a better home.»
«Oh, okay...» Samantha muttered. «If it's a problem to stay there... Where can I go?»
«Our home doesn't have any room,» Amanda pointed out. «Lucretia stays with us, now. Sorry...» She shrugged as if that news made her sad.
Of course, there was a huge place not far from there. There were dozens of unused rooms. Surely, Renato and Samantha could find one for them. She was going to help throw out Luciano's things.
«The residence is empty now. You won't disturb anyone there,» said a voice.
To everyone's surprise, it was Lucretia who said it first. Everyone had that idea already, but they didn't know how to introduce it without looking suspicious.
If the only inhabitant of that place still living in the pack offered, then it was good! Renato and his mate could move in and have a happy life there!
«Oh, thanks,» Samantha said.
She was still confused, but she didn't see any reason to refuse. Especially because Lucretia didn't have any hint of unhappiness while proposing that solution.