*****Erika''s POV*****


    I stared into the face of Alexander, his shock and disbelief almost tempted me to crook my lips in selfcency, to gloat over my wins despite the price it came with.


    To show off my reputation and wealth to Alexander, so he would realize I was not themon Omega he was seeing me as, but I stopped myself. That would be childish and unnecessary.


    He was already seeing me as the new Alpha, he hade to witness my ascension to the throne. I kept my face poker. No feelings whatsoever. I wanted him to see me as a strong Alpha and not the meek, obedient wife he knew me as.


    I watched Pa leave with her mate, his Beta. I hoped she would be fine because from the look on Gage''s face, he was not finding any of this funny. I would have to talk him and tell him it was my choice not to let anyone know and she had done what anyone would do for a friend.


    But until then, I had this Alpha from Moon Forest pack to attend to. Whatever his reasons foring, I had to take it professionally and we''ll take it to the meeting room for guests. He was a guest and I would treat him as such.


    "Give me a minute, Alpha Robertson." I was intentionally formal with him. There was nothing between us anymore, not even the slightest personal rtionship. It did not matter what my heart was saying, he would be treated with formality.


    I went to the stage and got hold of the microphone. "Hello, everyone"


    "Alpha." Majority of the crowd screamed, and it made my heart swell in delight.


    These people liked me, they had chosen me with their heart. They truly were happy I was the Alpha, for this reason, I would make it my life''s work to keep them safe. Whatever evil that might try prate Iron w, I would, to the best of my knowledge, bring them down.


    These were my people and they deserved the best. And I, Alpha Erika, would give them the best. I raised my gaze to meet Alexander''s, he was looking at me as though he still could not believe I was the one and same Erika he had known.


    Maybe hearing my people scream my name in praises would make him believe. I tore my eyes away from his and focused on the crown before me.


    "I am so happy to be loved by you all, this shows that my reign would be great and though not easy, but prosperous. I look forward to make you all feel happy and satisfied. You can continue the party, as I''ll be leaving you guys to attend to an equally respectable Alpha of Moon Forest pack. I guess my first duty as Alpha has presented itself." Iughed softly.


    The others joined In.


    "But stay safe and be careful. Thanks once again, for epting me. The Moon Goddess be with you all."


    "And with you too, Alpha Erika." Voices from the crowd chorused.


    "Thank you." I stepped down amidst cheers and ps.


    Kat walked up to me. "What do you possibly have to say to him?"


    "I don''t know yet."


    "Don''t you think it''s quite suspicious?" She asked, ncing back at him.


    "What is?" I refrained from sparing him a nce.


    "The fact that he is here. What if he''s here on a different business?" I read the


    meaning behind Kat''s question in her eyes.


    "You think he might be here to harm me?"


    She shrugged. "He has been looking for you, hasn''t he? He thinks you''re


    responsible for what happened to Seren, remember you never got any news of either get survival or death."


    That brought chills down my bones.


    Hat was true but I was an Alpha


    now, he would not be able to hurt


    me. And if Seren had died, what was the evidence that I had killed her? I


    sighed as soon as the question


    came into my head.


    Everyone present there had thought I had stabbed. It was she and I that knew the truth of what had happened that day? I finally spared him that nce, he was looking our way.


    "He does not look like he''s here for revenge, Kat."


    "You still believe him and his countenance? Have you forgotten that Alphas are trained to be deceptive with their expressions, that it makes it hard for their enemies to know what they''re thinking?" Kat reasoned.


    And I was seeing her point but what


    should I do?gnore him? He hade this far to seek my audience the best could do was give it to him. He would not hurt me, now he knew I was an Alpha and would not want to mess with me in my own pack.


    Moreover, he was aware that Iron w was the strongest pack and we did not lose in battles. We had never lost; the Alphas before me had never lost and I would not be the one to break that chain.


    Also, no pack dared go to war against us. They already knew what their fate would be, and so, most packse to us for help and advice.


    "Have you forgotten Iron w pack and what it stands for, Kat? Ever since we were kids, have you ever heard that we lost a war? Or be defeated?"


    She sighed. "No."


    "That should tell you something. Alexander would not want to try anything funny, because he already knows who I am. Whatever fate that might have befallen his new Luna, Seren, is not my doing. I have my connection and wealth, I would use everything in my power to find the truth and make sure Seren''s lies and maniption are exposed."


    "Alright. Will you be fine on your own?"


    I cast a nce his way again. "Willing with me make you feel better about my


    safety?"


    "Yes." She smiled.


    "Alright, let''s go hear what the Alpha of Moon Forest has to tell me."