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"Before electing or appointing a beta, you must take into consideration the pros and cons. Electing a beta would give you who the pack wants, but appointing would give you what you want and are comfortable with," Alpha Denzel began to explain.

Most packs would elect a beta by allowing the strongest warriors to battle themselves, and the winner is declared the beta. Alpha Denzel saw the shortcoming of such an arrangement since a strong warrior did not equate to a knowledgeable one.

He continued his explanation. "If the beta is elected by the pack, then there is the probability of him going against you if the pack members so require, but if by your appointment, he would be loyal to you."

Beta Troy understood the meaning in Alpha Denzel’s words. In his situation, he was elected by the people, which made it easy for them to accept him as an Alpha. Should he have been appointed, it would have been a little hard, as the pack members would be suggesting their choice.

In cases like that, the matter had to be addressed at the peace council.

"Don’t get me wrong. An appointed beta is also capable of betrayal but might not have the pack’s support when the intent to betray his Alpha kicks in.

An elected beta has the potential of leading your pack beta in your absence but can also turn the pack against you. "

He experienced it with Adira, but to a point, it was not her fault since she did it to protect her mate. It was just saddening that she did not trust Alpha Denzel to handle the situation amicably.

"Finally, a beta should be somebody you can trust. If you think there are people among the warriors you don’t trust or are not comfortable working with, then don’t give them the opportunity of being your beta by calling for an election.

Appoint your beta and deal with the consequences," Alpha Denzel finally concluded.

The worst part of being an Alpha was to have a beta going in the opposite direction when the Alpha was going the other way. That was what he referred to as leadership torture.

"Will it be right if I appoint my best friend? He is the only one I am comfortable with at this moment and can wholeheartedly trust," Troy said honestly.

As a beta, he had the respect of all pack members and equally respected them, but to have someone by his side who would also be privy to the ins and outs of his daily life, maximum care had to be taken.

"Then go with it, but be careful he does not envy your position. Early tomorrow morning, I shall be on my way and cannot guarantee my return to this pack. There is so much business to take care of."

Indirectly, Alpha Denzel would not be around if he fell into trouble with his beta. Troy had to make sure that he appointed someone who would stand by him when the odds were all against him.

***

In the Alpha’s chamber, Valerie was preparing Adira for her coronation. Unconsciously, tears welled up in her eyes. It reminded her of how Scarlet, who was getting her ready, had evil intentions against her, but how could she blame her?

Tristan was her mate, and yet, he allowed it to happen. Then he comes back to cry in her new pack for her to come back? Valerie blinked back her tears and forced a smile as she clipped the hair accessories.

During coronations, a Luna’s hair was not let down. It had to be elegantly arranged with expensive hair diamond pins. Adira had not prepared any, as she had not intended to be a Luna, but Valerie had carried some due to the shopping they did.

She was just lost as to which of the hairpins would fit when the need arose, carrying as much as she could. Heaving a relieved sigh, she was satisfied with Adira’s look.

"You look like a true Luna. I’m glad Troy did not allow you to leave."

Adira was rather nervous, fearing shame and gossip. She pissed off Alpha Denzel, leading to the unedited video being released, and now, everyone there to witness the occasion was aware of it.

How was she going to carry herself as a Luna with that tag on her? "Do you think people would gossip?"

Valerie smiled. Within the short time of knowing Alpha Denzel, he was not one to hold grudges, and taking his relationship with Troy, he would not watch anyone disrespect Adira.

Thus, even if Alpha Denzel did not want to do it for Adira, he would do it for Troy. "I believe Denzel is there for a special reason. He would know how to silence them. Just enjoy the moment and cease worrying about anything else."

Adira wiped a tear from the corner of her eyes, careful not to ruin her makeup. "Thank you, Luna Valerie, and you look superb. Alpha Denzel would go insane at the sight of you, and I’m afraid other Alphas might cause trouble," Adira chuckled.

Valerie was the hot cake in the werewolf community because of her Luna wolf, but what if they all realized that she did not even have it? Adira was suddenly filled with sadness at the thought, hoping that a miracle would happen or it would not be long before it would become known.

"Why fear trouble when there is a man who likes them?" Valerie laughed. She felt calm at the thought of Alpha Denzel. She was strong enough to handle her problems, but without her wolf, he was stronger in handling them for her, which he equally loved to do.

Alpha Denzel loved to be in charge, and Valerie did not mind. It would be strange if he did not want to, as Alpha werewolves had a strong ego.

"We shall seek the presence of the beta’s mate," the Alpha King, Spartan’s voice rang through the speakers.

"That’s your cue, Adira," Valerie hugged her warmly, but Adira was shocked to hear the Alpha King’s voice.

"Can you please walk me there? I feel so nervous. How did the Alpha King become the officiator of the event? Was he not supposed to send a representative?"

Valerie was all smiles. Adira looked stunning in her mermaid dinner gown. "Alpha Denzel invited the Alpha King, but of course, I will walk you down the aisle. Let’s go." The two locked their arms together like best friends.

When Adira walked through the auditorium with Valerie beside her, the attention was not exactly on her but rather Valerie. The crowd began to murmur, but somebody mistakenly said something, causing Alpha Denzel to react immediately.