CEO'S ROGUE ALPHA
Chapter 254: SITKA COUNCIL

Chapter 254: SITKA COUNCIL

TIZHERUK’S POV

Alexander and Charry had already sent the invitation to the Sitka council for the meeting that I had requested. Haida and I arrived at my mansion from the pearl early in the morning. We settled in as Charry had already arrived and was preparing the meals for the council.

Two houses later, we were all seated in the large room and the twelve council members were present including Haida and Charry.

" Thank you for coming, " Alexander spoke up.

" Why did you summon us ?." One of the elders who sat near Alexander spoke up.

" I hate being in the dark " Another Elder snickered.

" I was not the one that summoned you. It was my Lord Tizheruk" Alexander drawled and in seconds I watched the demeanor of the council members change as they straightened their backs. Only one elderly lady remained stoic and looked bothered.

" What do you need my Lord " An elder directed the question to me.

" I must apologize for calling you on such short notice. Thank you for coming " I spoke up while I leaned back on the chair and crossed one leg over my knee.

" It’s not a bother My Lord." Another elder stated.

" It’s been a month since I came back to Sitka. I know your powers are fully back and it’s thanks to the fact that the sea is kind to us. But more sore because I am now mated. Seated next to Charry is the Haida. By nature is a warrior seawolf and the last of her kind" I announced.

The room remained quiet and there was pin-drop silence around the council members.

" What do you mean my mate?" The old woman finally spoke.

" You forgot to address him correctly, " Charry snapped at her. " Her name is Cynthia Seep. She is the last of the royal family of the serpent shifters My Lord."

" Forgive me my Lord " Cynthia muttered through gritted teeth.

" Haida is my mate. " I stated simply.

" My lord, the serpent shifters are surprised by your announcement" One of the elders whispered.

" I have been mated to Haida for six months" I added and they all gasped in shock. " She has already been in the pearl next for close to two months. The last time the Yakuza attacked Pearl, she managed to save the barrier and even Charry here got away because my mate is a formidable woman. She is my queen and hence I would like to perform the Lukanan ceremony" I asserted.

No one in the room offered a response and I patiently waited for the words to sink in. The Lukanan ceremony was one done for the sea god’s mate. It was an ancient serpent shifter and sea creatures ceremony that was meant to acknowledge the sea gods’ mate as their queen.

Alexander stood up and bowed " Congratulations my Lord."

Charry followed suit and bowed " Congratulations my Lord"

There was silence with the rest of the council members looking torn between the person who was currently controlling them and me.

" Thank you Charry and Alexander " I nodded at them and raised my hand to indicate they should rise.

"My Lord-" One council member was about to speak when I raised my hand to interject.

" Before you speak I would like to make something clear. I am the leader of the serpent shifters and the sea creatures. Loyalty is key to me. If one feels that they cannot be loyal, I am ready to strip them of my powers of the sea god. Furthermore they better step down from the council. " My voice boomed in the room with assertion.

" Are you threatening us? " Cynthia yelled.

Haida finally lost her cool and pushed her power into Cynthia and she landed on her knees screaming.

" You seem to have an issue with me woman, speak your mind " Haida growled as she walked over and stared down at Cynthia

" We do not accept you as our Lord’s mate" Cythnia stuttered as she remained on her knees.

" Mates are fates decided by the mother sea. Do you think that she made an error?" I demanded.

Cynthia remained mute and then one of the elders spoke up " My Lord, we are not doubting that you are mates, we are just concerned that your mate is a stranger to us"

" I am a stranger to all of you. How well do you know me ?" I raised my voice in anger and my power radiated in the room.

I watched as Haida smiled and then walked over to sit on my lap and said " Calm down Bering. There is no need to be angry at your family"

" You seduced him?" Cynthia snickered.

" I was born a seawolf in Sitka. Do you think that I would not recognize my own home? I have been living in Sitka for so many years. It was by chance that I met Bering when he rescued us. My beast recognized him instantly but it was a month later when we came to me and now we are mated. I am his Queen and I accept anyone who can challenge me for the position" Haida raised her chin defiantly.

None of the council members spoke up and it made me proud to have Haida by my side.

" If one feels that their Lord is not supportive of their family and seat at the council, please step down. We shall find your replacement and move on, " Alexander added.

No one spoke and they all looked down in fear.

" That will be all. You are dismissed except for Cynthia" I stated firmly.

" Thank you my Lord " Each one piped and then left the room and I knew that they had no choice but to abide by my rule.

After everyone left, I commanded Cynthia to stand up. She slowly got on her feet and then Haida attempted to get off my lap but I held her firmly and Cynthia’s widened eyes were visible.

" I would urge you to step down," I demanded as my eyes flashed at her.

" My Lord, expressing my opinion should not be a cause of my dismissal" She swallowed hard.

" I am not your enemy. But you seem hostile towards me and yet you know nothing about me, " Haida added.

Cynthia looked away before she muttered " But the elders feel that the daughter of Elder Amoka Sand should be your mate"

" The sea chooses your mate. Have you forgotten that little factor ?" Charry interjected.

" Charry is my mate " Alexander announced and Cynthia stared at all of us and then huffed in resignation.

" How could you believe the words of elders who know nothing about me? Where were they when the Yakuza attacked? They all ran off and disappeared. It was Alexander who kept everyone safe while the Golden shifter pack of the Alpha Conri Dolf kept me alive until I healed. " I seethed and Cynthia staggered back in shock.

" But- " She shook her head and added, " They said you went into hibernation and had been in the pearl nest. "

" Fucking fools " Alexander growled. " My Lord was injured and spent years recovering. How dare they spread lies?"

" Greed. They want more power and feel that your mate Haida will take the bigger cake of your power My lord " Charry snapped.

" Are they mental? This is what I was afraid of Bering." Haida whispered.

" We shall go ahead with the ceremony. It’s already planned and will take place in two days. I have already invited anyone and I dare them to mess it up" Alexander threatening voice rose.

" Agreed " Charry’s eyes flashed.

Cynthia burst out laughing and then said " I can see how loyal you all are to each other. That is not the case in the Council of Elders. They fight and bite at each other and there is never one supporting the other unless they know that they will gain. My Lord, you saw through us from the time we set foot in this room. I beg for your forgiveness"

Haida got off my lap and walked Cynthia. She bowed to her and Cynthia’s eyes widened as she watched her. " Elder Cynthia, I ask for your support to make the Lukanan ceremony happen"

" What? What do you mean, I have no power in the council? I am just an outspoken bratty woman " Her eyes almost popped out of her socket.

" Because Bering will make you the head of the council today, " Haida piped.

" I will? " I spoke up.

" He will?" Alexander piped.

" Yes he will " Charry clapped and said " You are so awesome my queen"

"Of course. " Haida beamed and Cynthia shook her head in disbelief but a small smile played on her lips.

I stood up from my seat and walked to stand next to Cynthia. She straightened her shoulders and stood in waiting. I loved her. Haida had turned tabled and pushed Cynthia to be on our side.

" Elder Cynthia Seep, It would be my honor if you could lead the Lokanan ceremony tomorrow. " I smiled at her.

She beamed and then answered " It will be my pleasure, My Lord"