Fighting Spirit Series Chapter 90: The Elders

**Mei:**

Watching as everyone entered the dining room. JR’s grip on my hand, tighten slightly as he gave me a reassuring smile that had me melting in my panties.

Oh, Goddess help me!

I silently laughed as I blew out a stabilizing breath as we entered the dining room greeted by three Elders, but they were not old, as one would think the name “Elder” would apply. The lady was well aged with her silvery long hair, hazel eyes lined in soft mascara and blue eyeliner, making the hazel pop. Her dark ivory skin glistened in the soft natural light that glowed in through the large wall of windows.

The tall well-built man standing to her right had short curly brown hair, deep chestnut eyes with soft tanned skin that accentuated his well-groomed beard highlighted with soft gray. The other man standing to her left was shorter, well-built with shoulder length dark blonde hair pulled back into a low ponytail with bright green eyes.

“Your highnesses.” All three declared as they kneeled to one knee bowing their heads. JR and I both laughed softly, pinching the bridge of our noses as we waved for them to stand.

“Please, just Alpha Jack and Mei.” JR kissed our laced hands as he smiled at me with a soft twinkle at the corner of his eyes.

“My apologies, Alpha Jack and Mei. I am Ella, Head Elder Advisor. This is Randy to my right and Vance to my left; both Elder Advisor’s.” Ella smiled as she introduced all three.

“Thank you for meeting with us on short notice. We understand things have been a little hectic lately.” Randy laughed darkly as he eyed me weirdly. Vance rolled his eyes as he smiled at us.

“Hectic. If that is how you want to put it.” I laughed darkly as I motioned for them to be seated as JR walked us over to take our seats.

“Sorry for the late arrival.” Desmond said as he walked into the dining room holding Izzy’s hand with Dominic following close behind.

“King Desmond, we did not know you would be joining us tonight.” Vance said shifting nervously in his seat. Desmond smiled at us as he watched the Elder’s share curious looks.

“Is this a problem?” JR asked as he poured me a whiskey to accompany my rare steak, steamed broccoli, and seasoned potatoes. My mouth watered as I waited to dig in.

“No, we were just taken by surprise that he and his family would be here.” Randy stated nodding his head to them.

Lexi giving me a look with a raised brow.

“Lexi, pay close attention.” I linked as I took a sip of my whiskey, swirling it gently around in my glass before placing it back down.

“Argo and Aki are stirring.” Lexi replied looking at me from his drink.

“Moon and Kyou are quiet at the moment.” Leaning casually to my side watching as the three accepted a whiskey.

“So, you know you are the next Royals to take the crown.” Ella looked up from her drink as she smiled brightly at me.

“We also understand that you have already produced heirs, twin boys.” Ella said with a prideful tone. JR and I both smiled grabbing each other’s hand under the table.

“Yes. Nikola and Micah.” I said smiling as everyone smiled brightly at the mentioning of them.

“As you know, it is custom to decide the location of the Kingdom and the Coronation ceremony. All standing Clan leaders will be present, along with their mates and second-in-command.” Vance stated as he cut into his steak, rolling his eyes as the meat slid across his tongue.

“Exactly how many are we talking about?” Lexi asked as he took a bite of his potatoes.

“Twenty thousand; give or take.” Randy laughed as he took a bite of his steak. Smiling as he closed his eyes, enjoying the tender piece of meat.

“Twenty thousand?” I exhaled as I felt my chest shake heavily.

“Mei, stay calm.” Lexi linked as he gave me a soft wink.

“Yes. That includes the vampires, witches, fairies, and human clans.” Vance hissed lowly at the mentioning of the other clans. Kyou paced quietly as Moon huffed in annoyance.

“Arrogant little bastard.” Moon huffed lowly.

“Well, to make this clear to everyone, we are staying here at Demon Wolf and that’s final.” JR stated as he gave me a side wink, taking a bite of his steak as I smiled brightly at the piece of seasoned potato I forked.

“Understandable, but we suggest you hand Demon Wolf over to someone else. Being a Royal requires a lot of focus and having to manage a clan on top of that will become difficult.” Randy stated as he glanced up. Moon growled deeply as she watched his eyes flash a coldness.

“Vance, can I ask what you are?” I asked as JR gave me a raised brow in curiousity. Vance flashed a smirk as he finished his piece of steak.

“I’m a fairy.” He replied smugly with a soft hiss.

“Pompous asshole.” Kyou growled.

“Randy?” I asked looking at him with a stern look. “Vampire-witch.” He replied smiling softly as Ella watched closely smiling when I looked at her.

“He’s a healer.” Moon laughed softly.

“Werewolf.” She replied with a bright smile.

“I like her. She has a soft heart but puts her foot down when needed.” Moon and Kyou both agreed.

“Let me ask this. Where were the Elders while Victor decided to play “Supreme Asshole” rounding up innocent children, looking for his prize and letting Titan and Raven do whatever the fuck they wanted with those children?” I asked as I felt my insides swirling with rage. Ella gave me a sad concerned expression.

“Unfortunately, we are Royal Elders. We manage the politics of the Throne and making sure the Royals have all the information needed to make decisions.” Vance stated looking down at his empty plate, sipping lightly on his whiskey.

“Mei, we were aware of Titan and Raven’s underground activities, but had no idea about Victor being the one pulling the strings.” Randy frowned slightly as his face displayed a deep sadness.

“He lost someone close.” Moon hummed as an image of a little girl with long brown hair, deep chestnut eyes flashed in my mind. Placing my hand to my temple as I sipped my whiskey quietly.

“Mei, you okay?” JR asked softly as he rubbed my thigh looking at me with concerned eyes. I smiled tapping my temple lightly signaling I had an image.

“Randy lost someone to Raven.” I linked as I slid my eyes lowly over to the Elders.

“Why don’t you go check on the boys and I will finish up here.” He linked squeezing my thigh lightly as I nodded, downing the rest of my whiskey.

“If you will excuse me, it is time for the boys feeding.” JR stood pulling out my chair, kissing me gently as everyone smiled at me. The Elders standing in respect to me as I made my way out of the dining room.

The quiet walk up to the boys had me thinking about all the children affected by Raven. The families lost; innocent children that died for some fucked up ideology. Loud laughter echoed down the hallway as I made my way to the nursery. Rocko’s loud voice roared as I opened the slightly cracked door. Rocko, Jaxon, and Braxton were sitting on the gray sofa watching dirt bike racing. Nikola and Micah cooed in their laps as they tickled their soft little stomachs.

“Where’s the camera when you need one.” I laughed as I walked in greeting the guys with a smile. Jaxon and Braxton stayed seated, swaying their crossed legs back and forth with the boys tucked in between their legs like a swing.

“How was dinner?” Jaxon smiled with a shit-eating grin. Braxton winking his smartass expression.

“Fabulous.” I hissed sarcastically as I sat down in the gray cushioned chair.

“That good huh?” Braxton asked as he stood up to hand me Micah’s smiling little face.

“You know it is just a bunch of bullshit formalities but you and Alpha will make great Royals.” Braxton said smiling ear-to-ear handing me a blanket to cover up as I positioned Micah to feed.

“That’s the problem. These Elders want us to be something we are not and I know we will have even more headaches.” I said dropping my head back against the soft cushion back, while Micah ate hungrily.

“That’s the point Mei. They need a King and Queen that rule differently than how they have been treated. Both you and Jack understand how dark the world can be and yet, here you sit with two handsome boys, smiling and laughing.” Rocko said as he picked up Micah to burp him while Jaxon handed me Nikola.

“That’s why I love you guys so much. You see things from outside the box when I can only see them from a certain view. JR made it noticeably clear to the Elders that we are not leaving Demon Wolf. This is our home.” I said as I rubbed Nikola’s soft cheek as he ate quietly.

“Mei?” A soft female voice sounded from the door. Ella stood in the door smiling brightly at me as Nikola gripped against my skin.

“Guys this is Head Elder Advisor, Ella.” I said as she smiled entering the room.

“Ella this is Rocko, Jaxon, and Braxton. Our trusted Elite Warriors.” I stated pointing to each one as they each shook her hand politely.