Their Job
Elder Jensen’s p.o.v.
Venetia and I are slowly connecting the dots; this has been an elaborate ruse to keep us from finding the truth.
We know that the deceit started after Dyala left the Palace and her Father discovered the truth about the necklace. However, we never got an answer to the question: Why did the Luna of Silver Eclipse Pack tell Dyala to take the necklace?
We haven’t found a single report that deals with that part of the story; it almost looks like it was kept from the records on purpose. What would we uncover if we had an answer to that question?
I decided to leave that question for another time and to concentrate on finding out which Elder hid the truth about Dyala. After all, hiding the truth didn’t change anything in the end; Dyala didn’t want to return to the Palace.
My Grandfather had been forced to stay home, my Grandmother was going through a terribly difficult pregnancy and the King ordered him to stay with his Mate and unborn child. My Uncle was their second child and everyone expected Grandma to throw in the towel.
My Grandparents had three more children after my Uncle, making him the only boy as their other four children were all girls. Grandma used to tease him that she had a difficult pregnancy because he was a boy, but luckily, he knew that Grandma would go through it all over again if it meant having him in her life.
Like Venetia’s family, mine has gone through all the papers we have from the time that Dyala went missing.
They have kept me informed about their progress and I don’t like what they have found so far.
We are still trying to put all the pieces of this puzzle together, but if it goes where I suspect it is going, then we have a huge problem.
I hope that Dallas will have a few answers when she gets back from Iron Moon Pack. Deep down, I have a feeling that whatever she uncovers will start up a storm at the Palace.
Venetia has asked her Grandfather for help. He was close to Dyala and the news of her death almost destroyed him. What saved him was the King keeping him busy with keeping her records in order and helping to find any means that someone could use against another Shifter.
I bet she asked her Mother to contact him, she has always been the only one to get answers from him when no one
else could.
She could probably get the King to answer questions, even if he would be reluctant to answer those questions if they were asked by anyone else. I have never seen her at work, but I will take Venetia’s word for it.
My phone buzzes as I walk down the stairs to get some lunch. It’s a message from Dallas informing me that they are heading back soon.
I sit down at a table with some Squad members and I smile when they are discussing Dallas‘ Mate–bond. I doubt any of us had expected her to find her second connection this shortly after rejecting her first Mate–bond.
“Elder Jensen, how many Shifters have found a second connection as fast as Captain Dallas?” One of the Squad members asks.
“There are no records on it, because we only get reports of a completed connection. If we look at the records, we do get on a broken connection or a rejection of a true Mate bond, then I guess it will take at least three years. However, I believe it is the Goddess that decides how long someone has to wait for a second connection or if they ever get a second connection.” I answer the question.
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I have discussed this subject with Venetia a few times. We both believe that every connection, breaking a connection or rejecting a formed bond should be reported to the King and the Elders.
We doubt many Alphas will comply with a Law like that, but we want to give everyone the chance to report such events. We want to make sure that this law covers all bases to accommodate every Shifter in the Kingdom. Our only problem is that an Alpha can order a Pack–member never to speak of it.
I hope to discuss this with King Vaughn and Crown Prince Quinlan someday soon, but first, I want to talk with Dallas about this topic.
“Do you believe that our Laws protect every Shifter from breaking a connection or a formed bond?” I ask no one in particular.
Many Squad members and Pack–members have thoughtful looks on their faces and they are really thinking about what I have asked.
“I don’t believe so, Elder Jensen. We have heard the stories from Captain Dallas, Joshua and Jesper. None of them could report their connection to the Elders or the King. Joshua and Jesper had a connection broken, but Captain Dallas had to break her Mate–bond.” A Squad member answers.
“I agree. I am not sure if it will prevent a broken connection or a broken Mate–bond, but at least someone outside their territory will know the truth. The King can break an Alpha order if he wants to find out the truth. Right now, there is no reason for the King to suspect foul play.” Another Squad member responds.
I believe I have just found a very good argument to bring up this subject with the other Elders. I want to hear their response to this subject before I take it to King Vaughn.
Others who are sitting at the table with us respond in the same fashion; our Laws don’t protect all Shifters and, more specifically, the lower–ranking Shifters. I hear snippets of stories about broken connections, rejected Mate- bonds and much more regarding a true Mate–bond.
Our Laws are lacking in many ways and it is my job to inform King Vaughn and the other Elders. I doubt every Elder will agree with changing most of our Laws, but protecting everyone within the Kingdom is necessary.
A few names jump to mind when I think about who might be against any changes in our Laws and they have a way of twisting everything to their advantage, but I have a trick up my sleeve to ensure that this problem will get the attention it needs.
I hope King Vaughn and Crown Prince Quinlan are willing to listen and think about how our Laws don’t fully protect every Shifter in this Kingdom. It is their responsibility to keep all Shifters safe; they are currently failing at their job.
