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The entire village was cheated out of the experience.”
“That’s of no real consequence in the long run, and you three know it. It’s not like they’re the first two to do this in the history of our people.” He eyed the papers on the table. “Let’s conclude this matter, officially .”
Stone and Arizona each gave Canyon a triumphant look. Canyon had to agree with them. His father could cut to the chase and right through the bullshit of anyone and everyone in this village, including each of the Elders.
After Canyon and Fiera signed the papers where Avery indicated, each of the Elders, plus Cash and Luke signed underneath. Since Stone and Arizona were there as well, Avery directed them to sign also.
“It’s done,” he said, handing one set of papers to Canyon. “You’re mated according to the laws of our pack and of this village.”
As Canyon pulled Fiera into his arms and kissed her, he ignored the whistles and catcalls from his two friends. When he released her mouth, she was blushing like he’d never seen her do, but his joy was short-lived when Avery cleared his throat.
“Now that we’ve concluded that business, I’m afraid there’s another matter we must attend to. The formal complaint from the Medina family that was filed yesterday morning.”
Everyone stopped talking and waited.
“They asked for intervention in the matter of Cash Kent being fit to continue running his business.”
“No!” shouted Fiera. Canyon grabbed her arm as she lunged forward, her gaze angry. “I can’t let you do this. You have no jurisdiction over private business matters.”
“You are correct about that,” said Avery, “but we do have jurisdiction where the allegations make it clear the private business matters interfere with pack law. In this case, the complaint alleges your father’s company controls so much of the timber rights that surround our village, improper administration of those rights could lead to exposure of our kind to humans, and to mismanagement of the day to day necessities for our continued existence in this village.”
“That is horseshit ,” said Stone.
“Watch your mouth, young man,” said Darren.“That behavior isn’t productive here.”
Avery held up a hand. “We have a complaint before us, and we must address it. You are all free to leave now. We will gather the other Elders and let you know when the formal inquiries will begin.”
That was it. They’d been dismissed.
Stone and Arizona both looked as though they wanted to fight someone. Canyon’s father caught their gazes, and led them each toward the front door. Canyon took Fiera’s hand, and offered his other arm to Cash. “Come along, Cash. Or may I call you ‘Father’ now?”
The man merely looked confused. Canyon’s heart went out to him. There was no doubt in his mind the Elders would find him unfit to run his company. The question was whether they’d allow Fiera’s uncles to continue running it, or whether the Medinas would get their way after all, and would soon own the business outright.
As the group left Avery’s cabin, Canyon vowed he would not let that happen to Fiera. No way would Hawke win in the end. This was bad enough, having to explain his motivation to the Elders, and realizing how deeply Fiera was unaware of her father’s condition. He would not let her lose her family business on top of all that. He was sworn to protect her, and that meant all aspects of her life.
Chapter Seven
To try to keep her mind busy from dwelling on the obvious, Fiera concentrated on moving her things into Canyon’s home. But it proved impossible. Hawke had done exactly what he’d threatened to do. He had gone to the Elders about her father.
Because Stone and Arizona helped with the move, they tried to keep her smiling and almost laughing at times with their silly jokes. Fiera knew what they were doing, and she loved them for it. They were amazing men. Both easygoing, and good friends with each other
“That’s of no real consequence in the long run, and you three know it. It’s not like they’re the first two to do this in the history of our people.” He eyed the papers on the table. “Let’s conclude this matter, officially .”
Stone and Arizona each gave Canyon a triumphant look. Canyon had to agree with them. His father could cut to the chase and right through the bullshit of anyone and everyone in this village, including each of the Elders.
After Canyon and Fiera signed the papers where Avery indicated, each of the Elders, plus Cash and Luke signed underneath. Since Stone and Arizona were there as well, Avery directed them to sign also.
“It’s done,” he said, handing one set of papers to Canyon. “You’re mated according to the laws of our pack and of this village.”
As Canyon pulled Fiera into his arms and kissed her, he ignored the whistles and catcalls from his two friends. When he released her mouth, she was blushing like he’d never seen her do, but his joy was short-lived when Avery cleared his throat.
“Now that we’ve concluded that business, I’m afraid there’s another matter we must attend to. The formal complaint from the Medina family that was filed yesterday morning.”
Everyone stopped talking and waited.
“They asked for intervention in the matter of Cash Kent being fit to continue running his business.”
“No!” shouted Fiera. Canyon grabbed her arm as she lunged forward, her gaze angry. “I can’t let you do this. You have no jurisdiction over private business matters.”
“You are correct about that,” said Avery, “but we do have jurisdiction where the allegations make it clear the private business matters interfere with pack law. In this case, the complaint alleges your father’s company controls so much of the timber rights that surround our village, improper administration of those rights could lead to exposure of our kind to humans, and to mismanagement of the day to day necessities for our continued existence in this village.”
“That is horseshit ,” said Stone.
“Watch your mouth, young man,” said Darren.“That behavior isn’t productive here.”
Avery held up a hand. “We have a complaint before us, and we must address it. You are all free to leave now. We will gather the other Elders and let you know when the formal inquiries will begin.”
That was it. They’d been dismissed.
Stone and Arizona both looked as though they wanted to fight someone. Canyon’s father caught their gazes, and led them each toward the front door. Canyon took Fiera’s hand, and offered his other arm to Cash. “Come along, Cash. Or may I call you ‘Father’ now?”
The man merely looked confused. Canyon’s heart went out to him. There was no doubt in his mind the Elders would find him unfit to run his company. The question was whether they’d allow Fiera’s uncles to continue running it, or whether the Medinas would get their way after all, and would soon own the business outright.
As the group left Avery’s cabin, Canyon vowed he would not let that happen to Fiera. No way would Hawke win in the end. This was bad enough, having to explain his motivation to the Elders, and realizing how deeply Fiera was unaware of her father’s condition. He would not let her lose her family business on top of all that. He was sworn to protect her, and that meant all aspects of her life.
Chapter Seven
To try to keep her mind busy from dwelling on the obvious, Fiera concentrated on moving her things into Canyon’s home. But it proved impossible. Hawke had done exactly what he’d threatened to do. He had gone to the Elders about her father.
Because Stone and Arizona helped with the move, they tried to keep her smiling and almost laughing at times with their silly jokes. Fiera knew what they were doing, and she loved them for it. They were amazing men. Both easygoing, and good friends with each other
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