A Siberian Werewolf in Paris by Caryn Moya Block

Author:Caryn Moya Block [Block, Caryn Moya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Fantasy & Futuristic, Paranormal
Amazon: B00F94M65E
Publisher: Caryn M. Block
Published: 2013-09-16T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Josephine found her breath stuck in her chest. Would anyone challenge her for the position of Alpha female?

Durant stood to address the pack. “As you can see, Josephine Chevalier, daughter and heir to Anne Chevalier, has returned to us, her family. Since she is now of age, she has the right to claim her place as Alpha female.”

Josephine rose. Steeling herself, she faced the crowd. “I am the child of Anne Chevalier. I claim the Alpha female’s position by right of blood and arms if I must. Are there any who wish to challenge me?”

Josephine scanned the faces of the people seated before her. Some were happy, and some looked thoughtful.

One middle-aged man raised his hand. “I’m sure the pack is glad to have our heir to the great Claire Lecuyer among us. I would like to know, why she left us.”

Josephine frowned in confusion. Surely, they knew her father had been tortured and killed.

“You can ask your questions of Josephine after her claim is made. The challenge has been offered. Are there any who will answer?” Durant asked the pack.

“We have no females to answer,” someone said, near the back.

“Then, come forward and swear your loyalty to your new Alpha female,” Durant said.

One by one, lycans rose and came forward. Josephine greeted them individually, taking their hands as they swore fealty to her. Some of her favorites smiled and hugged her in welcome, while others were more standoffish. What would she have to do to reestablish the camaraderie she used to have with her pack?

Finally, all pack members had returned to their seats, and Durant came forward. A hush fell over the crowd as he knelt in front of her, swearing to protect her and follow her leadership. When he rose, he kissed her hand and held it to his chest. “I am glad you are finally home, cherie. You know that our parents hoped we would mate. I look forward to making you mine... ”

Josephine looked at Durant. Didn’t he see the mating bond leading to Valerii? Maybe he hadn’t looked for it.

“Remove your hands.” Valerii stalked forward. “This woman is my mate. By pack law and in front of her family, I claim her as my own. Josephine Chevalier, I take everything you are into my keeping and give everything I am into yours.” Valerii took Josie’s face into his hands and held her gently so he could look into her eyes.

“It doesn’t exactly work that way, here in Paris, stranger,” Durant said, his look deadly.

Valerii turned to look at Durant after brushing Josie’s cheek with his fingers. “What do you mean? The heartmate bond is sacred. The bonded cannot be separated.” No one would take Josie from him. Certainly not this pup.

“Josephine must choose. Josephine, you know our parents hoped we would mate. Will you link yourself to this man, a stranger to our pack?”

Josephine looked around the room. These people were her friends and family. But Valerii was her heart. “I, Josephine Chevalier, do take Valerii Belikov as my mate.

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