Chapter 6 An Ultimatum

Nikolas's POV

"My lord, should I come back later?" Sally asked and I was impressed that she knew not to whine about being abandoned like those other girls despite being aroused. I could clearly smell the nectar of her arousal in the air.

She was a smart chap. Too bad she was an omega. Also, I couldn't entertain her today. I had serious business.

"No! Your services will not be needed again today. I'll inform you if that changes. Now, get out." She scrambled off the bed and headed out the door with a sashay but not before licking her lips and giving me a wink.

Bloody hell! This girl! I ought to find a time to whip her. My dick was growing despite Kayden also being in the room. Guess I have to go to the meeting rock hard.

I tucked my shaft back in my jeans, zipped it up and then slowly stood up.

Kayden was back with a formal looking shirt which I accepted and wore before heading out with him trailing after me.

"What exactly did they say?"

"My lord, they said that I should call you to the meeting room at the soonest as there was an urgent matter."

"Anything else?"

"No, I'm afraid not my lord." I nodded. I never expected those old fogies to reveal their hand anyways.

As I walked, the servants all dropped their work and bowed to me respectfully but I couldn't be bothered. It wasn't necessary to fraternize with the help.

Soon, I arrived at the meeting room which was a very massive hall guarded by two massive oakwood door which were pretty sound proof. It was something I recently installed as with the fast expansion of my pack, I wouldn't know who was an enemy or a friend.

Wouldn't do any good to have a spy listen in to our conversations.

Kayden hurried forward and pushed the door open while I strode in and headed straight to my seat. It was a massive throne made of the oldest tree in the pack.

It was one that symbolized power. It was also a feature remnant of the old throne room that I didn't remove once I ascended the throne as I liked it.

"My lord." The elders all stood and bowed to me collectively but I didn't pay them mind till I was seated on my throne.

"Sit!" I ordered switching to my dominant voice. They all complied immediately. "What is it you people want that made you 'summon' me, a Lycan King, from my chambers.

I could see them gulp. They knew I was angry. That was good.

The oldest elder eventually summoned the courage and spoke up. "My lord. We are sorry for disturbing you but there are urgent matters on ground."

I placed my elbow on the armrest and placed my face on it watching him without a change of expression.

"You see, my lord there have been reports."

That piqued my interest. "Reports?"

Being a one hundred and two year old Lycan, I don't hear that often.

"Yes my lord. There have been reports of an army that is conquering packs as of late. It is said that the army is being led by someone called the The Destroyer."

I suddenly laughed. "The destroyer? That's a little bit cringe, don't you think? This era lacks originality." I sighed.

The elder cleared his throat awkwardly clearly not expecting my reaction. "As I was saying my lord, there are reports of sightings in neighbouring packs. It's said that with the rate at which he is conquering packs. He is set to reach here in three months time."

"Oh really? Well he's welcome. Is that all?"

"My lord, you need to see the levity of the situation. There are rumors that he is a Lycan too."

Gasps echoed in the room and I sat up immediately.

"That's impossible. I am the last descendant of my clan which is the only bloodline of Lycans. There cannot be another." I argued but deep within I felt a little panic. Probably that was why I felt like something big was coming. I didn't let it show though

"I also felt it impossible but your bloodline has existed for thousands of years so we cannot rule off a distance ancestor who left or didn't appear in the history books."

As much as I wanted to deny it, I knew that there was a possibility.

"Our pack needs you at your best right now as we aren't sure of what we'll face in the future."

"I've heard you. I'll start my training regime again. I need a workout anyways."

"That is not what I'm saying. Yes you need training but we all know that you'll never truly be at your best if you don't have your mate with you."

My heart thudded.

I haven't heard that word in a long while. When I was first crowned, I had searched for my mate with a vengeance but I wasn't able to find her. I eventually gave up because I didn't feel our bond anyways.

"You have to find your mate and bond with her within the span of these few months or the future is uncertain. She's the only one who can bring your strength to it's full potential."

"No!" I suddenly said and they all gaped at me.

I didn't need a mate to make me powerful. I was already powerful on my own. A girl wouldn't determine my fate.

The elders all had grave expression on their faces. "Then you leave us no choice than to say this."

What are they up to now?

"You either go in search of your mate or we'll reveal this matter to the pack members and join forces to dethrone you."

The hell?

I sneered, disdain coloring my eyes as I glared at them. "Who gave you the audacity to threaten me this way? Do you think that you measly folks can harm me?"

"Just us might not do but the whole pack can pack a punch even if you are a Lycan King."

I growled.