Jennifer's POV:
I was deeply touched to see Jerome argue with all the elders on Skylar's behalf.I knew then that Skylar
meant everything to my brother.
It was time to talk to the elders of the Rainbow Pack about our plan.
"Everyone, may I have a moment, please?"
I stood up and called the attention of the elders.
"I have discussed it with Anthony.In order to maintain stability within the pack, I am willing to take over
the position of Alpha of Rainbow Pack.Please have faith in me.I will do my best to become an excellent
Alpha to our pack."
The hall fell silent for a long time.
No one uttered even a single word.
"Miss Smith, I know that you are the daughter of Alpha Lewis and soon you will become the queen of
the Osman Kingdom.Although it is not your lineage that concerns us, it's just that there has never been
a female Alpha in our pack before."
Finally, Jacob opened his mouth.
His words sounded very polite and euphemistic, but his face was clearly full of disdain.
"That's right.Miss Smith, it's not that we doubt your ability...However, there is no such precedent in our
pack.We can't make an exception in your case,"
Tony echoed, looking away in embarrassment.
I knew that Tony supported me, and his responsibility as an elder put him in a difficult place.
"We can't accept a she-wolf as our leader! If we make an exception now, the pack will be engulfed in
chaos!" another elder added in a hostile tone.
"I beg to disagree," I replied with a smile.
"Since there has never been a female Alpha before, do you have any evidence to prove that a she-wolf
can't be a good Alpha?"
Jacob was rendered speechless, but he immediately knelt down on the floor.
"Alpha Jerome, please reconsider your decision," Jacob said loudly.
With the exception of Tony, the other elders followed suit and knelt down before Jerome.
"Alpha Jerome, please give up Skylar and choose another Luna for the benefit of everyone! You have
to think of the greater good!"
"You can't abandon us!"
"Think about the deceased Alpha Lewis.You can't just leave the pack after everything he had sacrificed
for us! The elders tried to exaggerate the consequences.They even mentioned my father.They were
desperate to change my brother's decision.I sneered at them in silence.
"Jennifer, let me help you, okay?"
Anthony whispered in my ear.
"If I officially appoint you as the Alpha, they won't be able to object."
"No, Anthony.You can't do that." I shook my head.
"I will lose the support of the public.If I want to become a good leader, I must lead by example."
"That's out of the question! I'm not going to leave Skylar and choose another mate!"
Jerome looked completely undaunted by the elders.
"I have made up my mind! I will abdicate.Please accept it."
I could tell that there was tension in the air.
"Jennifer, what should I do? Have I made a mess of everything?"
Skylar came to me with a pale expression and held my hand.
"I shouldn't have said that just now, right? Jennifer, I'm going to tell them that I'm going to give up the
position of Luna, okay? I really don't want to see them push Jerome like this!"
"No, Skylar.You did a good job,"
I comforted her with a smile.
"Don't worry.Everything is going to be all right."
I asked Skylar to return to her seat before I walked up to the elders and stood before them.
"Elders, please don't make things difficult for my brother anymore.If he has made up his mind, there's
nothing we can do to change it.We all know that's how he is as an Alpha.I am asking you to trust me.I
am confident and capable to be the Alpha of the Rainbow Pack.I can be just as efficient as my
brother.Please don't question my ability just because of my gender," I said calmly without any fear.
Anthony's POV:
I tried to stand up to the elders, but when I saw Jennifer's confident look, I decided to leave it to her.I
believed that she would solve the problem.
Besides, this little test would help her to gain experience.
"Miss Smith, I hope you don't misunderstand us.We don't doubt your ability, we're afraid that you won't
be able to sway a pack who has never had a female Alpha to your side."
Jacob was still quite adamant about his opinion.
"Alpha Jerome, please try to understand."
"Is that the only problem that needs to be solved?"Jennifer smiled casually.
"Then give me a chance to hear me out, okay? I will prove to everyone that I'm not inferior to any male
Alpha."
"Yes, in fact, my sister has been better than me at everything since our childhood."
Jerome came forward to speak for Jennifer.
"All I am asking is that you give my sister a chance.If you have any faith in me, you should have faith in
my judgment as well.If it doesn't work out, you can decide whom you want to be the pack's Alpha.In
any case, Skylar and I will be out of your way."
The elders immediately fell silent, and their faces darkened.
"I can see that Alpha Jerome has made up his mind to abdicate and he won't change his mind.Let's not
pester him anymore.Since he has vouched for his sister, I'm willing to support Miss Smith to be the
Alpha," Tony said suddenly.
"What? Who will take responsibility if trouble occurs after she is appointed as the new Alpha? Are you
going to take responsibility?"
Jacob glared at Tony as he was still unconvinced.
I thought it was time for me to speak up.
"I'll take responsibility."
I stood up and spoke loudly so that everyone could hear me clearly.
"Do you still have any objections?"
Jennifer turned around and looked back at me with a smile.
"I just want to ask you one question, elders.Isn't my queen qualified to rule Rainbow Pack?"
I looked at the elders expectantly.
"Well, of course she is..."
Jacob smiled awkwardly.
"Then there is no need to say anything more.I trust that my queen will make a fine leader."
I took Jennifer's hand.
"If anyone still has any objections, please summon your candidate.If the new candidate is better than
Jennifer, I will stand aside."
The elders exchanged glances, but they didn't speak a word to each other.
"I support Mr.Jones' decision," Tony said calmly.
"I… I also agree!" another elder said slowly.
"Mr.Jones, you have my support!"
The other elders followed suit soon.
Needless to say, most of these elders were fence sitters.
"All right.I hereby declare that Alpha Jerome abdicates voluntarily and that the daughter of the
deceased Alpha Lewis, Jennifer, will be the next Alpha.I promise to help her deal with the affairs and
I'm sure that she won't let you down," I declared.
"I vow to take care of the entire pack.If anyone has anything to say to me, my doors are always
open.Together we will overcome any difficulty the pack faces," Jennifer stood before everyone
respectfully.
"Do you have anything else to add?"
I glanced at all the elders present with sharp eyes.
"We have no objection.We support your decision, Mr.Jones!"
The elders knelt on the floor to pledge their loyalty to me.
I quickly motioned them to stand up.
"Miss Smith, we will help you deal with the affairs of the pack!"
Tony bowed to Jennifer.
Finally, the matter was settled and Jennifer would be taking over as the Alpha of the Rainbow Pack.
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