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and it was why the representatives from the Wolf Council were in town. Chase’s Pack couldn’t aid in their endeavor without revealing themselves, so they’d only played a minor role.
    Still, Chase was proud of everyone, especially his brother and Cassie. Pushing himself away from the window, Chase sat back at his desk again. He had a little more work to do before he could head to the town diner that he owned.
    Luckily, he had a good staff that was covering the place well as he took care of his Pack duties. Sue Ellen had worked for him for years as the head server. He was going to have to reward her for really stepping up.
    He’d been considering promoting her to manager and hiring another waitress to take her place. That way, he could insure that as Beta, he was available to the Pack.
    As Beta, it was his responsibility to make sure that everything ran smoothly for his Alpha. When someone needed advice or help but the problem didn’t actually require the Alpha, Chase was there.
    That left Shawn the opportunity to take care of serious matters, as well as spending time with his people.
    Unlike a Beta who was also an Enforcer, Chase didn’t discipline any members, so he had a good relationship with all of them. Some even came to him for his counsel, not even wanting to see the Alpha.
    It made Chase feel good. He enjoyed helping others. Just like at the diner when he fed them. It was part of a circle that he had created—to care about his fellow shifters in every way.
    Opening his laptop and powering it up, Chase waited as it loaded. A knock on his office door surprised him. He hadn’t heard anyone approaching his office. He stood, making his way to the entrance then pulling open the heavy wood door. Upon seeing the two representatives of the Wolf Council, he grinned.
    “Hey guys!” he greeted. “Come on in.”
    Kurt Moore and Clint Price sauntered into his office. Both men carried themselves with a strong presence that screamed Alpha male. They’d arrived in town to handle the church’s threats, working in the shadows the entire time.
    The men were so talented at what they did that Chase hadn’t even heard from the townsfolk about the strangers. They’d managed to hide their presence while accomplishing what they’d set out to do.
    As Beta, Chase had been aware of their mission and had become friendly with them. He’d be sorry to see them leave. “Coffee?”
    “Please,” Clint nodded, grinning widely.
    Kurt snorted. “His mate has turned him into an addict.”
    Chase had heard all about Clint’s mate, Sara Webb, who owned a coffee shop in their small town. “Well I’m sure it’s not as good as hers, but I do try.”
    “Are you kidding me? I love your coffee, man,” Clint told him.
    After their first meeting, Chase had noticed Clint savoring his brew. Chase had long ago cut back on the amount of caffeine that he consumed each day. So, instead of filling up on tons of coffee, he went for an expensive blend that he could enjoy a few cups of daily.
    As he walked to a small cabinet, it saddened him to know his friends would probably be leaving soon. He busied himself making up two mugs instead of thinking of the loss. He remembered how both men took their drinks, so it didn’t take long to brew it and serve them.
    “Looks like Max is doing well in his training,” Kurt said from his position in front of the window where Chase had been watched from earlier.
    “Yeah, he’s taken to it quickly. He’s a born leader,” Chase said with pride as he passed Kurt his cup.
    “You have a good Pack here,” Clint commented, accepting his own mug. “A strong Alpha with a tight inner circle. You’re going to need that in the upcoming months.”
    “So it’s not over?” Chase questioned with concern. “I thought with the closing of the Church for Humanity we would be safe. “
    “You are,” Kurt assured him. “From them, anyway. But there is more going on here than we first thought. There are still