Alpha's mate is a male?!?-Chapter 197: Despite the Chaos...

Two full weeks had passed since the plane incident, yet the city of Haven was still buzzing with the aftermath.

The revelation of Kieran, Ace, Jun, and Rey had caused a massive shift, one they hadn’t anticipated.

The attention was relentless, and the unexpected exposure had forced Kieran to make a tough decision.

With everything happening at once, there had been no choice but to postpone the wedding.

The morning after the incident, exhaustion clung to all four of them. They had barely gotten a moment to breathe, let alone sleep, but rest wasn’t an option.

Their minds were still spinning from everything that had happened, but the world outside wasn’t waiting for them to catch up.

The first problem came before sunrise.

A group of alphas from various packs stormed into Kieran’s territory, their expressions dark, their voices raised in accusation. They were furious.

"How could you expose us like that?" one of them barked.

"You put all of us at risk," another snapped, glaring at Kieran and Ace as if they had deliberately planned the whole thing.

Kieran clenched his jaw. He had expected this reaction, but it still grated on his nerves. He wasn’t the one who had chosen to reveal them, circumstances had forced it.

"This wasn’t intentional," he said, his voice sharp with frustration. "And incase you thought we would have just sat there and watch people die when we had capability of saving them, then you are so wrong."

But they weren’t interested in reasoning.

"The humans will turn on us," one of them continued. "They might accept you now, but what about tomorrow? What happens when fear sets in? We’ve spent centuries making sure they never knew about us!"

Kieran’s patience snapped.

"If it comes to that," he said, his tone dangerously calm, "then I will take full responsibility. If our existence ever becomes a threat, if humans rise against us, I will not die until peace is restored."

His words carried power, an unshakable promise that sent a ripple of silence through the room.

The alphas, who had come in full of anger and accusations, hesitated.

The weight of his dominance settled over them, forcing them to acknowledge his authority.

He was the head of all wolves, and no matter how upset they were, they couldn’t challenge him.

One by one, they backed down.

At first, they left still grumbling, still uncertain. But as the days passed, they returned, not to accuse, but to offer help.

Everything had changed.

Haven City had been unable to move past what had happened.

The revelation of the "Supermen" had set off a wave of curiosity that refused to die down.

People wanted to know more. They had dug deep, searching for any information they could find about the four mysterious figures who had saved hundreds of lives that day.

What they found only made them admire them more.

The internet had exploded with discussions, news reports, and theories. Videos of the rescue circulated endlessly, but that wasn’t all.

The more people looked into these men, the more they uncovered about their past actions.

It turned out that Kieran Hale wasn’t just some unknown figure, he was the Director of Criminal Investigations.

The man who had solved countless cases, brought down some of the worst criminals in the city, and ensured justice for those who had been wronged.

And his partner? Ace Carter had been right beside him, an unstoppable force in every case they had taken on.

Every city criminal cases, including the serial killers.

Reporters hounded the detectives they had worked with over the years, desperate for information.

To their surprise, every single detective, including Lennox, had nothing but praises to sing about them.

"They’re the best we’ve got," Lennox had said during an interview. "They don’t just catch criminals, they make sure justice is done. I don’t care what they are. All I know is, this city is safer because of them."

That statement spread like wildfire.

Even those who had been helped personally by Kieran and Ace came forward, eager to share their experiences.

Victims of crimes they had solved, people they had protected, families they had helped, all of them had something to say.

Lucy, despite having moved to another city, made sure her voice was heard.

"They saved me," she told the reporters. "I don’t care if they’re human or not. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here today. They didn’t just protect me, they made sure I could live without fear."

The sheer number of people speaking out in their favor drowned out any opposition.

Some tried to argue that they were a threat, that their existence put humans in danger, but those voices were quickly shut down.

"What danger?" One woman had commented on a viral post. "Show me one crime they committed. Show me one moment where they harmed an innocent person. You can’t."

Even the mayor had to acknowledge their contributions.

"I had lunch with them once," he admitted in an interview. "At the time, I didn’t know what they were, but I knew one thing, these were men with purpose. They weren’t using their power for personal gain. They were using it to protect this city. And that hasn’t changed. That day I only saw men who were passionate to help and protect citizens, and that’s what I still see now."

With pressure mounting, Kieran had no choice but to step forward and address the public.

People had told what they knew about him, and it was high time he came out.

The press conference had been tense. Cameras flashed, reporters spoke over each other, trying to get his attention. But when Kieran finally began speaking, the room fell silent.

"We’ve lived among you for years," he said. "And for years, we have stayed in the shadows, not because we wanted to deceive you, but because we were afraid. Afraid that you would see us as monsters."

He paused, letting those words sink in before continuing.

"But even while we stayed hidden, we never once turned against you. We made sure no wolf crossed the line, that no conflict arose between us. That will not change now."

Then he said something that caught everyone’s attention.

"These past two years, we have fought human criminals who made life hell for innocent people. I have come to realise that there are humans who actually don’t give a shit about their fellow humans. And the wolf community is no different from yours. There are those who are cruel, just like in any society. And we have fought them too, all along. And I will continue to fight them, just as I have fought those who sought to harm their fellow humans, and also those wolves who will try to harm humans, and vice versa. I love peace, and that is all I dream about everyday I wake up."

That statement shifted everything.

It wasn’t humans versus wolves.

It was good versus evil.

It was a fight for peace, for justice, something everyone could understand.

From that moment on, admiration for them only grew.

The other wolves, who had feared exposure, now felt a sense of freedom. No longer did they have to hide, to pretend they were something they weren’t.

~

And now, for the past two days, the internet had been buzzing non-stop about the wedding.

People were desperate to attend.

Especially after Kieran revealed that it would be a traditional ceremony, one tied to their culture, held during the season known as the mating season.

"Because of that," he had said, "I would like my wedding to be traditional. And anyone interested is welcome to attend."

It was an invitation that sent people into a frenzy.

The wedding wasn’t just an event anymore. It was history in the making.

~•~

After postponing for so many days, Kieran had finally made up his mind, this day wouldn’t pass, no matter what.

No more delays, no more waiting. It is as if he can’t hold back the urge to present Ace to the world, to stand before everyone and say, "Look, this is the one who makes my life meaningful." frёeωebɳovel.com

Last night, not a single one of them slept. Between the endless preparations, last-minute adjustments, and the excitement buzzing through the pack house, rest had been impossible.

Even now, despite the early morning hours, the entire pack remains awake, caught up in the chaos of the day.

Guests have been arriving nonstop, their numbers uncountable. The grand halls of the pack house, the vast outdoor spaces, and even the surrounding forest clearing, everywhere is filled with movement, voices, and the anticipation of what is to come.

Jun has barely caught a breath since sunrise. He has been running errands left and right, carrying out Kieran’s impatient orders, ensuring that everything is perfect. No room for mistakes. Not today.

Now, as he steps out of Kieran’s room, the lingering tension in his shoulders finally starts to ease.

He has just delivered what had been requested, probably the last errand Kieran would demand of him before the ceremony.

Just then, his phone vibrates in his pocket.

Pulling it out, he glances at the screen, and his lips immediately curve into a smile.

It’s Rey.

A simple message, yet one that sends warmth through his chest:

~Got a second? I miss You. Come in our old room.~

For a second, Jun just stares at the message, a rare softness settling in his usually sharp eyes.

Despite all the madness, despite the chaos swirling around them today, Rey always manage to ground him. Just like he always has.

Tucking his phone back into his pocket, Jun wastes no time.

His smile lingers as he steps away from the bustling halls, heading toward Rey’s old room in the pack house.