Authors Note: Hey guys! I'm so sorry, but I need to put this story on hold for a bit. I have other characters "speaking" to me right now that have pushed Athena and Enyo to the back. These characters are for my other story, Trouble In Love, if you want to check it out. but don't stress, Athena and Enyo will be back, as I'm also working on a major overhaul of their story, with some doozies that have been waiting patiently in my story notes to be written. You have all been so patient with me, and I can't thank you all enough for the support. Skye xx
I enter the pack hall from the rear door, and as I look out from behind the stage curtain, I can see it’s full of members of the pack, the visiting leaders and their pack members, and the remaining members of the Elder council. Everyone is talking loudly, but they all stop talking when I walk onto the stage. The members of Blood-Moon all kneel when I approach the microphone, and I have to clasp my hands together on the podium to stop them from shaking.‘Breathe. We’ve got this, Athena. I told you, I believe we were made for this,’ Enyo says softly, and I feel her strength envelop me.I clear my throat before saying, “Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming on such short notice. I’d first like to say congratulations to all of those who found their mate last night. Despite the sour turn of events, I’ve been told that there are fifty new mate bonds here this morning.” I stop as everyone in the hall claps for the new couples.“I would also like to offer my heartfelt condolences to th
I sag into one of the seats at the back of the stage with a sigh as Mom, Uncle Alex, Ryna, Gino, Tony, and the Crescent warriors come up to the stage.“Cassia is still being guarded?” I ask Uncle Alex.“Yes, they’re taking her back to the house,” he says.I stretch as I try to fight exhaustion. “I need to go and organize the conference room, then I’m going to talk to Catherine,” I tell them as I stand, a yawn escaping me.“Athena, no. You’re exhausted. It’s been a long 24 hours, and you need rest,” Mom pleads with me, trying to get me to sit back down.“I need to do this, Mom. I need to know how she got here and if she’s working with anyone,” I tell her as I start to walk to the side door.“Don’t worry, Mrs Argos. We won’t leave her side,” Leah says, as the Crescent warriors follow me.“Alpha Athena!” someone calls out, and I turn to find Alpha Pollux walking over.“You don’t have to call me Alpha yet, Alpha Pollux. But I appreciate what you said today,” I say as I bow my head with re
‘Alpha, can you please meet us in the conference room?’ Leah mind-links.‘I’ll be right there,’ I respond, leaving the bunker with Uncle Alex, Ryna, and Tony.As we get outside, most of the crowd has dispersed, and things seem to have calmed down. At least I thought it had until we reach the conference room and hear arguing inside.“Tony, take Leah and update the Luna Guard and Crescent Warriors on what’s happening. We will meet shortly to go over the plan for tonight,” I tell him.“Yes, Alpha,” he says, and he and Leah leave.I open the door and find Beta Castor yelling at the Elders.“How do we know that you’re not one of the Elders involved in this? You’re probably just covering your ass!”Before Elder Laskaris can respond, I answer for him. “I can assure you, Beta, that Elder Laskaris is on our side. He was the one that told me there was a prophecy.”“We vouch for him too,” Luna Rachel says.“With all due respect. Luna, but I don’t know you,” Beta Castor says, earning him a growl
‘We’re almost to the river. Felix should be here somewhere,’ Dad mind-links.I slow down as we come to the river, and I see Felix step out from behind a tree and bow his head to me. “Everything is clear. The pack house is two miles northeast from here,” he says, then shifts.I nod my head and motion for everyone to follow.‘Is Catherine behaving?’ I ask Harry, who is guarding her in case she tries anything.‘She seems nervous.’‘Keep her close.’‘Yes, Alpha.’Felix slows down, and we take position behind trees and bushes as the secret pack house comes into view. There are men patrolling outside, and I can see they’re carrying guns.I shift back and turn to the group, who all shift back as well. “They’re carrying rifles,” I whisper. “We all need to be extremely careful. Those bullets are probably laced with wolfsbane that can stop us from shifting and healing.” I explain. “Felix, were they carrying weapons last night?”“No, they were unarmed.”“Something doesn’t feel right,” I say. “I
“Alpha! We have to go!” someone yells as they grab my arms and pull me to my feet. “They’re coming back!” They yell, and I look around absently as my body shuts down from the shock.“Athena!” someone else yells and then slaps me across the face.I shake my head, and my eyes focus on Ryna as he shakes my shoulders. “He’s gone,” I croak out.“I know, honey,” he says softly. “But we have to go. We have to get everybody to safety,” he says, and I look back at our group as they help the chosen into the woods.I see Andreas unconscious on the ground, and I’m brought back to reality. “Let’s go,” I say, taking one last look at the blazing fire.As I turn to run to Andreas, I see movement in the tree line behind the barn, making me stop. “Enyo, is that…?”She stops howling and focuses on what I’m looking at and then growls. ‘DEREK!’“RYNA!” I yell, and he runs back to my side, and I point to Derek in the distance. “IT’S FUCKING DEREK!”“THAT FUCKER!” He yells and shifts.“TONY! GET EVERYBODY T
I push Andreas through the front doors, and we find the Crescent Warriors waiting for us. They all kneel before me, and then Mitch and Noah stand.“Alpha, we’re here to escort you and your mate to the ceremony,” Mitch says.Noah comes and stands beside me, and says, “Let me, Alpha.” And takes the handles of the wheelchair.I nod and stand next to Andreas and hold his hand as we all walk towards the pack hall.When I try to go towards the pack hall doors, Tony says, “We’re not going to the pack hall,” and they lead us past it, to the field behind it.I gasp as I look around. There are fairy lights everywhere, providing a peaceful glow over the field, with the pack surrounding a makeshift stage in the middle of the field. The warriors lead us toward the pack, and everyone moves to the side, making a pathway and kneeling as we pass. When we get closer, the warriors stand to the side and surround the stage as Mitch and Noah lead us up a ramp, where Elder Laskaris and the remaining Elders
“Let me help you get him up the stairs,” Tony says when we get to Mom’s house.“Thanks, Tony, I appreciate it,” I tell him.We both help Andreas out of the wheelchair and slowly help him up the stairs to my room. We help him sit on my bed, and Tony walks out of the room without saying anything.“I’ll be back in a minute,” I tell Andreas, and he gives me a smile and nods.“Tony, wait up,” I call out as I get to the hallway.“What’s up, Alpha?” He says shortly.“Are you okay?” I ask, placing my hand on his arm.“It’s been a long week,” he sighs. He then looks past me at Andreas and asks, “Will you be okay?”“I’ll be fine.” I smile. But Tony just nods, looking extremely unhappy. “Are you sure you’re okay?”He looks at me and gives me a weak smile as he places his hand on my cheek and caresses it with his thumb. “As long as you’re happy, then I’m happy,” he whispers, then walks downstairs and outside.I sigh and go back into the room, closing the door behind me.“He cares for you,” Andrea