CHAPTER 2

TAMSYN'S POV

Standing in middle of the tent rooms set up before, I tied my brown curls into a ponytail . Feeling my jeans pocket with chewing gum,my eyes search around for anything left unpacked.My phone rang at that moment:

A beep beep sound from my phone had me searching through my breath pocket.

“Tamsyn, the alpha is aware of your visit. Now do you need anything from me?"Anderson said as soon as I answered the call.

“I need a sealed packet of chewing gum and a brand new laptop for research.I'll share my room with my pack members so prepare for six beds. Then Alpha, tell him that we don't need Omega's at our service .As for you,if the alpha don't corporate with us you'll have step up."

Anderson chuckled softly:

“Anything else?"

I pondered for a moment.

“We need at least 3 notebooks and that's all."

“Then I will call him to let him know. I wish you all the best Tamsyn,"

“Thanks, Anderson.As of this moment we are disposing of our phones so we will only speak with you once there."I whispered.

I turned to find my group members had filled the room. Novalia then placed the map on the bamboo bed.

“So, the Rising star pack isn't far from here. If we start in an hour, then eventually we will reach the rising star pack by tomorrow at dawn as you said," she announced staring at me.

Silence enveloped.

“Did you order chewing gums?"Lily asked breaking the silence.

I nodded.Its crazy how we like working while chewing on something.

“So what is the plan?"Cruz asked this time.

“We don't know our enemies yet so we are going to try blending in. The culprits must usually come to the pack house to know what the alpha is planning. Lily and Rose, you are in charge of reading minds."I ordered.

Rose's eyes widened:

“Everybody's mind? Are you joking?"

“In this case try playing games and read minds randomly.We never know what you might meet."I said smiling.

“Great then," applauded Lily.

"No tricks please,"I warned how mischievous my cousins could be.

“Arden, l will ask the alpha to take you in as his direct war beta.Since the army is difficult to have access,we will need you there. I plan to ask the alpha to initiate blood oaths to reduce chances of betrayal among his fighters."

“That sounds like a good idea.Will he agree?"He asked calmly.

"He has no choice but to agree."I said confidently.

"okay." he replied with a smirk.

"Remember that training them do not means divulging all our secrets.Be very careful and train them to second degree fighters."

“Well received Luna," he said with a mocking bow.

I smiled.This was one of those rare few moments he was playful.

“Novalia, your cooking skills are needed in the kitchen. Remember, gossip takes place mostly in the kitchen. You are advised to be attentive. Keep an eye on every food that leaves the kitchen. Anything unusual is to be reported"I instructed.

“Of course. Do I have permission to eat as much as possible?" she asked feigning innocence.

“Of course glutton. Just don't be constipated and forget your duty," Cruz taunted her.

We melted into laughter as she turned red.

“Now Cruz you will spend the whole day exploring the pack.Secret alleys, unusual people,unusual scents or absence of scent are to be reported. "I finished clearing my throat.

“Is that all I should do?"He asked slowly scratching his blond hair.

“Avoid fights, please. Do not follow any stranger without our knowledge ." Arden said firmly.

His face darkened.

"You don't trust me?"

“It is for your good so you better stop pouting," Novalia replied.

“Upon our arrival, we ask for their most trusted men. We won't totally trust them so we'll continue using our natural mind link, instead of theirs joining their pack. Then we may use earphones to communicate with them. "

“What will you be doing Tamsyn?"Lily asked grazing her nails.

“Simple love. I am going to integrate their system of government. I will have to be close to the alpha,"

“Wow! Is that alpha hot?" asked Novalia.

I raised my brow and she went silent:

“We will train among ourselves on Saturday and Sunday.From 2 pm to 9 pm.Any worry?"

The silence told me no one had a question

“Kneel then guys, "I ordered doing the same.

Each and every one of us closed our eyes and face each forming a circle in the middle of the room.Holding hands together,I said the prayer.

“Luna, we the blue-eyed rogues are going for another mission. And as usual, we know you are with us. Guide us Luna to take save and take back these pups to their parents safely. Guide Cruz not to follow strangers and spoil our missions. Guide Novalia,the twins and Arden to carry out their task safely.Bless and protects like you have always done. thanks, Luna for everything you have done for us before,"

The silence was intense but then Lily said:

“Luna may you help our leader not to fall in love with the alpha of terror". Ripples of laughter filled the room.

“Where did you hear that name?"I asked puzzled.

Rose stared at me with a smirk.

“I have my sources love."

“I can walk for a long time in my human form. So who else can do that?"I asked ignoring her taunts

The silence stunned me:

“I will carry our traveling bags through the next four packs. If there is still no volunteer then I'll just drop them somewhere and continue the journey." I said smirking.

“I'll carry the bag when you're tired Tamsyn," Arden replied in a gruff voice. I smiled happily.

“Come here guys for a last hug," I said stretching out my arms.

They instantly came to hug me. They could be ass' sometimes but I loved them so much.Tgey were family to me.

“Now let's go kick some ass, "giggled Lily.

Cruz helped me carry the heavy traveling bag that contained all our belongings. Then I headed outside the tent we had constructed before.

I watched my cousins strip naked, and then each of them shifted into wolves.

I turned to Arden who was still in his human form, his piercing blue eyes shining into the night.

I nodded and he stepped forward then used a golden lighter to set the tents ablaze.

After making sure everything was reduced to ashes, he turned to us :

“Alright, Wish the best for all. And know I love you so much " he said through our mind link.

Our trip began and as usual, it was fun. Lily and Rosa throw jokes, Novalia whines about how hungry she is, and Cruz talks of how he dreamed.

Then, Arden being Arden, just smiled and was very reserved. I watched them joking with each other and I remember when we had our first mission were we almost lost Cruz.

Then when we had our most dangerous mission and we thought we won't leave that dungeon alive.I almost lost Cruz once again ,I decided it would never happen again. I decided to always keep an eye on him.

“We will do that too Tamsyn. We are going to be there for each other, "Lily's mind linked to me.

“Were you reading my mind again flower?"I asked.

“I can't help it Tamsyn" she chuckled.

The journey was long. At some point, Arden finally helped with our traveling bag.

When it was dawn, we took a rest for an hour then we continued with the journey.

I have always admired Arden but at this point, I couldn't say if it was respect or admiration. He was the eldest and remained calm and reserved through all situations.Although I was their leader,I sometimes turned to him for difficult situations.

When the first Sun ray appeared, I smiled.

“We have reached the "rising stars pack," Lily said happily through our mind link.

“But didn't the alpha say he was sending someone to receive us?"Rose queried with her eyes searching for a presence around.

“As you can see, he didn't have the good manners to welcome us properly."Lily shot back.

“OK, Guys calm down. After all, we are rogues, what could we have expected?"I asked smiling as I felt tension rising through our link.

“Now that we have the council's order, we are going to enter the pack. Whether they welcome us or not, we have access to their pack. So Can we go now?"

The silence told me I had won the battle. Our main problem was that we didn't know where the pack house was.Following my intuition,I continued my way into the pack.

I soon realized I may have reached the central pack which was breathtaking.

They belt sky creepers, their gardens were magical. On the wide roads,no car could be seen but instead puppies playing everywhere.

This was the most beautiful pack I have ever had to work with.

I was too focus on the beauty of the pack that I didn't notice the stares thrown our way.

“Rogues entered the pack,"someone shouted and immediately pups dispersed .

Before we knew it soldiers had circled us ready to kill without hearing what we had to say.I could see their hatred for us through their eyes.This was the most aggressive pack I have ever met.

“What the hell is this? Weren't they aware we were coming?"Cruz asked confused as he stepped back slowly.

Just at that moment, someone threw a needle with wolfsbane, I dodged having no intention to fight.An unexpected attack from a soldier threw me of balance and I lost my cool.

“Arden Keep the others safe please, "I said and attacked. The soldier was young and I didn't want to hurt him as he may have a mate but all he aimed for was my throat.

Tired I gave him a blow at the back of his head, and stare at him crumble to the ground.Two others moved forward with swords. Openly flicking, I landed behind them.

Since when did wolves fight with swords?This pack seemed to have ridiculous rules.

Giving them my best kicks, I landed on the floor while they both fell to the ground. One of them came back for me determination filled his eyes. Avoiding his attacks,I threw him on his back before plunging his ion sword in his belly.I didn't push further cuz I wanted to make sure he could heal.

“What is happening here?"A voice thundered behind me plunging the crowd that had gathered into silence.

Throwing the heavy weapon,found myself forming a circle with my siblings who had shifted and were now naked except Arden who carried the heavy bags.

“I should be the one asking that question. We were informed that someone would be waiting, but no one was at the border. Who do you take us for?"I asked as anger rise in me.

Finally, someone stepped forward. He had black hair and deep green eyes:

“I am sorry. When we heard tomorrow we didn't expect you people at 6 almost 7. We thought maybe at nine," He smiled apologically.

“Well, you thought wrong. Now someone should show your pack members some manners," I said eyeing the crowd.

“I apologize for their behavior. I am Aslan, beta of the rising stars pack," he said waving for the crowd to disperse.

“Apology not needed since the did has been done. I would have been happy to meet you but not in this circumstance. I am Tamsyn leader of the blue eyed rogues."

“Am sorry again Tamsyn.This way, please. We will go to your room, you freshen up before we meet the alpha." he said smiling.

“Someone who has some manners in the rising stars pack"Lily commented making the beta turn red.

I was too mad to notice our surrounding and before I knew it,we stopped at a black glass door

“Welcome to the Rising Stars pack. I hope you enjoy your stay here," he wished before disappearing.

“I doubt that," replied Novalia bitterly.

Ignoring her, I entered the room and they followed. Just like that, I fell on the soft bed and forgot everything. What a way to begin a day!!!