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Chapter Thirty Three
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Matt
After arriving in Black Moon, I cut myself off from everyone in my pack, except for Hodges. They chose a stranger over me. Why did they not have faith in my abilities? If they could have waited, I could have become an Alpha; I was sure of it.Hodges and I were assigned to stay in a desolate cottage by the lake; it was dusty and smelled mildly of mildew. Honestly, I don’t know what was worse, the ash back in Silver Crescent or the mold. I knew Hodges did not mind the smell; he said any scent was better than the night of the carnival embedded into his memory.I laid on a twin bed covered by a thin, well-worn sheet. My arm spread limp, hanging over my eyes, allowing me to just give in to the blissful darkness that was evenhanded. It showed no prejudice, and I wanted to let myself become one with it.“Matt…” Pan called to me; he was sulking in the back of my mind since we arrived in this pack.“So you are finally acknowledging me?” I snapped back
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RoseThe initiation was hours away, and I comfortably lounged in one of the leather chairs in Orion’s office with my nose stuck in a book. He was squaring away as much paperwork as he could before the ceremony took place.Since I had never participated in one or seen one, I had peppered Orion with an obscene amount of questions. I just wanted to get an idea of what was going on. Luckily my mate fed my curiosity and gave me a quick rundown of how the ceremony would go.After the sunset, Orion would make a speech and slice his hand open. Then, my pack members would go up one at a time and cut their palms before locking their hands with him. I would be the last pack member to do it, signifying my importance to the Alpha.At the end of the ceremony, the majority of the combined pack would shift and participate in a run. It was essential to Orion for the pack to unite in their human forms and their wolves. Running as a pack would also allow my pack to get to k
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Harriet I was glad that Iris had tracked us down. It gave Heather and my precious time with Rose. I would like to think that our presence helped calm her nerves, but I knew it was really the other way around.Iris took the lead; Orion had already left earlier. We silently followed her as she cut away from the sidewalk and slipped down a trail into the woods. The track was well worn; no foliage dared to try and overgrow it. It was clear that paws and feet had carved the path over many years of use.“Why are you guys so quiet? You should be excited?” Iris broke the silence as we came around a corner.“I think it’s just the nerves, and also, I’m wondering if you are leading us to a serial killer this deep in the woods,” I smirked.“Haha, I guess not all packs keep their meeting area this deep in their woods. Orion likes to keep us in touch with nature.” Iris almost had a sing-song quality to her voice when she spoke about Orion.“So, are you c
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AlastorI decided to take my talk with Rose to heart. During the initiation ceremony, I finally let my only defense line crumble and unmasked my scent. Once I stopped masking my scent, it was like a weight crumbled off of my shoulder.I impatiently waited as the members of the Silver Crescent have their palms slit one by one. The anticipation and nerves were eating me alive. Everything around me turned into static as I sunk into myself. Any confidence I had in this plan was turning into dust.Why was I listening to Rose? She doesn’t even know me; she doesn’t know my story. She was so sheltered. This was stupid; I shouldn’t be doing this right now.Before I could finish talking myself out of it, Orion announced that it was time for the run. I made my way to the back of the clearing. I dropped my clothes in an untidy heap and kicked them towards the underbrush of the forest floor.As soon as I shifted, I would run-up in the front of the pack with Ori
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RoseThe run lasted past midnight; the joy of the evening penetrated through everyone. After the run was over, Orion had led the pack back to the clearing to collect their belongings if they wanted. Some people had tapered off as the run progressed.Once I slipped my dress back on, I glanced down on the ground and realized Harriet’s dress was still crumpled on the forest floor. Heather was pulling her dress over her head.“Where did Harriet go?” I questioned Heather as her head popped out of the dress.“I think she disappeared with Alastor.” She sighed. She picked up Harriet’s dress and shook out any debris from the ground.“Aren’t you happy for her?” I cocked my head to the side and ruffled her head.“Of course, I am happy for her. I just feel like everyone is leaving me behind. I know I’m not of age yet, but still.” She offered a smile and shook her head. “Don’t worry about me, Rose.” With that, she hung Harriet’s dress over her arm and wa
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OrionThe morning sun snuck through the windows, attempting to coax me out of my comfortable cocoon around my little mate. Her naked body was perfectly entwined with mine.I burrowed my face into the crook of her neck, seeking sanctuary against the sun that was threatening to make me leave my mate. Her body pressed against mine, leaving no space between our bodies.Lazily my fingers brushed a few strands of her silky hair behind her ear. She was perfect. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly.“Creeper.” Her sleepy voice had me wrapped about her finger.“Am not.” I kissed her cheek. She playfully pushed away from me. “Come on, flower, we gotta get out of the bed.”“The bed calls me, though.” She whined and dove deeper into the bedding.“We promised to have breakfast with Brigid.” I pried back the layers of my mate’s blanket fort. “Don’t make me pull you out of bed by the toes.”“Fine, for Brigid, I will get out of the bed.” She threw
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Orion“She prayed that her light could reach that child. She took her life immediately.” The words escaped from Brigid, and I felt Rose scan my face. Rose’s hand fell to my thigh, gently offering a wave of warm electricity as some comfort.“For putting her life on the line countless times for my mother and guarding my mother’s memories, she earned her place as a pack elder. I would have known nothing about my mother if it was not for Brigid except for what my father said. If it wasn’t for her, I would have been lost. She was my compass.” I threw in.“Did the pack peacefully transition once Orion took over?” Rose asked nervously. Poor thing. She had no idea what kind of twisted pack she agreed to be in. Part of me still felt like I had tricked her into being a part of this.“No, child, not exactly. Hades had many corrupted high-ranking wolves in our pack. After his demise, they attempted to retaliate and overthrow your mate. As you see, it didn’t work. We
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RoseI rolled over in the bed, reaching out my arm towards Orion, but he wasn’t there. My hand searched farther but to no avail. I pried my eyes open, sleepily looking through my eyelashes. He really wasn’t there.I crawled to the edge of the bed, rubbing my eyes. The bathroom door was open, but no light.“Orion?” I called out to the empty room. There was no response. My legs swung over the edge, and I pulled his shirt from the day before over my head. Leather and cardamon wrapped around my body, but it wasn’t as good as the real thing.Yawning, I made my way across the room towards the door. I wasn’t awake enough for this. Slowly I made my way down the hall towards his office. The walk felt so much longer than average. I lazily knocked on the door and slightly pushed the door open a crack, completely dark. I went ahead and opened the door thoroughly before walking into the center of the room, leaning up against his desk. Ugh, where was he?“Instea
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MattOnce the sun had disappeared completely, I laid on top of my twin bed, staring at the ceiling. Sleep was not interested in me. I laid awake for hours.After midnight I gave up on the hope of sleep. I silently crept out of the cottage, leaving Hodges oblivious to my absence.I walked towards the lake and sat by the edge. I sighed and tried to lose myself to the reflection of the moon. What was wrong with me these days? I lost my dad, my pack, and apparently a part of myself.I lost Harriet. I completely lost her. Watching her find her mate was something I was not prepared for. It took everything in me not to flip out or run away. There was one person who I didn’t expect to comfort me that night. Her mom, Mrs. Carter, had made sure to find me and say she was sorry. Even after I treated Harriet like dirt, she was there for me when everyone else had forgotten about me. I guess part of me thought Harriet would always be there for me no matter how I
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RosePru sat across from me at the breakfast nook table. She gently shook her leg as she wrapped her fingernails on the table. We had been sitting like this for an hour. I was scared her leg was going to fall off.“What time is it?” Pru broke the silence.“Only a quarter past five.” I sighed. “You are going to be fine.”Pru wasn’t precisely scared to join the pack, but she was a ball of nerves. She was so calm that night with the Fallen Moon rogues. I found her fascinating; she was almost the complete opposite of Harriet.“I know, I know.” Pru offered a halfhearted smile. Matt was in a meeting with Orion, Alastor, and Damian. Orion had told me I could join in, but my heart told me to keep Pru company.“I think you are overthinking it.” I reached across the table and placed my hand on top of hers. I hope I was able to offer her some shred of comfort.“I know.” I heard that response way too many times in the past hour. She was just focu
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RoseBeams of late morning sun danced across the hardwood floors. I snuggled deep into Orion's chest as if he could make the morning go away.Last night after the 'bonfire,' Orion had carried me on his back to the packhouse. I never thought I would get used to being carried around on someone's back so much. Now it was second nature.I pulled the duvet up over my shoulder, trying to fight off the slight chill in our room. I guess it was time to either start wearing more clothes to bed or either crank up the heat more."I suggest the heat. I would hate for Orion to have to wear more clothes. I prefer him naked myself." A voice echoed in my head. She was there; Delilah was back. I felt my breath catch in my throat."You are back!" I squealed at my wolf."I am.""I missed you." I really had. I was lonely without her. Everyone else had been trying to prevent it, but it couldn't be helped. I saw through the movie afternoon with my girls. No
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RoseAfter a couple of hours of blanket forts and cuddles, a knock on the door sounded, reminded us that there was a world outside of this room. I peaked over the top of the couch to see Orion and Alastor lingering in the doorway.“Okay, ladies, you have stolen my mate for long enough. It’s time to get ready to go.” Orion walked over and gently poked my nose. I stuck my tongue out at Orion as I crawled out from under my blanket.“We did not even have her that long!” Harriet whined, and she dramatically clutched my blanket to her chest.“You are going to see her again in ten minutes,” Alastor mumbled as he leaned up against the back of the couch and ruffled Harriet’s curls.I gently stretched my arms up and out as I stood up. My muscles ached, and I silently prayed that Delilah came back soon. I hadn’t felt this bad since I had the premonition when I was Pru ran in the woods.I let my fingers intertwine with Or
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Rose“Anyways, we have gathered to discuss Alaric and Pru.” Orion cleared his throat.“What’s there to discuss?” I almost jumped to my feet; my heart frantically hammered in my chest. I couldn’t live with myself if they were punished or turned away from our pack. I turned to look at Alaric, Pru, and Matt. Pru and Matt had their fingers interlocked. Alaric had his head tilted to the side; his curiosity had been tantalized. I could see the cogs turning behind those gray eyes. Why were they so calm?“Luna,” Alastor spoke up. I whipped my head to face him. The sudden movement made my neck muscles scream in pain. I winced but tried my best to hold my composure.“Pru saved me. Pru saved Matt. It’s not like Pru asked to be there. They kidnapped her, too! She was taken; they stole her life and her grimoire. Alaric undermined his Uncle, his Father, and all those rogues whenever he could! He put his neck on the line for us when he didn’t have to. If it wasn’t for P
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RoseOrion and I didn’t get back to Black Moon until past sunrise. Orion wanted to stay and help dispose of the bodies, but Alastor and Harriet wouldn’t have it. They took care of the bodies and the fire, erasing the presence of the war the best they could. I rode on Orion’s back during the journey home. Clutching Pru’s jacket for warmth and some sense of modesty. I didn’t really want to have a Lady Godiva moment after the night I had.I honestly didn’t remember much of the trip back home. Once I was on Orion’s back, I knew I was safe and didn’t have to worry about anything. I do remember my parents smothering me, though. My father checked me over at least twice, and my mom almost threw me into the bathroom. After they were satisfied I was clean and not going to die, they went home. I knew that they would be back as soon as they had a catnap.Orion had asked me if I wanted to stay in the guest room, but it was time to go back to our room. Kroll couldn’t touch us
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Rose Greta’s hands wrapped around my neck, trying to squeeze the life out of me. If she was trying to scare me, it wouldn’t work because I had already seen the darkness that waited to consume anyone it could. Compared to that, she was nothing.Her fingers dug into the flesh of my neck, a small stream of blood escaping. Greta was desperate; air bubbles escaped from her mouth.I elongated my claws and slashed through her jacket to her forearm. Greta let go of me and clutched her arm in pain. I grabbed her hair in my hand and violently yanked it.In the water, I had the advantage. Greta was dressed for the Autumn weather; her boots and jacket would do nothing but weigh her down in the water. The best part, though, was that she couldn’t use her fire.I may have been naked, but I would rather be exposed to the cold water than to have anything on me slowing me down.Greta threw a punch at me, causing me to lose my
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Orion“Oh, hello, little puppy, have you seen the pathetic Alpha of Black Moon? I was thinking his head would be a delightful souvenir of this battle.” Kroll’s voice rang through the air as clear as a bell. Every word was peppered with cruel satisfaction.I shifted back to my human form and stood tall in front of the disgusting excuse of a wolf. “Is that what my mate was? Just a souvenir?”“Oh, of course not. Your little flower? That’s what you call her, right?” Kroll’s lips curled up into a disgusting grin. “Well, she is the crown jewel in my little collection.”I let out an earth-shaking growl. My mate was a Luna, not a cheap tchotchke for a lunatic’s shelf.“Down, boy,” Kroll smirked; he knew he struck a nerve. “Is that how you treat your superiors?”“The only thing about you that is superior is that distorted God complex of yours.” I casually ran my fingers through my hair. “It’s a shame you are such a sociopath.”“I am not a soci
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RoseWith every stride my paws made, I could feel the demonic warmth of Greta's rage encroaching on me."You can't run forever, little girl!" Greta cackled from behind me. A crack of her whip cut through the woods coming after me. Just a little bit further. I skidded out of the woods onto the road I had been on in a different time. Its course seemed unchanged, thank Goddess. The path from my premonition was the same except for a layer of asphalt.I ran down the road as fast as I could. The asphalt gnawing on the pads of my paws. If I wasn't in a life or death situation, I would probably love to wander through the area.My back left paw was ripped out from under me as Greta's fire scorched my fur. My jaw crashed into the street. The taste of metallic blood rushed into my mouth; I had bitten my tongue on impact. I jerked my leg away from Greta's fire, scrambling to get away."Just give up. You will never win against me." Greta taunted me. Her
