*sigh* Aiden did dishes so shmexy :)
The last two days went in much the same manner. Aiden and Alys would wake up and stay in bed for a bit, before getting ready to go to breakfast together. Alys liked to meet the pack members who ate in the dinning hall in the mornings, and slowly more and more were trickling in to meet her as well. After breakfast Aiden would either work in his office or he would have to go into the city to their main office, and Alys would go to her own office to continue her Luna studies. She had finally finished reading the files on the packs they had an alliance with and those they were on good terms with. Lilly would pop in throughout the day, making sure Alys was doing ok and to see if she had any questions. Alys started on their pack history this morning, she was amazed by how much there was to learn still, she felt like she would be reading for months. She looked at the time and saw she only had an hour until she met her mom for lunch. Today her mom was moving into one of the cottages in the v
Aiden got stuck at work a little later then usual, he had been getting ready to leave the office when he received a strange phone call. They were asking about buying Alys’s Cafe and kept him on the phone for a good half hour past when he had wanted to leave. In the end they changed their mind. The call was not sitting well with him. Why would they ask so many questions, just to change their minds. Oh well. He thought as he got in his Jeep to drive home. He was just happy he would be getting home to Alys soon. He wondered what delicious meal she had come up with for dinner tonight. He pulled out his phone sending her a text that he was on his way.He had only been driving for a few minutes when he got a link from Thomas.‘Alpha, I got a link from a warrior saying he had caught the scent of a rogue. I personally scouted the area he was patrolling, but scented nothing out of the ordinary.’ He reported. ‘Ok, double check the area again and make sure to check for visible signs as well. If
Aiden paced his office. Ever since realizing Alys’s letter was a fake, things were moving quickly and quietly, but it still didn’t feel fast enough. Aiden was feeling restless and his wolf wasn’t helping, he kept growling under his breath. They didn’t want anyone to know that they knew Alys was taken, since this was obviously an inside job and they didn’t want to lose the element of surprise. Thomas was sent out to see if he could find any other missing pack members. John was still missing, and Aiden was waiting for Brandi to show up to his office. Since she was supposed to be his girlfriend they had a good reason to question her. Jax was lounging on the couch across from his desk and Sara was out sniffing around the pack in her own way. She always kept up on the pack gossip and they often used it to keep the pack in check. More often then not, they could have a problem resolved before it ever became an actual problem. “Will you stop growling? You are giving me a headache. You will a
They picked the farthest meeting room from everything else, it was tucked in a back corner at the end of the hall on the second floor. It had a nice view of the woods out a large picture style window, a large round table in the center surrounded by comfortable office chairs, a counter across the one wall and a pull down screen they could hook a computer up to if they needed. Aiden linked Lizzy and asked her to have some refreshments brought up to them, it was getting late into the night and he hadn’t eaten dinner yet. He didn’t think anyone else had yet either. “So why am I here, all this fur ball told me was that a pack member was missing, that they may have used a masking potion and you needed my help?” Killian picked a chair and sat down leaning back, stretching his legs out, and clasping his hands behind his head. He raised his eyebrows and looked around curious. Aiden looked at Jax who simply shrugged. “What? I don’t trust texting sometimes. Figured we could tell him in person?
Alys was surrounded by darkness, she couldn’t move or call out. All she could do was be there. She didn’t know how long she had been like this but it felt like forever, she kept trying to feel for something other then her own mind. She kept trying to focus on Aiden hoping to somehow reach him, when she heard a soft whisper come from somewhere. ‘Be patient. I have a gift for you.’ Alys didn’t know who or what it was, but she huffed thinking that was easy for the voice to say, when she finally heard other voices. Focusing in on those voices with all her concentration, they started to get a bit clearer. “Ok, I’m getting out at the salon where I left my car. The directions to where you need to bring her are already set up on the GPS. Wait for the guy there!” Brandi’s voice rang out in a commanding tone. “Ok, ok, I heard you the first time.” A voice sounding much louder to Alys muttered back. Alys didn’t recognize it. “Good, once she is out of our hair things will be as they should
Aiden tried to go to bed but only tossed and turned for an hour, he couldn’t sleep. Alys’s scent surrounded him in his bed and it only reminded him that she wasn’t there. Finally tossing the sheets aside in frustration he decided to get up. He got dressed in what ever he could grab, not caring what he put on, and walked out of his suite. He made his way down to the dining hall, there were a couple of pack members eating breakfast before they left for their early morning patrol, but it was otherwise empty. He grabbed a cup of coffee from the coffee station nodding at the sleepy staff member who was checking on the food and coffee. He sat down in his chair and put his head in his hands. He didn’t know how long he was sitting there, when he felt a hand on his shoulder. “Here, I brought you a fresh cup of coffee. Is everything alright?” Brandi cooed at him, sounding worried. The feeling of her hand on his shoulder gave him the shivers and he shrugged it off and stood up. “Sorry, I just f
After Thomas led her into the room he closed the door and stood beside it, casually leaning against the wall. Aiden watched as her eyes darted around the room taking in each person there pausing at each one as if trying to read into their souls.“What is it that the alpha seeks?” Agatha asked, her head tipped to the side like a curious cat. Aiden sat down in the seat next to the one he pulled out for her and casually sat back. “To be honest, what I am looking for is information. Someone has taken something from me and I want it back. Are you able to help me with that?” Aiden decided in this case perhaps honesty was the best direction to start with, to an extent. “I am good at locating lost objects, but I feel as though this is more than a mere… object.” She grinned like the Cheshire Cat and her eyes lit with mischief. “It is something precious to you, oh yes, but I think it is a person.” She practically purred, why was Aiden getting the feeling she would turn into a cat right before
After Cody left, Alys found there was a small lamp on the end table, she turned it on and ate the soup and roll he had left before taking one of the pain pills for her head. She had no way to tell what time it was as the only window she could see had been completely boarded up and only a small sliver of light made it through, she didn’t feel like she had slept long so she thought Cody must have just brought her lunch. She looked around as best she could while attached to the bed post and could tell she was in some sort of rustic home or cabin. There were two doors to the room, the one that Cody used and has locked, and one to what she could only assume was either a closet or a bathroom. The only furniture in the room was the bed and two end tables and a small chest at the end of the bed. Cody came back after a while and asked her if she had to use the bathroom, when she nodded he took the cuff off the bed post then he led her to the other door. So she was right it was a bathroom. Inste
David and Clary stayed for another week after the ceremony. Being that they were True Mates, chosen for each other by the goddess, David was able to mark Clary tying their souls together. She would take on his longevity. She would never have a wolf but she would at least live as long as he does. Alys remembered reading that in the book she had gotten from Killian, Dr.Clarke asked to borrow it. It was hard for Alys to say goodbye to her mom. They had never been very far from each other. They promised to set up regular times to video chat every week. They drove with them to the airport and Alys stood waving for as long as she could. “Come on love, lets go home.” Aiden wrapped her in his arms and spun her around making her squeal. “Can we stop to get something to eat? I am starving and I could definitely eat a big delicious hamburger right now.” Alys’s stomach grumbled as she climbed into the car and Aiden chuckled. “I guess we better feed you since even your stomach is growling at me.
Aiden saw Alys start to get pale and knew it was time to bring her to the clearing for her first shift. He already had Thomas bring some blankets and a light t-shirt out to the clearing he picked for them to provide some comfort. He saw the other young pups gather a parent and go off towards their chosen part of the forest. Aiden looked around and made eye contact with Sara who nodded. She gathered everyone to give some final words of encouragement to Alys.“Don’t be overthinking it Lass, ye’re goin’ tae be great. It’ll be over in no time and we’ll be running through the woods with ye.” David gave her a great big squeeze, then handed her over to her mom to hug too.“Thanks dad.” She said to him, while hugging her mom tightly.“You are going to be amazing, don’t even worry about it. I can’t wait to see your wolf I hope she’s got red fur like your hair that would be fantastic!” Sara piped in cheerfully, making Alys laugh a little. Killian gave her shoulder a squeeze.“I’ve got nothing,
The morning and afternoon flew by as they spent most of it greeting the arriving Alpha’s and making sure they found their rooms to get changed and settled before the festivities in the evening. Before she knew it Alys was in Sara’s suite along with Clary and Lilly getting ready together for the ceremony. Clary was dressed in a floor length midnight blue sheath gown with quarter length lace sleeves and a v-neckline. She did her hair in a simple French twist, she looked amazing. Lilly was in a very expensive cream pant suit, but the top went down to the floor and swept back revealing the soft flowing pants underneath. It was simple yet elegant. Sara was dazzling in her red satin gown and her hair was curled and flowing freely, with a sexy smoky eye and matching red lipstick. Sara had just put the finishing touches to Alys’s hair which was pulled into a side braid on one side with the other side curled and cascading over her shoulder, Alys had already done her make up with a soft natural
It was finally the morning of the ceremony. Alys couldn’t decide if she was more nervous for her first shift or the ceremony itself. She had never been one for the spotlight so the idea of speaking in front of so many people made butterflies turn in her stomach. At least her first shift she would be in a quiet place, apart from everyone else with Aiden.Alys had woken up early, she had felt a strange itching sensation all over her body, she couldn’t get comfortable so she hopped in the shower hoping that would ease it.‘Why are you up so early love?’ Aiden linked her.‘I got woken up by this intense itchy feeling, I was hoping the shower would help. It just seems to be getting worse though.’ Alys told him, she had been using her loofa to scrub her entire body trying to ease the uncomfortable sensations.‘It’s your body getting ready for your shift tonight, it will probably come and go t
Alys was having a great time at the spa. When they arrived they found out that Aiden had booked the entire building just for them. First they went in to a steam room to relax and then hot showers, followed by soothing full body massages, a sushi lunch catered by her favourite restaurant, and finally finished with full manicures and pedicures. The ladies all spent the day laughing and chatting. It was nice to be able to just relax. Alys had started worrying again about her upcoming shift which would happen after the ceremony, when the moon was at its highest. Tonight it would be about 11:30pm when it reached its peak, and being May, the weather was supposed to be perfect. Two other pups were getting their wolves tonight as well as they celebrated their 18th birthdays that month. It was tradition for the shifting wolves to go to the edge of the forest for their first shift. Following the shift, which apparently only took around 15 minutes the first time, the pack would join together for
After the chaos of everything that happened to Alys and Aiden and the Blue Lake Pack. It felt like having the ceremony only a few weeks later was perfect timing. Everyone was getting excited, unmated wolves were hoping to meet their mates in the guests from other packs, the kitchen staff were kept busy with the preparations and the warriors were doing extra training to make sure security would be flawless. Aiden wasn’t taking any chances. As one of the biggest and more richer packs around they had invited a lot of people. Alphas and their Beta’s and mates would be coming and usually they would bring a couple warriors with them as well during travel. There were guest quarters for visiting warriors in the warrior building, and usually there was friendly competitions before the ceremony. The visiting Alpha’s and Beta’s would of course be put in the guest suites. Aiden spent the mornings with Alys and the afternoons working from his office. Jax was sent every other day to the city to set
Alys took almost an hour to figure out what she wanted to wear. She didn’t want to give the wrong impression. She finally decided on a simple white blouse, black pants, flats, no jewellery except her necklace and ring from Aiden and her hair in a simple ponytail. She was so nervous she didn’t think she would be able to eat anything, she didn't feel ready to face the pack for breakfast. “You have no reason to hide, they will respect you no matter what your decision, love. It will be ok.” Aiden told her as he finished putting on his usual button up and dress pants. “I am not even officially the luna yet. I don’t want want to start out wrong.” Alys worried for the hundredth time. Aiden just smiled softly at her and pulled her into a hug. “Again, it’s going to be ok. You will have me and my parents there with you. They will see us as a complete unit, it’s not you alone.” He reassured her again and kissed her on her nose. “Now lets go get you some food, because if your stomach growls in
The next couple days were pure bliss. Sara almost ambushed Alys the morning after the picnic, Jax had let slip he had picked up a ring for Aiden and she had been dying to see it, Killian was there to and he groaned as Sara gushed over the ring giving him pointed looks. After breakfast Aiden went with her to spend the morning at her moms. Aiden decided that this time he was going to take some more time from work and spend it with Alys. He took her around the pack and introduced her to more of the pack members. Alys got to see what an amazing Alpha he was. He took the time to greet members and listen to them when they had something to say. He knew every warrior by name, as for the rest of the pack if he didn’t know someones name he made sure to ask and would try to remember for next time. He showed her all his favourite places on the grounds and even showed her the maps of the property, and went over the different business they owned and where. Alys was surprised at the size of their rea
They ended up at a very expensive large boutique shop that sold all manner of dresses for every event out there. Again Alys wondered what a place like this was doing in a small city like Wakerton. Inside they were greeted pleasantly by a pretty young lady and Alys noticed for the first time she could smell someone, she could even tell that she was a wolf. The lady smiled broadly and welcomed them into the store and led them to an extravagant seating area with big comfy white couches surrounding a very modern glass coffee table and brought them all sparkling wine and glasses. The store was elegant it was all white and had big floor to ceiling sections of mirror perfectly placed for both lighting and decor. She brought Alys to the display room to go through a few styles and colours so she could pull some selections. Alys told her she wanted simple and elegant and if possible silver or soft purples. The lady, she introduced herself as Samantha, winked and told her to wait in a very large