Chapter Thirty-seven
Reece I shifted my gaze to Darren who sat directly opposite me, and I could only imagine how fantastic it would be to simply close the distance between us and punched him in the throat. The asshole irked the shit out of me,and made me lose my temper, whereas his daughter only calmed me down. "Your not saying anything Reece. Didn't you hear what Darren just said". Ryker who sat beside Darren remarked, and sometimes I wondered how he even became my beta, when he normally spoked like he reasoned from his anus. "Look Reece this is all for the best of our various packs. Evelyn Luna Ceremony has to be conducted tommorow so we could go on with our previous plan of luring and capturing the Shapeshifter demon". "What part of the new date for Evelyn Luna Ceremony won't be tommorow. Now listen Den as much as I understand and respect that she is your daughter, the moment she became mated to me, you lost every say in her life, and she became only accountable to me as both her mate and Alpha". I rasped, as he shook his head. "This isn't all about power and authority, but the pack we need to capture the demom as soon as possible. He recently killed all the watchers guarding the Dark River Pack, and surely you must have heard how he did same to the Blue Moon Pack. We don't which Pack is his next target, but we all need to be on our guard Reece. This is for us, for werewolves". "I'm sorry to disappoint you but Evelyn Luna Ceremony won't be be conducted tommorow. For fuck same, she got kidnapped the last time,and was only just returned today. No one know the trauma that might have caused on her". "I know my daughter, and I'm sure she wasn't traumatized. Besides finding her would have been easier if you marked her. Why are you yet to mark her, or don't you know it makes you look weak as Alpha, that you haven't even consummated your bond with her, because surely of you had you would have marked her and finally her wouldn't have been an issue". I growled. How they he talk about my marital life like that. What I did with Evelyn behind close doors was no one business, she was my mate and it didn't have to affect anyone whether or not I marked her. "Listen Reece, you need to give what Darren said fruitful ears. Reschedule the new date for the Luna Ceremony to be tommorow and also try as soon as possible to mark Evelyn. It help state your claim over her, and that way be easier for you to protect her". Ryker mumbled, as I stiffened,my nose flaring, and soon his mindlink came through 'You could also resend invites to all the nine Alpha's and use that avenue to discuss with them about conducting the census of their pack members'. He murmured, as I reasoned maybe rescheduling the date for the Luna Ceremony to tommorow isn't such a bad suggestion. Besides I would keep my eyes trained on her all through the Ceremony, and make sure she comes back to o the royal pack house once the ceremony is over, to avoid being a prey of the Shapeshifter demon. I didn't know what I would do if I lost her, I realized that after she had gone missing, and my men couldn't find her. It was such a dark and depressing feeling, I didn't want to ever feel that way again. "Fine the Luna Ceremony will be tomorrow". I say as Darren smiled. "I knew you would change your mind. You always make the right decisions". He grumbled, rising to his feet as he spunned and leave. "It has become obvious to the workers and even some of the pack members had noticed during the previous Luna Ceremony, that your mark wasn't on Evelyn neck. People are starting to murmur and draw conclusions, you need to complete your mating process and mark her Luna as soon as possible". "And should I be taking advice about consummating my mate bond, from someone who is yet to select his chosen mate?". I prod, furrowing my brows together. Ryker ignores my witttt comment."I've been able to come up with a great business we could invest the money from the company into". "And what could that be?". "Well.. I did a little survey and discovered the number of hospitals in the city aren't much, and even the existing ones they still lack alot of facilities, we could build hospital and purchase it the needed equipments. Or if you're simply looking forward to doing something just within the Pack. You could build an academy to train Alpha's, Beta's, Gamma's, Watchers, Warriors, and all those who have interest in becoming one. The last time we had such an academy was about fifty years ago, even before I was born". I nod. "The second plan sounds just like an excellent plan but with the Shapeshifter demon hovering around, I don't think building an academy is such a wise thing to do. What if he sneaks in and starts killing innocent woves, and people's life become at risk so they run away leave me at a lost". "Well you have a point, but with the hacker on your neck is not safe to leave such an amount in your account, unless you plan on redrawing it". He murmured as I chuckled. "I can't possibly redraw that much,what if someone steals it. I would just wait still tommorow for Evelyn Luna Ceremony and see how things go. If things turnout as planned and we are able to capture the shapeshifter demon then building the academy wouldn't be a problem at all". I stated, as he nodded in agreement, andI could only hope everything turned out great tommorow.Chapter Thirty-eight Sophie."Greetings Luna, may I come in". Lena voice sounded from outside my door, as I spunned to face it."Come in Lena, the door isn't locked". I tell her,and in a blink she pushed the door opened as she strode in."Greetings Luna". She greeted once more bowing her head to the ground."Speak". I demand."The designer is downstairs, she asked if she can come in and dress you"."What for?". I questioned, asy brows furrowed together."The Alpha didn't tell you". Well I wouldn't be asking if he did."Your Luna Ceremony is scheduled to take place in three hours time".I blinked. Wait What? Why would Reece just reschedule the date without even first informing me, I was just released from being held hostage by Darren yesterday, and the least thing I needed at the moment was the anxiety that came with preparing for my Luna Ceremony.But much to my shock I didn't feel nervous, like I normally do. Maybe because my previous Luna Ceremony made it look so simple,it was just
Chapter Thirty-nine Sophie Elara left not long after dressing me with her girls, as I kept stealing glances at my wrist watch, waiting for it to be seven o'clock, and oh the clock seemed to be ticking ever slow. Soon, I lost track of time as I play a chess came by myself. I don't even hear when my room door open or Darren enters in, until his voice breaks through the walls of the room."You don't plan on leaving your face exposed. Someone might recognise you, besides your previous pack Alpha is here".He growled, as I instantly raised my gaze to him,and instant chill gripping me. My eyes momentarily darts to the world clock."Is ten minutes to seven,and I'm not even the best in doing makeup. Also my previous pack Alpha and I only had one previous encounter, and that was eight years ago when I was introduced into the pack, I doubted he would still recognize me". I tell him, as his expression remained stoic."I don't think the risk it worth it". He state, and I want to argue with that
Chapter Forty Sophie.I instantly leaped, out the stage as the realization of it all dawned on me, and before Regnolds could realise what was happening it was already too late as he had poured the water on the spot were I was. The ground instantly burning in liquid, as it broke and the pogent scent of strong acid filled the air.I flinched like wise the crowd, that would have been me if I wasn't fast enough to put the pieces together."What the fuck!". Regnolds growled pretending to be shocked, but I know is all an act."How did acid even get here, didn't you know it was acid, and a very strong one at that, were you trying to get the Luna killed".He yelled at Louis who looked Just as confused as the rest of the crowd."I swear someone swapped the bucket. I don't know...I don't listen in on their conversation again as my eyes darted around for any sign of Reece or Ryker, but there was none.I instantly tried mindlinking Reece to let him know the Shapeshifter demon was here, I couldn
Chapter Forty-oneReeceRyker and I, reached the royal pack house in no time as we shifted back to our human form. Long story short, Darren had mindlinked us during the Luna Ceremony of the Shapeshifter demon killing some of the pack members and watchers by the boundary. He told us, he was certain the Shapeshifter demon had not gone far, and we should come and soon as possible so we could find him.That was why I had to leave Evelyn in the safe hands of Jeremy,the head warrior and watcher to watch over her, while I left with Ryker, we didn't want to create a sense and decided to chase him ourselves without bothering other wolves. Some of Darren men were by the boundary searching from various corners for the demon, we were so close to finding him when Evelyn mindlinked, that I had to close our mindlinked so I could focus.And soon it became like we were dancing in circles, and the Shapeshifter demon wasn't actually there as we thought. Jeremy mindlinked me seconds later about Louis try
Chapter Forty-twoReeceJeremy comes out a second later, as he leaves with the rest of the warriors."We should get back inside". I murmured, starring at the sky, believing my father was looking down at me, as I wondered what he would had dine had he been in my shoes."We should go back inside". I repeated grabbing Evelyn wrist as we three went in,and slammed the door shut."I didn't see Darren today". She stated freeing her wrist from my hold, as she sat down on the couch.Ryker and I shared a brief glance. I didn't know if she realised what she did, but she just called her father by his name, without even adding his title or anything."He was with us at the boundary we were trying to find the Shapeshifter demon"."Did you see him". She prod, as I blinked confused by her question, as if on cue she elaborates."You said you were with him by the boundary, did you see him, did you see Darren with your two eyes, because I can't recall him ever leaving my room". Again she called him by hi
Chapter Forty-threeReece"If that's the case then we would need to release Louis tommorow". Ryker stated as I nodded, but Evelyn shook her head, having other suggestions."We can't release him if we do, the Shapeshifter demon would know I told you. We need to make everyone believe he is dead including the guards and maids, no one must know he is alive, because we don't know who is to be trusted. If the Shapeshifter demon learns Louis is dead he will feel safe and believe no one figured him out, I'm most definitely sure that would also make him want to strike again".She murmured, as I nodded. "Fine, but Darren would atleast need to know since he is helping us discover the demon"."Helping us, or luring us further to destruction". She chuckled bitterly. "Listen Reece, I'm not saying my father is guilty of anything, but I don't trust him, and you shouldn't trust him either, remember he was the last person you were with before your convulsing began at the previous Luna Ceremony. The doc
Chapter Forty-fourSophie.I felt a hard surface pressed closely behind me, as my eyes instantly fluttered opened, the bright light, shining through the half opened grey cottons greeting me. I blinked, where was I, and before I could ponder further the heavenly scent of earth after rain invaded my nostrils. I had fall asleep waiting for him,I thought he would never show up, but you couldn't blame me I'm used to Reece dissapointing me.I craned my face to the side, to find Reece still sleeping so Peaceful. He looked just like a little boy, without even any care in the world. I must admit the reason I had decided to sleep in Reece bed with him, was because I was scared, but the warmth of his body against mine felt oddly comfortable, like that was the way it was meant to be,Reece sleeping beside me. I couldn't remember the last time I slept so peacefully, I found my self thinking of lying to Reece that I was still scared even though I felt much better today,just so I could relive this mo
Chapter Forty-five Sophie "I will be heading to my room now". I murmured, and without waiting for a response from him I ambled directly to my room, slamming the door shut once I was inside as I pulled out my silky night gown and strode to the bathroom.While in the shower, I tried to let the cold water calm my mind and soul, but it was rather too difficult. I could have been burned, killed and forgotten, without any trace behind. The horrible thought kept resounding in my head as alot of what it's ran through my mind. What if I didn't notice all the suspicious signs? What if it was already to late before I leaped off the stage.'As much as they are alot of what if's to be considered, nothing happened to you, your here and your save now, and that is all that matters'. Myra mumbled reassuringly through our mindlinked as I smiled.'I miss having you around Myra, it can be so lonely when you feel your all alone and have no one to confide in'. I pout.'I was angry because I felt you were
Chapter Forty-five Sophie "I will be heading to my room now". I murmured, and without waiting for a response from him I ambled directly to my room, slamming the door shut once I was inside as I pulled out my silky night gown and strode to the bathroom.While in the shower, I tried to let the cold water calm my mind and soul, but it was rather too difficult. I could have been burned, killed and forgotten, without any trace behind. The horrible thought kept resounding in my head as alot of what it's ran through my mind. What if I didn't notice all the suspicious signs? What if it was already to late before I leaped off the stage.'As much as they are alot of what if's to be considered, nothing happened to you, your here and your save now, and that is all that matters'. Myra mumbled reassuringly through our mindlinked as I smiled.'I miss having you around Myra, it can be so lonely when you feel your all alone and have no one to confide in'. I pout.'I was angry because I felt you were
Chapter Forty-fourSophie.I felt a hard surface pressed closely behind me, as my eyes instantly fluttered opened, the bright light, shining through the half opened grey cottons greeting me. I blinked, where was I, and before I could ponder further the heavenly scent of earth after rain invaded my nostrils. I had fall asleep waiting for him,I thought he would never show up, but you couldn't blame me I'm used to Reece dissapointing me.I craned my face to the side, to find Reece still sleeping so Peaceful. He looked just like a little boy, without even any care in the world. I must admit the reason I had decided to sleep in Reece bed with him, was because I was scared, but the warmth of his body against mine felt oddly comfortable, like that was the way it was meant to be,Reece sleeping beside me. I couldn't remember the last time I slept so peacefully, I found my self thinking of lying to Reece that I was still scared even though I felt much better today,just so I could relive this mo
Chapter Forty-threeReece"If that's the case then we would need to release Louis tommorow". Ryker stated as I nodded, but Evelyn shook her head, having other suggestions."We can't release him if we do, the Shapeshifter demon would know I told you. We need to make everyone believe he is dead including the guards and maids, no one must know he is alive, because we don't know who is to be trusted. If the Shapeshifter demon learns Louis is dead he will feel safe and believe no one figured him out, I'm most definitely sure that would also make him want to strike again".She murmured, as I nodded. "Fine, but Darren would atleast need to know since he is helping us discover the demon"."Helping us, or luring us further to destruction". She chuckled bitterly. "Listen Reece, I'm not saying my father is guilty of anything, but I don't trust him, and you shouldn't trust him either, remember he was the last person you were with before your convulsing began at the previous Luna Ceremony. The doc
Chapter Forty-twoReeceJeremy comes out a second later, as he leaves with the rest of the warriors."We should get back inside". I murmured, starring at the sky, believing my father was looking down at me, as I wondered what he would had dine had he been in my shoes."We should go back inside". I repeated grabbing Evelyn wrist as we three went in,and slammed the door shut."I didn't see Darren today". She stated freeing her wrist from my hold, as she sat down on the couch.Ryker and I shared a brief glance. I didn't know if she realised what she did, but she just called her father by his name, without even adding his title or anything."He was with us at the boundary we were trying to find the Shapeshifter demon"."Did you see him". She prod, as I blinked confused by her question, as if on cue she elaborates."You said you were with him by the boundary, did you see him, did you see Darren with your two eyes, because I can't recall him ever leaving my room". Again she called him by hi
Chapter Forty-oneReeceRyker and I, reached the royal pack house in no time as we shifted back to our human form. Long story short, Darren had mindlinked us during the Luna Ceremony of the Shapeshifter demon killing some of the pack members and watchers by the boundary. He told us, he was certain the Shapeshifter demon had not gone far, and we should come and soon as possible so we could find him.That was why I had to leave Evelyn in the safe hands of Jeremy,the head warrior and watcher to watch over her, while I left with Ryker, we didn't want to create a sense and decided to chase him ourselves without bothering other wolves. Some of Darren men were by the boundary searching from various corners for the demon, we were so close to finding him when Evelyn mindlinked, that I had to close our mindlinked so I could focus.And soon it became like we were dancing in circles, and the Shapeshifter demon wasn't actually there as we thought. Jeremy mindlinked me seconds later about Louis try
Chapter Forty Sophie.I instantly leaped, out the stage as the realization of it all dawned on me, and before Regnolds could realise what was happening it was already too late as he had poured the water on the spot were I was. The ground instantly burning in liquid, as it broke and the pogent scent of strong acid filled the air.I flinched like wise the crowd, that would have been me if I wasn't fast enough to put the pieces together."What the fuck!". Regnolds growled pretending to be shocked, but I know is all an act."How did acid even get here, didn't you know it was acid, and a very strong one at that, were you trying to get the Luna killed".He yelled at Louis who looked Just as confused as the rest of the crowd."I swear someone swapped the bucket. I don't know...I don't listen in on their conversation again as my eyes darted around for any sign of Reece or Ryker, but there was none.I instantly tried mindlinking Reece to let him know the Shapeshifter demon was here, I couldn
Chapter Thirty-nine Sophie Elara left not long after dressing me with her girls, as I kept stealing glances at my wrist watch, waiting for it to be seven o'clock, and oh the clock seemed to be ticking ever slow. Soon, I lost track of time as I play a chess came by myself. I don't even hear when my room door open or Darren enters in, until his voice breaks through the walls of the room."You don't plan on leaving your face exposed. Someone might recognise you, besides your previous pack Alpha is here".He growled, as I instantly raised my gaze to him,and instant chill gripping me. My eyes momentarily darts to the world clock."Is ten minutes to seven,and I'm not even the best in doing makeup. Also my previous pack Alpha and I only had one previous encounter, and that was eight years ago when I was introduced into the pack, I doubted he would still recognize me". I tell him, as his expression remained stoic."I don't think the risk it worth it". He state, and I want to argue with that
Chapter Thirty-eight Sophie."Greetings Luna, may I come in". Lena voice sounded from outside my door, as I spunned to face it."Come in Lena, the door isn't locked". I tell her,and in a blink she pushed the door opened as she strode in."Greetings Luna". She greeted once more bowing her head to the ground."Speak". I demand."The designer is downstairs, she asked if she can come in and dress you"."What for?". I questioned, asy brows furrowed together."The Alpha didn't tell you". Well I wouldn't be asking if he did."Your Luna Ceremony is scheduled to take place in three hours time".I blinked. Wait What? Why would Reece just reschedule the date without even first informing me, I was just released from being held hostage by Darren yesterday, and the least thing I needed at the moment was the anxiety that came with preparing for my Luna Ceremony.But much to my shock I didn't feel nervous, like I normally do. Maybe because my previous Luna Ceremony made it look so simple,it was just
Chapter Thirty-sevenReeceI shifted my gaze to Darren who sat directly opposite me, and I could only imagine how fantastic it would be to simply close the distance between us and punched him in the throat. The asshole irked the shit out of me,and made me lose my temper, whereas his daughter only calmed me down."Your not saying anything Reece. Didn't you hear what Darren just said". Ryker who sat beside Darren remarked, and sometimes I wondered how he even became my beta, when he normally spoked like he reasoned from his anus."Look Reece this is all for the best of our various packs. Evelyn Luna Ceremony has to be conducted tommorow so we could go on with our previous plan of luring and capturing the Shapeshifter demon"."What part of the new date for Evelyn Luna Ceremony won't be tommorow. Now listen Den as much as I understand and respect that she is your daughter, the moment she became mated to me, you lost every say in her life, and she became only accountable to me as both her