They met up at the edge of the woods, she had already shifted and Nova was itching to run. Tyler grins. "Go on, we'll be right behind you." He shifts as Nova takes off with a huff. Lia and Nova both look back to see the large black wolf they knew was Valens behind them. They had seen him a few times when they had worked with their wolves in training. Lia had been shocked with how large and powerful he had been. Nova had reminded her that he was an alpha from a very powerful and respected line. Seeing him again when it was just them was wonderful. Nova keeps a pace that allows him to keep up. The two end up playing. Chasing each other.
Back at the Valor Moon Pack house James' phone rings. "Yes, Oliver?" His tone filled with annoyance.
"Is Dahlia with you?" Oliver asks and Gunner's hackles raise in James' mind.
"Nova!" Lia shouts and Nova takes off full sprint towards where she had heard James. Last time Axel had nearly killed her godfather. She wasn't going to let him finish the job. Valens was doing his best to keep up. Nova smells their no good mate before she sees him and is just able to dodge the attack before it happens. She ducks to the side and doubles back to Valens as the big grey wolf turns on them. Nova growls and bares her teeth before howling to let her brother and James know where they were. Gunnar would find them."He found us," she tells Nash and James through a mind link."Stay with Tyler and let Nova do whatever she needs to," James tells her. "We are almost there."Valens nudges Nova back and puts him and Tyler between Nova and Axel. Valens growls again. Teeth bared and ready to fight. Axel takes
Once that was done Valens gave control over to Tyler and he shifted back. He pulled on a pair of shorts a warrior gave him. He ignores the shirt and takes a second bundle of fabric and goes over to Nova. He glares at George as he passes. Before looking back at Nova when she nuzzles his face. George growls but they don't even look at him. Tyler chuckles as Nova nudges him. He tucks the clothing under his arm and runs his fingers through the soft fur of her mane."Follow me," he say quietly. He led Nova out of the eyeline of the group. He held the change of clothes out for and closes his eyes. Dahlia shifted and put on the wrap dress he had given her. She looked at the jacket that was with it. The Luna must have worried she would be uncomfortable around so many men. She sets the jacket aside and hugs Tyler."Thank you," she is careful of the slowly he
Jael and Briar rush to her when they reach the pack house. "Let me see you, are you okay?" Briar frantically looks her over. Doing the same with Nash when she is satisfied Lia is okay. Nash tries to wave her off but Briar isn't having it and with a sigh he lets her check. He missed his sister and if this made her feel better. He'd do it."I believe these are yours." Lia looks over to see Beckett holding out her locker and bracelet. Lia gasps."You found them?""Of course, James' wolf would have tracked your scent through the wood if Jael hadn't stopped him. Found them very quickly. Quite paternal that wolf.""That's Gunnar for you." She smiles, but it falls as he carefully hands her the broken remains of her jewelry.
"Petal," James says. "Come with me for a minute.""Okay," she says. She looks at Tyler. He just nods and mouths for her to go on.James leads her to a bench not far from the entryway stairs. "What's going to happen now? Katie said the arrangements are already made."James nods. "They are. No more time is to be wasted. George is being sent back home.""Nova said they'd sweep it under the rug," Lia says."Oh no, he is going to face justice for what he has done to you, both Lunas insist. You heard Alpha Maxwell back there. The only reason he isn't being dealt with here is Oliver has agreed his children have gone too far and risked the safety of both packs this time. And he will abide by any decision the alphas decide. Oliv
Lia thanks him and moves closer, but not too close to where Beta Oliver stands with his cuffed children."I'm sorry, Dahlia. I should have seen you were struggling when you were in my home," Oliver says. "I hope someday you can forgive that failing on my part." She gives a tight-lipped nod and he accepts that as a positive step forward. She turns to face George."Don't do this," George says. "You belong to me.""She belongs to no one," Tyler says. "She is her own person. A real mate would respect that.""I am her mate!" George shouts.James goes to interject for everyone's safety but Lia stops him."Not anymore," she states. "I, Dahlia Stuart of the Haven River Pack, reject
As that is happening, the Alpha of the Valor Moon Pack approaches the remaining members of the Haven Moon Pack, Alpha Lars, Beta Oliver who is holding his son, his daughter is with Gamma Beckett, and a few Warriors."I am so sorry for what has happened," Alpha Lars tells him. "We never expected things to get this out of hand. We were hoping to handle this internally, but we are grateful for your assistance. I hope this will not damage future relations between our packs and the alliance."Maxwell nods. "Alpha Lars, we appreciate your haste and handling of this particular situation," Alpha Maxwell starts, sending an unamused look at the beta and his son. "I know this cannot have been an easy situation to handle considering it involved the families of both your Beta and Delta." He looks back towards his packhouse where his family is now safe inside. "I don't
Jael squeals and nearly tackles Lia as she walks through the doors of their school."I thought you weren't going to be here until lunch?" Jael smiles. She had missed her best friend."I've already missed too many classes. I don't want to fall behind," Lia tells her. "And I missed you guys.""Good, because everyone missed you too." The bell rang and they had to hurry off to class.Roger grins as Jael and Lia walk onto the training grounds. "How are you feeling, Lia?""Much better," she smiles and hugs him."How's the family?""Saige has perfected her pout after how many times she was told you still were visitin
"You're home!" Saige runs over and hugs Lia as soon as Cam sets her down inside her and Nash's home."I am. Hi Cam." Lia laughs, scooping her up and setting her against her hip. "Nash is too.""Nashy!" Saige shouts, basically into Lia's ear, when she sees him. Lia flinches. Nova, despite the volume, chuckles. The pup was so happy it was contagious."Hey Kid," Nash grins, he ruffles the 4-year-old's hair as he goes past her into the living room. Saige giggles. "Cam." Nash nods a greeting."Glad to see you both back on one piece," Cam says."Got iffy there for a bit," Nash admits. "George wouldn't have if Soren had his way.""Nash…" Lia shakes her head as Na