The royal family went down to the kitchen and found the people scurrying to prepare a feast for them. They kept meat roasting and vegetables ready for Raven and her mama pretty much all hours of the day. If they weren’t there, they would slow cook stew over the fire. The night people would keep it stirred and going. Tonight, the castle was absolutely buzzing with the good news, the Royal children were inducted officially into the Holy Clan and leaders. Their magic and knowledge proved to be a great advantage for the Holy Clan. The people felt gratitude to them for making sure they were going to stay safe and well taken care of. “Celeste! It’s good to see you! Emiline is doing so well. I hope you are happy with her progress.” Raven told her newest friend. “I’m pleased with both of you, Mum. The progress Emiline tells me about is befitting of a future Queen. We are both very excited.” “That makes me very happy to hear.” Bastion smiled beaming with pride. “I’ve always tried to keep
Danessa and Lucas sat at the Bloodchild villa and discussed the findings with their supporters. Gathered around the table were noblemen and women, elders who supported the cause and other members of the Holy Clan. Candlelight brought light to their faces as the flames danced on their wicks. The room was tense with civil war talk. “We don’t want to cause any major damage to the realm. We can keep this to a small militia of soldiers that can abduct Raven and keep her hidden until after the eclipse passes,” Mr Banderman spoke. “We will take her by any means necessary and damned be the consequences. This isn’t a time to roll over. We have to take back this realm before someone else decides to make changes none of us will benefit from.” Bloodchild spoke up. His frustration was only increased by hearing Raven and Bradford not only passed the trials but did so flawlessly. “She can’t be the ruler. We won’t recognize her power. We are ruled by the males. Not the females. It is blasphemy t
“Alpha, we have received a letter stamped with the wax seal of Elder Lord Bastion.” Beta Chance presented. “Thank you Beta.” Inside it read, “Greetings Alpha Xander of the Blood Moon Mountain Pack. I extend a hand of reverence and respect in requesting an audience with you. As you well have heard, I am preparing my daughter Raven to ascend to the throne. Your pack in particular is exactly the kind of strength we want to show. I wish to discuss this matter further. I will venture to your land with her and expect you will respectfully receive us. We do not come with talks of war. We come with ideas to better our relationship. I will leave shortly after this letter is sent to you. Please prepare. Best regards, Elder Lord Bastion of the Holy Clan.” “Interesting,” Alpha rubbed his chin. “Beta, make sure the guest quarters in the Alpha house are prepared. Please also prepare the Alpha no and Luna suites. While they are here, they will be under my ever watchful eyes.” “Yes, Alpha.” Beta C
The dining hall was large and had room for the entire pack to dine. There were three long wooden tables and chairs surrounding them. At the head of the tables was a long table perpendicular to the pack tables. This was the Alpha Table. Only his Luna and other chosen guests are there. Tonight, Alpha honored his guests by seating them with he and his mate. The pack was gathered and they entered the hall. They passed the pack on their left and as they passed them each member bowed their heads. Behind them came Elder Lord Bastion. He scanned the room and could see so many Lycans surrounding him. He felt a shiver from a memory of war. He knew the Lycans were still having some issues with some of the clans. He wondered what their reaction to this alliance would be. He would need their help to enforce it. Behind him was Raven. She was dressed in a cotton dress with a leather corset. Her boots were laced up to her knees. She wore her hair down and wore several braids she had woven protec
Bradford and Margaret sat talking at her father’s house for a bit. They decided they would keep her safe and she would not go question the people. Bradford had made enough friends among them he knew who to go to. Mr. Bronson was fairly versed in the dealings with the Bitten but he was fairly cut off. Instead he decided to ask Celeste to keep him updated about any details the maids had. “Mar, Mr Lavenos is correct. It’s safer for you here. I’m not sure what the guilde is planning but it’s going to be a fight. I’m going to go back to Mother and we will address the military leaders. Once I know who I can trust and who needs to be ousted, we can take action.” “I’m not very good at waiting around for the men to handle things. I’m still going to keep an ear open around the village. I will be safe there. Raven doesn’t go to the village so I won’t be in danger of her adversaries.” Margaret told him. “Be safe and wary. We don’t know how many of them support the guilde and their plans. I’m
Ruby met with Danessa as planned to go see the seamstress. Coming up to the Bloodchild Villa, she adored their house and loved the way it smelled beautiful. The door opened and Danessa came out. “Off we go! The arrangement has been struck. She has what we need.” Danessa wrapped her shawl around her torso and headed out. Together they walked back up to the market in the realm. They walked to the storefront of their seamstress and straight to the lady. Danessa addressed her, “Hello again, dearest. I’ve come for my dress and the other requirement I requested.” “Hello and welcome. Is this her?” The seamstress looked over her specs and measured up Ruby. The decided that she wasn’t going to be difficult to make a dress for. “Hello, I’m Cassie. I made you look classy!” She took a walk around Ruby and checked her measurements with her measuring tape. “No, she is the one making the purchase, silly! Now let’s see her dress.” Danessa cooed. Cassie pulled the dress out of the box and fluff
Bradford was preparing to gear up and talk to everyone. He spent a bit of time with his parents and sister in order to take the trials and discern what Raven’s role and response to her discovery of what her full power would look like. He couldn’t understand why he wasn’t tested harder. Why didn’t the council adjust the trials for him they way they did her? Meanwhile Mr Lavenos looked feverishly for his daughter while he attempted to look calm and gathered. Going to the market he passed the tables full of food, jars, wine, jewelry, fabrics and weapons. He walked all over trying to keep inconspicuous. Then he heard them talking, “I’m not sure what’s going on here lately, but something is off. I’ve heard whispers around the castle about unease with the new leaders.” One lady at the market spoke. Another shushed her, “They can hear remarkably. You can’t speak this. Now come on and quiet your curiosity before you disappear.” The two ladies went ahead. Mr Lavenos felt uneasy. “Even the peo
Cassie worried that keeping this transaction from her best friend would end in some kind of betrayal. Celeste had always kept her in the loop but these last few weeks have been strange in the realm. Danessa had asked for many dresses to be made in the past. This time she came asking for a potion to put someone to sleep for a time. Potions were simple to get enough but she worried this was about Princess Raven and Prince Bradford. Cassie decided she didn’t want to get Celeste involved in anything that could put her or Emiline into trouble. She decided mums the word and that was that. Mr Banderman spoke to Elder Bloodchild, “I have to space ready. It is sealed by magic and can only be opened from the outside by magic. Magic is blocked from the occupants inside. We will have complete isolation and it’s deep enough the moon can’t reach her.” “Very good. When can I bring them to it?” He asked. “It’s already waiting. I have our team assembled as well.” He told Bloodchild. “General