Chapter 40Helping Odette bring the last of the salads out to the table, I turn back and smile as I watch the Pine Moon wolves that will be initiated into the back next week mingle with the Crescent Phoenix wolves. They look like a pack already, the two groups happily chatting about training with some wanting to join the patrol shift tomorrow to get a feel of the territory. Unfortunately the cheery atmosphere ends there as many of the Crescent Phoenix wolves that used to be Golden Fang stare at the few Onix Moon wolves with distain and hatred as our guests stick to themselves. I knew tonight would pose a challenge as there was no arrange seating at our bonfires, but to see so much hostility really worries me.“Brynlee!” Turning to the left, I see Quest, Quincy and surprisingly Tristan walking towards me, the three looking thick as thieves as they each hold a glass of moon shine in their hands.“Enjoying yourselves?” I laugh out, watching Tristan take a swig of the alcoholic drink.“Ve
Chapter 41Sitting at the meeting table in front of Asteria and Gale, I watch their face as their expressions morph from shock, to curiosity, to disgust, to shock again. I can tell that they were in the dark just as much as I was with all this new information, including the abuse Rune faced in Valor’s hands and pity fills me for my ex. With two hours before the meeting between Alpha Viren and us to discus about the attack his father performed on Golden Fang and the reparations owed to us, I decided to link the two to meet me in the sound proof room and brought my laptop.“Who else knows about this?” Gale finally asks, breaking the long silence. Removing the mug of coffee from my lips, I look at the Alpha couple and notice a heaviness in their eyes. This information is a lot to take in, even for me. But if this is all true, then that means Rune did what he did to protect Pine Moon.“Quest but if you look at the C.C list that was sent to this fake email, you can see that Rune sent it to
Chapter 42Staring at the busses and vans sent by Crescent Phoenix as they pull into the parking lot, I watch as my wolves bounce with excitement. We have spent a total of three days here relaxing but also watching over our shoulders with fear in case my father came looking for us.“Alpha Rune?” A man asks as he steps down from the bus and makes his way towards me.“Just Rune please, mister?” I answer, stretching my hand out to this wolf. He scoffs at my hand and walks over to Caspian, hugging the man with a wide grin on his face.“Caspian! Finally joining the pack I see?” The man steps towards Caspian and pulls him into the hug, the two wolves seeming like best friends.“Yeah. Pine Moon has nothing for me and Lilac is at Crescent Phoenix.” Caspian answers as a few more wolves step from the vans and bus. A total of eight wolves. Another one steps towards me, this one burlier than the others with a silent disposition.“Don’t mind Ash. He is just protective of a mutual friend we all kno
Chapter 43Watching the cars of Onix Moon drive away, I let out a sigh of relief and plop down onto the pack house steps. The last five days have been hectic between creating a peace treaty with Alpha Viren, showing our visitors around specific buildings and trying to keep Alpha Viren in check – especially with how his lust towards me was openly shown.A few times I had to break up a fight or two cause by Onix Moon’s wolves goading one of my own, and I promptly sent the offending party to our prison cell for a night to cool off. Alpha Viren was not happy when I did this but Asteria and I told him to keep his wolves in check or leave. He grumbled and back down after that and on the third day of their visit they did not cause anymore fights. The only wolf that was willing to be friendly was Tristan. I even invited the Beta to a game of poker at my cottage where Quincy and I robbed him and a few of our friends blind at the game, gaining just over three hundred dollars each.Last night we
Chapter 44Sitting in my vehicle, I wait patiently for my men to deliver me what I want. Coming to Crescent Phoenix was not a waste, even if it meant I had to give land and money to Alpha Asteria for my father’s blunder. What I did gain is a woman that would become a fitting Luna. Brynlee Eclipse is not my Goddess given Mate, but she is a she-wolf any man would desire. With care for her people and a quick wit, Brynlee is certainly someone that will grow a pack and right now I need that someone by my side.Staring at my phone while I wait, I read over that idiot’s confession once more. I knew that Alpha of Pine Moon was a fool like my father but to think he would force his pup to reject Brynlee is something only someone mentally deranged would do. Yes, Tanya Cross comes with the backing of Blood Claws but that is nothing compared to the power Brynlee possesses.“Alpha Viren, they are here.” My driver calls out to me, a smile in his tone. I smile too as I wait for my delivery. Soon the
Chapter 45Following the GPS route, I turn off of the smooth country road onto a rough gravel path. On all sides of the vehicle is the dense forest that Crescent Phoenix is located in. From what I have been told by Edison on the drive here, there it a clearing about thirty minutes west from here where the Alpha has been working on creating a decoy town by a lake. It is a big project that has will need a lot of planning and approval from the Human government. Once Crescent Phoenix can get the approval, the building will begin and many Omegas and some Warriors plan to move there to make it a tourist town.I am excited to meet this Alpha. She sounds like a good fit for this pack after the attack they went through. Has helped it rise from the ashes to the pack it is today and has given many wolves a second chance in just a short amount of time. I can honestly say that I can’t wait to get to know everyone here before leaving to find Brynlee.“Edison.” I call out to the man in the back who
Chapter 46Staring at Brynlee as I place her on the plush bed, I watch as she moves, settling in comfortably before her body relaxes. The wolfsbane used on her has started to wean and I expect she will wake up within a day. Trailing my hand along her body, I feel every curve under the sundress she wears and suppress a groan. Soon I will be feeling the soft supple skin as she moans my name. My hand lands on the swell of her breast and I can’t help but squeeze, hearing her sweet lips let out a soft gasp before her body subconsciously turns away. Chuckling, I pull my hand away from her. I can’t get too greedy right now.[Alpha Viren, I will be leading a hunting mission to refill the pack freezer.] Tristan links me. I grin, happy to know that I can still hid the fact I stole his new friend for a little longer. I know Crescent Phoenix will be looking for their Beta and that is fine. If I am lucky, they will blame her disappearance on that bastard Rune. Hopefully by the time they figure out
Chapter 47“What do you mean Brynlee is missing!” I demand, Stepping towards my Aunt. Jett puts his hand out, stopping me from getting to close as my rage explodes. My Brynlee, my Goddess given Mate, is missing. The crowd watches on in silence, the scent of grief and sadness heavy in the air.“What the hell happened?!” I demand, letting the power of my blood radiate. That Quincy guy steps forward, an apologetic look on his face before he turns to my Aunt. She nods at him and he sighs before turning to face me.“Two days ago Brynlee was given the go ahead to take two days off after helping in dealing with Alpha Viren of Onix Moon.” He begins explaining, looking into my eyes. I sniff the air, scenting the truth to his words before I nod for him to continue telling me the timeline of events.“I was out hunting with Quest, our Head Hunter, when she sent a link out to the pack stating she will be on her days off and also to not have anyone bother her.”“Especially us Hunters and Warriors.
Sitting in my office, I watch from the side as our Council Representative – Alastor Levines – speaks with Milan Berhardt. Quincy is there, holding her hand as he silently supports her while Milan tells her side of events when Valor attacked Willow Bark. Her voice cracks with emotions and she has to take a moment to compose herself as Alastor passes a box of tissues to the she-wolf. This has been a trend with many of the wolves sine the interviews started two days ago.Four days ago, Alastor came with a few other council members, the group bringing along thirty new wolves who would be joining Crescent Phoenix next week. As usual, we had welcomed everyone to the Pack with a bonfire, the Crescent Phoenix wolves excited to welcome in these new members as it means we are growing stronger. We partied the night away and showed the guests to their rooms, deciding to put the six Council Wolves in the Pack House and the soon-to-be new members in the guest house where Milan and Quincy could keep
Watching the wolves line up in front of the Council Headquarters, I try my best to plug my nose. Everyone here is a Rogue waiting to board and take a seat on the buses the Council provided for us. We will all be leaving to join either Shadow Rose or Crescent Phoenix within the hour and part of me is excited for this change.I had been turned Rogue involuntarily three weeks ago from Pine Moon. Alpha Valor had needed someone who could infiltrate Crescent Phoenix when news of his son being part of this pack reached him. At first, I had thought of refusing this job, but the prospect of leaving Pine Moon for a bit and possibly finding my Mate won and I agreed to become a spy for my Alpha.I was forced to make a blood pact as soon as I turned Rogue so that Alpha Valor could continue to control me while I went to infiltrate Crescent Phoenix and report to Alpha Valor who the Alpha and Beta are as well as confirm if his son Rune is there. Once I have done that, the blood pact would dissolve an
Watching Brynlee in the corner of the training room talking with Odette as the two she-wolves work out, I find myself smiling and thinking about how this is how life should be. I spent years under my father’s grasp scared for the destruction of my Pack if I went against his wishes and nearly lost the best damn thing ever placed into my life because of this.“Need a sparing partner?” Jumping, I whirl around intending to punch the person that snuck up on me only to stop my fist from colliding with Quincy’s nose. The Head Warrior smiles at me sheepishly, neither flinching nor retaliating from my sudden attack.“Sorry, Quincy. I didn’t hit you, did I?” I mutter out awkwardly, lowering my fist as Milan slinks around me, amusement in her eyes while she walks towards my Mate and her friend.“It’s fine man. Besides, I think I deserve the beating with how I have treated you these last few weeks.” Quincy replies, shrugging as he leans against the wall beside us. We stand there awkwardly for a m
Stretching out under the willow tree with the wind flowing through my fur, I enjoy watching my Pack Mates coming and going from the Pack House while I wait for Rune. My work had only taken me about an hour and a half to complete and I decided to wait outside for my Mate after having lunch.“I thought you would wait for me in your office.” Lifting my head off my paws, I look to find Rune coming under the willow tree, looking at me in amusement. My tail slumps slowly on the grassy ground and I let out a yawn.[I ended up being done early and decided to enjoy the nice weather in my fur form.] I answer through the link, getting an eye roll from Rune.“I see. Let me go shift and I will be right back.” He sighs out, running a hand through his black hair. I nod, resting my head on my paws and closing my eyes. I have been tired lately, the tiredness being a mix of running around preparing to welcome new wolves with Asteria as well as worrying about my pregnancy, and relaxing under the leaves
Leaving the examination area as the last wolf leaves to return to the guest house, I feel happier than I had been this morning, I make my way toward Jasmin’s office while I wait for her to bring me the results from today’s examination. Two days have passed since the wolves from Willow Bark arrived at Crescent Phoenix and today we had them go through a mandatory examination after letting them settle in at the guest house. Jasmin and her team were the ones in charge of checking each wolf and as the Beta, I was sent to oversee the process to make sure everyone complied with the exams.There was one hiccup with today’s exam and that was Quincy barging in demanding to be there to make sure Milan was not mistreated. Milan being the defacto leader of the Willow Bark Rogues, chose to go first with the examination to show the younger wolves that it was perfectly safe. She must have been nervous but hid it well because the doors to the examination hall that was set aside for today burst open an
Suppressing the snarl rising inside me, I glare at the incompetent Omega that has just spilled my soup. She mumbles out apologies after apologies to me as she quickly moves to clean the spill with the paper towel on my table and kneels beside the chair I am sitting on.“Guards!” I call out, my words ending in the snarl that escapes my lips.“Have this stupid bitch punished for ruining my meal. I am carrying the future Alpha of this Pack and this Omega can’t even feed me properly.” I continue. The Dining Hall goes quiet at this, all eyes on me as two men step forward and drag the Omega away. She is kicking and sobbing, begging for forgiveness while two others step forward, bow to me, and continue cleaning the mess before disappearing. My stomach growls in hunger and I snarl in frustration. How dare these idiots keep me from eating!“My love, what has you so upset?” Looking up from the table, I find Valor making his way to me. His greying black hair slicked back and his eyes focused onl
Watching the bus pull in front of the Pack House flanked by our Warriors, I groan as Quincy fidgets beside me. Ever since lunch, he has been on edge, even having to end his patrol early because he could not focus and nearly fell into a ditch. Had someone not been there to stop him in his tracks, Quincy would have been seriously injured. His attitude has me believing that Rune is right and that maybe Quincy has been given a Second Chance Mate.The bus doors open and Gale is the first to step out. He makes a beeline for Asteria who stands to the side, scooping her into his arms and smiling. It’s been just over a week since he set out with Jett and the others to get the Willow Bark wolves, they must have missed each other.Jett is the next to step out of the bus, helping the others off one by one and telling them to stand just to the right so that we can get them all settled. I knew Jett said that the majority of the refugees had been pups, but I did not expect to see so many between the
Watching the scenery pass by, I listen to the pups behind me excitedly chat about our soon-to-be new Pack and what type of wolves we will be meeting. Gale and my Uncle have told us a lot about Crescent Phoenix and the one thing that has caught my attention is the Beta, Brynlee. She is the youngest Beta so far in the werewolf world. She is also the Goddess-given Mate of my enemy’s son.“We should be there within the hour.” A voice calls out from behind me, making me jump in my seat. Turning away from the window and the endless forest view, I find Ashton taking a seat beside me, his easygoing smile I have gotten used to making me roll my eyes. Even though we aren’t Mates, that hasn’t stopped this wolf from flirting with me, much to my Uncle’s warnings.“Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.” He apologizes.“It’s fine. I am just lost in thought.” I reply, letting out a sigh.“Something has me on edge and I can’t put my finger on it.” I admit, getting a hum from Ashton.“Could it be you are
Sitting in my office, hand on my stomach, I read the reports sent to Asteria and me from the Council early this morning for the third time and sigh. The investigation into Jonnah, Valor, and Tanya has taken a turn that surprises even me and I am not sure how I feel about it. Tanya is indeed pregnant and that the father of Tanya’s child is indeed Valor but that’s not the worst of the news. The worst part is about how Jonnah is on his fifth Mate after killing his fourth – the she-wolf that rejected Quincy.Gale had called stating he couldn’t get a hold of Asteria and wanted to let me know they were a few hours away from the Pack. That’s when I mentioned the email and news of Jonnah Cross being on his fifth Mate. He was pissed, to say the least, but gave me the good news that the Willow Bark Wolves have decided to talk with our Council Representative to help put the nail in our enemies' coffins quickly.This made the weight from the news weighing me down lighten up and after hanging up,