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2022-03-21 06:02:37The Invite
***Day Forty***
A heavy pounding woke me from my slumber. It took me a moment to realize the pounding was coming from the front door. Evander was already walking down the stairs by the time I opened the door.
One of the soldiers was standing in the doorway trembling. “Sorry Commander for waking you so early but a letter just arrived from the Blood moon pack.”
My ears perked up at the mention of the Blood Moon pack. I feared the worst. Was there something wrong with my parents?
“What does it say?” I asked him without giving him a chance to read it.
Evander opened the smooth white envelope. Inside was an invitation. My stomach almost dropped at the sight of the white card with fancy writing. A wedding invitation.
“The Alpha King…..You are formally invited….Yada. Yada. Yada…. All Saints Ball.”
“A ball?” My s
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All Saints Ball***Day Forty-Seven***The four of us arrived in the Blood Moon pack lands a few hours before the ball started. Visiting packs were given cabins on the outskirts of the land to prepare and stay the night in. Ours was a two-bedroom cabin with a kitchen and living area. More than enough room for four people.Audrey and I got dressed in one room while Evander and Mason took the other roomI tried to calm my nerves while getting dressed but it was impossible. I’ve been gone for almost six weeks. I was excited to see everyone. Although I still couldn’t fathom why Godric invited us here, I was happy he did.A light knock at the door let us know the men were ready. Mason greeted Audrey as she answered the door. His hand was stretched across his chest giving the impression that his breath was lost in her beauty.Whatever attraction Mason felt towards her, he was no longer intere
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A Quick ReunionEvander, Mason, and Audrey all stood there watching me interact with Godric. I tried to step away from him, but Godric held firm onto My hand.He directed his attention to the group while still holding on to me. “It’s nice to see you again Evander.”“Same to you Alpha Godric. I was surprised to receive your invitation in the mail. Seeing as though I am no Alpha, and my community or rogues are not recognized as an official pack.”They both chuckled. “I guess we both know why I invited you here.” Godric admittedly spoke.Evander nodded his head. “Well. You have laid eyes on her. You now know I stayed true to my word. She is not starving somewhere in a cage.”“Yes, I see that. But I’m not the only person who wanted to see her.” Godric pointed to the left and my parents were running towards us.“Zaya!” M
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Late NightsMy emotions were everywhere. On one hand, my need to be with Godric was still strong. And on the other hand, I know we could never be together. But my heart couldn’t take seeing him with another.When we pulled up to the cabin, I exited the car alone. When the rest of the group exited, I heard Mason say, “We’re going to take a walk. It’s too nice of a night to waste inside.”He and Audrey made their way towards a wooded trail.I walked inside the house with Evander hot on my heels.He snatched my arm turning me to face him, just before I made it to my room. “I’m not going to ask you again. What is wrong with you?”I sulked for a moment before answering. Crossing my arms across my chest. “I’m just tired of not getting what I want in life.”“And what do you want?”“For once, I would like the person I like
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No Loyalty***Day Sixty***It’s been two weeks since the All Saints Ball and so much has changed. Starting with Mia and Evander. Since their fight, she never returned to his house. And surprisingly, she kept her head down about it. I expected her to be a bit more like Sophie but she bowed out gracefully. Making me feel even worse about it.I knew they weren’t mates, but Mia had feelings for Evander. She must have, after opening herself up to him for so many days and nights.I wondered if she had feelings for him long ago when they left their pack. Mason was Evander’s second in command of the army. And also, his lifelong best friend. Naturally when he followed Evander out of the pack life, so did Mia. I always assumed it was from loyalty and love of her brother.Now I think I may have been wrong. Maybe it was because of her own love of Evander.“She doesn’t love him.&r
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By Any Means***Sixty-Two Days Ago***Godric’s POVLast night my intuition became true. Zaya was in fact, my mate. From the moment I saw her I felt an attraction. And the longer she was with our pack, the more I started to care for her. But I still wasn’t sure that she was my mate until last night.I left the birthday party after giving her the ring. A specially made ring I had Miss Gillery make for Zaya. I lied and said it was a gift to honor her for the sacrifice she was making. But honestly, it was something I designed for her before she became the tribute.Watching her put it on and smile, was the first highlight of my night. But then she hugged me and I lost it. Her scent enveloped me, and I could not take it anymore. She smelled like lavender and vanilla. Every part of me wanted her.Then she started rambling on about Sophie and I had to walk away from her. The imag
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Any Questions***Fourteen Days Ago***Godric’s POV“Alpha, everyone is here.” One of my guards said from the doorway of my office.I was waiting on word that all the Alphas had arrived for the All Saints Ball. I requested they join me a day early to discuss the progress of our plan.I walked into the dining hall where they assembled. The room was full of Alphas and Betas. All bowing to me. Sometimes I hated when they did that. I know it is our way to honor the Alpha King. But I feel that I haven’t truly earned that title. It was bestowed on me because my father was the King.But what did I really do to earn that position besides being firstborn?“Please everyone, rise so we can get to business.” They all raised from bowing and took their seats. “Alpha Titus, where are we with those bullets?”An older gentleman stood to addres
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The Night Of***Present Day***Zaya POVA pounding at the front door stopped Evander from taking one more stroke. “Attack! Commander. We are being attacked!The pounding became louder and more frequent. I couldn’t believe my ears.Our bodies already began to untangle. The heated passion between us quickly cooled as the banging continued. “Did they just say we’re being attacked?” I asked pulling the sheet over my naked body.“Get up and get dressed.” Evander was already on his feet and putting on pants. His movements were fast.I ran to my room and threw on a shirt, pants, and tennis shoes. By the time I was coming out of my room, Evander was already at the bottom of the stairs.“Stay here and hide.” I heard him shout. He opened the door and several soldiers were awaiting his orders. If he waited any longe
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True Friends***Zaya POV***Just as instructed, Audrey and I packed up our belongings. On the way to the car, I could see all of Evander’s pack members lying on the ground. Godric was true to his word. Not one wolf had been killed. Every life that night was spared. It was the cleanest battle known to man or wolf.We left Evander in his house. The only rogue wolf not to be put down. He was left awake to make sure those who woke did not rush to retaliate. I couldn’t look at him. My last image of Evander was him drowning in a glass full of alcohol.It was amazing how less than an hour ago, this man was strong and tall. Now he seemed small and weak. I kept thinking back to the moment we shared before the attack started. It was amazing and yet, I felt ashamed and wrong.The ride back to the Blood Moon pack was sort of a blur. It was like the day I left, only in reverse.We stopped at a hote
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Zaya POV“I won't go!!!” I shouted as I packed my bags. It was six in the morning and we were supposed to be in the car within twenty minutes ago.I was stalling, trying to get my point across.“We don’t need to visit the Black Woods pack.” “Yes, we do, Zaya.”“No…we don’t!” My voice was raised and I had no doubt we were waking the neighbors with our disagreement.He sighed loudly. “We cannot skip the Black Woods. Especially for the reason of simply not liking them.” He retorted.“Simple?” I questioned and then whisper shouted. “You think my reason is simple? He made my friend a rogue for being a victim. For defending herself.”He sighed again as if I was frustrating him. “I never said your reason was simple. It's no reason to cancel a visit.”“It is in my eyes.” I said while slowing my packing. In a more quieted voice, I said, “That man hurt our Audrey. What makes you think she wants to go back.”I was sure if she didn’t know now, she was going to know as soon as we hit the road.“I
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Godric POVWe reassembled and began making our way to the next destination as if nothing had happened. But in this car, time had stopped. I could feel the surge of emotions coming from Zaya. She sat close to me, but her arms were wrapped tightly around her body as she continued to look out the window.“Are you okay?” I asked her.I could feel her vulnerability and anger. The mate bond was tearing at my heart.“Talk to me Zaya.”She shook her head as the tears filled the corner of her eyes. “I shouldn’t be mad or sad. I could only imagine how the rogue pack felt about when they….when he….I know they hate me.”“They don’t hate you. They hate us.”She turned to me just as a tear tumbled down her cheek. “They hate me. He didn’t call you names. He didn’t speak your name as if it tasted bitter on his tongue. Not like when he said my name.”She faced the window again.I had no words for her so I wrapped my arm around her back and drew her closer to me. She was exposed in ways she hadn’t b
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Godric POVMy brother mind linked me to stay inside our vehicle. He was taking charge and keeping to the protocol we had gone over multiple times. I didn’t mind. There were only ten wolves I could see, and they seemed to be in a weakened state.I lowered my window to hear the conversation between him and their supposed leader. The one who stood closer to Alex. The one who crossed his arms to seem at ease as the others stood rigid.“State your business!” Alex shouted from a distance. One of his main rules was for everyone to stay at least twenty feet from any rogue we would come in contact with.Their leader huffed. “This is a public road. You state your business here.” He retorted.The male was a scrawny guy who stood with so much confidence. The others around him laughed as if he had told the joke of the year. But I didn’t see anything funny. All I could see were ten wolves looking to die.Sensing trouble in the air, I placed my hand on the handle of the door to exit the car. Then a
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POV ZayaVisiting so many packs in such a short time had my mind overflowing. It was stuffed with the knowledge of the different cultures. And the many faces that came with that knowledge clouded my memories.I met five Alpha’s and four Luna’s. Alpha Christian was unmated, which is why he greeted us alone. I asked why he never took a chosen mate and he said he didn’t believe in anything the Moon Goddess did not gift him. I wasn’t sure how he remained Alpha without a Luna by his side.Many wolves believed that an Alpha needed a mate for the pack to survive. Strength through Unity is what they often require of an Alpha. Knowing that had me looking at Godric and wondering what would have happened if he had never come to get me. If he had never fought to be with me.Would I have heard of him taking a chosen mate? Maybe a political match? Maybe even making Sophia his Luna despite her attitude. She loved him and would have done anything to be his Luna. Not to mention her strength that was a
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POV ZayaThe Tour to visit every pack under Godric’s reign began a few weeks after my third trimester. Evidence of my rounding belly was now noticeable beneath my clothing.We packed up a few SUVs and headed out first thing after breakfast. I would miss all of the smiling faces that lined up along the main roads leading to our borders to bid us farewell.Alex and Audrey traveled in the SUV behind us. The other vehicles carried nothing but guards and a few Elders. It was strange traveling like the president. Safely pawned from one set of guards to the next every few hours.When I saw the soldiers loaded into their respective cars, I kept wondering how all this would look to a human. Ten cars full of fighters traveling through major cities across North America. And then I realized, it wouldn’t look like anything at all.We drove around all the major metropolitan areas on the map to get to our first stop. I guess Alex wasn’t going to risk us drawing too much attention.On the way, we sto
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Godric POVZaya was worried. And she had every right to be. If Mia’s attitude was any indication, Mason had a pack of wolves that hated the current Luna Queen.Who knows what will happen once the rogues find out that she is living happily and carrying the future King?“You know she could be carrying a girl.” Alex teased.“I know.”“I’m just saying, you keep referencing the baby as the future King. Like you are trying to will it so. That’s no how genetics works, brother.”“No, but I could hope.”He chuckled missing the dread behind my words. It’s not that I hoped the baby was a boy, it’s that I hoped he would actually be the next Alpha King. I hoped Zaya wouldn’t have to endure the pain that will follow we cannot make him so.“I think we should double the security team traveling with us. Just to be safe.”“You really are paranode.”“I’m Beta. I’m supposed to think of the things you do not.”I couldn’t argue with him there. It was what he trained for. To think of all the things that I n
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Zaya POVAs soon as Godric entered our room, I started questioning him. My nerves had been bad since the moment he left the pack lands to meet with Mason and Mia.This would be his first time seeing Mason since the death of Evander and I was worried the meeting wouldn’t go well.What of it was a trap? What if they retaliated?Audrey kept me company the entire time, but still I remained anxious.“How was it?” I asked as soon as the bedroom door closed.He smiled slightly while approaching me. The smell of him quickly calmed my soul. He leaned down to kiss my cheek before answering.“It was okay.”“Just okay? What did you guys talk about? Were they hostile? Are there any signs of vengeance?I could tell from the look in his eyes, something happened.“Yes, it was okay. We talked about his new recruits. And the only thing hostile was Mia’s attitude.”I smirked. “Ah, yes. The infamous Mia.”I mentioned Mia while I was telling him about my life as the tribute. I told him that out of all the
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Godric POVTensions ran high as the Elders debated Mason’s intentions. They held a meeting less than an hour after our return.Elder Grey yelled across the room. “We cannot assume they will start another war!”Elder Elias responded, “We cannot assume they will do nothing to avenge Evander.”One by one, they all started to shout over each other.“We’re talking about rogues here. They aren’t trained enough to lead a large-scale attack.”“You don’t need training to shift or carry a weapon.” Another said.Others agreed with him.“And you don’t need a sign from the Moon Goddess to know Alpha Mason is planning something.”Alex’s ears perked up at that comment.Elder John spoke up, “How are you going to defend the pack and we have yet to find out how Evander crossed our borders unprotected.”More whispers and more voices echoed in the room.The Elders were angry and impatient, but so was I. This unruly conduct wasn’t helping matters. Remembering my fathers words to keep the Elders in order,
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POV Godric1 Month LaterIt took too long to get a response from Mason. He accepted the letters from the messengers that I sent to his territory, though he wouldn’t let them go past the border.I don’t blame him for being cautious, but I don’t appreciate my people not being able to gather any details.And I also don’t appreciate Mason’s lack of response. The first two letters, my people returned empty handed.The third letter, my people returned with a promise that he would call soon to talk.The elders were getting antsy and so was I. I expected a phone call within the week, but nothing.Then I realized, he was definitely stalling. He didn’t have a number to call. Every time we met with Evander, it was face to face. And agreeing to meet for the truce was done by letter.So I sent one last letter requesting him to meet on neutral ground today.We had much to discuss. The recent foot traffic from rogues was growing by the week and none of the surrounding Alpha’s were happy.Though none
