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NATALIE.“This is mind numbing,” I groan as I slouch deeper into the chair.Anya chuckles at me as she flips over another page of the folders.Folders.She has folders and folders for this conference. All of them detailing different aspects of the conference.And the worst part, she seems to enjoy it.We have been working on the planning for four days now and I am more than ready -I am extremely eager- to drop it.Who knew planning a conference would be this exhausting? Certainly not me.We have spent every waking hour and every hour before sleep, with each other, going over details and yet, she still manages to look as fresh as a daisy every morning.Even now, her auburn hair cascades gracefully over her shoulders, as she sits elegantly poised with a clipboard ready to tackle today's challenges.It makes me a little mad, considering I look like a wild, stray cat that was dragged out of its own safe place of sleep.“I don't like this,” I tell her.“Yes. You have mentioned that a few
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NATALIEFredja leads me out of the mansion and to the back where we had first had our training and past it.“Where are we going?” I ask her.“A place where you won't be able to hurt anyone,” she answered before turning back to Anya, who had been trailing after us. “You should stay behind,” she says to her. “Just to be safe.”Anya nods in response and halts right there. She doesn't leave, she doesn't move.An assurance that she would still be there when we return.I don't know why, but it makes me grateful and warm.I guess after the altercation, the assurance that I am loved and wanted and cared about, is a balm to me.The sun is high over its zenith casting shadows over the paved ground that slowly gives way to an uneven and rough earth. "Fredja," I begin as she continues to lead me deeper and my voice hesitant, "I can't shake the guilt about Pan. You said that that wasn't me, but I can't help but think I am the one that put him in the way of whatever that was.”We arrive at an ab
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DAMIEN.“Here,” I say as I lean forward, fingers pointed at a dot on the map. “We will need extra wolves at the point, it is one of the grounds’ weak points and then extra perimeter patrols should be doubled during the night. Assign a couple of the Delta wolves the ones proven to have enhanced sensory perception to watch the outskirts."Seeing Natalie throw herself -albeit unwillingly- into the preparation for the conference had spurred me on to do the same. But while she and Anya are focused on the delicate intricacies of event planning, I am more focused on analyzing who is coming, the friendships and alliances, as well as security for my pack.Security always comes first.I do not trust them to not try and test our wolves and I am ready to show them that any thoughts of attacking us would be futile.“Hmm,” Lucas, his eyes scrutinizing the plans, nods in agreement. "Agreed. In addition, we should have the witches implement magical wards and sensors. Any unauthorized presence shou
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DAMIEN.“What in the goddess name happened here?”His question is met with silence.Natalie has her head bent low while Fredja watches her.“Natalie?” I call as I move towards her only for her to flinch back.What?Why would she flinch from me?I turn to stare at Fredja in silent question and just as she is about to answer me, her gaze is caught by something behind me.“You might want to handle that first,” she says, her face still trained over my shoulders.I turn to look at what she is talking about and I see a fast growing crowd gathered behind us.Oh, no.Irritation grips me as a crowd gathers, their curious eyes fixed on Natalie. The whispered words that reach my ears don't help matters.“...she did it…”“...her again…”“...sort of Luna…”“...did to Pan…”“...witch…”The air thickens with tension as I hear those words, causing me to snap. "Leave. Now!" My alpha command cuts through the chaos, startling them.They begin to shuffle away but not fast enough. Their reluctance still
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NATALIE“Alpha, Luna, this one begs your forgiveness.”Huh?! I stare in disbelief at his bowed head, unable to comprehend what it is I am seeing and hearing.Pan, apologizing.To me.When I first saw him awake and walking toward us, a lot of scenarios flashed through my mind.This… is not what I was expecting.The living room falls into a hushed silence as we all watch him, his head still bowed towards Damien and me with unexpected formality.I and Damien share a surprised look with one another, his brows furrowed in confusion. As we all try to make sense of what is happening, whispers ripple through the crowd, snippets of gossip and speculation reaching my ears.“What is wrong with Pan?”"Did you see that bow? He has never been so respectful like that before?”"What's going on with him?""Is this some kind of alpha ceremony?"“Is she forcing him to do this?”Great.At least, the two are as confused as us.A mixture of surprise and apprehension churns in my stomach as I try to ignor
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DAMIEN."I think we should be honest with them.""What?!"I turn to look at Natalie in shock.*You want to tell them the truth?" I ask. "Are you joking?""Think about it. What half truths can we tell them that wouldn't backfire on us? Damien," she says as she gets up and walks towards me. "We don't even know half of what is going on.""I don't know," Lucas says. "It can go either way.""Yes, it can," Anya speaks up. "It can go really bad. The pack might turn against us, some might leave, and some might challenge the Alpha for his position. We might never recover. But on the other hand, we might get support. "They might appreciate the fact that you are being honest with them. That even though you don't have all the answers, you still worry for them and trust them with the truth. It is an opportunity where we might even find how far their loyalty goes. One thing, I know, is that it can't remain this way. Not after today, too many strange things have happened."I stare at her for a whil
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NATALIE.“I think I am going to be sick,” I say to my wolf as my eyes survey the crowd.“This was your idea,” she retorts.“It isn't a bad idea, I just… didn't know how much crowds make me nervous.”“I never said it was a bad idea. It is a very wise one and I am proud of you. But talking and doing are two different things.”“Clearly.”“Are you okay?” Damien’s voice brings me out of my conversation with her.We are both standing at a corner of the podium that was hastily put together for the meeting.Once we had all agreed on what to say, Lucas had gone to prepare the grounds. We were in a wide expanse of land where no trees were planted. Apparently, it was left that way for situations like this.Lucas had a wooden stage built and had it covered with a red carpet. He had then had the message passed that the Alpha -and Luna- have called a meeting.And so here we are.A fast growing crowd and me about to throw up.“Is it too late to go hide in my room?” I ask him. “Is that what you want
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MAYA.The dimly lit room echoes with the tension in my voice as I demand answers."Tell me what you are!"Alaric's smirk dances with shadows. "What do you think I am?" he asks."I don't have time for your games!" I snap. Frustration claws at my patience, making my words sharp. “You have been speaking in hurdles ever since I woke up and I am done with it. Tell me what you are or I walk.”"Games, dear Maya, are all we have time for," he replies cryptically, his gaze never leaving mine. “And you can try to leave of course, I have never stopped you from doing what you want.”I stare at him for a while longer, trying to force him to give in but he doesn't.Instead, he looks amused. Like this is fun for him.Tanya was right.There is something wrong with him.Without another word, I turn away from him and head back to the room we were staying, my legs already starting to shake.Just what sort of poison was in those trees? "We're leaving," I announce, as soon as I walk in, the anger from th
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