CHAPTER 2

THE NEXT DAY

Avery and Nolan had both woken up for the activities of the day.

It is the day for the naming and introduction of their newly born child to the entire pack of the Silver Moon Pack.

Ryan woke up earlier than supposed and went to the crib, he heard the baby was crying so he quickly ran towards the crib she was placed in.

Ryan came and held its little hand and she calmed down. Due to that little gesture, little Valentina stopped crying.

Nolan and Avery were both surprised to see this, they looked at each other with questioning looks plastered on their faces.

"Good morning Nolan." Miles greeted

"Morning Miles, hope you slept well." Nolan said

"I did, the bed was soothing, um, have you seen Ryan, he wasn't in bed when I woke up." Miles said

"He is with the baby." Nolan said

"Huh!! With the baby, so early? That's a surprise." Miles said because he knows his son isn't a morning type.

"Yeah, the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that when the baby was crying, he just held her hand and that was it, she just stopped crying." Nolan said

"Are you serious?" Miles asked in bewilderment

"I am serious, if you doubt me ask Avery, she witnessed it with me." Nolan said

"Are you thinking what I am thinking?" Miles said

"I believe I am." Nolan replied

They laughed and then Miles said

"Come on let's not make assumptions just yet, where is Avery?"

"She has regained her strength, it would seem because, she offered to head to the kitchen to make some meals." Nolan said

"Okay, then I better go look for Madison." Miles said

"There is no need to look for me, I am here." Madison said and turned to Nolan and asked "Hey Nolan, have you seen Avery?"

"In the kitchen." Nolan said

"In the kitchen? Whatever for?" Madison asked surprised

"To help out or oversee I guess." Nolan said

"She just delivered a child and now she is in the kitchen of all places? I better go to her." Madison said and left.

"Avery darling, what on earth are you doing in here?" Madison asked as soon as she stepped into the kitchen

"Helping out with the pies, it's the naming today." Avery said

"Of course I know that, you are covered in flours. Come on you just gave birth to a child, you should be regaining your strength you know." Madison said

"Yeah, but sitting idle and letting people do things for me isn't my thing, you know that." Avery said

"Hm... Since you are being this adamant there is no talking you out of this, is there?" Madison said knowing her friend

"That seems to be the case." Avery said calmly and smiling

"You are so stubborn, Avery. Fine will help you out with this." Madison said rolling up the sleeves of her night pyjamas

"You are our guest Madison, you shouldn't be here." Avery said

"Say that again, and I will pull you out of the kitchen myself." Madison said sternly

"Fine, I can't disagree with you." Avery said

They both chuckled and helped the maids out in making a huge breakfast and of course dishes for the naming.

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By 11:00 A.M everyone gathered in the gardens at the Villa where chairs and tables were set.

Everyone were chattering away happily, it is of course a joyous day.

The Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack is happy, so his pack must be.

Nolan stood proud on the podium, situated at the middle of the town with his beloved wife beside him, holding an infant in her arms.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the little baby with admiration.

"Everyone, today is the introduction of a new born child, Alpha Nolan and Luna Avery's. We are here today to celebrate a new life and an addition to the Silver Moon Pack, beloved werewolves... I present to you a special and wonderful gift from the moon goddess, a baby with Alpha blood twice, my daughter and the future of the entire pack... I present to you Valentina Hudson, your future Alpha." Nolan said as he raised his daughter up for the crowd and they all said happily and in unison

"Yay!!!"

Someone in the crowd then chanted

"All hail the moon goddess."

"Hail the moon goddess, Hail the moon goddess, Hail the moon goddess..." Everyone present cheered.

A round of applause, joy, happiness filled the entire Pack.

"My beloved Pack, it is time to eat and enjoy to your fill. It is time to celebrate this auspicious day with your Alpha... Silver Moon Pack, Enjoy!" Nolan said

"Yay!!!" They chanted as Alpha Nolan accompanied by his beautiful wife walked away from the podium.

The cookies, pies and dishes, everything prepared earlier with Avery and Madison's help were shared to the entire pack, they ate and partied all day.

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"Ryan come over here, come take some cookies." Madison said calling her son

"Mum I am full now, I want to stay with baby Valentina." Ryan said

"Hm, are you sure you don't want these delicious cookies?" Avery said holding a well shaped huge cookie.

Seeing how tasty it looks Ryan said

"Just one bite aunt."

"*giggles* here you go my sweet sweet boy." Avery said

After handing over the cookie to Ryan who was hell bent on not leaving baby Valentina's side.

Avery then signalled Madison and they both went to a secluded corner and began discussing.

"Don't you think its a bit weird for Ryan to want to be by the baby's side all day long?" Avery asked

"Maybe its just admiration, though he is a little bit clingy with Valentina than when his sister was born. But I think he just likes babies." Madison said

"Its because you didn't see what Nolan and I saw this morning, if you did you might change your thoughts." Avery said

"What was it? Come on tell me, did something extraordinary happen?" Madison said

"Ryan woke up very early today and sat down with the baby." Avery said

"Really?" Madison asked

"That's not even the iceberg." Avery said

"Come on tell me, you know I love gists..." Madison said and they both giggled

"Ryan soothed the little baby who was crying by just holding her little hand." Avery said

"Are you serious?" Madison asked

"Yeah I am, ask Nolan if you think otherwise... It was surprising yet amusing." Avery said

"The thing is, Ryan has this special gift. I think he'll manifest Alpha tendencies at a young age." Madison said

"Wow!!!" Avery said

"I wish they would be mated, I have always wanted us to be in-laws." Madison said

"That would be remarkable, and the best gift the moon goddess can give either of us." Avery said

"What are you both discussing about, leaving the kids alone together?" Nolan asked as he came looking for the women

"Just telling her about what we saw this morning." Avery said to her husband

"I already told Miles about it." Nolan said

"And that man didn't tell me about it?" Madison asked

"Oops, my bad, Miles is in a whole lot of trouble then." Nolan said

"Believe me when I say tons of it." Madison said

"Let's go check on the kids." Avery said

"Sure." Madison said and they all went back into the room

Just then Miles walked

"Hey hon..." he said pecking Madison on her cheek, she allowed him only because her friends were watching... deep down she was boiling

"We need to talk dear." She whispered lovingly into his ears

"Okay" Miles said

They both left for their room, leaving Nolan and Avery as well as young Ryan in the room.

"Did something happen dear?" Miles asked

"Actually it did, did you know Ryan woke up early to stay with Valentina?" Madison asked

"Oh that, um Nolan already told me about it dear." Miles answered truthfully

"Oh I see, and you didn't even bother to tell me?" Madison said

"Sweetheart, its just a little thing, I thought it was no big deal." Miles said

"No big deal, so if your son is getting married it's no big deal right?" Madison said getting upset

"Maddy dear, come on why would you say that?" Miles asked

"I am sleeping in Ryan's room tonight. Or better yet Ryan and I would be having the room to ourselves, I would rather stay with my son who is true to his feelings and guts, than stay with my husband who is lying to me and keeping things from me, when I get back please evacuate the room." Madison said

"Honey, I am so sorry." Miles said apologizing to his wife but it fell on deaf ears

"Save your apologies... today, you are sleeping in Ryan's room tonight." Madison said and left the room leaving Miles worried.

"So guys, come on tell me how is Crescent Wolf Pack?" Nolan asked his friends as soon as they came out from their room.

"Apparently it is okay, everyone is falling in line with their Alpha's rules and all. So far, nothing has gone wrong, thanks to the moon goddess." Miles said

"That's nice, you are doing a great job." Nolan said commending his friend

"Yeah too bad the Alpha, lies to her Luna like there is no tomorrow." Madison said

"Maddy, come on not again." Miles said

"Okay calm down guys, today is all about Valentina not you two, so quit fighting like kids will you?" Avery said

"I guess you are right, sorry. But he still has to be punished for withholding stuff from me." Madison said still adamant on not letting go of the issue.

"I am certain..." Miles said

They all laughed and everyone had fun that day.

The next morning after breakfast, Madison and Miles bid their friends bye.

"Are you sure you can't spend one more day?" Avery asked

"You know how it is, the pack can't do without its Alpha and we've been away from them for too long." Miles said

"Yeah, also Sophie needs her mother, she is too tiny to be left alone." Madison said

"I wonder why you didn't bring her here.." Nolan said

"She will overshadow Valentina's cries since she is a cry baby, and it's just like you said it's all about Valentina and I wouldn't want it any other way." Madison said

"Fine, I will miss you so much Maddy." Avery said hugging her best friend

"Me too my beloved, don't worry we'll come visiting as much as we can." Madison said

"I know, can't wait to see you again." Avery said

"Likewise, let's be on our way now." Madison said

Ryan as well as his parents went back to the Crescent Wolf Pack, where they belong.

Years after years passed and little Valentina grew up, her beauty kept radiating.

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TEN YEARS LATER

BLACK WOLF PACK

Nathan who was in the midst of his elders said

"It is time for us to extend our prospect with the rest of the world"

"Not this again, all talk and no show." Elder Derrek said

"Nathan this is complete madness for the past ten years you had promised that you will extend a warm hand to the Walker's and for the past ten years the treaty hasn't been signed. May I ask what you have been doing for that long?" Another said

"Patience my dear elders, as we are all gathered here today... I am proud to inform you that I've already send word to the Walker's informing them about the peace treaty." Nathan said

"Then enlighten me on this sharing our prospect I don't understand one bit of it." one of the elders asked with a confused face.

"Well about sharing our prospect with the rest of the packs we'll discuss that on another day, but just so you all know, the Walker's would be sending word soon... and as soon as I get it, we'll assemble here to discuss our next plans."

"I just wasted my time coming here." Elder Ramos said

"Okay but make sure you don't keep us waiting for long." Elder Derrek said and left in disappointment

'I really need the Walker's influence so as to stay high and respected in my pack. If they could give me their support, I will claim the next formidable pack that is proving to be a pain to me.' Nathan thought as he paces in his office.

Just then a young fifteen year old boy came through the door way and said,

"Father why are you pacing about?"

"Alexander what are you doing in my study uninvited?" Alpha Nathaniel yelled at his son

"I saw and heard the elders talking on their way out of your office." Alexander said

"Did you by chance hear them?" Nathaniel asked

"Yes father they seem to be really pissed at you." Alex said

"Come in, come tell me what you heard them say." Nathaniel said beckoning on him to come in.

"The head elder said, you are an embarrassment in the history of all Alphas." Alexander said

"What?" Nathaniel yelled

"That's not all, they said you are too slow with your decisions, and that you have been planning a peace treaty for years now and not a single move made yet." Alexander continued

"Is that so?" Nathaniel asked just to be certain

"Yes father..." Alexander said innocently

"Okay then assemble the family right now for an emergency meeting." Nathaniel said

"Yes Father." Alex said and left to do his father's bidding.