CHAPTER 4

Ryan got to school and as soon as he was spotted a voice asked

"Where in all of the eight territories were you?"

"Duties back at home, sorry buddy." Ryan said

"What duties could you possibly have to miss Elder Raynor's class of test of controlling?" The voice asked again

"You won't believe it even if I told you about it." Ryan said

"Try me." He replied adamantly

"...*sighs* Today, dad had to sign a peace treaty with the Black Wolf Pack." Ryan said sadly

"What?" He yelled out loud

"Shh, come on Leo keep your voice down okay, someone might hear it." Ryan said covering his friend's mouth but it was already too late.

"Actually I already did." Another voice said

"Antonio what on earth are you doing snooping around?" Ryan asked

"It's not like I can just enter into the basement and stay hidden when my twin brother and I are intertwined." Antonio, Leo's twin said

"What do you want?" Ryan asked

"Nothing except of course showing just how powerful I have become." Antonio said proudly

"Jeez no one is more stronger than me in this entire institute and you know it." Ryan said

"You wish, anyways I am not here to pick a fight. Elder Raynor wants you in his office right now." Antonio said

"Of course, I knew this was bound to happen, he must be mad that his favourite student missed his class." Leo said

"Right, Leo please keep this to yourself okay buddy." Ryan said

"I hope I can." Leo said

"You have to promise me." Ryan said knowing fully well his friend can be a blabbermouth if he chooses to be.

"*sighs* fine, I promise." Leo said and Ryan quickly dashed off towards Elder Raynor's office.

Immediately he got inside, Elder Raynor a strange looking man who has different faces, sometimes looks younger and vibrant other times older and frail... was meditating when he said

"Shut the door behind you, boy."

'Oh goddess help me.' Ryan thought

"Sit..." Elder Raynor said

Hearing this order, Ryan knows better than to sit on a chair, he immediately sat down across him legs crossed.

After what seemed like hours, Elder Raynor asked simply

"Where were you?"

"I was at home, I had to do something of great importance for the pack." Ryan answered truthfully

"Hm and whatever it is you were doing was more important than my classes?" Elder Raynor asked again

"No it wasn't, its just that my duties as a Beta in the making was needed today, that's why I couldn't miss it." Ryan said awaiting the worst kind of punishment, everyone says Elder Raynor treats him differently because he was his favourite, but he treats him differently because he wants him to be the best he can be.

"Impressive, duties first before school... Well, whatever you say. For missing my class you are going to practice everything I taught today in your absence until you get it right, you are not leaving do you understand?" Elder Raynor said vehemently.

"Yes Master Raynor." Ryan said.

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"Emily hi again..." Theodore said

"Okay, hi." Emily said and was about to go when Theodore stood in front of her and said

"Emily, I want you to be friends with me."

"Friends with you? Why should I be a friend to you of all people?" Emily asked looking at Theodore with contempt.

"Because we are in the same class and I like you, it's common knowledge you see." Theodore said

"Get yourself together, I don't want to be friends with you, I want to be friends with Ryan instead." Emily stated

"Ryan has his own friends and you can only get close to him if you get close to me." Theodore said smiling

"You are not powerful enough like him, that is why you are in class 10 and not class 18... disgraceful." Emily said

"I choose not to showcase my power so as to be in the same class as you, dear banshee." Theodore said truthfully.

He was powerful, but he was suppressing his powers purposely just so he could be in the same space as the one he has a crush on, Emily Hunter of the Black Wolf Pack.

"They are yet to tell us what we are, how did you know?" Emily asked somewhat surprised

"One of my talents... see you around Emily." Theodore said

'If not for dad's plan I won't have to deal with this thing.' Emily thought and left angrily.

Theodore went back to class and Alex stopped him on the way

"Hi Theodore Walker..." Alexander greeted waving and smiling mischievously

"What do you want from me Hunter?" Theodore asked

"Nothing, just that I see the way you look at my sister." Alexander said

"I don't know what you are talking about." Theodore said and wanted to walk away when Alexander asked loudly

"You like her don't you?"

"..." Theodore didn't reply

"I will take your silence to mean you do, well I can talk to her since she is my twin so that you can both hang out together." Alex said

"What do you want in return?" Theodore asked because he knows the Hunter's always have an agenda at least that's what he feels.

"Simple be my friend, I don't have much friends around anyway." Alexander said

"Fine then, if its just friendship, then let's be friends." Theodore said

"Cool, come by our house some day okay?" Alexander said

"Okay then, we will see about that." Theodore said and left for class.

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Ring ring...

Madison's Phone was vibrating on the little desk in her room, after some seconds she walked towards it and answered.

"Hello, Arabelle Cyrus of the Cyprus Pack, how is your Pack and family doing my dear?" Madison asked as soon as the call connected

"Oh its more than fine dear Madison and thanks to the moon goddess we are all okay..." Arabelle said happily

"That's good to know." Madison replied

"How is home?" Arabelle asked

"Fine as well dear, we are okay." Madison replied

"The moon goddess be praised... Wanted to say, the meeting of the Lunas will be held latest tomorrow evening." Arabelle said

"Oh that's nice... wonderful, can't wait to see you and the other Lunas." Madison said

"Same here... One more thing, it's a question though." Arabelle said

"Sure what is it?" Madison asked

"Well, it came to my notice that you signed a peace treaty with our enemy pack, is that true?." Arabelle said

'Great, everyone knows?' Madison thought and then said

"Just a means of formality nothing more."

"I thought so, just wanted to confirm if it's true or not." Arabelle said

"It is, so how did you find out about this?" Madison asked

"My son Antonio told me about it, anyways, why don't you invite the Luna of the Black Wolf Pack? No one knows what she looks like... Is she even pretty?" Arabelle said

"Oh Arabelle, she is nothing to write home about, her fashion sense, so last season." Madison said

"Haha... let's talk about the meeting, since I will be calling the remaining four Lunas you should be in charge of bringing that loosed brat and our beloved Luna, Avery to the meeting okay?" Arabelle said

"Sure, I'll make sure she doesn't miss it." Madison said

"Good take care, see you tomorrow at the regular meeting place." Arabelle said happily

The call got disconnected and Madison couldn't help but smile.

"What makes you smile so much sweetheart?" Miles asked as he walks out of the bathroom

"Oh the yearly meeting for the Lunas of the eight territories is happening tomorrow night." Madison said

"Oh that's great, it will help us find out what's in their hearts and how everyone is thinking." Miles said

"Exactly and also make good friends..." Madison said

"Nice..." Miles said

"I better go to the store to prepare some gifts for them all you know how it is honey." Madison said carrying her bag

"Yeah you ladies, do your thing." Miles said

"Okay see you later honey." Madison said

"Love you." Miles said and kissed his wife on her lips and the latter left for shopping.

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The next day Madison called on Stella through her cell phone and after two rings it finally got connected.

"Oh hi Madison, to what do I owe this pleasure?" Stella asked over the phone

"The meeting, the one the Lunas of the eight territories will be attending that I told you about the other day, well it will be happening tonight." Madison said going straight to the point

"Tonight? Thought you said it would happen sometime next year that the this year's is cancelled?" Stella asked getting frustrated

"It came to my notice just yesterday that its happening today and tonight so I figured since you said you would like to come why not tell you about it. You are after all a Luna or are you not?" Madison said

"Yeah, uh sure... so where is this place?" Stella asked

"The mountain of the moon goddess, I am sure you know how to find it or would you want someone to come pick you up?" Madison said

"No, I'll find my way there, thanks." Stella said

"But of course." Madison said and hung up

Stella who was beyond mortified was pacing unnecessarily

"Will you settle down?" Nathan said

"Nathaniel, the meeting of the Lunas, is coming up tonight and I don't know what to put on. Madison just called me, apparently she found out yesterday and forgot to tell me about it, just tell me how do I fit in?" Stella said

"You are the most beautiful werewolf there is to find in all of the territories." Nathaniel said trying to soothe his mate

"I know that's why you found me, but my dear I am having a fashion crisis. What if they don't view me as beautiful or high classed?" Stella said worriedly

"If you are having a fashion crisis then just order from the Crescent Wolf Pack and it will be delivered to you in a jiffy. They have the best services when it comes to delivery." Nathan said

"You are one smart Alpha, what would I do without your interference?" Stella asked

"You are my Luna of course I will help and come to your aid whenever you call out for me. You just howl my name and I'll be there." Nathan said

"I love you Nathaniel." Stella said

"I love you too honey, come on you better start ordering." Nathan said as he walked out of their room

Stella brought out her phone and ordered a beautiful dress to wear, one that when she walks into the room, glittering will be her middle name or so she thought.

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Evening finally came and Stella sets out for the scheduled meeting place.

In the mount of the moon goddess, in the middle of the entire territories there is a perfect huge building and temple for everyone to come worship, but for some reasons only the women are allowed in there.

So the Lunas all came into the temple one after the other, some came in two's. A perfect example of such was Avery Hudson and her best friend Madison Walker they are one of most reputable Lunas in the entire land. Their reputation precedes them both.

They sat down on their usual seats one by one at different times, the Lunas came in.

Finally the seats that were eight, seven of them has been filled save one... Stella Hunter's.

"Dear Luna Madison did you forget to invite your new found partner's wife?" Arabelle asked

"Believe me when I say I did invite her and told her everything and that we love being on time and all." Madison replied

"Then why is she taking time to get here, does she think she is worth waiting for?" Avery Hudson asked

"Haha..." They all laughed out loud

"She must be delusional, I hate when someone keeps me waiting for long. If I can make it on time who the hell is she to keep me waiting?" Lilith said getting upset

"Keep calm your Majesty." Avery said to soothe her down and she did.

Just then Stella walked in without saying a word of greeting to anyone, she walked straight to the empty seat and sat down amicably.

There were sneers and stares from the others towards her, she was of course the Luna of the Black Wolf Pack.