“Alert Chansey and Rebecca… we must find her quickly.” Dad called to his gamma and lead guard.
Mother came up to me, placing her hands on my shoulders.
“Sweetheart, listen to me. We have to go find her before she can get hurt. Stay with Tyler, at all times. Do you understand?”
“Yeah but… what’s going on?”
“Sweetheart, there’s… no time to explain now… just, stay with Tyler, don’t let him out of your sight… got it?”
I sighed, looking down and then to my mom.
“Ok.”
I saw them as they all shifted onto their wolves instantly and vanished before my eyes. They swiftly moved and ran towards the forest without anyone noticing.
Before long, she had come back. They took her to her room to relax, and make sure she was unhurt. I should of gone out there to look for her myself. She looked dazed and confused. but none the less… she surprised me that day.
Her first shifting had been an incredible success. Shifting to a beautiful brown wolf, almost as big as mine.
Her golden eyes gleaned brighter. More powerful then any she wolf I had ever met. And I knew, there was something different about her. And I wanted her, as a mate, as my Luna.
END OF FLASHBACK
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I laid there, my body resting on my elbow as I stroked her face with my finger.
It was getting close to 6 in the morning. We were going to meet the rest for breakfast, and then we were heading towards their practice grounds to see their pack training.
Alpha Stewart had asked us to join him. He was unsure of their tactics, and wanted a fair insight and suggestions to better his army.
I ran my hand gently on her arm to wake her. She sighed before fluttering her eyes slowly.
“Good morning sweetheart. ”
She glanced towards me. Her eyes seemed full of a sadness and melancholy I couldn’t comprehend.
“Blake, good morning.”
“What’s wrong?” She asked, her face worried and troubled.
“N-nothing. I’m fine.”
She lifted her body, and rested on the headboard. Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She tilted her head back.
“We should start getting ready. We need to meet the rest by 7 this morning.”
I kissed her forehead and made my way to shower. She soon joined me and we readied together.
We had breakfast together peacefully and interchanged in pleasant conversations with the others.
As we finished breakfast and talked, I couldn’t help glance over at Selene. She looked so beautiful sitting next to Jazmin.
“So, Alpha Blake. I hope it’s ok with you.” Alpha Stewart directed Blake. He grabbed his napkin, wiping his mouth.
“I told my warriors that you would give them a quick assessment and show them a few tactics. I’d also like to see if it was ok with you if maybe, you and Luna Selene gave demonstrations?”
I locked my eyes with Selene. She has been begging me to let her train again. I knew I was not going to be able to stop her from this.
Her eyes lit up, she arched her back, standing tall. I clenched my jaw trying to not burst out angry. I could see the worry in her eyes. She wanted me to give the ok. But I just don’t know if I’d be ok seeing her battle.
I cleared my throat and gripped my fork. I knew this may not be a good idea, but I can’t keep her away from this for too long. She’d eventually have to battle, and needs to train before those assholes can get the best of her.
I closed my eyes and sighed. “I suppose that would be ok. So long as my Luna is ok for the challenge.” I locked sight with her as I referred to Stewart. Her eyes lit and she gave me a bright smile.
I didn’t like it one bit, but I suppose it’s time for me to see for myself what she’s capable of.
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We had all dressed in comfortable clothes for training. We made our way towards their battle training ground.
I held Selene’s hand as we walked together.
“Ok Selene. I know you’ve been waiting for this since you came back. I won’t say I’m ok with this.” I stopped, cupping her face to have her look at me. I leaned close and kissed her lips.
She wrapped her arms around my waist, a smile on her face. “I know, I’m so excited. ” she was cheerful, while I on the other hand was pissed off as hell.
“Selene? Listen!”
“Ok” she pursed her lips, and gripped me tighter. I took a long sigh to compose myself.
“Sweetheart, I can’t promise I won’t intervene. I don’t want to see you get hurt. But I will try my best to let you do your …. thing.. whatever. Ok?”
She smiled and I couldn’t help but return a smile at her. She was beautiful. “I promise I will be careful… ok?”
“Very well. But if you get hurt I- ”
“Blake, I’m not a baby. And I am very well capable of taking care of myself. Trust me, ok?”
We walked the rest of the way where they all gathered waiting for us.
Some stood on top of big boulders, some sat, others knelt on their knees.
“Ok, everyone gather around.” They all stood, as Alpha Stewart gathered them around us giving them order.
“Most of you already know Alpha Blake. He’s been of great help to our pack, and has been of great help on our last attacks. We are indeed, grateful with him and his pack.” He walks about in a circle, as he gives his speech. His hands cupped low together by his waist.
“It is a great honor to have him, and his Luna, along with his best pack members here with us today. I expect all of you to continue to give them respect and a warm welcome.”
He gestured towards Selene and I. I honestly hate all this suck up. But I didn’t want to seem like an ass, and interrupt him. Selene tightened her grip on my hand, and it helped to ease my tension. The spark from her skin felt so damn good in my hand.
“Now, without further ado, I know Alpha Blake has not been here in a while. Therefore he is unaware that we have a friendly new tradition for our visitors.” He gave a mischievous smirk my way. But little did he know I was a step ahead.