*FREYA*
Caroline led me to a large dining table at the far end of the room, the women seated there immediately stood up when they saw me. I could see the excitement in their eyes, it was as if they were meeting a celebrity or something. I was feeling very embarrassed but still managed a smile in each of their direction. One of the footmen standing not far from us, reached out to help me pulled out a chair for me to sit.
Once I was seated, the rest followed suit and Lady Caroline settled down next to me. “These are your women in court Luna” She told me and then turn to the group. “I’m certain the Luna would want to be familiar with us all so therefore let us introduce ourselves to her” Looks like my long night just started, there were about thirty women present at the table and as each stood up to introduce herself, I tried to catch up.
“It’s very nice to meet you all” I said once the introduction was over. The music changed tune again and the women left for the dance floor leaving Caroline and me behind. “So… What do they do?” I asked her, referring to the women in court.
“They are your escort, your friends, your Lady in waiting and whatever you want them to be. Just as Alpha attend to our needs, these women are your responsibilities too. You watch out for them, they help you host a ball or a feast and so many more. I believe they are all excited to start being around you” She finished and I stare thoughtfully at her.
Well, thank God for this opportunity then because I could really use it to learn, understand and find out more about them. Imagine being a Luna and not knowing one or two things about your people, I’m very surprised no one had mentioned or attack me with it. I mean Morgana and her niece wouldn’t let me hear the end of it. After the warning I gave Camille, she made extra sure to avoid and stay out of my way. I only catch a glimpse of her around the castle a few times.
“Lady Delvin would like to know how you and Alpha came to meet” One of the Lady said as she rejoined us at the table. I had no idea who Lady Delvin was or her that is even talking.
“More like he saw me” I corrected noticing that more people had started to join us at the table, they’ve all abandoned their partners. “I didn’t know Jet exist, that’s for sure. But as it turned out, your Alpha has been stalking me and as soon as he got the chance, he whisk me here” I concluded not wanting to go into the great glorious details. Both Katie and Jacob had tried very hard to convince me my love story with Jet was a stockholm syndrome.
My mind briefly wandered to Katie, wondering if she was still alive? Or working for Dane Grayson as some sort of revenge against me, I wouldn’t be shock or surprised especially after she had revealed her true self. I snapped back to reality as the conversation around the table begin to grow louder, everyone was butting in their own comments and reactions to what I just told them.
“I specifically had thought that Alpha would not want to mate with any woman after how Sophie completely fooled everyone. I’m certain no one was thinking our future Luna would be a human!” She smiled at me. “Magic is very dangerous in the hands of the wrong people, like the councils. I fear what would have become of us if we didn’t have him as our Alpha. The same cannot be said for other packs” She finished.
“Lady Caroline, are you trying to put Luna into a depressing mood? Tonight is a joyous occasion, no sadness will be permitted” Interrupted one of the ladies and everyone else nodded in agreement.
Before I could say anything to rectify the situation, a growl from outside interrupted which was soon followed by another and soon the sound drown out the music. Everyone stood up and started to hurry outside and I sat there watching, I wished I could go outside and see how the mating process was done between two werewolves but I couldn’t leave, I was already mated plus my presence was still required inside where the mated ladies are too.
“Some of them might come back rejected while some disappointed and some mated. It is an exciting circle. I recalled when I met my own soul mate, I do not want to go outside despite my mother dragging me out. I hide in the garden waiting for the night to be over but who was I kidding? My mate sniff me out and I’m glad he did, he was a gentleman and we lived happily before he died in battle” She doesn’t need to mention the kind of battle he had died in or who was responsible. It has the council’s name written all over it.
The councils have no doubt terrorised and brutalize majority of them, I felt so proud of my mate but the sadness soon overcome it when I remembered his struggle with nightmares. I look around the room for any sign of a clock but instead I catch sight of Hazel, looking completely out of place. I felt so bad that I had forgotten about her and I wondered who she was glaring at.
I followed the direction of her eyes and it lead directly to Kale, he was surrounded by several ladies who were openly flirting with him. I signal for one of the footmen to come closer. “Please, could you bring her here?” I gestured towards Hazel and he nodded before leaving.
“And who is that Luna?” I turn to look at Caroline, who still had her eyes on Hazel. “She seems very young” She pause. “Is she not the girl I sight you with earlier” By now Hazel had already approached us so I couldn’t give Caroline to answer she desperately wanted, I don’t want her turning the poor girl to her next topic of gossip.
“Sit with me” I told her.
“I…” Hazel was saying but our attention was kind of cut off when two guards hurried in towards us and I immediately recognize them from the castle. Fearing the worse, I stood up wondering what could be happening.
“Alpha has sent us here to guard you, the rest of the guards are outside making sure no harm comes to those who are finding their mates tonight” He informed me.
“Why would Jet ask you to protect me? Tell me everything!” I demanded, they exchange looks and nodded at one another before looking at me once more.
“Duncan and his rogues attacked the boundary a few minutes ago, and according to what I heard from Alpha, Dane Grayson sent them. He will be here shortly to protect you himself but for now, he sent us. Once the mating session is over, the gate of the estate will be locked” Caroline gasp at his words and started to fan herself faster.
“Oh no! Tonight was supposed to be perfect! It is not safe out there for those searching for their mates” She looked at me. “Luna, we must put it on hold at once. Duncan and his men know what they are doing when they attack on a full moon night. Duncan and his rouges are already filthy and powerful, now imagine on a full moon night” She cried out.
I thought about what she said and realize she was right but then I realize if Jet had thought so too, he would have ordered it to be put on hold. “They need protection more than I do! Go out there and make sure everyone who found their mates are brought back inside” They hesitated. “I command you!” I shouted, leaving them no choice but to do as I said.
Just great! Dane Grayson managed to ruin one of the most important events in my life just like he’s planning to ruin my life, I wished I could see him but there was no choice of that happening. I already disobeyed Jet by sending the guards he sent me away, he would be furious once he find out no doubt but going out there to confront Dane? He will lose his shit. I didn’t realize I was pacing around until I almost bumped into the newly mated couple who just walked in. Their necks were still dropping with blood and I stare at them in fascination.
“Gamma Kale!” Caroline shrieked in surprise as Kale approaches us. “I did not remember inviting you to Luna’s party” She glared at him.
“I came anyway” He brushed her aside and grab me by the arm. “I’m getting you to safety, Jet just mind-linked me. Duncan won’t leave until he captures you” I broke my arm free from his.
“I’m not leaving!” I protested. “It is too dangerous for me to leave anyway and I’m not going to let you lock me up inside a room like Rapunzel. People might need help here and I’m staying so if you want to serve as my bodyguard then better stay attached to my hip” I reported.
He groaned. “Jet was right, you are very stubborn. Remind me not to mate with anyone stubborn if I happen to change my mind in the future” Instead of laughing like he probably thought, I fling him a dirty look and then proceed to stare outside for any sign of danger.
More people begin to come inside and I couldn’t sight any bite mark on their necks. Kale left my site after a great deal of convincing from both me and Caroline to see what was happening outside but when Kale showed up later, it was in his wolf form. I don’t think I have ever seen him in his wolf form and he wasn’t the only one, most of the guards had also transformed.
“They are approaching the gate! Somehow they found out that the border is not the only way into the pack. I’m not certain Alpha knows this yet but they are heading towards the estate” A guard told us and I felt every nerve of my body stand in alert. I slowly turn to look around the room, there was fear written on all of their faces, the guards were backing orders in the background for all mating rituals to stop that they are about to close the gate. I flashback of what had happened several weeks ago when Jacob came creeps into my mind.
We haven’t even recovered from that and Dane Grayson decided to attack! I was angry, but mostly scared and hoping that no one would get hurt. But then I realized that if I was a werewolf or a least a shape shifter then I would be strong enough to protect these people here. Hunter and Jet probably had no idea what storm is coming our way, how did Duncan men know where I was? The border is very far from the estate so they couldn’t have smell me from there.
Sadly, someone within the pack had betrayed us. Betrayal was one of the things the werewolves don’t tolerate especially within the pack but who could be spying and giving out all those information? It couldn’t be Morgana, she was banished and she doesn’t have access to the pack or anyone in it but unless…
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TBC