Nicklaus’s POV
I grew exhausted from playing with Estella and teaching her self-control in her wolf form; she fell asleep immediately.
I carried her to her room and placed her gently on the bed. She looked incredibly cute while sleeping. As I kissed her cheek to leave, she playfully used her tail to hit me and let out a laugh in her sleep.
Such a funny and lively girl. Martin’s voice entered my mind, saying, “Alpha Nicklaus, there is a serious rumor spreading about the return of the New Moon God Luna.”
“I thought they weren’t real. Where are you?” I inquired.
“I’ve just returned from the little errand you sent me on,” he replied.
“Good, meet me at our usual spot. I have other plans that I need you to carry out for me,” I added before ending the mental link.
I wondered who this new Moon God Luna might be and whether she could truly stop this bloody war.
Leaving my daughter’s room, I made my way to meet with my beta. It was time for us to depart from the Witch tribe and return to my pack with my family. While the witch tribe was a beautiful and peaceful place to live, we didn’t truly belong there.
For the sake of the bond Gabby had formed with her new mother Margret, I planned to establish a fixed time and date when we could visit.
“We must ensure our pack’s safety before we can depart with our family,” Lethal stated.
“Yes, I’ll ensure that as well. I wonder how Gabby managed to grow up with a father like hers.”
“It’s quite obvious he doesn’t care for her because she is an Omega. It was one of the reasons you didn’t accept her four years ago.”
“Why bring up something from the distant past, Lethal? Are you trying to make me feel like a terrible person?”
“Not at all. Don’t keep the beta waiting, no matter what.”
He fell silent. Sometimes I wished I could switch places with someone else, just for a day. Lethal seemed to be the carefree wolf I longed to be.
In less than twenty minutes, I reached our usual meeting spot, and Lethal arrived at the same time.
“Greetings, Alpha Nicklaus.”
“What information have you gathered so far about the Silver Moon Pack, as I asked you to investigate?” I inquired as I took my seat.
“Nothing new yet, but I did discover something about Tracy.”
“What about her?”
“It seems she’s become aware of everything that transpired. She has ordered her pack to kill your mate on sight, labeling her a traitor to the pack.”
“I should have eliminated her when I had the chance. I won’t allow such a thing to happen. What about the Black Moon Pack?”
“It’s proving difficult to ascertain their plans, and the Alpha is inaccessible. However, I’ll continue trying,” he replied.
“Good. I need you to dig deeper into the Silver Moon Pack, particularly the Black Moon Pack. We must be ahead of their schemes.”
“Of course, Alpha.”
“I aim to restore normalcy so I can bring my mate to the pack and hold a ceremony to declare her the new Luna.”
“She deserves it,” he affirmed, and I smiled.
“Yes, she does.”
“As for the rumors, they’re spreading like wildfire throughout the wolf community. I have a suspicion that the Black Moon Alpha is in search of the Moon God Luna.”
“You’re right. If he possesses this individual, it could tip the balance in his favor in this war. I won’t allow that to happen. Continue your investigation and gather useful information. I know what I must do come nightfall.”
“Yes, Alpha Nicklaus,” he responded before turning to leave.
I returned to find my lover, discovering her enjoying her time with Margret and the other witches. I eagerly anticipated the moment when I could bring her home and introduce her to the entire pack. She would be my Luna for life.
When night fell, as was my routine, I awakened when everyone else was asleep. I ensured Gabby was soundly sleeping and checked on my daughter as well. Shifting into my wolf form, I raced into the woods, departing from the Witch tribe.
I suspected that the Black Moon Pack lingered in the woods close to the witch tribes. I needed to learn of their plans.
However, they didn’t provide any useful information. Instead, their conversations revolved around their recent escapades and new acquisitions.
I revealed my true self to them, prompting them to launch an attack against me. My nails elongated, my blue eyes turned red, my crimson fur bristled, and I prepared for battle.
In a matter of seconds, I dispatched them, tearing out their hearts without hesitation. The survivors attempted to flee. Fully shifting into a wolf, I pursued them, swiftly pouncing and neutralizing them.
Perhaps this would send a message to the Black Moon Pack, indicating my readiness to face their Alpha at any time.
Returning to the witches’ tribe, I changed into fresh clothes after washing the blood from my body, the result of those I had slain. I then made my way to my mate, who was fast asleep.
I quietly settled onto the bed and, before I knew it, she shifted in her sleep, resting her head on my chest. I seized the opportunity to cuddle her.
“Don’t worry, Gabby. I’ll ensure our home is peaceful for you and Estella. We’ll hold a grand ceremony, making you the Luna of the pack.”
She murmured in her sleep, “Please don’t, don’t take my daughter from me. Take me instead, I beg you.” Recognizing her distress, I attempted to soothe her before drifting off to sleep myself.