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“Alpha, we got a report of an unknown wolf on the southern border. It’s pretty fast and looks to be heading toward the west border.”
“Evan, get Grey and Dev and meet me outside in ten minutes.” I told my Beta. Good thing I was already up for how early of a morning it is.
“Yes sir!” He said bowing to me.
What would a lone wolf be doing crossing our territory? Everyone knows where our land starts. Leaving right now we should be able to catch up with them by sun up as long as they actually took a rest tonight. I went to my closet and grabbed a small bag with a couple pairs of shorts in case I need to change to my form and headed down the stairs to go outside. Out on the lawn was my top three waiting on me.
“What’s the plan Alpha?” asked Dev.
“We are going to make it to the southern line and hope they actually take a rest tonight. I want to know why they crossed onto our territory without permission.”
“Let’s do this.” Hollered Grey. He’s always the one ready for action.
“Alright, lets go!” I said as I sat my bag down and started shifting into my wolf. The other four did the same.
Once we were all shifted, we took off into the night. We have over 100 miles in diameter for our territory and our pack is directly in the middle of it. That way it takes the same amount of time to get to any of the borders we need to.
“Alpha, what are we going to do when we catch up with them?” Dev asked.
“We are just going to talk. No one is to do anything unless provoked.” I told them.
“Yes Alpha.” They said in unison but you can tell they want a fight to ensue. They love the thrill but they will keep their heads on if they really need to.
We ran for a few hours before we stopped to rest. We found a stream to drink out of before sitting down for a minute. We are over half way there and the sun is slowly starting the turn the sky pink. We left at 4 am when Beta Evan got the mind link. I didn’t want to wait until the sun came up because there could be a possibility they wouldn’t stop for the night. I have a feeling that they did though. The closer we get to the border the more the feeling is there. Running in the forest is the is the most relaxing thing. At least in my opinion. The smell of the earth under my paws and the wind through my fur is amazing.
“Zac, any word on were the wolf went that entered the territory?” I asked my patrol member.
“Yes sir, the wolf is staying in one of the caves around the mountain.”
“Thank you.” I said cutting the mind link.
We speed up our run and race towards the mountain down south. The only mountains in our area.
‘Rye, do you sense anything unusual?’ I asked my wolf.
Rye: Nothing unusual but I do have a good feeling about this.
‘What do you mean?’
Rye: I don’t know how to explain it but it’s just a good feeling.
‘Okay?’
Rye: Just trust me.
‘I always trust you. You are family.’
Rye: We are around 10 miles out and by the time we get there the sunrise will be up higher and we can see better further away.
‘Good. Thanks Rye.’
With that my wolf inclined is head to me.
As we get closer to the mountain, I start getting a prickly feeling on my skin under my fur. It’s not a bad feeling, but it is weird. I’ve never felt something like it before. We slow down about a mile out. I smell a slight scent that peeks my interest but it’s barely there I can’t fully tell. The trees are starting to thin out right before we get to the base. I tell the guys to stop and that Evan need to change with me. Other two will stay as their wolves. Since we don’t know what we are dealing with. When I come out from behind the tree, I still smell that slight scent. It’s smells so good. I take a deep breath. I can barely smell it but it smells like apple and vanilla.
“I know you are here. Come out now!” I demanded. After a few seconds there is no movement.
“If I have to come find you and drag you out here it will not end to nicely.” I said starting to get annoyed. “I will give you to the count of five. That’s the nicest I can be.” Now I’m annoyed since they still haven’t come out or answered.
“1….” I said taking a small step.
Still nothing.
“2…” I continued.
No movement
“3….”
Seriously? Nothing?
“4….”
Out of nowhere a small girl is down on hands and knees coming out from behind the tree. With her head down.
I cock my head trying to figure out why a girl is out here by herself. I slowly walk over to her and balance on the balls of my feet kneeling down.
“Well, well, well, what do we have here.” I heard Dev say. “Looks like a rogue.”
“Doesn’t smell like a rogue Dev.” I said.
I slowly reach down with a finger to lift her head up but she flinches away from me. I stop for a second before I try again. I got my finger under her chin and lifted her head. Her hair has falling in front of her face so I slowly move it away. She kept her eyes closed not daring to look at me. She’s very beautiful. Dark black hair, pale skin. But I want to see her eyes. I need to see them.
“Open your eyes.” I tell her but it sounded more like a demand. She whimpered and shook her head. I see a couple tears fall from her eyes. That made my chest tighten up. She probably thinks I’m going to hurt her.
“Come on darlin, open your eyes for me. I promise I won’t hurt you.” I whispered to her. Trying to sooth her through my voice.
She slowly opens her eyes. First thing I see is the stormy grey sky in her eyes followed by the blue ocean ring on the outside.
Rye: It’s her! It’s her!
‘She is our mate isn’t she Rye?’
Rye: Yes!
I see Rye bounding around in my head.
I keep looking her in the eyes and say “Mate.”
As soon as that word comes out of my mouth, I see her eyes go wide then to the back of her head as she passes out.
Unknown:“Alpha?” Asked Grey. I didn’t realize the other two changed back to human form.“She’s my mate guys.” I said as I picked her up.“Really?” Asked Tony. “We finally have our Luna?”“If she wants it yes. But from the looks of it she has not had a good life.” I told them. “From what I can tell it looks like she is underweight, dehydrated, and has possibly been hurt within the last few days. I can still see some bruising around the edge her shirt on top and arms.”“We need to get her back and checked out Alpha. I already mind linked Anthony to start heading our way a few hours ago, so we can meet him half way. Do you think we can get her to stay on your back somehow so you can run in your wolf form to make it faster?”“I don’t know Gray but we can try. It won’t be as fast but we can try. Grab the rope out my
“No but I will deal with it, Evan. I am the Alpha. Just because my mother is still the current Luna until I mate another doesn’t give her the right. She can step down any time she wants. I’m not stopping her.” I said in a low voice so I don’t disturb my mate.“I understand man. I don’t know how you’ve put up with it the five years already. If I was in your shoes, I would have thrown her in the dungeon already.” Evan said causing me to give a light laugh.“I have thought about it.” I joked which caused him to chuckle.“Alright man, I’ll get out of here but if you need anything just let me know. Okay?”“There is actually something you could do.” I mentioned looking at him. “Can you find someone in the pack who is about her size and see if they might have a set of clothes for her? I don’t want her to have to wear the torn ones she was wearing. Actually
Everleigh. After the guy walked out the door, I looked at the bag then at this amazingly handsome guy in front of me. I can’t believe he is actually holding me. I haven’t someone do that since I was a kid. It was weird but it felt natural. Like his arms were sculpted just for my body.He cupped my cheek and nods his head towards the bag.“I had a friend of mine bring some clothes for you. You can go take a shower if you would like. The bathroom is right over there.” He said pointing to a door on the right wall.I nod and went to get up but stumbled again. I felt hands on my side to help steady me.“Can I help you to the bathroom at least? Then I’ll ask a nurse to come in and make sure you don’t fall.” He asked and I sighed and nodded.He smiles. It was gorgeous and very infectious because I felt my lips start to turn up in the corners.He picks me up bridal style and ca
ZaydenAs soon as she asked that Rye was going ballistic in my head. He was happy. I had to remind him that we had to go slow and take it easy because of her condition. He didn’t care. He was just glad she was going to be close to us.“Are you ready to go?” I asked her.“I think so.” She said nervously.I grab the bag that Dev brought for her, I grabbed her hand and we headed off back way to the Alpha wing. No one really uses this way so I can take her up without being spotted. Especially by my mother.We are about half way up the stairs when I notice she is struggling. Without saying anything I scoop her up and carry her bridal style. She is so tiny that carrying her feels like carrying a sack of feathers.We get to the top floor; I stop at the door and crack it a little bit to listen before going out in the hall. I don’t hear anything so we sneak down the hall way to the end where my bed
ZaydenAs soon as I got done showering, I hurried and dried my body and hair, put on my clothes and walk out the door. I see my little mate sitting in the chair I left her in but with a book in hand. I slowly walk over to her and lean on the back of the chair. I notice she is reading my favorite book. Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.“How do you like it so far?” I startled her apparently as she jumped as soon as I asked the question.“I’m not that far in to it but so far, I like it. I love to read even if I don’t know some of the big words.” She answered looking up to me with a smile.“That’s good. I’m glad you like it so far. If you ever need help with a word don’t be afraid to ask me okay. I’m here for anything and everything you need.” I said looking her in the eyes.She nodded as a knock on the door startled us.“That would be Grey.” I said as
EverleighFor the first time when I wake up, I’m not in any pain. My body isn’t stiff, my neck doesn’t hurt from sleeping wrong and I feel content. Why do I feel happy? I know I need to get up and get my chores started but for the first time I really don’t want to. Normally I get up and start moving around to loosen up these tense muscles.With my eyes not wanting to really open, I groan and go to move the blanket off of me when my hand grazes something firm but soft. I finally open my eyes to see what I touched. When I see that my head is laying on someone’s chest I start to freak out. Then all the memories over the last few days hit me like a mac truck.I start to calm down and slightly move my head to look at the handsome creature next to me. Why did the Moon Goddess grant me an amazing man like this? I don’t deserve him. I don’t deserve anyone. I sigh and start lightly tracing the muscle lines in his
ZaydenI’m dreading the inevitable today. Even though I’m sitting here getting to know my amazingly beautiful mate, I know there is something I have to take care of and stop before Everleigh hears it from someone else.I sigh and tilt her head up to look at me.“My love, there is something I need to take care of. I should only be gone for a few hours at most. Why don’t you go take a bath and relax? I’ll have food brough up for you before I leave.”“Is everything okay, Zayden?” She asked with worry lacing her voice.“Yes baby. I don’t want to upset you but I also don’t want to hide anything.”“Okay?”I take a deep breath trying to steady myself. “My mother has been pressuring me to choose someone to be Luna. If I didn’t, she would choose one for me. Needless to say, I was waiting on you. My mate. But she gave me the timeline
Unknown (Thoughts)Everleigh…. Sigh.Everleigh why did you run away? Why did you leave me? You are mine. You shouldn’t have ran away. I miss you. All of these things constantly run through my head all day, every day. When no one is looking I always sneak to your old sleep quarters. Even though you have been gone a week already your scent is still strong here. You didn’t have much but what you did have and left behind is now my treasures until you return my love.I will get you back. I know where you are. I just need to find a way to get to you. Of course, you had to find your way onto the most ruthless Alpha’s land. I just hope he doesn’t hurt what’s mine. You will be punished for running away from me when I get you back. I know your life here wasn’t fair tails and rainbows but that is how it has to be. It wouldn’t stop when I have you but I will make it bearable for you when we are together. Noth