Chapter 68: Chapter 68

Natala (Emerald) POV:

Shooting up from between my mates, I was quickly on my feet. Worry dawning me at the prospect of my adopted parents and friends getting hurt.

“We have to get back! Mom and dad and the others might be in danger.” I all but yelled.

Everyone’s eyes were on me, my mates getting up and surrounding me, pressing my shoulders and rubbing my back, trying to calm down my erratic heartbeat that was beating vigorously in my chest.

“What’s wrong, my baby?” Mommy asked, eyes wide with worry as she came and stood in front of me, daddy right behind her as my mates parted to give them space.

“Mommy, my adopted parents and the rest of the pack. Before I left the dark storm pack, I had this uneasy feeling that something bad would happen, and if what you guys say is true about this ability I have. I think something will happen. I can’t let them get hurt if I could prevent it somehow.” I said.

Mommy held my face in her hands, rubbing my cheeks with her thumbs.

“Natala honey, calm down. You need to breathe.” Said, mommy.

“But mom..” before I could finish, Da cut me off.

“It doesn’t work like that, sweetheart, unless one of your close ones tends to double cross you, then that’s different, but if it’s Edward, then it’s not possible. Your ability only works when that said someone is in proximity, and I doubt Edward would be lurking around when your brothers and mates surrounded you.” Said Da.

That made sense, but I couldn’t shake the feeling away. Leah was pregnant, and not to mention Hannah was there, and so were my parents. I would never be able to forgive myself if, goddess forbid, anything ever happened to them or even the pack in this case. I was their Luna, the mother of the pack, and if I couldn’t even help them, what was the point of me? Seeing my unwavering emotions, my mates surrounded me again, blocking mommy and daddy’s views. Azreal replaced mommy’s hands on my cheeks. Leaning in and kissed my forehead as Ezeakil held one hand while Zeke held the other. Sam at the back, rubbing soothing circles on my back.

“My love! I know you are worried, but leaving right now won’t be safe. What if we get ambushed on the way and with your lycan to surface soon. Travelling is a big no-no. You’ll be going through another shift; you can’t exhaust yourself.” Said Azrael

Whatever he said was right from what I’ve read on Lycan anatomy. Their shifts are brutal and even more complex, but that still didn’t phase my worry for everyone back home.

“Little Luna. Do not worry! I’ll call Luca and tell him to up the security and broader patrol. I’ll even ask to bring your adopted parents to the packhouse till we return.” Said Ezekiel, pecking my cheek.

“What about Leah? She’s pregnant and my other friends.” I said.

“We’ll ask them if they want to come to the packhouse as well, angel. But we can’t force them if they say no.” Said Zeke.

“Don’t worry; we aren’t the fiercest and strongest pack for no reason. Everyone will be safe. You just focus on your shift that could happen at any moment. Leave the worrying for us.” Said Sam, giving the back of my neck a k**s, which had me shudder.

“As much as we hate to admit it, little wolf. Your mates are right! You cant travel back and forth. It is dangerous. If you want, we can have some lycans sent over to dark storm as well.” Said Tristan.

My mates snarled, clearly offended that they would need anyone other than their own warriors to take care of their pack in their absence.

“With all due respect, your highness, as Sam mentioned, there’s a reason why we’re considered the best.” Said Ezekiel.

The triplets hissed at the disrespect, but I shook my head; before they returned to measuring their p*****s, I spoke up.

“I’ll let it go if you guys don’t go at it again. I really can’t take the alpha ego from you all.” I said, making mommy and auntie giggle, while my brothers, mates and even my dads looked offended.

I just rolled my eyes.

“There’s no need, Tristan, but thank you for offering,” I said, giving him a peck on his cheek.

“Just please make sure mom and dad get to the packhouse and my friends as well, especially Leah. Could you tell them I asked them too if they don’t listen?” I said to my mates.

Ezekiel held my face in his hands, kissing my forehead and mumbling a sure. After a few more encouraging words, I left with the twins. Isaiah and Josiah showed me around the pack for the rest of the day. Introducing me to their beta, gamma and other members of the pack. Surprisingly they introduced me as theirs and the triplet’s baby sister; they were serious when they meant they wouldn’t keep me a secret anymore. I had doubted it when they all said it, but the way they introduced me, with hints of pride and love in their voice and eyes, had me melting. Goddess! How did I get so lucky? First with an amazing best friend, then four incredible mates, and now a huge and very loving family. Every prayer of praise would not suffice for the goddess. After all the introductions were done, the twins brought me back to the private dining room, where we all had dinner, and now we were all sitting in the living room, cracking random jokes. Surprisingly and much to my brother’s dismay, my mates and daddy and Da were getting along well. To the point where they were doing that guy thing of punching each other shoulders. The scene had me smile! I loved how my mates have been trying to acclimate with my family. Even though I knew from time to time they wanted to snap my brothers’ necks. However, they never let it show and let it go, which I knew was hard for them. I was truly lucky!

“What are you smiling about, my pup.” I heard mommy say.

I was sitting on the ground at her feet as she plaided my hair in a french twist. I missed my mom back home, my adopted mom; she always used to do my hair when I was back home. I had told mommy all about her, and I loved how mommy was so welcoming of her. She said she would always be thankful to her and dad for raising me when she and daddy couldn’t.

“It’s just nice seeing the quads, and both daddy and da get along. If only the twins and triplets could get along like this.” I said, sighing at the last part.

Mommy chuckled!

“Oh, my little one! As much as you think your brothers don’t like your mates, that’s very wrong. They actually like them a lot. If truth is spoken, all five of them have mentioned that they would have one else mated to you than them, and we all agree with them.” Said, mommy.

That stunned me; I turned around to look at mommy to see if she was just saying it to make me feel better or if she actually meant it. The smile told me it was the latter.

“But they always act as if they hate them,” I said.

Mommy laughed!

“Well, let’s just say they’re jealous. You see, my little pup. They all craved for you, and now when they have you, you have your own life and mates. You’re a luna now, and they think you’ll be so busy with the duties and your mates you won’t have time for them and us.” Said, mom.

I was shocked. How could they ever think that? Yeah, I had duties and my mates, but that didn’t mean I would ever neglect my family. The one thing I craved since childhood. I would need to have a chat with them about this. Maybe they’ll stop being so hostile with my mates then too. Before I could say anything, I smelt my mates; looking up, I saw all four of my hunks surrounding mommy and me—the look in their eyes of pure hunger and l**t. My p***y pulsated at the thought of our alone time. The promise of marking them tonight also sprung to mind, which didn’t help my already moistening p***y. I took a discrete look around, thanking the goddess that it was just mommy and us—my brothers and dads nowhere in sight.

“We thought you might want to relax, baby. You had a long day.” Said Sam, winking at me.

Freaking sons of guns! Mommy was right here, and they were doing this on purpose. The double meaning was clear as day! I was going to make sure they suffer tonight. Before I could get a word out, mommy spoke up.

“I’m sure she did. Run along, pup; it seems like your mates have some ideas in mind.” Said mommy, getting up and leaving not before winking and smirking at me.

Which had me stunned, but my mate chuckles.

“Looks like our mother-in-law gets us well, don’t you think, angel?” Said Zeke.

There they go again with the marriage comments. Were they hinting at something? Before I could say anything, a yelp left me, and I was thrown over a muscular shoulder, my bum high in the air and my p***y right next to Azreal’s nose.

“What the hell.” I shrieked.

Instead of replying, I got a spank on my bum, making me yelp, but my p***y pulsating more at the sting. Wetting itself in preparations for its alphas.

“Language, my love.” Said Azrael. As the rest chuckled and, with werewolf speed, went down the corridors.

“You guys don’t even know where to go and be quiet! What if someone hears us.” I said.

“Don’t worry about that, little luna; your auntie made sure we were at the far end of the pack house, as I quote her, so we can get down and dirty without your brothers blowing their heads off.” Said Ezekiel.

I was speechless! I didn’t think mommy and auntie were so cool. Just as I opened my mouth, my mates stopped in front of a pair of black wooden doors.