82. Alive

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Nova

My head throbbed as if thousands of tiny little electric currents were running to and fro inside my mind. I needed to open my eyes. The pain meds made me feel floaty. Like being on a cloud, high up in the air.

I could hear the beeping of machines and the faint sounds of noises but that was it. Beaides one thing..

Someon breathing, their heartbeating.

My eyes fluttered open revealing blurry white walls and machines. A large muscles form sitting in a chair right beside me. I must fight through the pain to stay awake.. the pain was still evident..

Rubbing my eyes with my free hand, i turned to the left and saw Zaryn.  He was slumped back in a chair, so close to my bed. His hair in a dissaray that mad him look sexy yet dark circles under his  eyes said otherwise.

He was only wearing a tshirt and basketball shorts and then i noticed my right hand was in his.. streams of sunlight gracing my pale skin.

I squeezed gently, enjoying the warmth he brought  to my body and he jolted, his eyes growing wide as they met my surprised ones.

"Nova!?" He stood, bringing my hand up to his and pressing it to his lips with his eyes shut tight.. tears falling down his cheeks before opening them and gazing at me with so much love amd awe.

His hand fell into my dirty hair, caressing me as i just watched with a small smile on my lips, ignoring the searing pain in my chest.

"Hey" i croaked, my voice hoarse from not using it. Immediately there was a cup of ice water with straw placed to my lips and i gulped greedily. With a gracious nod, he pulled it away, kissing my lips hastily.. so many emotions rolling off of him at once.

"Zaryn" my voice cracked. But he was kneeling, holding the back of my head , staring at me with so much wonder. Those sky blue eyes even brighter, swirling as they stared deeply into mine. I could feel the love.. the intense burning ove and happiness.

"Baby save your voice." He soothed me with his deep voice and i winced, trying to give him another kiss. Strong hands were pushing me gently into the bed. "Rest, love." He smiled. "Does it hurt badly? Doc came to change you an hour ago at 6am and said your wound is a quarter healed. The hole has mended but the meat and flesh still need a few more days.. baby.." his desperation made me feel so.. loved.

"Baby i was so scared.. i thought you had left me.. i... i..." tears formed and i realised this was the Zaryn i knew before i left for Conrad's pack..

Glancing down, "im sorry... i shouldn't have put myself at risk. I know better now...it hurts.. but ill be okay " lifting my eyes to his worried ones, "i met Deacon again. And his mate.. and Zaryn.. i met.. the moon goddess herself." Whispering it only because i knew how crazy it sounded.

But Zaryn didnt bat a lash. Instead his brows raised and he took a seat, holding my now warmed hand as he leaned forward. "Have you been here all night Zaryn?" I scolded him.

Fleeting images were sent via the mind link, him wolfing out.. not being able to handle his emotions before coming to stick by my side, never leaving me.

"I dont wanna talk about me. Tell me what you saw sweetheart." He whispered gently, caressing my face with every sentence. How is he able to make me feel this way? Like im the only girl in the world? The tingles the mate bond provided didnt help any..

So then i told him. Everything.

About how the war needed to happen. How im the warrior for the moon but it doesnt necessarily mean i need to fight whenever I get the chance.  How she warned me i could get hurt too.

How Deacon told me that I was chosen to make this war happen. That i uncovered truths and brought these people together. These packs. That there needed to be a mass slaughter because the wolfs thag died? It was for a reason. How moon stones warriors needed to die.. i felt there was a secret amongst that information..

About how Penelope's pup had the genetic problem that Deacon had and the line needed to end with her. How the wolves that suffered like Gabriel, had to suffer for a reason even though i personally think he has suffered enough.. but that he had been living his life for Penelope's return when he should have lived foe himself.

How the Dark Moon, some of its pack had skeletons in their closets that needed to come out.. thats why they were taken. I don't think their mates would have wanted them once they got to know them from the feeling i had up there..

I also told him how the moon said my fighting is done for now. That now my job is to find lost wolves.. train them.. help them find their way. That just being in my presence will help them. How she made me stronger to carry out her will which is why i never went crazy..

Then i saved the bad part for last.

How its not over. How one day i will be called upon again to serve in something bigger so i will keep the mark.. which means other wolf packs will want me.. a moons warrior.  That they will seek me out because i now have the strength of an Alpha wolf and my scent should have changed..

"Wait wait back up... " he shook his head, those beautiful eyes darkening. "Wolves are going to come for you? Try to take you? Nova, over my dead body!" He shouted, making my tender ears ache as i flinched.

He instantly cooled down. "Baby im so sorry. I shouldn't have yelled..." he kissed my lips gingerly before staring into my eyes only inches away. "We will all keep you safe.. but.. what do you mean you have the strength of an Alpha now?" His nose dived into my neck, inhaling deeply, moving back so i could see his eyes turning darker, gold shinging through.

Shrugging, "its not like im stronger than you but im Alpha strong since the moment i touched her hand."

A look of surprise came over that model like face, "you touched the moon goddesses hand? I smell an Alpha power radiating off of you but also something else i cant point out.." an adorable frown marred his forehead.

I knew his ego had taken a small blow but he was more,  not being stronger to protect me..  but i felt the joy in him and he was happy that i could protect myself..

I gasped as a thought crossed my mind, mouth open. "The letters. I need the letters in my box! I have to deliver them now Zaryn!" I finished my sentence before that shooting pain emphasised how my medicine was wearing off.

Zaryn shook his head, rubbing my arm, his usual frown. "Rest. Ill get the letters" he reached, pressing the button on my medicine pump amd i became calmer.

He retreated away but i managed to grab his shirt, stopping him, panic in my eyes. "Wait! My dad! How is he? And yours? And Gabriel? And how about conrad? How did he die? How is Eden? Wheres my mom and brother?" So many questions i had for the living.

"Whoa easy little warrior." Zaryn sat with a smile, "your dad is doing better. Made it out of surgery after you did last night. Woke up a little bit ago before you.. asked about you." The corner if his plush lips pulled up.

That made me smile. My dad was going to make it through.

"My dad woke up as well.. he had to room with yours because of the lack of space.. so thats interesting.  Conrad.. know one knows who killed him but we have the rest of Moon Stones warriors locked in the dungeon.. interrigators are asking questions. We have a wolf who says he did it. But we arent sure.. Conrad didnt have an heir because he never fully adopted Grace so the council doesnt recognize her." His browd furrowed. "We think someone knew this.. " shaking his head, "but for Eden.. shes taking it hard. Maxim has been there for her though since she has no one. And your mom is ecstatic.. your brother too."

His eyes found mine, pain etched in them. "If you.. if you didn't pull through Nova.. i wouldn't have been able to go on." He came to me, taking both my hands. I felt love boiling to the brim as he held me. I wanted to let him carry my around on his hip just to wrap my limbs around him and hold him with everything i have but this wound wouldn't allow that..

My eyes watered, revealing pools of grass green. "I would never leave you alone." It was a promise. A promise i could keep.

Letting me go, but still watching me. "Good. Because i cant raise these pups on my own." He sniffled, a happy smile appearing as he showed perfect white teeth.

My brows furrowed. "Pups"

Nodding, he pulled a strip of folded photo paper out of his shorts pocket and held the tip, letting it fall like an accordian.

My eyes snapped open wide while my jaw came unhinged.. looking at each picture.

"Those are our sons, gorgeous. We are having twins." His breath on my neck sent goose bumps and i could feel his love and happiness

I couldn't believe my eyes.

This is what Deacon meant..

My twin pups.

Moisture blurred my vision and i quickly turned my head to face his, pulling his jaw to me so our lips touched in a passionate kiss, nevermind that my mouth was probably dirty. I was more in love with life right now than i had ever been.

Everyone i loved was okay...

And this was the icing on the cake.

"I love you." Mumbles against his lips as i held his forehead to mine, tears falling down my cheeks and pressing into his.

He grabbed my own cheeks, "i love you too. And ill be damned if i let anyone take you away from me Nova. I will kill anyone that tries. The moon better hope she knows what shes doing." His nose fell to my neck inhaling once again, sighing against my flesh. "I can still smell your scent." He mumbled against my mark, giving me sensations i shouldn't be having. "But i smell the power on you as well." A deep purr reverberated from his chest.. "something.. different.."

I sighed then the sharp pain in my chest increased, making him take a step back. "Ill go get those letters for you." He nodded, hand covering his lower extremitiy  that had decided to make its announcement.  I chuckled, hissing at the pain as he walked out of the room.

My gaze landed on my lap.

Twins.

We are having twins! So rare among wolves. It was a blessing by the moon.

Deacon said our pups would be strong. I wonder what that entailed.

Relaxing back into the bed, i pushed the pump again, as it had already been ten minutes and was instantly greeted with mom.

"Mama!" I whispered with excitement, her eyes reflecting the same emotion. She cried, running for me and pressing her cheek into mine as her wolf purred happily. Mine did as well.

"I have been a knot of worry!" She sighed, the dark bags under her eyes telling all as she lifted the sonogram, smiling.

"I have so much to tell you." I breathed.

This would be another long conversation.

But im back.

And i have my family.

Nothing can take that from me.

Not now. Not ever.

Im going to be a mom.

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EDEN

The sunlight peeked through my stylish silk black curtains, rousing my senses as my eyes fluttered open.

I yawned and stretched, feeling a smile pull up on my face. I felt warm. Safe. Best nights sleep I've had in a long time.

Who else could give me a better sleep than Con-

My mind faultered as i turned to see Maxim lying behind me, spooning me with an arm wrapped over my torso. My skin felt good against his naked torso, that wasnt a lie..

But thinking back to yesterday.. the things that happened.  Conrad dying.  Guilt ate at me , creeping inside me like ivy. Groaning, I quickly got out of bed and away from his addictive embrace. I shouldn't be having thoughts of him this way. Its so soon. Conrad isnt even in the ground amd here i am with another male in my bed.

Granted, we didnt do anything.. he just comforted me. But i should be mourning. On my own. I should wear black and cry for him.. not.. this.

"Hey hey. Whats wrong?" A deep sensuous sleepy voice called softly to me and i turned to see Maxim was sitting up in bed, his muscular torso on full display. His gorgeous dark hair with natural brown strands, messily lying in random places ontop of his head. His piercing ice crystal blue eyes were hooded with sleep but that face... that face of an angel with a straight nose and angular jaw held concern for me. It warmed me.

Feeling a blush creep up my neck, i shook my head, gazing down at the floor.

Hearing the bed creak along with a deep sigh, arms the size of my thighs were suddenly around me, hugging me around my waist, my back to his front. His chin rested on my shoulder and i wanted to lean away, submissively offering him my neck but remained still.

"Eden. You forget im an alpha. I can smell the guilt coming from you. Don't feel guilty. You have no reason. You just needed comforted last night. I didnt mean to fall asleep." He rumbled, my eyes closing momentarily as i relaxed.

Then i realised what i was doing and jerked away from his hold, crossing my arms over my chest, narrowing my bright green eyes up at his own crystal blue ones.  "I shouldn't have done this. Let a male sleep over. Conrad isnt even in the ground yet I'm already defiling our relationship and his memory!" I scoffed, my blonde hair a long curled matted mess around my waist.

His gaze softened, large hands resting on my waist, "What if it was Nic or Zaryn who stayed."

Closing my eyes, "Thats different."

"How"

My glare turned up at him, "because im not attracted to them like i am you!!" I felt my fists clench.

Backing away, he placed a kiss on my forehead that i swear i amost melted over and i felt even more guilt for feeling that way.

"I promise Ede.  Im attracted to you too but im only here as a friend. I care about you. As a friend. I want to make sure you are okay. You dont have anyone here for you so i want to be." He was sincere in his words.

Groaning, i rubbed my head in frustration and flopped back on my bed. "What's wrong with me! Im such an awful girlfried! Well.. widowed girlfriend.  Look at me! Telling another guy i think about him naked.." he groaned, " letting him sleep in my bed. Maybe i really am just a slùt." My words were muffled into the pillow.

But he heard them, because next thing i know, im being grabbed up and placed on his lap sideways.. his eyes blazing with anger as he growled low. "Dont. Ever. Say that. Not again. You aren't a slút Eden. Not at all. Especially not compared to me. My wolf doesn't like that talk from you. Stop it.  Im here for you because you need someone. There's no manual on how to act when a loved one passes on. Hell, some wolves even deal with loss by hooking up but thats not why im here and i tolf you that. So stop.  You're beautiful and strong and i want to see you that way today. I want to see you be the strong female i know you are." It was quiet for a moment aside from my sniffling as my head lay on his shoulder, his hand soothingl my back. "just use me as your human huggy bear or whatever you females call those giant stuffed bears." He muttered, causing me to stifle a giggle.

Through my tears, I managed to look up into his eyes. Crystal eyes that held mine. "Thank you."

He smiled.  "You're one of the few people who can look at me without looking away immediately."

Neither of is spoke as that piece of information settled around us like dust.  He hugged me into him.  "Go get a shower and get ready. I've just been linke that Nova is awake."

I was scrambling out of his lap instantly and into the bathroom, listening to his deep chuckle from behind me.

Underneathe the hot stream of the showers spray, i let the tears fall.

Im so sorry Conrad. Im so sorry.. i shouldn't have let him stay. I will mourn your death properly. I promise you. Im so so sorry baby..

I cried and cried as i washed myself, only stopping once i was clean and the water had run cold.

Conrad deserves better than this.

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Dressed in black jeggings amd a grey long sleeved shirt with a black faux fur vest and black boots, my hair curled and the only makeup; eyeliner, mascara and red lipstick, i met Maxim back in the kitchen of my cabin.

He had already gone to his cabin and showered and changed, standing in front of me with a black short sleeved t shirt exposing his tattooed forearms, muscled with all the training he does. Dark denim and black motorcycle boots to match, he was the epitome of handsome. My eyes lingered a bit longer than necessary..

"Wow. So the real Eden is still under there after all. You look .. great. You ready?" His brow rose, his form tall and looming.

The real eden?

"Um. Yeah. Im ready. You know you didn't have to wait on me.. " i grabbed my purse and cellphone as he held the door open, catching my eyes with his.

"I wanted to. Come on. We will go see them together." He smiled softly.

It was a little cool out today yet the sun was shining bright in the sky, giving off heat. The weather was always so bipolar in this part of the world. Hot one day, cold the next, cool somewhere in between.  I dont think seasons even existed anymore.

We walked in silence but my brain was anything but. I kept thinking about Conrad.. how much time we had spent together talking about the future.. how much he loved me.

What Maxim said.. the real Eden..

Had i really changed so much?

Conrad hated my signature red lipstick. He thought it was sexy but hated when we kissed how it ended up all over him. I even switched to an al day brand that wouldn't transfer to him but even still, with the way we kissed, he wound up a little rose colored.. a slight pink. So i stopped wearing it.

My clothes.. he said his his wolf didn't like me showing so much of my cleavage or wearing dresss so short my ass almost hung out or jeans so tight you could see the outline of my g string.. which i understood because males are possesive of their females.

I even stopped with the heels because im already tall and Conrad had always liked to carry my with my legs around his waist. I could never lock my ankles around him with heels on without stabbing him in the back.

I guess I did change for him..

But it was for love.

My personality stayed the same.  Sort of. Any female would change those things about her for her man..

As we approached the pack house, the breeze picking up my long blonde curls and blowing them back, I saw NIc and Grace heading towards the road, probably coming from the docks.

"Hey look." I whispered up to Maxim whose eyes were already trained on them. Being an Alpha, he hears and sees everything.

"Think they kissed and made up?" My lips quirked up at the thought. Grace had suffered horribly losing Conrad. Yeah he dumped her here once but he loved her. He came back for her. He was just angry and hurt and she knew that.

Maxim's features werent light and playful anymore.  He was back to that hard stare and tense set jaw. "No clue." His response was short.

"Hey guys." Grace gave a tight smile as our paths crossed in the side yard on the dirt road. I could see the dark circles under her eyes... she must have cried herself to sleep but Nic's scent was light on her. If im guessing, he slept in his bed. Her wolf needed the comfort.

"Hey." I grabbed her up in a hug.  Grace was the same height as me.. tall and she once sported the same length and shade of blonde hair as I, only now it was cut shoulder length and had darker blonde strands throughout her natural blonde hair. My hair was bottle blonde.

"Alpha Maxim." Nic nodded, stuffing his hands in his pockets.

"Nic." Maxims deep voice was even deeper.

Last time i was with the two, i was half naked and pregnant with Nics pup. Nic wouldn't help me out with my high sex drive and Maxim was willing, only for us to be caught by Nic which I wasnt trying to hide.. i knew he would be pissed about the pup but he had a female. A mate. He couldn't exactly expect me to go all those months without someone..

Nic shuffled a bit, glancing over at me. "How are you hanging in there, Eden?"

A low growl sounded out from Maxim and we were all staring at him in shock. Shaking his head, "its the wolf. My bad."

My eyes lingered on Maxim in confusion as i answered Nic's question.  "Uhm. Im good." My gaze turned to him.  "Are you guys heading to the clinc?"

Nic nodded and Grace's head dropped, sorrow seeping out of her pores for us to smell. We all instantly went a little limp.

She had it rough. Worse than me. I had Conrad a few months but he was her dad.. all she had left. She has Nic though but i know shes afraid..

"So.." Nic cleared his throat, hand going to Grace's back, rubbing smoothly. "Have you heard anything from Gabriel?

Maxim's frown incresed as he shook his head. "No. I dont expect to for a while. He watched his pup get torn out of his mate and eaten.. he lost them both. Chances are hea binging on humans.  Maybe even the Moon Stone pack.  He never was able to find the scent of her killer... " he trailed off and I found myself leaning into him, closer.

Noticing my need for comfort, a hand went around my back and rested on my hip, thumb rubbing circles. Grace rose a brow at the notion and i immediately stepped away. How thoughtless of me to seek comfort from this male in front of Conrads  own daughter...

Smiling apologetically at her, she returned it.. nodding her head as if to say its alright.

"Is Penelope's body still here? We can get some trackers on it?" Nic offered.

"No." Maxim shook his head, never once minding the fact i moved away from him. He knew why. "Penelope's body was taken with the rest to Dark moon since she was a member again and besides, Gabriel is our best tracker. If anyone can find the mutt, he can." He quipped. "Funerals have been moved up to tomorrow.  The bodies are decomposing quicker than expected, with being slaughtered the way they were. We will have three packs to attend funerals to. Tomorrow is going to be a rough day." Maxim sighed, his eyes peering down at me. I could almost sense his wolf needed comfort..

Its like im becoming in tune with his wolf. That never happened with Conrad..

I wonder what the moon meant in her vision. I wonder if Maxim knows who that wolf could be in the vision i had for myself. Could it have been him?

No. No i need to focus on Conrad.. remember him.. think about him.. shed tears for him.

Its only right

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ZARYN AKA ALPHA X

Running briskly as fast as I could, the cool air whipping past me.. chilling my skin slightly as the sun gave me warmth; The weather couldn't make up its mind today.

I ran quickly, wanting to get the letters my mate requested, back to her. The evelopes felt like a weight in my hand, one adresses to me. The other to Alpha of Moon Stone.

Which, if Reynold truly had no other heirs like he said, then this letter?

It would go to Maxim.

Maxim would become the new Alpha of Moon Stone, merging two packa together.

I laughed lightly at the thought.

Speak of the devil..

Slowing to a jog on my way back to the clinic from the house, I saw Maxim, Eden, Nic and Grace standing by the road.. talking.

My beautiful mate would have to wait a moment before she got her letters. I know one was addressed to me but i felt as if she should hand it to me. This was her job. Not mine.

"Good morning." I greeted the four, not able to keep the small smile from my face but i toned it down a few notches for both Eden and Grace's sake. Eden smelled of Maxim and Grace of Nic which led me to believe these males had comforted these females through the night. In a platonic way.

Their heads turned to face me and i noticed Eden wearing her signature style again - heels and red lipstick.  Adorned in black.  They were all wearing black, as was I. The proper thing to do when mourning.

"Hey X. How is Nova? Everyone else at the clinic?" Maxim shook my hand.

Running a hand through my hair, i could feel my eues trying to close.  Sleep hadnt been my friend in some time..

Sighing, "Jack and Dad are revovering well.. most of the wolves that went under the knife are recovering. Our pack lost about twenty wolves though.. " my wolf hated to even think this. He didn't like not being able to protect his members. A smile tugged at mt lips before meeting their gazes."Nova is getting better.. you know shes pregnant.. with twins." I beamed.  They all smiled, nodding in response with "Congratulations" to follow. Twins were rare.

Maxim chuckled, slapping me on the back.  "Well at least we have one reason to bring happiness the forefront. Twins.. thats a blessing." He grinned, one of the rare things he does.

Eden hugged me. "The moon has put you guys in her favor. A gemeni birth is a strong and rare thing to happen." She smiled at me with red lips.

"Im going to be an uncle!" Nic roared. Grace glanced at him with a small smile but remained relatively quiet.

"Thanks everyone. I need to get back to her now.. the moon wanted her to deliver these letters this morning." I held up the shimmery envelopes and they all frowned.

"Whats this?" Eden reached out but my wolf raised his lip at her, sending out a warning growl. He didn't like her trying to touch what was Nova's.

Eden backed up into Maxim's side who was frowning down at me, a hard glare.

My wold was still edgy..

Sighing, "Nova is the moons warrior as some of you know.." then i explained to them the entire situation which had Eden gaping at me.

"Seriously? Do you know what an honor like that is? Even more so than being an oracle!" She exclaimed.

"Yeah." My lips pursed. "But this second letter..." i looked up into glacier blue eyes.  "Is adresses to the Alpha of Moon Stone. If Reynold has no other heir, truly.. then the Alpha is you, Maxim."

He shook his head slowly, marred features.  "I dont want that land. We dont know for sure anyway. He may have a pup we don't know about."

Nic scoffed, an incredulous look on his face as he scanned Maxim. "Take the pack! Merge them. You'll be the strongest Alpha of all!"

Grace shook her head at Nic. My brother and true born Alpha. Hunger for land dove deep inside his genetic makeup.  Its what Alpha's want.

"Speaking of.. " Eden turned to Grace. "Dont you inherit Blue Moon because you are Conrads daughter?" Her head cocked to the side.

Grace shook her head no. "He never legally adopted me. Pack laws state that a pup has to be legitimized and adopted if they posses no blood ties and Conrad wasn't my blood father.." her eyes downcast, sadness seeping into them.

"So whoever killed Conrad gets the land..." Eden spoke.

Maxim frowned a bit, studying Eden for a moment then looked over at Nic and then Me. "Did anyone see who got him?"

All of us shook our heads no.

"Well he must be dead whoever he was. Most of Moon Stone died.. the group that were still alive from the war are locked up down in the cellars arent they?" He questioned.

"Yes." My jaw tightened, thinking of the ways i would question those wolves. I doubt my wolf could handle remaining composed.  "They are all locked up. But surely, if one of those wolves killed Conrad, they would step forth and claim their prize by now.  Which makes ne conclude theh are dead." It only made sense. That wolf who killed Conrad knew he was an Alpha.. if the murderer was still alive, he couldn't be harmed because he killed an Alpha and the title went to him by default.

"Unless that wolf didn't know im not really Conrad's daughter. Maybe he thought it would go to me?" Grace grimaced, biting her lip so hard it bled.

Nic held her to him, nuzzling her neck. "Or he's dead, sweetheart." He whispered before she twisted out of his hold.

Suddenly Eden was looking at me with her green eyes and then they turned dark.. almost black. Maxim noticed this and quickly held her so she wouldn't fall. She was having a vision.

We were all standing there too shocked to say anything but the moment bright green eyes were looking straight at me again, a new emotion ran across her features.

"What is it Eden?' I stepped closer only for Maxim to growl and pull her back. I only shook my head at this wolf.

"Its the land situations. You need to get lawyers of Blue Moon involved." Her eyes were wide. "Thats all she told me. Get Blue Moon's lawyers here."

"Eden." Maxim's brows creased.  "His lawyers are already here. His legal team came with the other wolves.. they are staying until everything is handled to make sure of things since Grace isn't his heir. I'll call them and let them know they need to look into his death. Something is off." He grunted, pulling out his cell before dialing some numbers.

Walking off a little, i could hear him speaking harshly to whatever wolf was on the other side of that line before hanging up, right as my second Beta, Gerald came running towards us from the pack house in a rush.

"Alpha X!" He called, reaching is quickly.  I was on high alert now as was the other males around me.

"What is it Beta Gerald." My Alpha tone was back.

His large bulky frame, tattooed and hulkish, he stared at me with bright amber eyes. "There's a wolf in the cellar.  A prisoner from Moon Stone. Says he killed the Blue Moon Alpha.. that he's entitled to parlay because he owns the Alpha title now." He breathed out, panic in his eyes because he knew I was about to snap.

Grace sobbed and Eden gaped.. Maxim and Nic sharing a look.

"Thank you Beta. Im on my way." Turning to the girls, "you girls go to the clinc. Go check on Nova. Tell her what im doing. Ill be there soon. With news. Tell her ill bring the letters. " My tone stern, an Alphas command that had the females nodding their heads and scurrying off up the dirt road with haste.

Nic, Maxim and I share a look before the agression and testosterone filled the air, our wolves at the surface as we stormed our way toward the pack house.

We were getting aswers today.  This wolf wouldn't live to see next week.

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My fists were clenched, my claws trying to come out along with my teeth as Maxim, Nic and I descended the musky stone steps down into the depths of the Cellars.. or the Dungeon as some call it.

I was able to push back my wolf as i took the lead us down the stairwell. The musty smell of mildew and old decay - rot, it was strong. Enough to where breathing out of my mouth was necessary.

These cells were never used and haven't been in use for decades before Deacon.. mostly dead rats down here but the scent of tortured bloodied bodies lie underneath all the other layers.  Not a light in sight, Nic held up the lantern once we reached the bottom, wolves filling the cells were peering out at us, teeth bared.

All except for one.

No. This wolf in particular was smiling.

"This way." I muttered as I headed over toward the mutt.

I was angry. Angry that this no more than twenty-one year old pup had killed an Alpha, my brother's mate's dad, for a title. A title he would had had to know was available.

Only Cresent moon and blood moon knew that Grace wasnt Alpha Conrads so my question is.. how did this wolf know?

Nic and Maxim seemed to be thinking the same thing as we stood in front of his cell door, releasing our energies into the air.

The wolf, smaller than I, black curly hair cut short.. amber eyes. Biracial with a smirking face i wanted to claw apart; he had no visible tattoos, no prominent muscles.  ..it was easy to see he relied on his brain.. not his wolf.

A low growl from my chest vibrated the cell door, my eyes glaring hard at the wolf nearly my age. His smirk dropped, eyeing the three of us before his eyes widened and he stood, maybe 4 inches shorter than I.

Clearly no Alpha.

Scrutinizing him, "So. You say you are the wolf that killed Alpha Conrad of Blue Moon pack?" My brow rose, tone level and deep.

He nodded slowly, "I am."

Maxim growled, stepping forth. "He has a daughter. How do you think you are any significance to us, little mutt?" He spat angrily.

The wolf visibly shivered, hunching his shoulders inward. Maxim is a harder wolf to deal with if you are on the recieving end of his wrath.

"Yeah." Nic growled, "Tell Alpha X why he shouldn't kill you right here, right now." I could feel Nic's fur raising.

The amber eyed wolf met our gazes only for a few seconds each, holding his head higher. "I know that Conrad doesn't have any heirs.  The female is not his daughter." He remained straight face but i saw that ghost of a smile that wanted to appear.. Nic must have as well because he roared, the wolfs face falling.

"What is your name, wolf." I asked.

His posture straightens. "My name is Bane Heinz. Brother of Jasmine Heinz.. you knew her as Jazz, Alpha Zaryn." He emphasised the wolf Alpha, telling me he didn't recognize me as one which only made me even angrier.

Grabbing the rails, i jerked, rattling his cage with my teeth coming out. "You are the whøres brother!?"

"Watch your mouth!" Bane growled, eyes flashing.

"Thats it!" I took the key, unlocking the door and jerked it open. Grabbing Bane up by the shirt collar, i drilled my fist in his face over and over until Maxim and Nic were pulling me off him.

Taking the keys out of my hand, Nic threw the door closed on the wolf and locked it back, all of us breathing hard.

Bane spat blood on the concrete floors, his eyes cutting to mine. "I know that Alpha Conrad has no pups. Grace isn't his and i killed him fair and square! The title is mine!"

"No. You didnt kill him fair and square." Maxim eyed the wolf suspiciously.  "You caught him off guard.. took him out from behind." He accused as if he had seen it for himself. He was really only reading the wolf.

Bane shrugged. "Hes still dead aint he?"

Nic's wolf was ready to jump out then and there. I had to force him behind me, just to keep him from doing something stupid.

Bane laughed, throwing his head back, blood dripping down his broken face. "Im titled! You cant do anything to me!"

All of us growled. "Little wolf, look at your face. This is my land. I can do what i want. No one knows who killed Conrad and no one knows who or where you are, if you are alive or not. So id be careful," i warned, making him flinch. "This matter is going to be investigated.  You will be a prisoner until then. Afterall, its illegal to kill a wolf from behind.." I warned, turning my back on the wide eyed wolf who just turned everything upside down for me.. walking off toward the stair well.

Nic and Maxim were behind me, the wolf having no reply to what I had said but Something didnt feel right with that wolf.

Why was his mother and sister apart of Crescent moon when his dad had died a long time ago? Why was he with Moon Stone? I never met Jazz's brother but had heard he was living with an aunt and uncle further off because her mom couldn't afford the both of them - that he was training to become strong but from what I saw.. he was only sneaky. Yes, he could be punished for attacking a wolf from behind like that and killing but being an Alpha, the title would go to him and punishment would be loopholed out because no one wants to drag out the 'who gets to be alpha' game.

Why wait so long, never seeing your family? He and Jazz obviously talked.

The way Maxim knew exactly how that wolf took Conrad out from behind, a sneak attack. It was obvious from the way that wolf held himself.  Weak. Cowardly.

This is exactly why Eden had a vision that we would need the lawyers.. she was helping us help Grace. Or maybe something else entirely. You never can tell with her.

"Maxim. Call the lawyer back. Tell him what's happened.  Tell him to find a loophole of some sort. That wolf will not be in the Alphas seat of Blue Moon. Not a coward like that." I growled the last through gritted teeth as we trudged up the steps.

"Why cant you just order him to not take the title, Maxim? Aren't you the Alpha of Moon Stone now?" Nic inquired as we came out of the stairwell and shut the door to the dungeon, turning to look at one another.

Maxim scowled, "If I am the Alpha now, my orders wont work on him. He slayed an Alpha. No one has hold over him. Moons orders. However, i do need to contact Moon Stone's lawyers to find out if indeed there are no heirs for sure.. get the paperwork.. the title for the land." He seemed to be lost in his own thoughts.

"What will you do with it?" My brows rose.

The corner of his mouth barely lifted, "I have an idea..."

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Dun dun dun!!!

Wow who saw that coming!? Dont worry, its not a long plot. Everything ties up and ends in 3 more chaps. Epilogues after!!

So do you think Maxim will get Moon Stone or is there a secret heir?

What would maxim do with moon stone if it was his?

Do you think Bane will get Blue moon? We now found out how he died.. slit from behind

So jazz has a brother.. wow. Shes still pissing me off from the grave!

Rewind! Who thought maxim and edens scenes were adorbs bc i sure did! Eeeek!

And most of all, zaryn and novas! Sighhhh.

But poor Grace.. she loves Nic but is so afraid of losing him but...girls can always peer pressure their girl-friends! Hehehehe

Nic.. he's not so much of a big player anymore. Hes just kind of ... there. But he's gonna get better. Wait. And. See. Ooh!

But we are focusing mainly on zova with a little maxden on the side. Gric.. Nace? Well they or more like a sideline couple...

Problems are coming to an end soon..

Happiness will flourish and your heart will be crying by the end.

Think im gonna add quite a few epilogues.. one entire chap of zova. One of maxden. One of Nace. Grace has been training but she still seems standoffish.. well her dad dod just die and she lost everyone but we see her changed in the epilogues..

HEY GUYS!.

I NEED YOUR HELP!

I decided its time to change my author name. I signed up as wowchilee just to read. Chilee is what my friends and family know me as but my name is Heather. I was thinking of going by H.N.Ward

Or H.N.VonWard bc its much cooler.

But.. werewolf isnt the only genre i wanna write. I wanna do teen fic, erotica, romance.. a wide range. Ill need a diff name for say erotica than the one i use for teen fic bc we dont want the teens seeing it under work i do if it ever makes it to the shelf and read it! However...

I've always wanted to go by a pen name.

Stella Savage or Stella Hawthorne are my top favs. North Starr was cool too but someone told me thst if i get big, ill want my actual name on it.

Ideas anyone?

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