Chapter 91
Following my mother out on the balcony or well I guess porch depending on what side of the door you're on. Looking out from what most see as an old run-down hunting cabin up on the mountain. Looking across the valley below watching the herds grazing.
“Well, my dear it seems we will have to work with them to find common ground for them to work well as a team. They are young the feelings are new for them both. I hate to say this but maybe some time apart will do them good. Maybe Ravenana can go stay with queen Meeka for a bit. Just until these new feelings settle in them. Then we can start small with the training I’m sure their parents wouldn’t mind staying on and helping you.” My mother reasons.
“I don’t know if I’m allowed to feel like something’s been taken from me. Hearing they are not mates broke my heart in ways I didn’t know it could. Like it took all the color from the world.” Dropping my shoulders in defeat. “of course, you do my love. Your best friends who have always worked as one are now at odds. Not only is your heart breaking for the relationship they had but the one you had with them. Things will be different now but that doesn’t mean bad. Change can be good.” She says wrapping her arm around my waist as I wrap mine around her shoulders. “thanks mom I don’t know what I would do without you.” “well unlike alphas past you don’t have to. Now come on help me finish the breeding program reports while your father goes over emails of requests.” “how is my pet coming along?” “you'll be happy to know he will be ready early. Humans seem to be easier to train.” “less to break makes sense.” We chuckle walking back inside shutting the door and locking it. Should someone find the cabin we don’t want them to wonder inside.
The black site is inside the mountain at the edge of our border. A large painting of Edward and Adam not long after the mating of Adam and Easter. One pack running as two. Edward loving the freedom of not being in a pack but needing to be close to his pup formed a bond that soon became blood deep.
“You look like him you know. Well, all of the firstborns have looked like him.” “well other than he has red eyes and all.” “yours will come.” She pats my cheek. Rolling my eyes I head to the desk taking a stack of files. “crimson river? I thought we cut ties?” I ask opening the file. “yes just making sure that all debts have been paid. And if they have credits I want them sent out. The jack-ass new alpha they have demanded I bow to him. Even after what his pups did to the snowpack. I wanted to wipe them out but your father thinks making them suffer from their infertility and watching them slowly die would be more satisfying. IM STILL WAITING for that to happen.” Raising her voice so my father can hear her. “I said it’s a long game my world is just waiting according to my calculations they will be groveling in the next year or so.” He huffs not even looking up from his computer.
“did you see this.?” Holding up a tattered old piece of paper. Shaking her head I smile. “it’s a contract that says if they breach the nonviolent contracts the pack belongs to us. So would taking the future alpha of the pack and we’ll dad. Granted it was done by their banished twins. Blood oath is blood oath ain’t it?” “let me see that.” Mother jumps up rushing over. An evil grin spreads “well we might have the perfect thing for Vlad to work out his new feelings.” She cackles. Shaking my head I get back to going over the files.
“crimson owes us two hundred grand but we owe the hidden waters three sterile females for an upcoming ceremony.” I state putting the rest of the files away. “everyone else is fine for another year. I made a list to create a reminder calendar for the upcoming obligations. I’d like Derek and raven to come here and go through and add all the contracts to it. It would save from going through the files every year.” “I agree and I know it should have been done years ago but having to stop and slow down to read and search the files helped to center me. Something you don’t need.”
“I hate to break up the love feast but we should be getting back we have a party to go to.” Dropping shoulders remembering that tonight is gonna suck with Vlad and Rav at odds. Nodding I turn to head to the door.
Making it to my room I shower and spend the time looking and smelling good. Finding a little black box on my bed I open it. A puff of pink glitter goes everywhere. “fucking Nyx.” I seethe. Pulling the not out.
--Haddy,
I'm sorry I have been away all day I have been trying to find the perfect gift. Ammy has been with me helping me. What do you get the brother who never asks for anything? You guessed it I’m in search of your fire-breathing horse. Don’t tell mom and dad either fat ass. we will be back in time for your party.
Nyx your favorite sister.
Rolling my eye I don’t know what game she is playing. A fire-breathing horse my ass. I breathe fire why do I need a horse? She better clean this fucking glitter up. Storming to my closet I grab some black jeans and a black button-up. My good boots and I’m about ready. My door opens and Zyaire walks in.
“There you are, my boy. How are you today anything new?” he wiggles his eyebrows. “ya raven and Vlad hates each other. But that’s not what you mean. Nope, no mate today thank the goddess.” Nodding he holds out a small white box. Looked at him in confusion. “what's this?” “a gift. You are the blood of my blood and you are now an adult are you not.” “I am.” “well then open it when you are ready but alone. And as for the princess and her consort, things will work themselves out the way they are meant.” Nodding I look down at the plain box. I wanted to ask what it was but he already left. Shaking my head I pull the top off the box to find a black shining ring both my names glowing red. Slipping it on my index finger it warms and seems to settle into me. Pulling the small card out.
Zion,
As a member of the overseer's bloodline, you could be seen as a threat to many. Your sister is gifted to the next overseer. Some might feel you have too much influence. For that Zoro and I created this ring from the tips of our horns. If you ever need one of us spin the ring counterclockwise on your finger.
Today begins your journey as a young lord of many and I am proud of the man you’ve become. Remember even when you think you are alone you are not we are all here to stand beside you.
Half grand demon
Zyaire.
At that moment I decided to make this realm safe for every being to walk its grounds. Well reasonably safe. We still have to put food on the table.
Heading to the ballroom I’m glad to hear the noises of a happy pack. Making my way to the front of the room looking for a drink when a loud whistle quiets the room. Raven is standing on the stage demanding attention.
“Good evening black rose pack and demons. I wanted to start this party off by stepping away from the gamma title and passing it to my brothers Derek and Dexter. I know the title is usually filled by one but have you met those two? They are one person in two bodies. Where one is weak the other is strong.”
Growling the room stops and looks at me in the middle of the room. Looking up at raven she has a shit-eating grin on her face. “WHY?” I demand.
“Because she will be taking the title of beta female and my mate!” Vlad booms from behind me. A fog lifts from the room as I spin to see the fire-red wolf with black smoke wrapping around it on his neck. My jaw hits the floor as raven jumps to Vlad screaming “surprise.” She and Vlad are grabbing their side laughing along with Nyx Ambrose and her parents.
“What the actual I thought but you two were I mean you broke his nose. And you threw up blood.” “Well, we kinda accidentally made the spell a little strong. She wasn’t supposed to reject his blood while the spell was causing them to have a reverse mate bond.” Nyx shrugged. “why?” I whisper pointing to them. “well no one would be surprised we are mates am I right?” He looks around everyone nodded. “so what better way to mess with everyone? I know I know we have a lot to make up for and a lot of groveling but tell me it wasn’t the best prank ever.” “How did Nyx talk you into this?” “Hey, I resemble that normally but they came to me grouchy pants.”
My parents barking laughter reaches me “did you know?” “nope, but you gotta admit it was good they got everyone. And congratulations you two. I couldn’t think of a better beta couple. And I do agree about your brothers. I also know they will make for a great gamma set.” My mother pats my shoulder smiling wide.
“Well, I can’t say I’m relieved that was not real. I was and I’m sure others were also starting to question everything. When did you guys find out?” “at midnight end of the story.” Vlad gives me, and that’s final, look. The blush on raven's pale cheeks makes me laugh out loud.
“Well, shall we get back to celebrating young lord Zion and princess Tamika turning eighteen? They are no longer imps but adults ready to rule and care for so many. The bloodlines mix and create a new tomorrow. A tomorrow we all have a place in.” Zula sings out.
