Chapter Nineteen

Ethar’s Pov

The Treaty gathered in the war room, Iliam was with our mate at the hospital waiting for her to wake. In light of the current events we had three new wolves held up in the hall for questioning. General Arwin still hadn’t awoken in the dungeon. Even though we won the battle I had the nagging feeling this was far from over especially with the arrival of The Calhouns and another male wolf no more than 17 years of age that we had yet to figure out the identity of. Not only that but what was he doing locked away with Zion’s parents.

Eli was badly injured, it took days for the poison to run it’s course threw me, but I was tribrid. The poison running through Eli was the same but the affects it had or would have were still unknown. We lost Agatha and Freya, and Seb and the baby’s condition was still delicate and it was to soon to tell if she would make a full recovery.

Loufy’s worry over the twin led to a confession of the boys being his kin, his nephews in fact. The revelation only making me feel more guilty that he entrusted his own blood and his best fighters to me. I was grateful, and even though they were vampires I prayed to the moon goddess everyday that the boy would survive this.

“I need to get my boy to our healers as soon as he is well enough to be moved. Until then I am seeking accommodation for me and Elijah’s stay here.” Loufy stated.

“Francis will see to it.” I assured the worried uncle, and Francis nodded in agreement that he would take care of it.

“Everyone here fought valiantly , and I am grateful for everyone’s sacrifice. Please return home and celebrate our victory and the lives of our fallen.” I stood and bowed to my comrades as they stood and shuffled out the war room.

I made my way to the hall with Toto to question the Calhoun wolves, they were not our prisoners, but we had to take caution. They were hunter fugitives and we knew nothing about the boy.

“Greetings Alpha’s.” Quazzi bowed, her grace was just as I remembered.

The boy standing far to the left growled in our direction as we approached them. Nigel placed his hand on the boys shoulder to calm him in front of his superiors, before bowing the same as Quazzi. The boy eyes were bright yellow, he had jet black hair and his height almost matched mine , he was lean but still ripped at the same time. He wore tattered cut off shorts, and sleeveless shirt.

“When will we be permitted to see our daughter.” Nigel asked in more of a demand then a question.

“Hopefully today , we just have a few questions.” Alpha Toto responded.

I took a seat on the steps of the altar facing the Calhouns. Toto stood below in a protective stance. Although he too was an Alpha the man recognized me as a superior. The wolves in front of us had questionable faces as they noticed the gesture as well. The wolves took a seat in the front pew awaiting questions.

“We have been able to piece a few things together during your absence but some questions are still unanswered. When you were locked away where did you go? And how did you come across the boy?” I posed the question to the Calhouns and they didn’t hesitate to answer.

“Alpha Ethar I would like you to meet our son Leo Magnar Calhoun, I gave birth to him in what we came to know as the void. Time in the void moved differently for us we spent years, seeing as not much changed here on the outside leads me to believe for you it would have been a fraction of that.” Quazzi answered taking a pause before standing and continuing her explanation.

“The day we were set to leave BloodWood Creek to the hunter stronghold we explained our departure to Zion, and well I’m sure you have already guessed what happened next. The void was the same as this realm the land was the same only it consisted of us three, the only souls that occupied the void were animals, we tried countless times to break the spell, but it held up no matter what we tried, until 3 days ago we felt the pull as the void shattered around us and we were here.” Quazzi explained.

Her answer was sufficient , but I had to make sure of one thing before I could let them roam my lands freely.

“Nigel you and your wife are active hunters, you understand why this is concerning?” I addressed the beta

He nodded already knowing the reason for my caution.

“If you wish to walk my land freely and see your daughter, you will renounce your hunter magic as atonement for hunting and assassinating your own kind. You have lived by their laws and took part in the countless atrocities against many. You will also pledge yourselves to Bloodmoon Pack and accept me as your Alpha of all Alphas.” I ordered the family. Not only was this for our safety, but it is was for theirs as well. I couldn’t ask anyone to protect the same evil that many died fighting against.

The families eyes grew wide with shock as they heard my demand. Toto however didn’t flinch, letting me know he thought the demand was fitting given the circumstances, they were still members of his pack for the time being. I saw rage in the boy Leo, Which gave me an idea to extend an olive branch.

“Leo Calhoun may keep his hunter magic seeing as he has never abused it. Just like my mate and your sister.” I gestures toward the boy. His demeanor relaxed slightly but I could feel the aura omitting from him. Having two great teachers and years of practice he was stronger with the magic than Zion, and I almost thought I made a mistake by letting the boy keep it. However he was innocent until proven guilty, the boy had never wronged me. His parents were a different story.

“We accept your offer.” Nigel spoke for the family.

“Great.” I said smirking, I stood up rubbing my hands together.

“I will prepare the ceremony and then take your magic. As of now you are given permission to roam the grounds and see Zi under supervision of her mate Alpha Iliam.” I explained before heading out the hall.

“Isn’t Iliam your Beta? And aren’t you her Mate.” Nigel called out.

“We have a lot of catching up to do Nigel.” Toto responded chuckling as he followed me out.

Leo’s pov

As much as mom and dad tried to convince me that she meant no harm, I hated the bitch. I was sent to a prison of her making before I sucked in my first breath. As soon as I get the chance I’m smothering the skank.

As we approached the hospital her disgusting scent got stronger. We entered the room, and she looked pretty much dead. If it wasn’t for her pounding heart beat I wouldve jumped for joy at the sight of her lifeless shell of a body. She has no idea what she robbed me of, I promised years ago I would make her pay.

The blonde headed Alpha sat up at the sound of our footsteps entering. He jumped up looking like a walking ghost like he hadn’t slept a wink since she passed out.

“Beta, Quazzi.” He spoke acknowledging my parents before his eyes fell to me. I guess my glare surprised him, I don’t know this guy he was not my superior no matter his Alpha title. I would not bow to anyone who would stand between me and my goal.

My parents bowed like sub-missives before introducing me.

“Alpha meet your brother in law Leo.” They explained my existence.

He reached out a hand to shake mine. I obliged , now wasn’t the time to play my hand , so until the right moment I would play along with the formalities. I tried to shake his hand quickly but he held it in a vice squeezing tighter to assert dominance as if he could sense my disdain. He smirked before dropping my hand as I snatched it back. He chuckled at the sight of me ball my aching hand into a fist and turned his back. This smug son of bitch, turned his back on me like my anger was nothing more than teenage angst. A mistake that was.

Mom hurried past him to her bedside. Brushing the hair on forehead back away from her face. The sight of the gesture almost made me gag. I saw my moms eyes close and her hand begin to glow as her body tensed. Iliam growled not knowing what she was trying to do, and if her intention was to harm his mate, he let everyone know he would rip their throats out.

“Chill out, she’s trying to wake her.” I rolled my eyes in annoyance leaning on the door frame.

My sisters eyes fluttered open and the tears immediately brimmed in her eyes as they met my mothers. Her eyes were the same as my mothers, her fiery hair was the same as my fathers.

In the void I prayed everyday that she would release us. My parents explained that she did it to protect us , but how was that protection? It was prison. I was serving a sentence for what felt like forever, and I would have given anything just to have a sibling with me, or even a friend , besides my parents I had no one.

Iliam rushed to her side , and he cupped her cheek before placing a kiss on her forehead. My dad joined his side praising the goddess that she had awoken.

My sister got to live, laugh, love, and who knows what else. After a while, the only emotion I could feel in that forsaken hell was anger and resentment.

Her eyes peered into the people standing around her. I watched her sniff the air trying to make out the unknown scent before her eyes caught mine.

“I have a brother.” She snapped her head to mom for reassurance. My mother nodded. She pulled the IV from her arm and hissed at the pain. Seeing her wince made me stand straight up involuntarily. Iliam helped her up and she walked towards me her tears streaming down her cheeks.

My stone heart was beginning to warm as her hand cupped my cheek. She was short and I had to look down just to meet her eyes.

Stop it! You hate the bitch. She stole your childhood. Left you to rot. She destroyed you. I yelled to myself in my head, but I could feel Ohthere pushing forward to meet her eyes.

“I’m sorry, I had no idea. I will spend every waking moment making it up to you.” She mindlinked. I hadn’t let her in how was she in my head.

She wrapped her arms around me squeezing so tightly. How could she possibly know what I was feeling for the last 17years? No, she was evil, she locked me away. I went to shove her off but she held on tighter. Her unwavering embrace caused my choked back tears to come forward.

“How could you? I was alon.. all those years.. you locked me away.” I whispered through my sobs. She didn’t answer just held me tighter. I felt my knees buckle as I went to the ground. Her embrace didn’t break and I felt my parents crouch down and wrap their arms around us both.

“Please forgive me.” She whispered through her tears.

Iliam’s POV

I could feel my mates guilt and sadness through the bond. My sweet girl had no idea she had brother, let alone that she had locked him away with her parents. I couldn’t imagine growing up with not a soul to talk to besides my mom and dad. I’m sure his wolf was the only thing that kept him sane. Zion had dealt with loneliness after being shunned by her pack for the last year until she met us, but I’m sure her year compared to his 17 were nothing.

He had a strong aura around him and at first I felt like it wasn’t a good idea to have them around each other. Zion has a way of squirming her way into the hearts of others, that’s just who she was. Shit she had several packs, a legion of Vamps, Mer-beast, hell she had even stolen the heart of the moon goddess herself. Winning over her brother would be light-work.

I was happy to watch her embrace bring him to his knees. He tried so hard to play the tough guy. He would be soon wrapped around her finger like the rest of us.

“My love , please return to the bed.” I whined as I picked her up from her brothers arms bridle style carrying her to the bed, instead of laying her down I sat on the bed first and put her in my lap. I know she missed her parents but I was being a little selfish, shit I spent three days waiting here by her bedside I was gonna get my cuddles by any means.

We heard a tap at the door as Seb stammered in the room, followed by Ethar and Toto. The room all of a sudden felt smaller. Seb rushed over to the bed.

“Luna I was so worried, don’t scare us like that again.” she said placing her hand on Zions stomach her eyes glazing over as she checked her vitals.

“I’m fine Seb , come on I would tell you if I weren’t.” Zion says placing her hand on Seb’s growing belly.

“How are you.?” Zi asked with worry in her voice.

“Me and the baby are fine, thank the goddess.” Seb responded sitting in the chair next to the window.

“What of Agatha , and Freya?” Zion asked darting her eyes around the room for answers. I tightened My grip on her as Ethar broke the news.

Her smile dropped, she didn’t shed a tear, but I could feel her sadness through the bond.

“Iliam make room.” Ethar groaned but there was no way I was moving till she asked me to.

“Aww. Big bad wolf wants cuddles, get in line.” I teased , Etgar growled but I rolled my eyes at the big baby.

“So you have two mates.” Leo spoke startling us all, as he starred in confusion.

“Ethar is my fated mate, and Iliam is my chosen mate. Our union was blessed by the goddess. I love them both equally.” My Luna answered. Her declaring her love for us gave me butterflies like a teenage crush. She still had the same affect on me she had when we first met.

Instead of jealousy in Leo's tone , I heard excitement.

“Will I get two mates.” Leo blurted out, making the whole room erupt in laughter at the boys response. Even he chuckled a little as he noticed the outburst.

“Anything is possible.” Zion said winking at her brother.

"Alpha! the General is awake." Ablizi's voice came through the mindlink. Me and Ethar's eyes met at the same time as we got the notification.