Chapter 80

Claudia’s POV
“He put me on fucking bed rest. I don’t need bed rest. I’m ok; the babies are ok; why can’t people trust Elanor’s and my abilities. We will be able to do things if everyone would let us, fucking; do it” Cynthia screams, coming into the council’s room with Brett.
“Doctor Elliot told me; you need to slow down a little bit. You will go into labour way too early if you don’t. He said, there is a higher chance of the babies being born prematurely as multiple births often do. We don’t want them to come too early” I tell her and Cynthia snarls in my direction.
“How long do you have left to go? My calculations are 3 months” Oliver asks her and she lets off another growl. “2 months, 3 weeks and 3 days” she answers.
“Let’s get to business” Phyliss pipes in. “Sounds like a plan” Danny includes. “We are waiting for Todd, Matthew and Raquel” Dad informs us and Danny gives a low growl. “What’s the matter? Has something happened?” Oliver asks him.
“Todd woke us up at 3am to tell us; Jo and him had finished and she is pregnant with a little boy” I explain to everyone. “That’s so sweet; he wanted to inform his brother of his success” Belinda says mockingly. “He could have waited for a more convenient time” Danny huffs.
“I was excited; sue me” Todd says, coming into the common room. “I’ll do more than sue you” Danny grumbles under his breath as Oliver smiles in his direction and Matthew, Barnaby and David walk in behind them; followed by Joshua and Raquel.
“Thank you all for coming. Matthew; you called this emergency meeting, what’s the latest development from the Silver Pride?” Oliver says from the head of the room. “They left; during the night, last night. “All of them?” Simon asks. “Yes, all of them. I had Master Trainer Brenda and a few of our guards go onto their territory first thing this morning to check it out. The whole place is deserted” he informs us.
“That can’t be good” Tim comments. “They left a note on their pride house door; I won’t repeat what it says exactly as there was some very harsh and colourful language in there and there are children and women present. It was basically telling us to watch our backs” David includes, looking around the room and I look at Danny.
**“You need to tell them”** Amanda encourages before scurrying out of my mind and Danny nods at me. “Artio told me; they were moving to the Diamond Moon territory” Raquel calls out. “I was about to say the same thing; except Selene told Mandy this morning. She believes they are putting the army together there” I include, looking at Oliver.
“Sariah, any word from Hecate about Hades and Nesbeth?” Oliver asks. “Not really; Hades refuses to see or talk to her. Whatever they are planning; we are in the dark” she announces, pursing her lips together.
“Bastet, Selene, Artio, Apollo and Hecate all say the same thing. We have all said the same thing too. We need to stick together. We will be fine if we do; we have all been training hard and Todd can even help defend us. If we stick together; they won’t be able to hurt us” Danny exclaims. “I’m in the room” Todd huffs at him. “I know” he smirks at him.
“I agree with Danny. From the moment we got together; we have all been saying exactly that. We need to stick together; we are stronger together than apart. They have been trying to separate us because they know we are more vulnerable if we are separated” Leon includes.
“Oliver; we will be increasing patrols around our borders. We don’t want any surprises; we have humans; they are more vulnerable to an attack. I suggest you do the same around the castle grounds” Matthew says, sighing a long breath at Oliver.
“Already happened. I increased the security around the castle, the moment Craig and Todd came onto the territory to burn down the packhouse” Oliver informs him as Todd opens his mouth to object. “Sorry, Craig came onto the territory to do that; Todd came along for a ride” Oliver chuckles.
“We are working with Jeffrey; no one will be able to get through the territory borders without someone knowing what is happening” Brett includes and Simon nods his head.
“Have we learnt more about what Callum and Michael are up to?” Barnaby asks and I look around the room to see which one of us is going to respond.
“Not much more than we already know. Callum is now being classed as Hades’ chosen with the help of a witch from the underworld called Nesbeth. She is why werewolves, werecats and werebears were created in the first place” Oliver starts the explanation.
“He was beckoned by Hades before Oliver came to rule; we know he killed King Ronald to gain the power as King then” Todd continues, looking at Danny to ensure he was saying the truth and he nods back to Todd. “We had been reincarnated at that stage and we defeated Marcus; his ally. He was unable to take over as king at that stage” Danny incudes.
“I need to ask this question as I am still getting my head around everything. Why now? Why is he going after Oliver now? He had how many years, between your last life to this life to try and find a way to dethrone Oliver?” Joshua asks the room.
“It was almost 137 years ago this happened and Danny, you and Claudia were around for another 36 years, I believe before one of you was killed. That leaves 105 years and the only thing I can think of; is he needed someone’s help. He didn’t get it before Michael and by that stage; Danny and Claudia were reborn. Apollo, Hecate and Selene knew something was happening; but because of Hades they could not work out exactly what it was” Oliver answers him.
“We have established the when he started plotting to do what he is doing and why he is doing what he is doing. Still leaves the how” Dad proclaims, looking around the room.
“One thing I don’t understand; where does Michael come into it? I know Dad had the files and from what Danny has told me; Michael is the great grandson of the last threat Marcus and Callum and Michael’s families go way back. Callum could have chosen anyone he wanted to help him; Penelope is one such person, who lived close by and we know he has a few more followers. Why Michael specifically? Is it because he has a personal vendetta to score or Penelope is his screw toy?” Todd asks everyone.
We are all asking the very same question. We don’t know the reason behind having Michael by his side; we can only assume and Danny has said to us; assuming will get us into trouble and we need to know the facts.
“This information we are still trying to work out. We know about Hades, Nesbeth and Callum. We still can’t work out why it was Michael specifically. We know he knew about Mandy before I was taken and tortured by his sons; we could figure this part out. Campbell said he thinks he just found someone who wanted power as much as him to help get rid of us. I think there is more to it” I answer him.
“And until we can get Hades to talk; we will still be asking the same question” Sariah includes.
**“I know the answer; let me come forward” “Mandy? Where did you go?”** I ask her. **“Seriously? You are asking a question; you should know the answer to by now? I need to come forward”** she asks again, more forceful and I let her come forward.
“Marcus” she exclaims. “Baby wolf?” Dad says, looking at her. “Marcus is talking to Callum as well. This is why Callum sort out Michael. Why Michael got Alfie and Chris to take me and the investigation James and Craig did, point to Michael talking to the two of them. Michael was going to kill Alfie after he mated with Claudia, to take her for himself. He was promised me for his help; that’s how he knew I was around. Michael didn’t care about me; when he found out it was Claudia who has the white wolf; he wanted her to get back at Pappa and Mumma wolf” she continues as Danny and Dad both start growling.
“How do you know about this?” Oliver asks. “Demi Mumma Wolf. Apollo, Hecate and Selene have all been trying to investigate to see what is happening with them. They couldn’t; Hades refuses to speak or go near them. Demi Rachael took it upon herself to talk to Alfie; he told her what was happening. Alfie was eavesdropping on his father talking with Callum about his great, great grandfather. He didn’t put two and two together until after he was killed. Betta Cameron and Alfie worked it out together if he didn’t kill Alfie; Michael would have killed him” she tells everyone and lets me come forward.
“Wow!” I exclaim looking at Danny and shifting my eyes to Dad and Jason; Dad is looking like he wants to explode. “That’s an understatement” Tracey sighs, looking at me.
“Wait a minute; how does he know Marcus got hold of Callum?” Cody asks and we all look at him as I let Amanda come forward again. “Nice to see you are taking an active role in this, son” Leon says, smiling at him.
“Because of what he overheard. Callum said Marcus spoke to him in a dream and wants them to work together. He didn’t get me but would like me to be in the family. When Michael realised Alfie was listening, he pretended, he wanted Alfie to mate with her and made out their talk was about him. He told Alfie; he too has the right to mate with whomever he wants to” Amanda starts to explains. “Alfie knew about the others?” Oliver asks her.
“Yes; he told Alfie if he could get and mate with the rumoured white wolf; he would pass the Alpha roll onto him. Alfie knew about Mumma wolf, Penelope and someone called Crystal. He was never going to pass the Alpha roll to Alfie; that was reserved for Josiah as he is older by 10 months and thought this was his opportunity and got Christopher to help. During the fight; Michael pushed Alfie between himself and Cameron, that is how he died. He retaliated because Scott was already on his way out of the territory with Pappa wolf and Claudia ahead of him. Callum came up behind him and killed him after he killed Cameron. Pappa Wolf was already off the territory with Claudia, by that stage” Amanda tells them.
“Thank you, Mum” Todd exclaims as everyone turns to look at him. “And Dad” Jason pipes in.
I come forward again; “Wow!” I say again as we sit in stunned silence for a moment. “Um, we can adjourn the meeting for today. Let’s meet up again in a few days. If anything happens on your territory Matt; let me know” Oliver says, still looking at me.
“Will do” Matthew answers as him, David and Barnaby get out of their chairs.