Keep Our Peace
From that day on, life in the packhouse is many times better.
Three times a day, we spend time as a family in the dining room, Jace and Elder Antony are always there. We bond strongly, no one would think there were tensions between us before. And it is perfect this way, Jasper is so happy about this. In the evening, before we go to bed, he keeps on thanking me for restoring peace to the packhouse and household, it is as if a heavy burden has fallen off his shoulders. He once told me his father was always concerned about his dysfunctional family. Jasper is sure that his dad now looks approvingly at us from heaven.
But the day of our own move is also approaching.
My father accompanied the second group that left a week ago. He is now also in the Kingdom and managing the pack along with Cleo. According to reporting, the adjustment is going steadily, the Lycans welcome the werewolves with open arms. Many are pleased with the newcomers because many unmated Lycans now have more opportunities to find a fated mate or choose one. My mother, Ruth and Rachel have stayed behind and will join my in-laws, Elena, Jasper and me on the last plane towards the Kingdom tomorrow. As it looks, Storm Forest is turning into a ghost town, no one should be left behind. Jasper told me earlier that men will be flown in twice a month for maintenance. He has yet to figure out which destination is best for the land and all its assets.
I am now sitting on a bench under a large tree in the packhouse garden.
Louise and Clea are busy tending the flowers. They told me that I had set up the garden and worked on it daily. But now I can't do anything there, my belly is too big and my condition is barely enough to walk out of the packhouse. I'm so round as a barrel, believe me. The two women spoil me incredibly. I get fresh fruit every day and my meals are balanced with the right vitamins. It makes me think of Alidya who always made sure I ate enough when I was in the Palace. And Ralph brought me an extra meal in the apartment. I'm sure Alidya and Clea will get along well and thus even make the Palace an excellent living environment.
This mass movement, as directed by the Moon Goddess, is historic. Never before has such a large exodus occurred in the existence of the werewolf species.
It seems like a new race is emerging within the Lycan species but I'm sure Selene has a solution for that. For now, the succession will be brought into the rightful bloodline after Ralph steps down. Jasper will probably never take the throne but his pups will depend on his advice as they come of age. So a new hierarchy will have to be developed to keep Jace, Cleo and Jasper in the line of authority until the change of power is a reality in two decades. I only hope that there will be no animosity or rivalry in the Palace or Kingdom between the two Kings. Both for power and for me as their mate. That is my only fear. For I know how possessive Ralph can be, his objection when I indicated I would go with Jasper is still fresh in my mind.
I sigh deeply.
The Moon Goddess has determined this and thus will also provide the answer for every challenge we may face. Suddenly, I notice Ruth beside me. "Elena and I will have to go back to school. The vacation will end in a few days," she informs me. I take her hand and hold it to my cheek. "I will miss you very much. You helped me when everything was dark for me, made me understand what was expected of me. And now I have to go on alone," I say softly. "Stay at least until my coronation. I would like to have my family close by at that time". Pleadingly, I look at her. She nods and positions a hand over my shoulder. "Your coronation and at the birth of the pups, on both occasions, I will witness. Of course, I will be the godmother of the second Crown Prince," she indicates. Cheerful, we lean against each other for several minutes. "Rain, it's time to pack the rest of your things. We leave early tomorrow morning. Jace has already instructed us to load the boxes in the Jet," she tells me now. "What we are wearing now and tomorrow's clothes we will take with us in a bag. Come, let's go back into the packhouse to have everything in order". She gets up and helps me stand.
Elena runs toward us.
"Saray, I understand that Ralph is eagerly waiting for you. The Coronation is already tomorrow because it is a full moon again," she states carefully. "The wing in the Palace for Jasper and his family is completely finished. It is on the same floor as Ralph's but at some distance. I think he did this on purpose only I don't know why". The girl is so irritated about all this mystery surrounding our stay. Again I get the impression that Elena is not really a teenager anymore. His actions and musings are much more evolved than those of a twelve-year-old.
"Well, he is also my mate. And now that he is in a position to arrange the places of residence, naturally he will favor himself," I indicate dryly. "As long as we can keep our peace, there's nothing to worry about. Eric and Jace need to develop a new authority hierarchy. Once that is in place, everyone will know their position". The girl nods in thought. "Okay. Tomorrow, Clair the warrior and Rachel will also join us. Clair has stayed behind at Cleo's behest to secure this last flight".
We have now arrived at my apartment. I sit comfortably on the bed and watch as the two women remove the remaining items from the closets and place them in boxes. A few hours later, everything is properly packed. This is my mate and I's last night in this pack....
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