Chapter 35
Eclipse
I cried, from being worried the entire day for him, for all the danger I never realized was always around us, and because I almost lost the man I loved. He didn’t say anything, he just let me ball into him, letting the tears roll down his back.
There was a loud throat clear, and he pulled away, standing up, wiping away my tears that had reduced to a sniffle. It looked like more pack members, but they were tense. The air was so thick it could be cut, and Alpha was the one with the knife.
“Wade, is dead.” He said sternly. “The packs are now united, and I have decided to let them remain somewhat sovereign.” He stated.
“They could plan an attack.” Stated Gamma Branson, the only one to speak up.
“Cowards.” He growled. The air became static, and no one dared say a word more.
The members of the other pack looked nervous; if they weren’t accepted, they would be killed.
I got nervous as well. He already smelled like he was full of rage, he looked to me, and breathed deep, I held his hand so he could calm himself.
“Shelly, he was my childhood friend. We even protected each other’s borders, but you are my sister. You changed our diapers… you raised us after mother and father died. I look to you always, but are you sure I should not accept them?” He said full of conviction.
“That’s not what I meant dumbass!” She flailed her arms and facepalmed. “What I’m saying is that you shouldn’t place your full trust in them yet. They may not challenge you, but they might make trouble.” She said,
“Alpha Kaiden I would never.” He stuttered, taking a step back. his eyes grew wide, as he walked around the new pack members in a circle, Gamma Branson had made it worse.
“How do I know you won’t pull the same shit as your father?” Alpha growled.
I couldn’t speak, I wanted to, but no words were able to come out loud enough. I was just there mouthing words, trying to make them audible, but nothing appeared.
“Our packs have been neutral for generations, yet it meant Nothing to Wade.” He growled. “I wonder will it means Anything to You….”
“You let my mother live, even though she was Luna. Please Kaiden, my pups call you uncle.” He pleaded, but he made a mistake, he didn’t call him his title.
Alpha stopped, and walked up to him, challenging him, picking him up by his collar. There was a stillness, and I tried harder, finally getting Shimmer roused from her fear to help. “Please don’t kill anyone,” my voice finally whispered. Alpha put him down, and walked slowly to me. His gate was menacing. He got to me and stood in front of me, he towered over me, his wolf had completely taken over.
His wolf was always unpredictable and intense. It made me beyond nervous that he was so close, with murder in his eyes. “Little mate, your words are gentle, but this world is cruel.” His wolf turned away and I grabbed his hand. “You will release me,” he commanded. A fear welled up in me and I couldn’t let go. My body decided to tremble for me instead.
He shot a glare. “Do you disrespect me, little mate?”
I remained silent, his eyes grew a darker shade, a fiery crimson that burned into my soul.
He was fighting Kaiden, and he had won. He breathed in deeply and let out a sharp exhale through his nose. My eyes pleaded my body to let go, but it would not budge. “I understand why the Goddess gave you to me, but you should release me, I command it.” He snarled. I closed my eyes and felt a peck on my cheek. “None have mercy, save you.”
He put his chin on the top of my head and rubbed his scent on me. It did not calm me, but his stance over me did make me let go. I wanted his touch to be gentle, but right now it was dominant. Rakaam was more instinctual, and he terrified me on his own. “Go, and be spared, I must attend to the fear I have created within my mate. Betray me, and there is no Hell you can run to, to escape the torment of me.” He growled menacingly, and they backed away slowly towards the door.
Everyone left the living area.
It was usually so crowded with people and agendas, but right now it was only me and my mate’s wolf sitting on the couch. “Calm yourself, little mate” He pulled me to his chest, and his touch was full of authority. “I know I frighten you, but I will not harm you. My instinct is to protect you, and the words of my sister hold truth. It is my fault you were not safe. I was not here, nor did I tell you of the danger fully.” His eyes began to turn more yellow, and his hug on holding me to his chest loosened.
“It’s not your fault” I manage to whisper.
“It is. I allowed myself to be suppressed…. I allowed that wolf to draw sweet air, running Free in My lands. Knowing or not does not matter. I Failed you. No more..., I failed the Pack. This will not happen again.” He said with red eyes, though with every word, it seemed Kaiden gained back control. He looked down at me, and held me to his chest, burying my face in his. “I wish you could understand.” He said frustrated.
------Kaiden-----
[Why does she not understand me?] growled Rakaam in frustration in my head. He finally let me handle this. [ Does she not know I care? What if I retrieved a swift rabbit to show my agility? Would she like elk instead to show my strength? What must I do to calm our little mate of the fear of me?] He continued to question me as we were still downstairs, and slowly, wolves came out because of the silence.
/She’s small, her wolf’s small too, and they never learned anything about shifting, or our wolves, because nobody thought she would. She’s scared because she doesn’t understand, yet, she is able to sense our true power without telling her./ He growled in my head, annoyed that I said anything bad about our mate, but it isn’t bad if it’s the truth.
She fell asleep after taking her pain medicine, and remained so the rest of the night. I sat on the couch, turning on the TV, and the first to speak with me was my sister. She came down the stairs early dawn, still in her pajamas, and Eric was at the top of the stairs.
“Alpha.” She said stiffly, still unsure if I was alright or not.
“I’m cool.” I said with a small frown, looking at Eclipse.
Her bruises healed so much slower than they would if I had gotten them. She had never been in a fight before; I wonder had she even hunted anything. I was given probably the most fragile mate the Goddess could make. There’s nothing wrong with that, I just wish I knew what I was doing, because our bond has had to work around it.
“You’re changing again… I smell it.” She warned.
“I’ll be fine.” I said without a growl.
“Brother… I won’t argue with you, but I originally came to apologize. I misread how Rakaam would take my words. I was hoping it would calm the situation…” She said trailing off.
“No; that is no one’s fault. The only one he listened to was babygirl.” I said quietly.
She left for her room. My brother had taken my patrol shift with Derrick. The pack was now double its original size, and double the work changing things over.
I got a warrior to get my laptop and a coffee table while my tiny mate lay sleeping on me like a pillow. I put in some headphones and just drowned out my thoughts with responsibility. The Delta of the former CrimsonMoon pack sent me everything I needed to consolidate all the accounts. This was going to be my life for the rest of the week, but I welcomed it. It means that I will spend the rest of the month at home with my Luna. I suspect I wouldn’t get anymore challengers anytime soon, as everyone thinks I’m crazy now.
I woke up with a blanket around my shoulders and my mate watching My Tiniest Horsey with the warriors’ pups. They had braided her hair, and drew ponies all over her cast. I couldn’t help but let out a small laugh. I wondered would it be like this when we had pups.
“Good morning Alpha” everyone greeted here and there, and I felt at peace for the first time in a while. I had even seen a new face or two, a sign of loyalty. I rubbed my eyes, realizing that I still carried the scent of old blood…. I also smelled like wolf, aggression and ground beef when it’s left on the counter to thaw.
That my mate chose to stay with me in this state, is beyond me. I kissed her on the forehead and took a shower. I put on some boxers and pajama pants and was done with it, because I refused to leave this moment. I knew it made me look like a bum, but I still had work to do. Though, at least I wasn’t alone in my office. I had someone who chose to cuddle close to me, and I was okay with that.
I came back downstairs to see that her parents had come to visit. They looked concerned about how hurt she was, and that the whole pack heard about the attack while I was gone. They also heard what I had done to Wade. Her mother made her tea and had brought her beef stew. I decided to get on my laptop next to her and let them talk, seeing as how they probably don’t like me for not only taking their little girl away, but also for my attitude. I am the Alpha; I didn’t need to ask permission for my mate. Yet, I can’t help but feel if babygirl heard that, she would be mad at me.
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