Chapter 74
Eclipse
Isabel and Caleb were with me outside. They were both so sweet, and small little pups. I was grateful to the Lady that they were strong. I was outside with the other pups as well with Marcy. Today was her day off, but she volunteered to help out and give some of the other mothers a break.
I did to, though there was no escape from the work load that came with being Luna. Wolves all over the pack asked me to help them with civil disputes, and rule on minor cases, such as owing money to someone or small punishments like community service. It was rare, but with 1,127 pack members now, it wasn’t impossible. We had grown because of the safety to be had, now that Kaiden could actually be the prince without going on a rampage. He still gave off a smell that intimidated everyone, but if you were around him, you would get used to it.
“Oh, My Lady Jason get that out your mouth!” Screamed Marcy, he had found some dirt. They were 2, and Caleb was 1 and a half… it happens. I used to fret over every little thing they did at first, but now it seemed that there was a certain calmness to the chaos of having all these pups around. I had even noticed that they were starting to develop their little personalities.
Isabelle was rambunctious, dominant, and always talking. She was the leader, and all the other pups followed her, even though Caleb was taller. He was a quiet child. He didn’t say much, and he never had a tantrum. It worried me a little. Those two were inseparable, and I wondered how they would all get along when they changed into their wolves.
I got a call, and had to step inside the packhouse for just a second. It was Alpha Leon telling me that the council had a mandatory meeting for Kaiden, but he was busy with Connor at the prison. They had new inmates from another pack be transferred here. I took the note, and went back outside.
I didn’t see Isabelle or Caleb.
I didn’t smell them.
I became frantic, looking all around for them, Marcy too. We were watching 13 wild 2-year-olds who had just ate cookies, why did I go inside!
I called for them as best as I could, and we got the rest in the packhouse. The warriors babysat, while I took off my clothes and shifted instantly, looking for my pups. I linked Alpha, and I could hear his howl from the packhouse. They were somewhere, but I had no idea where! I ran as fast as my little paws could go; I didn’t care about myself.
They were my pups, and no one will take them from me! I saw tiny footprints, and I sniffed the ground. I followed them down the trail, how did they get all the way over here? They were strong pups, and they lacked the natural fear most pups do because they carry dormant Alpha wolves. They probably smelled something and just decided to follow it instead of thinking. Little kids that small don’t think, they just do… I thought to myself. /We will find them./ Growled Shimmer.
I followed their small footprints… and in the fresh soil I saw what made my heart sink. Bare clawed footprints. They smelled like male. It wasn’t a Rogue, but I didn’t know who it was either. With all the new faces, I hope we didn’t let in someone that would hurt our pups. Life was peaceful, carefree, we didn’t have any wars or nonsense.
I noticed that the prints were on either side of this male, like he was holding their hand, and I was disgusted, I had never killed anyone before… but he had disrespected. Shimmer had, she stabbed the headhunter that was killing our mate, but this man was stealing my pups.
I saw the behemoth. He had dark brown eyes and gray hair with black tips. He stood at least as tall as Beta. There was no way I would win, but he had my babies damnit I at least had to try. I linked Alpha where I was and looked in horror. He was smiling at them, leading them out of pack territory.
“I want Grampy!” Chirped Isabelle innocently.
“Yes, little one, you shall see him soon.” He chuckled darkly, but as a small pup, I don’t think she understood his tone... and that she said ‘grampy’ meant he lured them with the promise to see the King…
/Release my pups/, I common linked for any around to hear with venom. He laughed, looking back at me, not even bothering to turn around. I knew I was a small wolf… but I was still a mother, and those were mine to hold and love.
/Or what? Are you going to gum me to death?/ He linked back sinisterly. /Begone woman./ He sneered in my mind.
I ran in front of them, blocking his path to the border. “Look it’s mommy!” yelled Isabelle
/I want you to run away to the house, that wolf is dangerous./ I linked them both.
“But-” I cut Izzy off.
[NO BUTS] I screamed in wolf, probably louder than I should, but he shifted and lunged at me. I saw them running back to the direction of the packhouse, and I had to deal with a wolf twice my size.
He charged me, but I dodged him barely, a second too late and he would have had my throat. I grabbed the haunch of his back leg and didn’t let go. Blood filled my mouth, and the sting of him biting my tail made me whimper, but we spun and danced this game of death.
He was stronger than me, and when he bucked, it ripped his flesh, but I had him clamped down deep in his muscles. He couldn’t get me off, and he wouldn’t let go of my tail. I felt a snap. I screamed in agony as he had broken my tail, and I had let go.
/Now you die Little Girl. You do not deserve this happiness, nor your Shit Alpha. My mate died serving you. I should have pups, I should have had a life, and when I kill you, I will take those pups for myself, and raise them to hate this pack./ He chuckled sinisterly.
We faced each other and circled. I could hear Kaiden coming as fast as his legs could go, but I had to make sure that the pups got away….
[I know what I say holds no weight... but as a Warrior… loss of life is always possible. Any who hold rank know this…] I snarled in wolf. [If you would have accepted it, the Queen could have healed you of your pain, and you could have found another mate…. You could have accepted Alpha’s leadership and have a life. Now you will lose it. With all my power, I will destroy you myself.] I growled.
He laughed, like a madman. [I don’t want another mate, I want Kaiden to feel a taste of the pain I feel every day.] He growled. [I want him to wake every morning, and something be missing that he can never have again. I served and my mate paid the price…. They let him bleed out on the ground, but you wouldn’t understand. You have Your mate. Stealing those pups would have been sweet revenge served cold, seeing them kill their father, but your death would be even better. I see that now.]
We lunged at each other again, but this time he got me by the throat. He bit down and was about to shake when my back feet got under his belly and I clawed at him. It was enough for him to let go, because he didn’t know that was as long as they were… but he lunged again before I could react, this time clamping down on the side of my neck. He picked me up. My body dangled off the ground. He was showing me my place….
He clamped down hard and I let out a whine in submission, but he did not let go. He lifted his head higher up slowly, I wiggled as hard as I could, and tried clawing him but they didn’t stop him this time. And then he just began to shake. I felt like a ragdoll and the pain was something I had never felt before. I screamed and he threw me to the ground, I felt the impact of a train.
Kaiden was his wolf and they fought. I could tell he was his truest form, and this guy was no match. I watched him put all his weight into the wolf and he ripped his throat out. I don’t know what he said, but when the man reverted to his human form, Kaiden lost it. He bit him in the stomach, and that area became ashes. He let out a quick howl of victory, and rushed to my side.
I could no longer hold my form, and I reverted. Nothing was broken other than my tail, which made my back hurt. He picked me up bridal style, and kissed me deeply. “Are you ok babygirl? Where are the pups?” He asked all in one breath. My neck was bleeding, but it was stopping. He thankfully didn’t rip out my throat.
“I told them to run.” My voice was horse, my throat hurt to talk, but my worry for the little ones outweighed that. He ran with me in his arms. We got a mind link that Marcy’s mate got the pups. The warriors had a duffle bag with spare clothes and I slipped on a black stretch dress and Kaiden found some sweatpants. When I saw my babies, I ran to them, and hugged them both tightly in my arms. “Why did you leave with that stranger?” I chastise through tears.
“Grampy.” Said Caleb… Lady this was our fault. We had all been too trusting, and my pups almost paid the price.
I held them in my arms and carried them back to the packhouse. Kaiden wanted to help, but I wouldn’t let him hold me. I just wanted him to be beside me, and my pups in my arms. They were young, and didn’t know any better. They never had had to worry about strange wolves, seeing as how we were almost in the middle of the territory… but this stranger was within. He was living with us.
He plotted for only the Lady knows how long, and almost got away with it. He even got past the passive mind reading of ancient blooded wolves he was so determined…. In his mind it was Alpha’s fault, or the pack’s fault that his mate passed…. But like I tried to tell him… it is a dangerous job. He had no excuse. If he didn’t want to be healed with the Queen, there was always someone to talk to….
I put my focus back on them, cleaning them up, and they had lunch. I got my neck rapped and was put on bedrest at the packhouse. No pup left the sight of at least one of their parents the rest of the day, which made me feel terrible.
Time passed quickly, but the weight of almost losing my babies hung there like a chain around my neck.
… I felt like this was my fault, and no one could tell me otherwise. The rest of the day happened, but mentally I was still stuck on what felt like moments ago. If I had known, or wasn’t on the phone, he couldn’t have gotten them. What would have happened if he had just decided to snap their necks? What if he would have carried out his sick dream, to turn two pups with ancient blood on the pack… would Alpha have to kill our children then? After they went to bed, I laid in bed staring at the ceiling. The pups were asleep with us, and it was 2 in the morning.
I felt Kaiden’s arms around me, and he pulled me onto his chest. “I know what you’re thinking babygirl, Shimmer is a rat.” He whispered, kissing me on the cheek. /I am a wolf./ She retorted, tail high in my mind.
“I’m so sorry I wasn’t there babygirl. I almost lost the 3 most important people in the world… and you were so brave, my little Luna.” He kissed me on the lips, and I returned it. we held each other and I finally felt enough peace to go to sleep.
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