We finished the last minute details we had left. We all cheered and ate, happy to have finally finished. We all talked and had a great time, knowing we had done so much in such a short period of time. Finally, went to sleep.
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*Creak. Creak. Tip. Tap. Tip Tap. Creeeeeeek-*
I wake up and sniff. Rouges, but not ones I let in. I stand up and grab a dagger I had kept under my pillow after the day I almost got raped. I slowly walk downstairs and head to the kitchen where the noise came from. I see 5 kids around 8 and two teenagers in the kitchen. The kids are in the fridge grabbing food. The teenage boy sees me and throws a knife at my face but I catch it with my hand. "So are you gonna explain what you are doing in my pack? My house? My kitchen? My fridge? Or should I go back to sleep?" I motion at the dagger thrown at me. "Back to sleep?" The teenage boy says. I arch my eyebrow.
"Well, sit down and eat. That's what you came here for right? To eat. Ooh. I want popcorn!" I grab the popcorn and put it in the microwave. When it's done, I put it in a bowl and sit down. Two of the kids sit and start eating. I grab a napkin and wipe one of the children's face. "There. Now, what are you kids doing by your lonesome?" I ask. Kids don't last long alone. Not often. "We aren't alone. We are with Easton" The only girl says and the teenage boy pinches her. "Ow!" She cries out. "Does he exploit you?" My voice begins rising. "Yes. Kinda... Tj, stop eating, we have to get the food to him or he will kill us!" The boy yells.
"Woah. I'm not letting you kids go to some man who exploits you. What is he?" I ask, ready to beat that person into the ground. "Human" One of the little kid responds. "Well, why do you let him hurt you?!" I try to control my anger. "We are 2 teens and 5 children who get injected with wolfsbane and haven't heard from our wolves except for an occasional whimper. Against a 45-year-old hunter" The boy deadpans. I won't let them leave.
"Well, you aren't leaving. Let's take you to your beds. Time to sleep" They nod reluctantly after they see I'm not joking. I do the bond pact so now they're part of the pack and so that the others won't attack. "So, what are your names?" I ask. "I'm Rick. That's Gina, then there's Tyler, Tj, Trevor, Turner, and Troy" The teenaged boy tells me. He's the unofficial leader.
"Well, welcome," I say softly, as to not wake anyone else. I take the boys to a room with bunk beds since they wanted to share. I put them to bed and tuck them in. "Wow. We've never had beds before. We usually sleep on the floor" Tj says softly. "Well. Now you're getting that and more"Â I kiss them all in the forehead and get mad at how these kids got treated. I smile and close there door before taking Gina to her room. I tuck her in and kiss her goodnight. I feel sick of what that man did. Werewolf or not, they're children and they deserve happiness.
She makes a face and I laugh. "It feels....weird. You're what, 18?!" She laughs. "Yeah but whatever. Now off to sleep. Tomorrow, we will get you clothes from the stuff we got. Then we will go shopping later on" I grin and she smiles. "Thank you," she says and I nod. "Your welcome. Now to sleep" I close her door and take Rick to his room. I kiss his forehead after tucking him into his bed. He makes a face and I laugh. "Goodnight. The council's coming tomorrow to see this pack. Don't worry though. I'll protect you guys. You are now part of this family"
He thanks me and I smile. I close his door and go to my room where I see Luke looking around. "What's up?" I ask. He comes and hugs me.
"I was worried. I heard noises and when I came, you weren't here" He says, and I can't help but smile. "There were these 7 rouges. Two teens and five children being exploited by a hunter. They need to get checked" I explain for some reason. "I love how kind you are. Helping those in help or in need of a family" He smiles and I thank him. "It's just, everyone should have a family. Someone to rely on" He leans his head against mine. I pull away, looking at him in the eyes.
"You never did answer my question. Did you ever find your beloved?" He's about to answer but I hear screams. I run to where the noise came from. The room of the quintuplets. I open the door and they're holding hands. "What's wrong?" These children have my heart. "He's on his way. He implanted a chip in us. It tracks and hurts us. We're so sorry! We forgot, we swear" Tyler cries. "Luke! Get Luna here, ASAP" He nods and goes get her. She comes and takes out the chips then removes them from Gina and Rick who look scared. I burn them. I lay Gina down and assure her. Same with Rick. Then I smile at the Ts and tell them not to worry. I kiss their foreheads and fall asleep in a single bed.
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"ALEXANDRIA. Wake up. The Council said they're arriving in an hour. Go get ready" Janelle yells. I slowly wake up and see Janelle and Jenni watching me. As well as the bundle I found last night. " What a very good morning!" I smile "You stayed!" Trevor says. "I told you I'd watch over you guys. Well, I'll see you honey bunches of oats in a few" I stand up and head to my room.
I grab my undergarments and my towel. I go into the shower and strip. When I'm out of the shower, I dry myself and put on my undergarments. I grab the blow dryer and dry my hair. I walk out of my room and head to my closet, humming to myself, happy to have a bedroom and a fully functional bathroom where to have privacy.
As I'm walking to the closet I see Luke standing there. He turns and stares at me. I run to my closet and quickly start looking for an outfit. Why does this always happen? He comes in and spins me around. He kisses me and I can't help but kiss back. After around 5 to 6 minutes we pull back and I stare before pushing him back. "You never answered me. Did you ever find your beloved?" As I say it we both notice my sadness in what I'm saying. I try to smile and he holds his hand against mine. "Yes, I have" I've been played once again, is my only thought. I want to cry or punch him. Maybe both.
"Not in the past 3 years that I ran away but about 3 days ago. When I met you" Before I can process anything, Janelle calls out for me. "Alexa! The council will be here in fifteen minutes!" She yells and I tell her I'll be right down. I quickly turn around and grab dark skinny jeans, a fitted white tank top, and my leather jacket. I grab my ankle boots and put them on. I rush and put on some mascara. I put on light gloss and quickly run down the stairs and I see my pack and the kids all ready.
I smile and we hear a ring. The gates are opened and we step outside. I notice Luke next to me. I smile and the council walks in along with the old werewolf king. I stare at Seb and he nods. I nod back and stare at the council. Wee bow and then stand up. "Council, good morning. It's a pleasure to see you" I smile. Elder Vincent gasps. I look up, confused.
"Prince Lucas! What are you doing here?! Have these rouges kidnapped you? I shall call the royal guards" Elder Vincent glares at me and pulls out his phone. "Elder Vincent, nice to see you again. That won't be quite necessary. I am part of this pack. They are my new family. Thank you for your worries though, but as I said before, I'm okay" Luke looked amused. He's ruining me! I smile tightly. "Council. Do you wish to look around?" I say, motioning to the house. "We can't, sadly. Unfortunately, we have somewhere to go, but I'm sure it is beautiful" Elder Ortence smiled. She'd already seen in her vision. She hid her sadness of what she saw though. The discord that would be bestowed upon the newly renovated castle would be, possibly, too much for the beautiful home to handle.
"Indeed, I believe it is. Us elves know our plants. These will bring fortune. Prince, Alpha, it was a pleasure meeting you again. Alpha Summers, we have debated over and we grant you permission. You will be able to visit seven packs of your choice. After that, I suppose news shall spread. Anyone wanting to join will be allowed to come, so you can decide" Elder Alfred says and I bow, thanking him. Thank you, my goddess! I bow.
"Thank you, Elders. I have one last request, if I may?" Elder Mist looks annoyed but nods. "Very well. What's your request?" She says. "Elders, I would like my mother's business to be mine. I wish to produce enough for the pack. My... father is in charge of it. Before any of this had happened, he had taught me everything about it. I was ready to get the company but then everything happened and he kept it. I have heard from a couple living relatives I have left, that the company is going down the drain, as my... father gave the company to operate in the hands of... the top Alpha. I want it back to make it how it was before" I say, looking down. "Very well, we shall see to it and we will call you back in a week or so. Here's your paper. If you have any problems..." Elder Angel hands me the papers to visit the packs. We bow in thanks.
"Congrats on your beloved, Prince. Also, don't live in hate young man or you'll be consumed. Here's a clue to your happiness. Your mate and kids are strong and alive. One last clue, you will find them in one of the 7 packs you go to" Elder Ortence says.
We look up and they aren't there anymore. I look at Seb. Shock and happiness are all I see in his face. I smile and hug him. We decide to have a small party to celebrate our victory.