Chapter 34

*****Axel's POV*****

It was closing on sunset when we arrived at the beach, just in time for the late barbecue and entertainment.

I had asked to reserve the large family table in the restaurant in order for everyone to eat together as a family. I hadn't seen Dani most of today either which I felt guilty about and I still had to tell her my plan...

It must be completed by tomorrow… but for now it must wait!

"Finally! We are starved over here waiting on you men!" My Mom complains as my Dad goes off to sit beside her and Viv who was rubbing her eyes yawning.

"Hi doll, you have a good day?" I question, taking my seat beside Dani as she blushes instantly - staring up at me through her long thick eyelashes.

I love the effect I have on her... she was truly something else.

The whole Luna ceremony still hadn’t fully sunk in. She was now mine forever. She belonged here and I knew that she felt the same after seeing how she was with my family and friends… she just fits into my life perfectly.

Since the ceremony, we had only received one little bitchy complaint from a pack member. The rat had decided to speak up at training with Nolan this morning - complaining that a human Luna will only make me a weak leader.

I personally think that Dani is having the opposite effect on me since I now actually want to do my job again, but the little fucker clearly didn’t have a clue what he was talking about!

Nolan dealt with him though before I had the chance…

"Yeah my day was great! Anna said there was going to be a magic show tonight too?" She questions excitedly, as I nod.

"Yeah it starts in ten minutes on the stage. This is the best seats!" I confirm with a wink, pointing to the large stage covered with blacked out curtains.

"I've never seen a magic show before!" She leans forward on her hands, staring out to the curtains in awe as Belle laughs beside her.

"You'll love it! The guy who does it is AMAZING!" She practically squeals as Nolan rolls his eyes at her from across the table.

“I need to talk to you when we get home…” I decide to throw in the comment whilst she seems relaxed - watching her eyebrows raise in curiosity now.

“Oh… should I be worried?” She sniggers slightly, as my face remains stoic from the question.

Yeah she probably should be worried…

“It’s nothing we can’t handle doll.” I force out a smile after a brief moment passes, watching as the lights dim around us signalling that the show was about to start.

Trays of food begin to be placed down on our table along with drinks.

The dramatic show music begins to play as everyone in the area seems to perk up.

I take it upon myself to begin piling mounts of food onto a plate for Dani, knowing that she would probably be too shy to help herself straight away. I then build a mountain of food on another plate for myself, watching Dani’s mouth drop open at the mass.

“Will you eat ALL of that?” She questions, making me chuckle as I bite into a chicken leg enthusiastically.

“Need to keep these muscles big and strong for you doll.” I remark with a shrug, causing Grey and Nolan to laugh.

Dani’s face flushes red at the comment, as Belle taunts her slightly for turning into a tomato.

She was just too cute.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Alphas and Lunas… Please allow me to introduce to you… Balkova The Great And Powerful!” The booming voice sounds out through the microphone, as Dani straightens up in excitement.

“That’s so lame!” Grey rolls his eyes at the guys name as Nolan snorts in agreement.

“Ugh! It’s not the same guy from before!” Belle turns to inform us, slightly disappointed since she clearly wanted whoever done the last show she went to.

A loud BANG is heard, followed by smoke, before a tall masked individual appears on stage flaunting himself around - waving his arms dramatically for effect.

I hear Dani gasp at his entry - easily amused - which causes me to roll my eyes. I could easily impress her more than that!

I mean I’ve seen better tricks than some shit smoke and noises, but let’s see where this guy goes…

******Dani’s POV******

“This is amazing!” I state, as we are now onto the second act as the magician successfully brings a volunteer onto the stage - making her levitate in front of us!

Axel didn’t seem amused though… he seemed practically bored which really shocked me as he conversed with the boys about boring stuff throughout most of the show.

This guy was the real deal but I guess it must not be that exciting to him when half of the people around here are basically magical already!

“-and now… for my last act…” He roars out to the applauding crowd.

“Finally!” Axel rolls his eyes, causing me to shoot him a slight glare since I was genuinely enjoying myself here!

“I will… for the first time ever… bring a human girl back to life!” He cheers, throwing his hands up as the crowd goes wild.

Wait…

Did he just?

“He can’t do that surely!” I gasp, as Belle shrugs in confusion.

“I mean… maybe the human isn’t really dead and they are just going to pretend?” She reasons, as we watch them roll a large cloaked square on to the stage.

“I would like you all to count down with me from ten!” He cheers, as numbers appear on the screen above his head to add effect to the moment.

“10…” Everyone begins.

“9…”

“8…”

“7…”

“6…” I turn to see Axel raising an eyebrow at the man curiously now.

“5…”

“4…”

“3…” I lean forward in my seat in anticipation!

“2…”

“1…”

The lights go black. Everything goes completely dark as silence falls upon the room - followed by some gasps.

I tense at the change in atmosphere, before the room slowly comes to light again…

I blink furiously to figure out what was going on before a spotlight beams onto the stage…

I squint my eyes, leaning forward in my seat to get a better view to confirm what I was seeing-

A lifeless girl in a large, dirty, square cage. No sign of breathing, no sign of movement. What the fuck is going on…

“Now… I shall bring this human back to life… I shall give her a second chance in this world…” He roars through his mic, as my heart rate quickens from the intensity of the situation.

“This feels weird.” I whisper, as drums begin to sound out dramatically, causing the hairs on my arms to stand alert.

Why was this classed as entertainment here?

I watch to see what happens next before a blinding flash sparks out, causing everyone to shield their eyes briefly.

I blink the dizziness and confusion away again, trying to focus my eyesight as soon as possible.

“No…” I practically faint in the chair, my breathing catching in my throat at the scene.

“It can’t be…” I whisper almost inaudibly.

It just can’t be!