Chapter 84

Autumn

“Oh Luna, thank you for seeing us.” Said Mrs. Miller, along with her husband, and their teenage son. All of them had varying shades of grey hair and blue eyes, though their son’s was the darkest, and their father’s was the lightest.

“No, it’s my job, please tell me why you scheduled a meeting today?” I asked politely, while Chase was at my side instead of Oliver. It felt weird having him stand so sternly next to me, however he refused to sit ‘in Alpha’s spot’.

“Well,” he looked at Chase with a little worry. “Our son got rejected from the Warrior Jr. application by Principal Glory.” He said a little frustrated, but nervous.

“Did he fail anything?” I asked, and he shook his head no.

“My Luna he did really well. We were both there. He did well, on the written part too, but we got the letter of his rejection….” He passed me the letter, but I didn’t know enough about the subject yet.

“Chase, I mean Beta Chase, could you look up the Warrior Jr applications for this year?” I asked and he chuckled.

“Right away Luna.” He left for a second, and while he was gone, I would ask more questions.

“Is there any reason why he wouldn’t get in that you can think of?” I asked, but he frowned.

“No Luna, he has a perfect record.” He said with a small smile.

I noticed there was a cut at the base of his neck, and I wanted to touch it, but it was probably a mark… Though I wasn’t sure about that. He was 15, would he be marked already?

“Got it. He was 25 out of 47 and the cut off was at 32 this year. I don’t see why he didn’t get in. His score’s an 89 out of 100 as well… the cut off is 70…” He hummed disapprovingly, handing me the printout.

“I can overrule this right?” I asked, seeing his school records. It was perfectly normal. He was an ordinary B+ average student.

“You are Luna. The only one who can question your decision would be Alpha.” he said proudly, standing behind me again.

“Who’s your mate?” I blurted, and with that, he got up to walk out, but I motioned Chase to stop him.

“Pup, the Luna asked you a question.” He growled.

“Ester,” He sighed. “Ester Vermilion…” I nearly instantly felt bad for the kid.

“Warrior Jr Miller, get that glum look off your face. I won’t deny you because of who you’re mates with. Beta, make sure the word gets out that no one is to segregate anyone on lineage.” I growled like a wolf, and I put my hands to my lips. I didn’t expect that.

“Right away Luna.” He bowed, and they left out. The moment the door opened, they all screamed and I did along with them. A giant goat man came charging into the room, smashing the glass, holding High Crone Ezabi by her hair.

She mouthed words no one could understand but the demon, who laughed. “If you think I will allow your soul to escape judgement, think again mortal filth.” She was incased in a strange bubble, that had red chains swirling around.

She screamed but there was no sound.

“Your soul’s body awaits you!” he laughed disappearing into nothing but a puff of flame and smoke.

“Alpha you set it Free?!” Screamed Chase, bowing his head, but he was freaking out.

“I made a deal: The head for peace. He accepted it… I knew that evil witch would come in handy. No offence Agatha, I’d also like you to calm your nerves here before you go.” He said with a small smile, kissing me on the cheek.

“None taken my lord.” She said quietly, sitting in the far corner of the room.

“Just Alpha is fine.” He said, also skimming over my rulings and kissing me again. “And I knew I picked the right Luna too!”

“It was the right thing Oliver; they’re just kids. Her file has her as only 14 while he turned 15 three weeks ago. It wouldn’t be right to have his dream taken away because of who he loves.” I said a little defensively, but he agreed.

“Not to mention the waste of talent, and threat they may become later.” Grumbled Chase.

“I fear I may have to make a similar decision in the next 15 years with all the witches paring with wolves.” He mumbled, though I didn’t get why he would say that.

“Why would that be a problem?” I asked.

“Even the new elders fear the change. I don’t. If anything, I welcome it. Our pups will become unique in this region that they can shift and have magic.” He said proudly, though Chase looked a little worried now too.

“Alpha, there will also be challengers too that will try and take the pack.” He warned, but Oliver looked unphased.

“I am the first full wolf to have venom and magic of my own… let them come.” He smiled showing his fangs, and Chase bowed.

“I have disrespected.” He said about to leave, but Oliver stopped him.

“Since when did you get so formal. I knew what you meant.” He smiled, and Chase relaxed. This was another thing that wolves did that I didn’t really get yet, but I was improving on my wolf. At least, I think so?

“Since you charged in here with a fucking demon whose horns scraped the ceiling sir.” He smiled, leaving for his office.

“So that was the demon?” I asked and he nodded.

“Yup, now let’s see our one o’clock.” He said with a smile, though I felt he was stressed. He chose to ignore is problems with work, and I figured maybe I should drop it unless he can’t handle it.

“Lord Hamilton is here sir.” Said Angela.

“Send him.” He said back, and through the door came a man with red hair and lime green eyes, though his hair had black tips to it. It was almost like it was aflame. They both shook wrists, while I was treated like I wasn’t there.

“Lord Gray, I would like to congratulate you on your removal of two terrible Coven Matrons, however I am here on behalf of the Silver Circle.” He said pulling out a handkerchief and cleaning his hands. He is rude. I do not like him, growled Winter, and I had to close my eyes to keep from growling with her.

“Like I would give what is mine.” He scoffed.

“It is only a request.” He said rudely.

“And what would happen to the witches if I released them?” He growled defensively

“The covens would be disbanded. Any who would claim them as kin would be assimilated immediately, all others would have to apply.” He said as if it were common knowledge.

“And what of the witches who mate with wolves?” I asked, and he looked at us with disgust.

“Keep them, they revoke their coven membership by doing so. They have no place in a well-established coven.” He looked at Agatha with a glare and I cleared my throat.

“Then we will keep them all. No one wants to live in uncertainty after tyranny of their leader.” I said speaking up, which surprised Oliver, but he held my hand to support me.

“I will not be chastised by a-a-a Filthy Human.” He growled, and Oliver slapped him so hard he fell out his chair. The lights flickered violently, and my mate’s eyes became his wolf’s.

“You Disrespect My Mate. My Pack. They Are Mine. Whatever words you had, now fall on deaf ears. I do not wish to hear Anything from you in My office. Get out of my sight!” He snarled, and the lord tried to talk, but no words came out.

Oliver had performed magic.

He ran out, but wasn’t able to scream until he got on the elevator. “The nerve.” I growled.

“No one is taking any of you if I can help it.” he snarled, still glaring at the door.

“Thank you Alpha…” Said Agatha quietly. “You have saved me three times now…. From my mother… my betrothed… and now my father.” She said looking at the floor.

“Well, you’re welcome three times.” He pressed the button for Angela. “I hate to be a pest, but do you have any more hot cocoa in the bottom left drawer?” He asked with a small smile.

“Never! It’s my job, and yes Alpha. I’ll bring some out for the girl.” She said, coming in with a cup for Agatha…. She’d heard probably all of it, and I could only assume Chase did too, because he was next to come in.

“Alpha, do I have authorization to send a warning to the Silver Circle, that they have not only offended you, but notify them that you won both covens in fair combat?” Asked Chase.

“Yes, also I need you to take Agatha with you, I’m about to go on a fucking rampage in here on the phone and I don’t need the kid more scared than she already is.” He grumbled.

“Alright.” He said holding his hand out for her, but she was hesitating to take it.

“I don’t deserve any of this… kindness… Heidi did.” She said quietly, but Chase was the one who said something this time to console her.

“Yes, in life she did, but what good would torturing you do for anyone? You at least lament what you did.” He said softly, but she slapped his hand away.

“No I don’t! If I did I would have stood up for her! We all did it…. we don’t deserve this kindness. Especially me! I was her aunt. Her Blood. And I contributed to her pain. So much pain that she would rather die trying to escape than stay.” She sniffled, but Oliver got up.

“You all were children raised to hate, and now you have second chances. I would like to think she’s somewhere getting her shot too, who knows. The Lady brought back her father, and the Horned One her mother…” He said quietly.

“Alpha… I know you only say that to cheer me up… Dr. Hinds had the mission to stop Lady Yolina… and she was here for revenge. And when I die, I Know I will be tormented like mother. So please. The cocoa was nice… but I would like to go home now…” she said quietly getting up.

“Just don’t do anything rash then, and I’ll have a Warrior walk you home.” Said Oliver, who looked concerned.