Chapter 15: Visitors
Third Person POV
“So Jake, I hear that you, Zak and Alex are finally leaving to head back home. Back to Ambersky” chimes a voice. The voice firm and full of authority yet gentle when talking to those that they liked.
“Yes, then you heard correctly then my King” chuckles Jake as he moves to lock his dual color eyes with those of a pair of gold. Jake along with his Beta and Delta having bonded with the Lycan King himself during their four years of training.
“I don’t suppose that I could sweet talk you into staying any longer than what was agreed upon could I?” chuckles the voice of the King. The Lycan King standing at 6 foot 6 inches while sporting lush black hair and golden color eyes.
“Afraid not your Majesty. Our mate is finally turning 18 and we want to be present for when they get their wolf” admits Jake, excited to finally see Tori after four long years of being away.
Four years and Jake couldn’t wait for the day that they could finally return home. “Please, call me Arlo. We’re friends after all right?” questions Arlo to Jake.
“Yes… of course. I’m sorry your Majesty, I mean Arlo.”
Chuckling at Jakes little mistake does Arlo pat him along the shoulder.
“Well, then any chance that I might be able to come along with you then? As I’d love to meet your mate. The one who’s captured each of your hearts?”
“Sure. I mean, I don’t see why you couldn’t. After all, I’m sure my father would very much like to meet you King Arlo, ruler of the Bravecrest Pack” replies Jake just as Zak and Alex both move towards their Alpha and King.
“Good Morning Jake. Good Morning your Majesty” chimes Zak as he moves to approach Jake and King Arlo.
“Please, no need for formalities. We’re all friends here” explains Arlo to Zak. Jake’s Beta. “Besides, Jake tells me that your all finally heading back home today.”
“Yes. We are. Our mate is officially turning 18 and we want to be there with them when they do” explains Zak, Ash dancing within him at the thought of seeing Tori again.
“Of course, of course. And I was just telling Jake how nice it would be if I was able to come along with you as it’s been a long time since I’ve visited my packs and since today is a special occasion I would like to come with you to wish your mate a very happy 18th birthday.”
“That would be great. I’m sure Tori would love that.”
“Great. Then let me just find Quin and let him know what’s going on and we can be on our merry way” explains Arlo as he moves to link Quin, his Royal Beta.
‘Hey Quin?’
‘Yes Arlo?’
‘I’ve decided to take a last minute trip over to Ambersky Pack. Jake’s home. As Jake’s mate is officially turning 18 and I’d like to wish them a happy birthday if I could’
‘You mean Jake, Zak and Alex’s mate? And shall I come with you? I mean I can have Sienna and Owen both watch over the pack until our return’
‘Yes, that would be wonderful. Meet me at the gates once everything’s arranged’
‘Alright, will do’
Chuckling, Arlo moves to wait for Quin, his Beta to meet up with them over at the gates. Jake super excited to be finally going home and to where his mate was.
‘Today’s the day’ whispers Vox.
‘I know. I think we’re all a little excited for this’ whispers Jake to his wolf.
Purring in happiness does Vox move to dance within Jake’s mind. Clearly excited for this moment. Because if Tori did receive his wolf today then they could finally go on a run. A run to help get familiar with each of their wolves.
‘You seem awfully happy today’ replies Zak to his Alpha and friend.
‘Because I am. As you and Alex should. It’s Tori’s 18th birthday. Plus, he should have gotten his wolf today as well’ chimes Jake to his Beta. Their eyes now locked with one another as they silently chat back and forth.
‘Do you think he’s excited as well?’ questions Zak.
‘I sure hope so. Because I know I am. I can’t begin to tell you just how long I’ve been waiting for this day. To finally have Vox stop complaining about not having his mate around’ admits Jake solemnly.
‘You and me both. Ash and Volt have been driving both Alex and I crazy’
Chuckling at his revelation that each of their wolves had been riding them constantly only meant Tori had to be theirs and only theirs.
Lost to each of their thoughts do none of them manage to see Quin until he finally arrives. Clearing his throat as he does. “Are we ready to go? I have the SUV ready and waiting if we are.”
Looking to Quin does Arlo laugh, “Of course we’re ready. Let’s go. As I’m curious to meet this said wolf that’s captivated each of these fine fellows.”
Amused by the response, do each of them move to climb into the awaiting black SUVs before finally heading off, now driving in the direction of Ambersky Pack and to where Tori sat waiting for each of them to return, unaware that Tori had other plans waiting in the wings should something go wrong.
\-Ambersky Pack-
When finally returning to Ambersky Pack does Jake, Zak and Alex each take time to notice the big, huge welcome party that stood ready and waiting.
“My, my. Someone’s popular with the pack” chuckles Quin just as he moves to drive into Ambersky’s territory.
“You have no idea” mutters Alex, his tone dry as he continues to gaze out the window. His green eyes searching among the vast sea of people in hopes of spotting Tori, the one person that he wanted to see more than anyone else.
‘He’s not here’ replies Alex to both Zak and Jake, his words catching each of their attention.
‘What?’ asks Zak, unsure if he heard right.
‘I said he’s not here’
‘Then that means he has to still be at home. But we won’t know for sure until we get to his house’ remarks Jake as he too scans the crowd of people. A small piece of him hoping that Tori would have come to greet them upon their return.
\-Tori’s Home-
‘Tori, we should be at the pack entrance right now. Our mates have returned’ whispers Rune as if sensing the wolves of Jake, Zak and Alex.
‘For the last time, Rune, there not our mates. The Moon Goddess wouldn’t have been that generous as to bestow us three mates. Let alone one’ snaps Tori with a little more force than he meant to.
‘Oh Tori… Mother Moon always pairs her children with those she deems worthy’
‘Ya and look where that got me. Nothing but pain and misery’ scoffs Tori as he moves about his bedroom, unable to talk himself into going downstairs and to where his parents sat waiting for him.
“Tori” calls Layla to her son.
Freezing at his mother’s voice does Tori know better than to ignore her. “Ya, mom?”
“Are you coming downstairs? You have visitors”
Visitors? Wonders Tori, unsure who would be showing up for him at his house when no one other than Jake, Zak and Alex ever attended his birthday parties.
‘Maybe it’s them’ answers Rune.
‘And what if it’s not? What if there still at the Lycan King’s. Maybe it’s Lilyanna’ remarks Tori, now nervous to be going downstairs.
‘You’ll never know until you do’ was all Rune says before giving Tori the space that he needed.
Swallowing thickly does Tori move to leave the room. His voice trying not to tremble as he moves to speak up. “Yes mom. I’m heading down now.”
“Okay sweetheart”
Pausing again, does Tori move to give himself a small little pep talk.
“Okay Tori. You got this. Your finally 18 and you finally have your wolf. Nobody can hurt you now” mutters Tori as he finally pushes himself in the direction of the stairs and to where his parents and visitors sat waiting for him to arrive.