Chapter 40

‘General?’

‘It’s time. Come to Black Ocean tonight at 8pm.’

‘Yes sir.’

He disconnects the call and smiles to himself before he goes back into the library. David finds that Allie is awake but still really tired.

“Are you okay Allie?” He asks, his voice full of concern.

“Yes daddy. I’m just tired.”

“Just lean back into us, love. We will hold you while we talk.” Liam says in her ear as he rubs her back. Josh continues to hold her and kiss her shoulder every so often.

She smiles and leans back into the twins.

“Okay so I have to be honest with all of you. I have made some calls and I have some info that will be coming today. Allie. Alphas. We will be training with a group tonight at 8pm at Black Ocean. Alpha Ralph, I would appreciate your guards letting them in when they get here and a place to train.”

“Of course, you can use our training grounds." Ralph says with an acknowledging nod. "We will just close it off for everyone else.”

“Good. The other thing is I made a call to Alpha Caleb." David says waiting for the shock on everyone's faces to clear before continuing. "I just asked again if he had any information for me but he says nothing different than every other time I have talked to him. I wanted to see if he would still say the same shit knowing Allie isn’t there anymore and of course he did.”

Allie smiles in comfort. “It’s okay daddy. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you all about everything and I’m sure you know there is more but everything else is just more beatings from my so-called family and I don’t want to relive those if I don’t have to.” She says sighing looking down at her hands in her lap.

“It’s okay baby. You don’t need to say anything.” Liam says as he kisses her forehead. He gently raising her chin to look in her face with a smile on his face.

“Allie. I know you have been through a lot and you have your real parents now but you know that we are always here and we will back you no matter what.” Jasper says with a smile.

“Yes of course dad. I know that you and mom are always there. I even told them that they cannot take you away.”

“She’s right. She did and honestly, we never would. You were the first people to help her and we are all grateful for that. Thank you both so much for everything you did.” Pam says with tears in her eyes looking between Jasper and Gloria.

“Oh yeah, Luna Gloria. I wonder if you would be able to keep a steady stream of that lotion for Allie. I would be happy to order it or pay for it. We just want her comfortable and that makes her more comfortable.” Josh says with a smile on his face.

Gloria laughs and nods. “I will have more made. And actually, I will just send you a link to where you can just send payments to and they will automatically send you the lotion.”

“Okay good.” Josh says with a chuckle as he digs his wallet out and fishes out a card handing it towards Gloria. “Here’s my card with my phone number and email so whichever you use works for us.”

Gloria smiles and takes the card. “I will do that today so I don’t forget.”

“Thank you, Luna.” Liam says with a smile.

Just then there is a knock on the door. Jasper gets up with a smile, “Lunch.”

“It’s already lunch time?” Allie asks with wide eyes.

They all chuckle at her surprise.

“Yes, my love.” Josh says with a smile.

Liam kisses her neck and Josh kisses her shoulder.

Jasper opens the door to the servers who come in with trays of sandwiches, chips, and drinks for everyone.

Everyone eats and they make conversation about anything other than Allie and what she is dealing with.

After they eat and the table is cleared again, Allie is the first to speak. “Daddy, if I decide to take over for you, what does that entail?”

“Well, you would be commanding all the royal armies. Everything from training to attacks to protection goes through you. You get the final word.” David explains with a proud smile on his face.

She furrows her eyebrows looking up at him. “Do I have to go into battle every time the armies go?”

He smiles proudly at her before answering. “Yes, baby girl. You would be there to lead your armies into battle. I know that you haven’t been brought up in that life so do not feel like you need to do anything you don’t want to.”

“What happens if I decide I do not want to take over and just be with my mates as their Luna?”

David continues to smile proudly at her. “That’s okay too. I have a Lieutenant and we will be proud of you no matter what you do. You will still be able to use your skills as Luna to protect your family and your pack so either way your abilities will not go to waste. If that’s what you are worried about.”

“It is a concern. I really just think I want to be with my mates as their Luna. Like you said I haven’t been part of that life and I just don’t think I would be comfortable with people looking to me like that. I am happy to help but I do not want to lead. I hope that you will not be disappointed.” She asks putting her hands in her lap and looks down in shame flinching back waiting for her parents anger.

“No never. We could never be disappointed in you. I promise.” Pam says with a smile on her face.

“I do have one request though.” He says with a smirk on his face.

“What is it daddy?” She asks concern all over her face.

“I want you to lead the armies and packs into war against Dark Moon.” He says not taking his eyes off of Allie.

Allie thinks for a little while before she speaks. “That’s it though. I will not take over from you no matter the outcome though.”

“That’s fine. I understand and I will make sure that every army knows that.”

“Okay then that’s settled. I feel better. I just felt like I was overwhelmed because I don’t want that life. I hope you all understand.” She says nervously looking around at everything waiting for their disappointment.

“Baby we all understand. I promise.” Josh says sweetly.

Allie looks around at everyone else in the room and they are all smiling and nodding to her in agreement.

“Okay next thing we need to talk about is graduation.” Ralph says with a big smile.

The twins both groan and roll their eyes. “Dad. Knock it off. We don’t want to celebrate that because it doesn’t really matter.” Josh says as he rolls his eyes.

“But we think it matters so a big celebration is called for. What do you say Alpha Ralph? Party at your pack or ours?” Jasper asks with a chuckle.

“Either one. I think you have more now graduating then we do.” Ralph says with a smirk.

The twins chuckle with David. Jasper looks at them with a confused look.

“Alpha Jasper. Allie had to hold her first ever Luna challenge and prevailed.” David says with a proud smile on his face.

“Yeah, you should have seen it Alpha. She took on all 3 girls at one time.” Josh says excitedly with a proud smile on his face.

“Not to mention the whole thing took less than 5 minutes. It was amazing to watch.” Liam says as he smiles and kisses her temple.

“What happened? And what do you mean 3 girls?” Jasper asks nervously.

“Well…” Josh starts but is cut off by Allie.

“I got this babe.” Allie says as she kisses Josh on the cheek. “Three dumb bitches tried to seduce my mates while I was talking with my parents. Actually, it was the same day that I found them. They touched and kissed them while being naked.”

“I’m so glad you took care of them right away. I knew you would do great things. I wish we could have been there.” Jasper says with a sad smile.

“I wish you could have been too dad. Especially when I burned their bodies in the pyre.” Allie says with a smile on her face.

“That a girl.” Jasper says with a proud smile on his face.

Everyone laughs at their exchange.

They talk a little bit more and Liam gives a blow-by-blow account to Jasper about the challenge. After a couple of hours, some of the kids start coming back from school so Allie, Josh, and Liam excuse themselves to go surprise Chris, Damien, Heather, and Sophia.

“We will just head back sons.” Ralph says as they walk out nodding in understanding.

The twins and Allie all jump out at their friends when they walk into the packhouse.

“Fuck. You scared me.” Sophia says with a hand over her chest breathing heavy.

They all laugh at her reaction and go into one of the lounge areas to hang out. They laugh and joke around until it’s almost dinner time.

“We need to head back but we will see you tomorrow.” Allie says as she hugs everyone.

They walk them up to the front door and wave to them as they drive off.