Chapter 54: Breakfast at Kanes

I had enough of all the vague explanations of what was going on with all of us. Everyone says we are in danger, but no one tells us what danger we are in or how to avoid it or stop it.

"Please listen to me. I know you are upset about not getting all the answers you want. I will be coming to your pack, but it will be a few more days before I can be there. So I have come to you now so that you can be on watch. I will have more information for you when I am there. What I will tell you now is that you are looking at going to war with many races." Barrett tells us. I think he can tell my frustration.

"So you will be coming to the pack then?" Levi speaks up, asking him.

"Yes, I will be there in a few days. I have to take care of a few things before I can safely come to your pack."

"OK, will you be able to give us answers when you come?" I ask him cause that is what I am most worried about at the moment. I am sure I am not the only one that is wanting answers.

"Yes, I will be giving you all the information that I have."

"Thank you," I tell him because I don't know what else to say.

"You're Welcome. I have to be getting back, and when I leave, you three will go back to your dream realm. You won't be here anymore."

"Thank you. We will see you in a few days." Luca says, and Barrett nods to him and vanishes. Before anyone can say anything to each other, darkness takes over.

We all slept the rest of the night as if nothing had happened. We got our showers, got dressed, and headed downstairs for some breakfast.

"Was what happened last night as weird for you two as it was for me?" I ask Luca and Levi as we head to the kitchen.

"Yes, I was waiting for one of you two to say something cause I wasn't even sure if it really happened," Levi says with a laugh.

"Yeah, I am not too fond of dream chats either," I say as we enter the kitchen. The smell of bacon and pancakes hits me as soon as we enter the kitchen. I see everyone working together in the kitchen.

"Come on, Raine, it's almost ready. We are going to take it to the rogues and eat together." Mom says, and we all step in to help get it done. This is one of the things I love about my mother. She is always giving and caring to everyone. It only takes about fifteen minutes, and we are finished up. We have bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, fresh-cut fruit, and all the toppings you can think of for pancakes. She even remembered whipped cream.

"What is the peanut butter for?" I asked, not sure what it was for.

"I like it on pancakes, and I know a few others that do," Abby says with a blush like she is embarrassed.

"Never tried it. It might be delicious." I tell her, smiling at her to say that it's alright. I offered to take us all to the campsite, but they wanted to transport the things themselves. So we all load up with as much as we can carry. Mom had put everything in containers and bags so that it would be more manageable. With everyone carrying stuff, we make it to the campsite in no time. There are tables set up to put the food, and most of the people are already out and about setting up places to sit and eat. I guess Abby gave Kane a heads up on the plans. We place everything out on the tables to serve buffet style. Dad speaks up, getting everyone's attention.

"My wife has prepared this breakfast for everyone. So get in line and have a plate." He tells them, smiling.

"We are very grateful for your kindness Luna, but we insist on you all getting your plates first," Kane says, giving a slight bow to mom. I am hungry, so I hand a plate to mom and laugh as we all fall in line to get our plates. When I reach the end of the table, I wait for Bastien to get down to me to speak to him.

"If you don't mind, can we sit together? I need to talk to you." I tell him.

"Yes, there is a table and chairs set up over here we can all sit at. Unless you need to talk alone?"

"That will work," I tell him as we make our way to the table. There are plenty of chairs, so we all sit at the table. Kane and Abby also join us at the table, which I don't mind. I feel as if I can trust Kane deep inside. I think he is crucial in all this going on, but I am not sure how yet. I do notice that he and Mia are sitting next to each other. Every time that Mia looks in his direction, her face turns red. Kane also seems to look in her direction often. I wonder if I am the only one noticing their behavior.

"What did you need to talk about, honey?" Bastien asks, taking my attention away from them.

"What do you know about Warlocks?" I ask him. I figured I might as well jump right in on it.

"I have met a few in my time, but they usually keep to themselves and their own matters. So why do you ask?"

"I was contacted in my dreams last night by a man saying he was the King of Warlocks," I tell them, and I watch a look of confusion and worry cover all their faces except Levi and Luca, obviously.

"So you are telling me that Barrett came to you in your dream last night?" Bastien asked me and looked surprised when I nodded my head yes.

"Well, I know Barrett is a fair and just King, but what would he want with you?"

"He said that he was warning us of danger and that we needed to be on watch. He is coming to visit the pack and offer his help." I say, but as soon as help is out my mouth, Levi speaks up.

"He says that we have a war involving many races coming." Gasp leave everyone's mouths at Levi's words.

"He said WAR?" Bastien ask now with worry on his face

"Yes, and he will be here in a few days." Luca answers instead of Levi.

"I don't understand why everyone says we are in danger, but no one can tell us what the danger is and why a war between races now." I finally spit out the words I want an answer to.

"I don't think you are going to like my answer, but I believe it is you. I am not sure what all of the races have to do with your birth and coming of age. The reason it is happening now could be because you have your powers now. Hopefully, we can get some answers from Barrett when he gets here." Bastien says, and it all makes some sense.

"What do we do until he gets here?" I ask, not knowing what else to say because all this is my fault. I know I didn't do anything to make it happen, but it does not make me feel any better about any of it.

"We need to make sure that all of our borders are patrolled and covered. We need all members on the lookout at all times. It is hard to prepare for something when you don't know exactly what it is." Bastien tells us all, looking to each of us, making sure we understand. "I also think that we might want to move all of you in closer to the pack to be more protected." He says, looking to Kane.

"If that is what you think is best, then we will follow your orders and move the camp further into the pack. I only have one request if you would not mind." Bastien gives Kane a nod to continue. "Can Abby stay with you all in the main house so that I know she is safe?" Kane asks, and he looks almost scared that Bastien will say no.

"I think it is best if we move any children you have into the main house for now and maybe a few female adults like their mothers. That way, they can tend to the children and help care for them." Bastien tells him, and I see the relief flow over him at Bastien's words.

"I appreciate that very much. Their safety is my responsibility, and I do not want to let any of them down." Kane replies, and I respect that he is so dedicated to the safety of his people.