The Wolf King's Luna

CHAPTER 43

DAMON.

It was a long morning.

We went through all the strategies I could think of and those I didn't.

We figured out a way to deliver the bodies without any trail back to us.

The Falcon had volunteered her group to ensure that each of them found their home.

So even if The Collector tried to start shit, there would be nothing to link us to it. I had asked her about Craig who I had already discussed with but she had assured me there was nothing to fear from him and his allies.

Coming from her, that was a great relief, with her being a seer and all that.

We are aware that the lack of evidence would just put a wrench in The Collector's plan, but only a small wrench.

The finger was still pointed at us, so we were still going to be questioned. We talked about how we were going to handle that.

The Falcon again had revealed a lot of secrets about those packs. So many secrets.

We wouldn't need to expose it all, all we need to do is drop a few innuendos here and there and the guilty parties will check themselves.

"I have one issue to address," Mother says as we are rounding up.

"What issue is that?" I ask

"Catherine."

"Me?" Cathy asks. "What did I do?"

"Nothing sweetheart. It is just, that once a meeting is called, they are going to come here. The news about you going on a rescue attack to find your mate has already spread. It is also the reason for the Collector's actions.

"The Alphas are going to want to see your Luna. Vance is an Alpha."

"And he will be there," I add. "Good."

"No. Not good. Not now," The Falcon says.

"Why the hell not? I have a bone to pick with him," I snarl.

"And you will pick it. Just not now. The meeting will be held at the Sage pack. Aloha Craig is a respected and feared Alpha, known for his wisdom and his firm belief in justice. You can make up an excuse as to why Catherine won't be joining you."

I want to complain, I do. But Cathy's hand on mine stops me.

I look at her and see the glaring relief in her eyes.

She is not ready to face Vance.

Sighing, I turn back to The Falcon. "Very well. I will hold my peace, for now."

"So all we have to do is convince Alpha Craig to invite all other Alpha's to his pack. That should go wonderfully," Mel says sarcastically.

I can understand the sentiment.

No Alpha, and I mean none, would be willing much less eager to invite other Alphas to their pack.

It is like permitting your enemies to fish out your weakness.

"Leave Alpha Craig to me," The Falcon says. "We have history."

"Okay then," Ryder says. "So we have handled everything, yes?"

"Yeah. Why are you in such a hurry?" I ask him.

"Not in a rush. Just very ready to get more information about this Lucas from Faye," he says

"And I am hungry," Cathy says.

The moment she says that everyone, and I mean everyone's stomach grumbles at the same time, making us all laugh at each other.

It is already past noon and none of us have had any breakfast.

We had corpses to deal with. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Mother stands up and begins heading out.

"Why don't you all finish up here while I go prepare something for us all to eat?" she says.

"Can I come?"

I turn to see Cathy looking at my mother with puppy eyes before making my mother finally cave in.

"Fine," mother says

And Cathy rushes out to follow her.

I think she likes cooking.

"Please excuse me," The Falcon says as she too walks out, leaving only me, Mel, Ryder, and Faye.

Focusing my gaze on Faye, I say. "So, Lucas. What do you know about him?"

Faye exchanges looks with Mel before sighing and then turning to me.

"Not much. I know he is one of the warriors of the pack."

"How good is he?" I ask.

"Very good. He managed to sneak up on me and crash me into a tree before I could realize he was there. He is strong too. And a good tracker."

"Do you think he would mind moving into our pack?"

There is a collective intake of breath from all three as they all sit up straight.

"Do you mean it Alpha?" Faye asks, hope shining in her eyes.

"He is your mate and you seem to like him. And Cathy spoke up for him. Though considering what she said, that seems to be the best that can be said of those in that pack."

"Oh, Alpha. That would mean the world to me. I would have to ask him and see."

"How do you plan on meeting?"

She blushes before answering.

"We have an agreement to meet three days from now at one of the crags along the river."

"Hmm. I don't like this. The sneaking around but I am willing to allow it. Take someone with you, when you leave. Better safe than sorry."

"Yes Alpha, thank you, Alpha."

She continues gushing at me as Ryder escorts her out, Mel trailing behind them.

She stops to look at me before speaking.

"That was a nice thing you did little brother, I am proud of you."

"Don't call me little," I retort before smiling at her. "Thanks."

BORDER OF BLACKWATER PACK.

THE COLLECTOR.

CRASH.

The tree crashes down in a resounding fall.

"Damon," I growl out.

Who is helping you?

Who is thwarting me?

"WHO?!" I roar.

Those bodies were supposed to be tracked here. Instead, all traces of them have been swept clean and the bodies delivered.

Not even a scent remains.

Someone is working against me.

Another seer?

How many of them are there?!

I have to get into that pack.

How do I get in there?

I hear footsteps coming up my way and see a wolf coming this way.

I know him.

He is from the Skylight Pack.