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Alsie POV-

Don’t get me wrong, we all knew this was what was supposed to happen. Well, the triplets, Kane, Dante and I did anyway. The triplets knew it before I did, they met Wepwawet the day before our world changed forever. Wepwawet confirmed what Alpha Kordell had started to tell them, and Wepwawet informed everybody of the fact that I would have multiple mates, or maybe that was Kane. I don’t remember.

Hearing Sylvia tell us our destiny, even though most of us in the room already knew what it was, it was kind of eerie.

“How do we get one of these bracelets? I’m assuming I can’t just go buy one a local jeweler.”

“You are correct, Alsie. You can’t. I will travel back to Egypt and to have Isis craft a bracelet for this specific mission. I’ll be back in four days.” Anubis said as he stood up from his chair. “Wepwawet, I need you to stay until I return and continue to guide them.”

“I understand, Anubis.” Wepwawet said as Anubis left our house to gather his things and head back to his home.

“Who is Isis? That name sounds familiar.” Andrew asked as he looked at Wepwawet.

“It should. Isis is the most prominent Ancient Egyptian deity associated with magic and witchcraft, often called the "Great of Magic" in Egyptian it translates to Weret Hekau. Isis used her power to resurrect her husband Osiris and protect her son Horus. As you all have learned, the triplets are the direct descendants of Horus, therefore that makes you descendants of Isis as well.” Wepwawet answered.

“Does that mean that we are part witch?” Evander asked, his brow furrowed with curiosity.

“We don’t know. We haven’t observed anyone from your bloodline being able to do witchcraft or cast spells, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t buried somewhere in you.” Wepwawet replied.

“I have a question for all of you. Since all of you are marked with Alsie’s mark, and she is marked by Kane, she also has a dormant vampire strain in her blood, and most of you wear Kane’s mark, what vampire traits did you receive?” Wepwawet asked, looking around at all of us.

“I’m crazy fast and I have this weird long-range sight that I can use to help me track things.” Andrew replied.

Wepwawet sat up a little straighter. “You received two gifts? That’s very interesting.”

“I can get in other people’s heads and read their thoughts.” Osiris admitted.

“Oh, you can?” I smirked.

“Yeah.” Osiris said with a smile spreading across his face.

Benji sighed and replied, “I can create a sort of fog and make others feel like there is nothing going on around us.”

“I don’t require as much sleep as I used to and when I do sleep, I hear everything that is going on around me.” Evander responded.

Dante glanced at me and answered the question, “I’m way stronger than I used to be, and my hearing is amplified.”

“Weppy, how did you know they would get some vamp traits?” I asked, wanting to know if Wepwawet was hiding something from us.

“I didn’t. It was just a guess.”

“It was a good one.” I retorted, as I laughed quietly.

Natalie came into the living room and told us that lunch was ready for us. All of us got up and made our way to the dining room. We made ourselves comfortable and Natalie served us lunch.

Lunch was French dips with melty Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and a creamy horseradish spread. Served alongside a steaming hot bowl of French onion soup and tater tots.

After everyone ate the first half of their sandwiches, I spoke up. “I’m having the staff prepare a makeshift mating ceremony for tonight. I don’t want to be separated without the bond between all of us being complete.”

Heads nodded in unison around the table between bites of lunch.

Declan spoke first, “I agree. We need to record it and have a few witnesses, but nothing can get back to the Palace. Everyone has to think I am dead and Reilly imprisoned for this plan to work.”

“Then why record it? We risk putting the whole mission in jeopardy.” Andrew countered.

Declan swallowed his bite of soup and answered Andrew. “That’s true, it is a risk, but when we take back the throne, our bond will only be accepted if it is documented and witnessed by a third party. Normally these types of events are held in the Palace Courtyard, the Elders witness it, and they are live streamed on our private social media app. We can’t do all that this time, so this will have to suffice. If we don’t do it this way, when we get the throne back, we’ll have to do the ceremony again.”

“I don’t see anything wrong with that. I would feel better if this was something only for us, to solidify our bond.” Andrew countered.

“I’m fine with it either way. I know these ceremonies are important and Lycans practice them much more often than us Weres do. I agree with you, Andrew. The less documentation of Declan being alive and Reilly being free the better the outcome for Dante and Osiris when they reach the Palace.”

“Let’s take a vote on it.” Kane offered up.

“Sounds good to me.” Benji co-signed.

“All in favor of tonight’s ceremony being completely private and doing a second ceremony once the throne is returned to Declan, raise your hand.” Evander declared.

Seven hands went up. I didn’t vote.

“That settles that.” Benji said as he popped another tater tot in his mouth.

“Kane why didn’t you vote?” I asked, perplexed.

“It doesn’t pertain to me.” Kane answered, as he picked up his bottle of water.

Declan looked over at Kane, “What do you mean by that?”

“I’m a vampire, not a werewolf or a Lycan. Pack politics and ceremonies don’t necessarily pertain to me. I don’t know the history or significance of them; therefore, I don’t have a vote.”

“Kane, that is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard!” Declan shouted across the dining table at Kane. “You are a part of us, a HUGE part of us, so of course you have vote. What we do and how we live affects you wolf or not.”

“Well in that case, I vote the same as everyone else. I don’t want to do anything that will risk the mission or put Dante and Osiris in jeopardy. Keeping everything low-key is the best option. I do understand the want of making sure everyone is marked and connected. I agree with that. I think it is best for everyone’s morale while some of us will be separated. I’m not a fan of this bracelet thingy though. I think that is going to do more harm to the psyche of Dante and Osiris than anyone realizes. Not being able to feel your mates sounds like a bit of torture. However, I get the purpose of it. If the Elders or others in the Palace can sense that something is off it could ruin the whole point of putting this plan in motion.” Kane finished.

“Well, well, for someone who thought it didn’t pertain to him, he sure did have a lot to say.” Declan growled.

“I said it didn’t pertain, not that I didn’t have an opinion.” Kane quipped.