Chapter 49: Girl Power
Amelie
"Ladies, as the ranked females of this pack, we will focus our attention on improving the lives of all pack members. We also need to refine our pack's reputation from militant enforcers to investigators and relief responders. Should others fear us? Yes, but they should also see us as hope." They all stare at me with wide eyes. During the month together at the Ashwood pack, I got to know Gideon and how the pack operates, and I outlined changes I felt needed to be made. Some would be quick and easy. Others would take years to develop fully. My ideas and solutions floored Gideon. He gave me free rein to use my authority to improve the pack. He said he knew I was always meant for him to make the pack stronger than he could ever on his own. He permitted me to use whatever resources I needed. So am taking the ranked females under my wing.
Shay the Beta, Jorden the Gamma, and Becky
Chapter 50: Pack Party Amelie The next thing I knew, Gideon stood and pulled everyone's attention to him. "Druit Guard! Our Luna has given us another blessing. Shay Marshall, Jorden Rodriguez, and Becky Sanders, please stand." All three ladies stand proudly. "I know you all felt these powerful ladies' aurae as soon as they walked into the room. There is a reason for that. They are now officially the same rank as their mates. They Serve the Luna as her eyes, ears, and hands as the Beta, Gamma, and Delta females of our pack. Their strength and power have increased. They have also been blessed with the upgraded pack mark of the Luna. Our pack is stronger with them. Tonight, we will throw a feast in these she-wolves' honor and the blessing from the moon goddess." He ends it with a roar, and the hall erupts in howls of approval. The look on the faces of Tyson, Marcus, and Benjamin was priceless. We finished lunch, headed ba
Chapter 51 Amelie "Mommy, wake up everyone is coming today." A tiny hand caresses my face. As I open my eyes, I see Rose sitting on the bed next to me. "Good morning, Rosie sweetheart." I pull her into a hug. I look around to see where Daisy is, and to my amusement, I see her jump in the air and land square on Gideon's chest. Not only waking him up but also knocking the wind out of him a little. I hold back my laughter as Gideon turns and looks to me for help. "Daisy, honey, you can't do that to daddy. You might hurt him." Daisy stands on the bed with her arms curled in the air like a bodybuilder and growls, "Nothing can hurt, daddy. He's the toughest wolf in the world." Gideon grabs her and tickles her, and she squeals. "That's right; your daddy's the toughest daddy in the world. Don't forget it." He lets up only for a second before tickling her again. "OK, girls, sit on the bed and be good while mommy and daddy
Chapter 52 Amelie "I know. I am just excited. This will be the first time they will meet the girls, see the Packhouse and see me as a Luna." I squeeze his hand. "You are a perfect Luna! It's like you were born to be one!" he winks at me. We both laugh together. "Well, my lookouts tell me that the first of our guests are arriving soon." Gideon has strategically asked certain Alphas to come early today to discuss ongoing investigations and other inter-pack business. Since my family will stay a few extra days, they didn't come early but will handle pack business in the next few days. "OK, I'm going to take the girls and head over to the main packhouse first and check on the staff." I take a few more bites of food before grabbing the girls and heading to the main Packhouse. Shay and Easton join us as Jorden takes Ryan to check on the ceremony preparations outside. It's now early spring, so that the evening will be perfect for an out
Chapter 53 Amelie Gideon and I brought the girls into our room while we got ready. I had decided on one shoulder fitted cocktail dress that hit mid-thigh in navy blue—paired with gold strappy sandal pumps, gold and lace agate earrings I made. I picked out a navy-blue button-up for Gideon and grey slacks and tan loafers. I top him off with a vest that matched his slacks, and of course, he rolled up his sleeves and left the top two buttons of his shirt undone. I knew the girls would want to match us even if they were not going to the cocktail party after dinner, so I already had a navy-blue dress ready for them. They were fluffy and frilly and also had a little glitter in the fabric. They looked like the night sky. Once they were in their fancy dress, they just kept twirling till they fell down. I put Celeste's training into action. These looked like ordinary evening clothes, but I knew better it was battel armor. We were going to be starti
Chapter 54AmelieWhen I came back, the servers passed out champion and sparkling cider, prepping for Gideon's toast. I make my way to Gideon's side. A server came past and brought me some sparkling cider and Gideon champion. The room dimes a bit more, and there is a spotlight on Gideon and me."I would like to thank you all for coming and helping us celebrate this momentous occasion. I was lucky enough to be blessed by the goddess in many ways, but the biggest blessing has come in the form of my second-chance-mate, Amelie Ashwood. As all of you know, she is the eldest daughter of the Ashwood Pack and the Black Hills Pack and sister of the Hill Country Pack. The greatest blessing of all is our soon-to-be explaining family. Please raise your glasses in a toast to my Luna, mate, and mother of my children." Everyone claps and cheers while toasting.Gideon and I raise our glasses to each other and take a drink. As soon as I smell the cider, I pu
Chapter 55 Gideon "We still don't have any suspects. Does anyone come to mind?” I ask Alpha John and Logan as we sit in my office. Amelie's Luna ceremony is tonight under the crescent moon. We have over 350 guests, and almost all are Alphas and Lunas from all over the US. One of these so-called guests tried to harm my mate and my heir. "It's hard to say, but I don't feel it's one of the bigger packs as most are related to Amelie. They also wouldn't try to grab power like this. I do think whichever pack targeted Celeste 18 years ago is the same pack who tried to harm Amelie and my grandson." John is standing and pacing the length of my office. "I think Tate and that witch of a she-wolf have something to do with this. At least they are part of the plot." Alpha Logan growls as he sits with his arms folded on the sofa. "Logan's right. It only makes sense they are somehow involved. I think Tate tried to get Amelie pregnant, but since
Chapter 56 Gideon "Let me see, she is 26 and looks like she is a Beta's daughter. Her birth pack was Koray." We all look at each other there's no way that is a coincidence. Kory is Alpha Flynn’s pack and John’s cousin. Not to mention the financial power house to all packs through Flynn’s investment firm. To be the Beta’s daughter of a powerful pack came with privileges and gave Nox prestige. This smelled fishy. "Did they fake a Rogue attack too! Look at the dates. It's right after Hope found her mate the same week Amelie almost died in that fight with Tate. If she hadn't gotten away, what were they going to try and do with her!" I slam my fist on my desk, and I hear a cracking noise. "Gideon, calm down. We need to make a clear plan. It's the only way to take them down without repercussions from the Alpha and Elder Council. If we act prematurely, we will be the ones paying the price." John is yelling. I have never heard him yell before. I slump back in
Chapter 57 Amelie "OK, do your worst!" I jokingly say to Celeste's "Glam Squad." "Oh, honey! Stop it. You are going to scare the twins!" Celeste retorts. I look over at my daughters, and they are enjoying a bubble bath. "They look fine to me." "Relax, you are going to crack your mud mask." Sam, the glam squad leader, says. "Yes, ma'am!" I give her a salute. I lean back and try to relax, but I have so much on my mind. Someone tried to harm my baby. Would they try and hurt the twins? Tate and Karen still haven't been found, and I had a group of she-wolves that didn't respect me as their Luna. Along with all my pack duties and changes, I was implementing. Honestly, I don't know if I will ever be able to relax again. I feel two sets of tiny hands grabbing my arms. I look down, and the girls are out of their bath. "Mommy, why do you have green stuff on your face?" Rose asks. "It's called a mud mask. It