"I can watch her, Lori. I'm sure you have you hands full with the others."
"Thank you, Lia." Lori disappears into the crowded room.Lia sets Saige down but keeps her little hand tucked in her own. They make their way over to Jael and Tyler."See, like a shadow," Jael whispers to Tyler."Hey, kiddo," Jael smiles at Saige."Hi Jae," Saige mumbles but she is staring at Tyler. Tyler looks between Jael and Lia."I'm not exactly great with kids," he admits, avoiding looking at the small child who is just staring at him.Lia grins. "Saige, this is Tyler, he is one of your dad's students. He is from another pack.""You know my dad?" Saige says."Uh yeah," Tyler nods. "He's a good trainer."It is awkwardly quiet for a moment before Saige smiles at him. The small child begins talking the younger alpha's ear off now that she knows he is not a dangerous stranger really.Tyler isn't sure what to do. So he just nods and listens to the little girl talk. He glances up at Lia when Saige let's go of her hand and takes his. Lia just shrugs."I guess she likes you," Lia grins, trying not to laugh."Hopefully won't damage your strong alpha image having a pigtailed 4 year old glued to your hand," Jael says."Nonsense, would be a difficult job if an alpha can't balance pack dynamics and a warrior."They look up to see Luna Mira."Luna," they all greet her."I'm glad to see you all made it here safely," she says. "How has your stay been, Alpha Tyler?""It's been great. Made lots of new friends.""I see that," the Luna smiles at the way Saige has latched onto him. "And your new friends will make for strong allies someday. The council will be pleased to know you are doing well. Your mother and father will be proud.""Thank you, Luna Mira.""The attack should be completely handled shortly, and you will be free for the rest of the afternoon while the Warriors assess and repair damages. I must continue my rounds.""Of courses, Luna Mira." Tyler nods"Thank you, Luna." Both Jael and Lia say.Once the attack is ended and everyone begins to go back to their normal responsibilities, Lia is about to head to her house when she is stopped."Well done, Dahlia."She turns to see the pack delta, James. She smiles. Praise from the ranked of the pack would make anyone feel good, but it meant more to her. He was one of her father's best friends. He was even her godfather. So Lia believes every word of his statement, James loves her like family."Roger says you got Alpha Tyler and your training group to the pack house, and helped administer aid," he continues."Just doing what any pack member should," she repeats what she had been taught to say."Your parents would be proud," he added, patting her on the shoulder."Thank you, sir," she smiles sadly.Luna Colette watched with pride as not only was her son being declared Alpha of the Valom Moon Pack, but the love of his life was by his side and being declared the pack Luna. They had been married in a small ceremony made up of members of Valor Moon and Haven River packs. Dahlia had been a beautiful bride who had happily given her hand to Tyler but sworn herself to the Valor Moon Pack in the process. Colette had never seen her son exude so much love and happiness. But today was a close second. She watches as the new Alpha swears his officers. Nix was being sworn in as his delta. Sam and Wendall had already sworn their oath of fealty and taken their place beside the new Alpha and Luna as Beta and Gamma. The new Gamma’s father had been one of Maxwell's most trusted advisors in the pack. Wendall had been chosen when Nash had turned down the role. The new Luna’s brother had wanted to stay to take Lia's spot alongside James as pack liason. The ceremony was officially wrapping up. "Did we
Dahlia runs and hugs Tyler as soon as she sees him. The young Alpha catches her easily and hugs her tight. Inhaling her scent and smiling. Valens howls in his mind at having Nova so close."I missed you," she says. And she means it. Once she decided what future she wanted. What her heart wanted. She had wanted to just run to him, again."Missed you too," he smiles. "And not that I'm complaining, but what are you doing here?" He sets her back on her feet as he asks. He hadn't expected her to visit so soon. They both had to finish school and she'd already missed days."I've been thinking about it and…I pick you."Tyler had not expected anything like that. He studies her face for any hint of doubt. "Really? You'll give up everything you worked for in your pack, to be
Lia knocks on the open office door, and James grins as she walks in.“How’d your first day back go, Petal?” James says as he gets up from his desk. She gives him a hug.“I have a lot of homework, but Roger said I could skip training tomorrow to work on it,” she tells him.“That’s nice of him,” James says as she takes her usual seat. James leans against his desk. “Not that I’m complaining, but what’s up? I’m assuming you’re here for more than just procrastinating on said homework? Though, for the record, you are always welcome here or pretty much anywhere I am.”“Has Nash talked to you about the whole gamma thing?”
"You're home!" Saige runs over and hugs Lia as soon as Cam sets her down inside her and Nash's home."I am. Hi Cam." Lia laughs, scooping her up and setting her against her hip. "Nash is too.""Nashy!" Saige shouts, basically into Lia's ear, when she sees him. Lia flinches. Nova, despite the volume, chuckles. The pup was so happy it was contagious."Hey Kid," Nash grins, he ruffles the 4-year-old's hair as he goes past her into the living room. Saige giggles. "Cam." Nash nods a greeting."Glad to see you both back on one piece," Cam says."Got iffy there for a bit," Nash admits. "George wouldn't have if Soren had his way.""Nash…" Lia shakes her head as Na
Jael squeals and nearly tackles Lia as she walks through the doors of their school."I thought you weren't going to be here until lunch?" Jael smiles. She had missed her best friend."I've already missed too many classes. I don't want to fall behind," Lia tells her. "And I missed you guys.""Good, because everyone missed you too." The bell rang and they had to hurry off to class.Roger grins as Jael and Lia walk onto the training grounds. "How are you feeling, Lia?""Much better," she smiles and hugs him."How's the family?""Saige has perfected her pout after how many times she was told you still were visitin
As that is happening, the Alpha of the Valor Moon Pack approaches the remaining members of the Haven Moon Pack, Alpha Lars, Beta Oliver who is holding his son, his daughter is with Gamma Beckett, and a few Warriors."I am so sorry for what has happened," Alpha Lars tells him. "We never expected things to get this out of hand. We were hoping to handle this internally, but we are grateful for your assistance. I hope this will not damage future relations between our packs and the alliance."Maxwell nods. "Alpha Lars, we appreciate your haste and handling of this particular situation," Alpha Maxwell starts, sending an unamused look at the beta and his son. "I know this cannot have been an easy situation to handle considering it involved the families of both your Beta and Delta." He looks back towards his packhouse where his family is now safe inside. "I don't