~Alyce/Faelyn~
I could hear the chatter and laughter coming from the crowd downstairs as we exited the elevator. I scanned the crowd, knowing damn well that Tristan was outside. Kami had insisted that he was not allowed to see me before the ceremony. A mating ceremony for us wolves is a lot like a wedding for the Humans, and since our mating ceremony was being rolled into the Luna Ceremony as well as the joining ceremony for Mat, Jake and Faith - well, Kami is putting her foot down about certain things, and only Tristan has tried to argue with her about it, and only Mat has successfully swayed her, even if it was just breakfast.
I grinned and giggled to myself thinking over the events of the last two days. Mat gave me a sideway look and I just smiled at him, shaking my head a little.
โIโm going to go check on everyone else, and
I snagged Alyce and spun her into my arms, kissing her softly, โI love you, and am proud and honored to have you as my Luna.โ I whispered against her lips with a grin. She smiled at me and kissed me again, โI love you too, I will do my best to live up to the expectations of being your Luna. I am lucky to have you as my mate and Alpha.โ โCome on, letโs dance.โ I tugged her towards the dance floor. โOk, hold on a minute though.โ She said, and I stopped and gave her a quizzical look as she untied the bow at her hip, the skirt of her dress coming away with it. My jaw just about dropped when I saw the full extent of the evening gown. A soft growl coming from my throat. She giggled at me and handed the skirt off to one of the Omegas, asking her to put it up in our room saf
~Matheau~ I was hanging out with Kami, keeping an eye on Alyce and Tristan as they worked the crowd. I wasnโt terribly worried about the group present tonight. Tristan would never put Alyce in danger. Newcomers were starting to file in. I knew the shift change was happening and that some of our guests were arriving late due to other duties, so I was keeping an eye on the movement of people as well. Xavier was bouncing around in my head, excited about something but I couldnโt get him calm enough to tell me what was going on, and then I smelt itโฆ The exotic scent of cinnamon, bergamont, and cedar, *Mate! Mate! Mate!* Xavier chanted excitedly in my head. I followed the scent, letting out a growl as my eyes fell on the source. I didnโt recognize him, ma
~Alyce/Faelyn~ Tristan and I were finishing up with the last of the guests, making sure those that were staying had rooms and that the Omegas knew where to place everyone as the evening was wearing down. โWe need to find the Alpha and Luna for Dark Forest before we leave, and make sure theyโre aware of the situation.โ I scanned the crowd as I spoke to Tristan. He pointed to the couple and we made our way over. โAlpha Killian, Luna Morgan. How lovely to see you again.โ Tristan spoke as we approached. โAlpha Tristan, Luna Alyce! Congratulations!โ Killian shook mine and Tristanโs hands, Morgan giving us a smile. โThank you, though that is not what brought us to see you. Itโs merely a bonus.โ I said with a smile.
~Tristan~ I awoke early, earlier than I normally would, with Alyce wrapped around me like a snake. I couldnโt help but smile at the sight of her, my smile growing at the sight of my mark on her neck. She was now officially mine in every way and I couldnโt be happier. She stirred a little as I ran my fingertips over the mark and I pulled my hand away, not wanting to wake her, and reached up to touch her mark on my neck. It had been an amazing evening. Alyce hadnโt been lying at the party when she told me the wait would be worth it, she had slipped on an open lace baby doll teddy with a garter belt that had matched her Luna gown and the site of her in just that and her stockings and heels when I finally got her gown off was worth every excruciating minute of the party. It had been a long night, and one that neither of us would ever forget. Just thinking about the evening was making
I grinned with a nod and the rest of the group paired off again. We started sparing, it was light sparing and we did so for about an hour. Kevin tried to get the upper hand on me for the entire time, to no avail. When Victor called the light sparring to a halt I was laughing a little. โYou might need to pair off with Victor, Alyce. I donโt think any of our warriors could take you. You are fast and strong, I am happy to have you as our Luna.โ Kevin complimented with a grin. โThank you Kevin, I will do my best to live up to the title.โ I turned to Victor, โHow about it? Wanna put your skills to the test?โ โNo maโam. I know you can take me. Iโve felt your aura. If you want a challenge you would have to take on Tristan or Daemon.โ โDaemon would be an interesting spar, he
Kami and Mat wandered over with Cedric. Faith was following just a bit behind them, a curious glance given at Mat and Cedric as she joined Jake. โWell, well, look what the cat dragged in. I didnโt expect to see you two out and about before breakfast.โ Alyce grinned, wiggling her eyebrows at Mat. โYes well, I couldnโt pass up the chance to see you hand Tristan his ass. Better someone else than me for once.โ Mat laughed and turned to his parents as he saw their questioning looks, โMom, Dad, Iโd like you to meet Cedric, my mate.โ Faith grinned and squealed in delight for a moment before she composed herself, though she was still grinning as she hugged Mat tightly, โOh Matheau, Iโm so happy for you!โ When she was done squeezing the breath out of her son she hugged Cedric just as hard, โWelcome to the family, Cedric!โ
Cedric ran to Mat, pulling him into his arms and nuzzling his nose into his neck, his scent calming both him and his wolf down. Tristan set me down on my feet and I walked over to Mat and Cedric, pulling them both into a hug, โI didnโt mean to set your wolf or you off Cedric. Mat just has this nasty habit of intentionally setting me off.โ Cedric seemed a bit startled and Mat was laughing but they both hugged me back, โItโs my job as your brother to pick on you.โ Mat said. โItโs ok Alyce, it will just take some time for Atlas and I to adjust and remember that itโs normal behavior for siblings. Iโm an only child so itโs not something weโre used to.โ I smiled up at Cedric, and threw a glare at Mat, โAnd itโs my job as your sister to beat you to a bloody pulp until you regret your decision to pick on me.โ I pinched t
We had finished lunch an hour ago. I was sitting quietly, listening to the others comments and ideas while thinking over my own. โLucian is not someone to underestimate.โ Ivy said, โHe is heartless, calculated, and will not hesitate to sacrifice those around him to save himself.โ โThe scout report does leave it looking like we have the advantage though.โ Cedric offered. I personally had digested the most important information from the reports and tried not to think about the smaller details. Half the pack was gone. I couldnโt dwell on it at the moment. I would not be able to focus on the meeting if I did. I would deal with that later. โWe would have to insert someone into the pack, someone he wouldnโt recognize, someone we can trust. It would be the best way to scout with the least risk of being caught.โ Titus ad
It seemed like time flew by in the coming days. Ivy and I had spent much of it in the Lunaโs Library, scouring records and documents for any bit of information we could find. That was a task in and of itself and produced little concrete information.We had found a few mentions of confirmed traits and skills in the previous Crimson Wolves as well as mentions of potential Fae traits as well. We used the information we found and the bits and pieces that Ivy recalled from her time spent with my mother and the Fae that would come into the region to create a list of potential skills I, and even possibly Rian, could end up with.I explained to Ivy about the change in my eyes the previous week and we had tried to keep a vigilant eye out for information on that particular oddity, but no luck. We sat down at one of the tables where we had been taking notes and organizing them.โSo we have a decent list after our days of hard work.โ Ivy smiled at me as I rested my chin in my hand, worn out from
It was roughly half an hour before I had the burritos all made up, including some for the boys when they returned, keeping them warmed in the oven, not that we would necessarily tell them right away. It was another half an hour before we heard the boys coming down the hall, โRian! Walking feet please!โ Tristan scolded him in a manner that was firm, but gentle as it carried down the hall. โSowwy Daddy.โ Rian called back. He sounded closer and I assumed he had run ahead of the others in his excitement. I heard the door knob wiggle and Kami got up to unlock it and let Rian in. She reached out and scooped him up, shutting and locking the door again just as Brandon got to it, essentially slamming it in his face. โOh come on girls! Let us in!โ Mat sniffed the air. โI smell breakfastโฆ Aly! Did you make what I think you made!?โ he hollered at the door. Kami and I were giggling on the other side of it. She carried Rian to the table and set him up with his own smaller burrito, โThereโs a
It was a good 30 minutes before Brandon and Kami made it to the dining hall. Both of them were soaking wet. He had actually dumped her in the lake! And joined her for that matter. Whether or not it was voluntary on his part or she drug him in with her was yet to be known. My eyes widened as the two of them came walking in the back doors of the dining hall. Tristanโs brows furrowed at my expression. Mat and Cedric were sitting across from us and thus could not see Brandon and Kami walk in, both looking perplexed at me and Tristan as well. It was only a moment or two before whispers and some scattered snickering filled the hall at the sight of the soaking wet pair. โHe actually did itโฆโ I pointed towards the two, drawing the boysโ attention to them. Mat and Cedric turned, not even trying to hide their amusement at the sight. Kami was trying to maintain a scowl as Brandon was laughing and teasing her. Cedric got up and headed out of the dining room, towards the downstairs shower room.
โGood morning, Alyce darling.โ Faith hugged me tightly.Jake wrapped me into a hug and lifted me off my feet, causing me to squeal in surprise and laugh. He set me back on my feet, kissing the top of my head. โYou look like youโre adjusting well.โโI am, thank you.โ I smiled up at him and he mirrored it, โHow are you two enjoying your new space? Is everything working out ok?โ I really wanted them to feel comfortable in their new home and pack.โItโs wonderful Alyce, really. Stop fretting.โ Faith smiled reassuringly.โGood. Be sure to let me know if you need anything. Promise me. You two have taken care of me for years. Now I get to take care of you, even if only in some small way by comparison.โโNonsense. Youโre the daughter we always wanted. Weโre family.โ Jakeโs tone implied that was the end of that. I just smiled.Tristan pulled me into his side and kissed my temple. โAnd I couldnโt be more grateful for the wonderful family you have.โโWe have.โ Faith corrected him. This just made
~Alyce/Faelyn~ The alarm went off at 5am, stirring me into a semi-conscious state and eliciting a groan of protest from me. I was currently laying on Tristanโs chest, his arms wrapped around me like he was afraid I might escape in the night. His fingers were playing up and down my spine, his eyes still closed as I snuck a peek up at him from beneath my lashes. โGood morning, gorgeous.โ He murmured softly, still not bothering to open his eyes or make a move to get out of bed. โHow did you know Iโm actually awake? I could have just been shifting in my sleep?โ I slid up his body enough that I could press my lips against his softly. โGood morning.โ โI could feel your eyes on me. I can always feel your eyes on me when youโre looking at me.โ A coy smile formed on his lips as he opened his eyes to look at me. โNot my fault I canโt keep my eyes off you.โ I laughed and rolled off his chest, sitting on the bed next to him. I knew without looking that his smile had grown wider at my laugh. S
~Alyce/Faelyn~ Kami and I had checked the rec room, to find it pretty well deserted. No sign of the boys. So we passed through and continued on our way to the dining room, Rian between us, holding both our hands. We would occasionally swing him up off his feet as we walked, eliciting a giggle from him. We paused in the doorway to the dining room, both of us looking around, expecting to see the boys. There was no sign of them. There also seemed to be less people than normal in the room. โOdd, theyโre not here eitherโฆ So where are they?โ Kami asked. โAnd everyone else for that matter.โ I scooped Rian up into my arms and crossed the hall with Kami. โAlso a good question.โ One of the older kitchen staff caught my eye as we walked through and motioned to the doors to the back lawn with an amused grin on his face. I smiled at him and gave a nod in thanks. We headed to the doors, slipping out them to find a small crowd of pack members watching Tristan, Cedric and Mat dog pile on Brando
I pulled her into my arms and wrapped them around her tightly, holding her close. She instantly buried her face against my neck, inhaling my scent. After a few moments her aura receded and she lifted her head, looking up at me. Her eyes had changed, well one had anyway, her left one was now a translucent red instead of her usual translucent pale green. I didnโt try to hide the shock on my face. โWhat is it? Whatโs wrong?โ She looked at me, searching my face for the answer. โYour eyes Alyโฆ Theyโre differentโฆโ โWhat do you mean theyโre different?โ She glanced over at the others as if looking for confirmation. โHoly shit Aly, one is red!โ Mat jumped off the couch, walking over to inspect her eyes. โWhat?โ She jumped out of my arms and ran to the bathroom to look at them in the mirror. โHow?โ *Aramyth, do you know anything about this?* She did notice the mind link did not cause her eyes to haze over at all though and she could track both the internal and external going ons. That wou
Mat, Cedric and I were waiting on the front steps as Alyce and the group pulled up to the pack house. We had gathered a handful of Omegas to help with the unloading as well. I could see Will driving, and once he had come to stop, our group descended down the stairs to meet them. โDaddy!โ I could hear Rianโs excited proclamation as I opened the rear door. I chuckled a little and couldnโt help but draw in a breath as I was also greeted with Alyceโs radiant smile as well. โHello my loves. Did you two have fun?โ I helped Alyce out of the truck before reaching in to undo Rianโs buckles and help him out as well. โYeah! I got two selfs!โ Rian took my hand pulling me towards the back of the truck where everything was. โIt wasnโt the worst shopping trip Iโve ever had to endure.โ Alyce giggled at Rianโs actions as she spoke. โWhoa Rian. Slow down.โ I scooped him up into my arms, laughing a bit myself. โI know youโre excited, and I am super excited to see what you picked out, but letโs get
~Tristan~ We listened to the ring on the other end of the line. Titus, Brandon and I collectively held our breath as we waited. I had put the call on speaker phone after instructing both of them to be quiet and merely listen. A gruff voice picked up on the third ring, โSilver Moon, Alpha Lucian speaking. State your business.โ Iโm not sure what I was expecting, but that wasnโt it. I quickly recovered from my momentary lapse of speech, โGood evening Alpha Lucian. This is Alpha Tristan of Moonlight Pack.โ โI see. What can I do for you, Alpha Tristan?โ Lucien was cold and sounded as though he was irritated by the phone call. โI have a pack member who is looking to find a chosen mate. His fated mate passed away many years ago. He is originally from Silver Moon and was hoping to perhaps visit his home pack and start his search there. I would, of course, never expect you to invite a virtual stranger, original pack member or not, into your lands without meeting them first. So I was calli