Chapter 4: Moon Goddess Visits

Kaima

“What?!”

I jolted down from the bed, staring down at the moon goddess with widened eyes as if she had just grown two horns.

“You have to be joking, Mother.”

The moon goddess sat gracefully at the edge of my bed, her legs crossed and her hands clasped together, her silver glow casting a calm radiance across the room. “Princess Kaima, do I look like I'm joking?”

I blinked, staring at the moon goddess for a second and saw that indeed she wasn't joking.

My brow furrowed, a deep scowl tugging on my face. “Mother, I don't understand why you're sending me to the Nightbane pack to watch after an Alpha. An Alpha should be capable of taking care of himself. In fact, if he can't protect himself, then how will he be able to protect his pack?!”

The moon goddess took a deep breath, her eyes filled with both patience and mystery. “Princess Kaima,” she called softly with a tender voice, “you're going to find out why, when you get to his pack. I'm telling you, he's nothing like the Alphas you know.”

I placed my hands on my hips, meeting the Moon goddess’ gaze. “And what's so different about him? Besides, I'm a lady, the Alpha might even end up saving me.”

The moon goddess chuckled, her voice a soft melody to the ear. “I doubt that Kaima, in fact you're already showing me that I made the right choice by picking you for this mission.”

I tilted her head, my lips parting slightly. “How so?” I asked, raising a brow.

The moon goddess pulled me gently to sit beside her. Her touch was warm, comforting, and it softened my resistance just a little. “You ask lots of questions Kaima. I already told you that you'll find out when you get to his pack.”

I turned my face away stubbornly, folding my arms like a child refusing to listen. “I don't want to go, Mother. Why don't you send any of my sisters?” After all, I'm not your only descendant.”

“Thats the problem, Kaima,” the Moon goddess pressed, “yes, you're not my only descendant but all your sisters are mated. They can't leave their mates and head off to another man's pack.”

“Exactly why I don't want to go! I want to stay here and find my mate.” I replied.

“Have you considered the fact that your mate might not be here?” The moon goddess asked.

My gaze snapped towards her. “Why not?” I asked suspiciously. “All my sisters found their mate here. Why should my own be any different?”

“Everyone's destiny isn't the same, my princess.” The moon goddess said softly.

“I don't want to be different,” I cut in. “I don't want to leave this pack. My life is here and my mate needs to come from here too.”

The moon goddess sighed, “Okay.”

“Okay? Just okay?” I asked.

“What else do you want me to say?”

“Can't you tell me who my mate is? If anybody should know, it's you.”

“Don't even go there Kaima. You know that's something I won't do.”

“Won't. Not can't. Please mother," I pleaded.

“Kaima, everyone needs to feel the thrill of finding their mate. It's like finally finding a lost treasure. You won't want to miss out on those feelings don't you?”

I pouted. “At this point, I don't even care. Even my younger sisters have all found their mates. I'm the only one left.”

Silence fell upon the room, then I turned, unable to bear the silence anymore.

“What's so special about him, mother?” I asked in a low voice, “...for you to come yourself, this must be very important.” I raised my eyes, locking gaze with the moon goddess, “Who's he truly?”

The moon goddess’ expression changed, a series of emotions flashing through them, and as soon as they came, they varnish.

“It's good you know this is very important to me. I will let you know everything in due time, but as for now, you need to get going.”

“What? So fast?” my eyes widened again in shock. “I'm not prepared. Nyx and I need to train and get ourselves ready at least. If we're going to be saving an Alpha, that means whatever we're saving him from must be very powerful.”

The moon goddess bit back a chuckle, amused. “ My dear princess, trust me you won't be needing that kind of training for this mission.”

“Then what do I need?”

“Hmm, let's see…” the moon goddess stood up and ran her divine eyes over me. “I think you will need some kind of disguise.”

“A disguise?”

The moon goddess nodded, placing a hand on her chin. “You will be going there as an Omega.”

“What?!” I exclaimed, almost falling off the bed. 

“That's what is needed for your mission Kaima.”

“But…but what about Nyx? What's going to happen to her?” my voice trembled with concern.

“Nothing. She will still be with you. I'm only reducing her strength.”

What kind of mission is this? I wondered in my heart.

‘As long as we're still together, there's nothing to be afraid of.’ Nyx whispered soothingly in my mind. ‘Besides, mother won't send us to anything dangerous without making sure we're prepared.’

I nodded my head in agreement. That's true.

‘Who knows? What if the Alpha turns out to be our mate?” Nyx teased in excitement.

My eyes widened at that possibility. 

Why haven't I thought of it? But then again… mother won't need to turn me into an Omega just to meet my mate. There's definitely more to this.

‘Yes, but she's currently not saying anything. Typical of her. We need to find out on our own.’

“If you do this right Kaima,” the moon goddess' voice rang out, drawing me back from my dialogue with Nyx, “...maybe…just maybe, you might finally find your mate.”

“Really?” my heart skipped, my eyes sparkling in excitement. “Oh thank you mother. I definitely won't fail this mission.” I was grinning now, stubbornness momentarily forgotten.

The moon goddess placed a warm hand on my shoulder. “I know,” she smiled. Then her tone shifted, stronger and commanding. “Now get up and get moving!”

I jolted awake from my bed.

“God damnit!” I raked my hands through her hair.

Wait a minute.

Why do I feel…

“Nyx are you there?” I asked quickly.

“Uh-huh,” Nyx answered.

I heaved a sigh of relief, my lips curving into a small smile. So this is what it feels like to be an Omega.

My eyes glimmered with determination. “Let's see what the moon goddess has planned out for us. This is definitely going to be an adventurous mission.

I scooted off my bed, my small feet hitting the floor. “Let's get ready.”

“I wonder who this Alpha is.” I whispered to myself, my heart thrumming with curiosity as I packed a few belongings. “I've never heard of him.”

My eyes narrowed slightly, a mix of unease and excitement swirling inside of me.

And I wonder what he needs saving from.