POV Eric The next morning everything almost seemed normal. I could hear mom singing to herself in the kitchen and in the office dad was pacing, making phone calls and running his fingers through his hair in frustration. I sat down across the table from mom and started dishing up a plate. When my father came in and sat next to me I was surprised but chose to blow it off. He usually sat at the head of the table. “I just don’t understand.” He said after a few minutes of silence. “What’s going on?” I asked him. Not expecting a response. “We found the cave she was hiding in, along with 3 shifted and disfigured bodies. I have this feeling that the male is at least a Beta. I’ve rang every pack for hundreds of miles, an Alpha or Beta doesn’t just leave without someone noticing. They are all adimit that everyone in their pack is accounted for.” “You think they ran away from their pack?” I asked. “There was a betrothal pendant where the child was hiding. I gave it and all the emblem

POV Eric Pulling up to the house cars lined the driveway and half a block in either direction. Some I recognized but most I didn’t. “How many elders are there?” I asked Alpha Aiden. “There is five who hold places on the board but twenty total. Luna called everyone together for ideas and to make sure the whole pack understands the situation we could be putting ourselves in.” He replied. No sooner had we gotten out of the car then Miss Evens approached us. “I have information on the pendant but you aren’t going to like it. Can we speak in private before the meeting?” She walked in the house and headed for the office before even getting a response. I went to head upstairs but Alpha Aiden grabbed my attention and motioned for me to follow them. In the office Miss Evens had already spread out several books across the desk in preparation. Miss Evens has never been a cheerful person but when she turned to face us her expression was more grim than usual. “You’ve figured out what p

POV Aiden Although I doubted Eric’s readiness to take on Alpha responsibilities he needed to be ready. This whole situation could blow up and escalate quickly. Omaha Gaven has always been a thorn in my side and his presence on the board irritated me. His only reason for being there is his age, being over one hundred years old he is a pack elder. Holding no special knowledge or area of expertise he stood up to speak purely on his own self worth. “Alpha, you can’t be serious.” He whinnied looking around the room for back up from the others. I knew he would be a problem, he is without fail driven to question my decisions. When Eric takes over I will gladly take his spot on the council. “So far Alpha Eric has undergone his first shift, ran patrols four nights in a row and saved the life of a young pup. What have you accomplished this week Omega Gaven?” I stood my ground. Ready to make my case to any who would doubt my decision. Looking around the room, much to my surprise, not o

POV Joann I was relieved the meeting was over, although what Miss Evens had said was unsettling. I was nervous for Eric, I know what Aiden was thinking but have admit I was not ready for Eric to volunteer to go speak with Alpha Donte. Once the announcement was made we couldn’t say anything, couldn’t make it look like we doubted the decision in any way. Hopeful that visiting the girl would make me feel better about today’s events I headed straight there. Finding Candice in the small office at the front listening to music as she went over paperwork. The Isaacs being here made me indescribably happy. Candice is proof that not all humans will run in fear at the knowledge of our existence. I am fully aware that we can’t just make our presence known to the world but I firmly believe we are not higher beings meant to rule humans. Nor do we have to hide away because they can not handle knowing what else is out there. Candice greeted me with a smile. “How’s our little patient doing?” I

Blue Lagoon ManorAs vehicles approached what little moon light there was became blacked out by clouds. Beta Darien’s car sat up the road from the broken gates. The group stopped and checked the car for any signs, only to find Darien’s phone left on the driver seat.The ominous feel of the headlights hitting a perfectly clean parked car sitting in front of the manor. Grass overgrown, front windows broke and bits of glass glistening in the bushes next to the house when truck lights hit them.The single occupant of the manor sitting patiently in the study. A small fire burning in the fireplace. Absent mindedly stirring the dark red liquid in his coffee cup. Fully aware of the caravan's arrival.He laid in waiting, admiring his handy work as Beta Darien’s severed head rest on the mantle of the fireplace. Sipping the blood of an Alphas son his trap already set. Surly the rescue party would have no trouble finding him as he left a trail of body parts for them to follow. Smiling to himself a