“Craig, while I remember. The pack is still adhering to traditions. What’s on tomorrow night?”
“Lighting the fires. I believe a group is heading out for a night revelry by Sky Lake. To honour those not with us.” Craig threw out.
“Good plan a gathering for before that. An hour or two. I want to introduce Jessica-Lyn to them.”
“Good. It’s about time you recognize who she is with you. To us. How do you feel about this Luna?”
That was the first time. Jessie heard anyone other than Alrick mentioned
Alrick sat in the back of the vehicle while Craig drove. Two of his enforcers sat behind him, and a third sat shotgun. While Jessie sat beside him. “Jessica-Lyn. I promise I won’t hand you over to your brother. You are being loyal to your pack and the law. No one will punish you for that. The NARC Investigators saw you helping and I’m sure they will hold that to your benefit.” He couldn’t believe the amount of anxiety flowing off her. Silent, but so expressive.“I said you could call me Jessie. You don’t think he'll try to hunt me down and punish me? Or kill me?” Jessie's emotions rolled over her face so fast that Alrick wasn't exactly sure how to read them. “I believe if he tries, it’ll be his mistake. He won’t get near you. He’ll also walk into his own demise. I suspect he’ll wish soon that he’d died in that explosion of his. Jessie, I don’t believe he’s in his right mind anymore. I don’t know why. He’s become a rogue. From those drugs he was making, or by choi
Alrick’s alert system on his cellphone went off. An attack was happening, and someone needed help. A quick look at his phone showed it was Craig at the cabin the now belonging to an Iron Hill pack member. A break-in occurred there and the residence status was unknown. Back up, needed. He’d to get out there. But Jessie needed to be secure before he left. If this was just a distraction. Was it to get to Jessie? “Jessie. I’m afraid we have a change in plans. Your friend…” He realized. This was someone Jessie knew and loved. She wasn’t the type of person to shirk her responsibilities to those she felt responsible for. “What’s wrong? I heard your phone from the bathroom.” &nb
Jessie watched Kevin taken away in an SUV like the monster he acted like. The man was always a crappy person. But the flashing violence in his eyes as he yelled at her. That’s a whole new kettle of fish. His violent thoughts spewed from his mouth like venom from a snake. He held the cage walls like he would tear them down if he could. They made the cage to hold wolves the size of shifters, but that didn’t mean he’d find comfort in his human form. Shaking, Jessie didn’t realize she clung to Alrick. Caught up in memories of past incidents, and Kevin’s words, the ramifications became real. What if Kevin was right? What if they weren’t safe here? Would they never stop looking for them to punish them for talking or leaving? Could she keep them safe in the long run? J
They stayed for a time. The women getting to know one another. It’d been difficult to watch for Alrick. Eden and Petra weren’t sure about their new Luna. They stayed in the background at first. She answered questions or offered a helpful comment. Jessie’s sweet, quiet nature came through and won them over. Kelly helped, by reminding the women of stories she’d told. The women from the Iron Hill pack spoke often of Jessie. Eden asked several questions to Jessie. Jessie responded to them. Confirming what Eden wanted to hear. The relaxed smile on Eden’s face must mean something. Petra was took a more active method of analysing her new Luna. Would she get her hands dirty? Coul
When Alrick got back into the cottage. The women appeared to be finished settling Kelly and Eddie in. Now, they chatted around a pot of tea. It became clear Eden directed the conversation. Jessie listened from her crouched position on the edge of the sofa. He felt the need to come in. Alrick offered her a polite escape by making excuses. “Jessie, hon. I’m sorry, ladies. But are we done? If we are. Then we need to go. There’re things we need to deal with tonight. I’ve received updates on several ongoing things. We must make some decisions for tomorrow.” Jessie perked up at his words. Yes, he was saving her from something. He wasn’t sure what, though. “Oh, I&rsq
Alrick and Jessie made a late-night raid of the packhouse kitchens. He ensured there was a note left for Bonnie. It apologized for the dishes in the sink and hardship from the missing food. With their food haul in their hands, the pair returned to the Alpha apartment. The food decorated the coffee table in the sitting room. Alrick looked at it, then at Jessie. “Should be get your things? Or eat first?” Jessie made that conflicted face. “Why don’t we get it now? Then eat. I don’t know about you, but I’ll feel stuffed from all this. Once that happens, I don’t think I’ll want to move.” She saw Alrick get an odd look on his face. “The last time you looked like that. You contradicted me.” She remembered now that he’d said it bought
Jessie awoke feeling relaxed and warm. Whendid shefallasleep?She sat up and looked around her.She panickedat first.Jessierelaxedasshe rememberedthelast night.They’d capturedKevin, and they’re safe from him. Alrick wanted to deal with issues that plagued her people. He expected her to help, but how did she do that? The Luna, she wasn’t ready forbeingthat.Sheknew nothingabout being the Luna he expected. Sheneedededucationand would take yearsto get it.Gods, she would screw up her new life before it even started. She believed him now.The clothing in that enormous closet, he’d stopped lying to her, and heincludedher in his
Breakfast ended, and Alrick still felt the frosty nature Jessie emanated. “We should check in with the miners. See if it’s safe to enter yet. If not. There’s no point in standing out there waiting.” “True. If that’s the case, you can try to have a talk with Ashley. Or check on the search for my brother and his band of assholes.” Jessie busied herself gathering up her dishes. She didn’t look at Alrick. “Fine. I’ve put off dealing with her. Do you want to be there?” “Why would I want to be involved? No. My relationship with Ashley is di