#5 When the New Moon Falls

Austyn

4 months later

Leo and I were in his office working on the logistics for taking over Dark Moon. We had already decided that it was too much land and too many members to be run by one Alpha and Luna. We thought long and hard about who we trusted enough to take over command of the pack. Nick and Amber were the obvious choice. Amber had a lot to prove and a lot of past mistakes to make up for. She also knew what needed to change the most and had a connection with the pack members already.

It was decided that Dark Moon would still be dissolved and become New Moon’s sister pack. They would work together, making laws and decisions together as one large pack. But, the day to day would be determined by the individual Alpha and Luna coupling. Dark Moon was thus changed to Full Moon.

Nick and Amber were preparing for their move to the new packhouse. There were three weeks left in the renovations. They completely destroyed the old packhouse, removing bad memories and stigmas. The new house would look exactly like New Moon’s to establish a connection between the two packs. Once it was finished, Amber and Nick would move in.

We were planning a welcoming party for the new Full Moon pack. A festival on the now removed territory line. Instead of cutting a ribbon to symbolize the creation of something, we would cut a ribbon to symbolize the removal of a divisional line. We were now one large territory.

“I’m going to set up a bank account in Full Moon’s name and give you access to it, Nick. I want you to use that money however you see fit to improve the pack grounds. I know they don’t have a community center, playgrounds, or a daycare. I’m sure Amber has some ideas on what the pack needs.” Leo said.

“Thanks, Leo. I wanted to ask you about coming on board with your company. Now that I’m an Alpha, too, I want to be able to financially provide for the pack.” Nick said.

“Sure, no problem. Come in on Wednesday, that’s when the board has their monthly meeting. We can figure out where your strengths are and get you set up.” Leo agreed.

“Austyn, I was hoping you could talk to Amber. She’s feeling a little nervous about taking over as Luna.” Nick said, turning towards me.

“Sure. I’ve already talked to her a few times. Maybe I can come visit once you guys get settled in to help her decide on what needs done first.” I suggested.

“That would be perfect.” Nick nodded.

“We also need to decide on who will replace you as Gamma and who you’re choosing as your Beta and Gamma.” Leo said.

“I had some ideas about that.” Nick said.

“Well, choose whoever you want as your Beta and Gamma. But, I’m going to need options and auditions for my Gamma.” Leo replied sternly.

“Our Gamma.” I corrected him. If this fool was going to be my new bodyguard I needed to have a say in who he was going to be. I got lucky with Nick, I wasn’t going to risk being unlucky this time.

“Right, love.” Leo grinned at me and I rolled my eyes at him like usual.

“I actually have a suggestion.” I said.

“Yes, Luna?” Nick looked at me eagerly.

“It’s just a thought, but what if Jacks comes to Full Moon to be your Beta?” I said. I felt Leo’s eyes on me,

“Why do you think that?” Leo asked.

“Well, first off, it would be nice for Nick to have someone who is used to being the Beta and helping out the Alpha to get things started. Secondly, he’ll take Madeline with him.” I revealed my hidden agenda. Nick and Leo chuckled,

“She does have a point.” Nick shrugged.

“It might be good for those two to have a fresh start. I know they’re still struggling.” Leo replied thoughtfully.

“But, you would be losing your Beta and Gamma, then.” Nick said

“True, but I know you’ll have some good replacements in mind. Plus, I’d rather you have what you need to be successful over there.” Leo said before looking over at me,

“Good idea, love. I’ll talk to Jacks. Nick, lay out some options for me.” Nick nodded but before he could speak our meeting was interrupted.

“Alpha, Luna?” Jacks entered the office without knocking,

“Uh, there’s someone here to see you.”

“Okay?” Leo and I exchanged glances at Jacks’ expression.

“I’m not really sure what it’s about. They’re witches or something.” Jacks talked quickly. I looked at Leo again,

“Selene’s advisors?” I mindlinked Leo.

“Maybe. Let’s meet them alone just in case.” Leo replied.

“Alright, send them in. We’ll meet with them privately, please.” Leo said to Jacks and Nick. They nodded and left the room.

Three magical looking beings entered Leo’s office. I didn’t know someone could actually look magical until I saw these three. It was two men and a woman. They looked to be above middle aged, but who knows how old they really were. The men had white hair and long white beards. The woman had short silvery hair. They were wearing matching gold bands on their heads that wrapped around their foreheads and robes that had the same design but in different colors.

“Your highness.” They dropped to their knees in front of me and I stumbled backwards, shocked at their entrance.

“Uh, uhm…” I stammered. Leo stood between them and me protectively.

“We are the guardians of the royal family. We were appointed by the Moon Goddess herself and we live to protect the King and Queen. Goddess Selene sent us here to serve her grace, the royal Queen Luna.” The woman spoke,

“I am Merida. These are my brothers Magnus and Merdell.”

“It’s an honor to meet you, thank you all for coming. I have a lot of questions. This is my mate and husband, Alpha Leo Storm.” I said, stepping around Leo.

“King Alpha.” The three bowed to him as well,

“If the Queen Luna has deemed you worthy then we accept our duty to serve you as well.” The man, Magnus, spoke.

“We have some questions about all of this.” Leo said, seeming as uncomfortable as me.

“As you should. The first thing we must discuss is one that you may need time to digest, Alpha King. New Moon must fall.” Merdell said, shocking us both.

“What?” I gasped.

“Your grace, we apologize for surprising you. The pack of the Alpha King and Luna Queen must become the royal pack known as the Legacy pack. You will no longer be known as the founding name. It is the tradition. You may choose to either remain here or bring the pack to the royal palace.” Merdell explained. I looked at Leo and he looked at me,

“Then, New Moon will fall.” Leo replied stubbornly.

He was willing to accept any fate, any obstacle, any challenge for me. I grabbed his hand and held on for dear life, knowing that things were about to get a lot more complicated. I knew that I was capable of getting through anything as long as my mate, my Alpha, my husband and, now, my King, was by my side. I would never have to face life alone again. I would never be left alone.

Leo Storm saved my life time and time again. He will continue to save my life and he will continue to be the reason that I live. He gave my meaningless life meaning. I’ll go to war for him, I’ll run a royal palace with him, I’ll fall and rise with him. Together, I knew we could survive it all.