Chapter 82
(Benjamin)
Val wasn't anywhere in the old village last night, I went out after dark and even waited there for a few hours, it was creep without her presence. Just a lot of death and memories I was trying to repress, I'm not sure how she lived her. Alone.
I called her again and got nothing so I left a note telling her to call me as soon as she got back.
I hoped nothing happened to her. No. I had to push that thought away. Nothing would happen to her, no matter what I to her, she was a powerful witch and I trusted her to take care of herself.
'm sure she was just taking longer to gather what she needed. Before she took up a more permanent residence here I would only hear from her once every few months. Maybe she was just slipping back into her old ways.
Benjamin? Hello? Hello?
Meghan’s voice cuts through my quiet morning coffee.
What is it?
Your b***h Luna is trying to attack me
Oh, right, I forgot about that.
You need to respect your ranked members
Benjamin, you're not serious.
Alpha, to you.
I cut off the link and sigh, sipping my coffee.
My mate was a witch, my Luna is a weak i***t, and my lover is an omega. Why couldnt just have one normal woman in m life?
I head downstairs, to watch from a distance, get a better view. I had to admit that I liked having her knocked down a peg two. Or ten. It was more fun sleeping with her when she felt less secure about her position with me. She was really gettin too cocky and I didn't like that trait in other people. If it took Juliannas interference for me to be less bored of Meghan I would take it.
I £0 to the kitchen on the premise of getting another cup of coffee, all of the omegas were standing around, useless, looking at the back windows not even noticing me.
“Hello?” 1 yell, a few of them flinch, I smiled internally. I loved having that effect on people, “Is it that hard to get a cup of coffee around here?"
“Yes, Alpha." A short, plain, brunette comes up to me, “I'll take this from you and brew a fresh pot, would you like cream c sugar with that?” I scoff.
“You should know.” I look down at her and she averts her gaze, “Why is it you don’t know?” 1 ask her coldly.
“I-1 uh I never deliver your coffee, I usually do laundry and some cleaning’
“Don’t forget it again.”
“Yes, Alpha.’ She looks at her feet, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
“Not right now." I watch as she walks away. What did these omegas do all day? It was completely silent and the other omegas are standing where they were when I got here, just now facing me.
“What the F**k are you low-lifes looking at? Do you not have enough work to do around here?” A few of them look at each other but no one answers.
“Get the f**k off of me.” Meghan screeches, I realize that the windows are open.
I can sense a few of the omegas wanting to watch, almost turning around, but they wouldn't dare look away from me. “Hold her, really tight." Julianna says to someone, “Omegas?” She calls in a sing-song voice, “Come on out here will you?” They look to me with wide eyes not sure what to do.
“Go on then, you heard your Luna." They scurry away, the small brunette brings me back my coffee and does an awkward bow before joining everyone else.
This was actually better than I expected, I could hear everything without her seeing me and trying to get my attention. I take a few steps towards the back window, I could see a bit but still stay hidden. Perfect.
Two warriors were holding one of her arms each, Seth is standing next to Julianna who is smiling down at Meghan.
“Make her kneel” She commands, and places the collar around her, making sure its secure, it takes a few minutes as Meghan is thrashing around screaming.
“You b***h, it's not my fault you can't satisfy your man." I hear a loud slap, I'm assuming Julianna was the one that did it. “stop lying, it's not a good look” Julianna flips her hair behind her shoulders, before turning to the other omegas, “See what happens when you lie about a ranked member?” The omegas nod.
“will any of you lie about sleeping with my mate, your Alpha?” She says loudly, surveying the crowd.
“No, Luna” They say.
“Good, I shouldn't think you would." She turns back to Meghan, “I hope you enjoy your leash, you filthy dog. Finally, back your place, omega” I see Julianna smile and start to walk away.
“He has a mole on his upper thigh, of his right leg." Julianna freezes, s**t, “You know how I know that?” Meghan continues “Because I saw it every time I took his long, hard, d**k in my mouth, before he would f**k me from behind on his desk.’ Julianna turns around, “Whens the last time he f****d you on his desk? Actually, when it the last time he's f****d you? Period.” Meghan scoffs.
Julianna stalks back to her screaming at the top of her lungs and jumps on Meghan, the warriors step back, unsure, all of the omegas gasp. Now is definitely not a time to intervene. I take a long sip of my coffee. This was s**t, the mousy brunet omega would pay.
“You. f*****g. Whore." Julianna punctuates every word with what sounds like a punch, I can’t see them anymore now that they're on the ground, “Get your omega hands off of me’
“I said stop!” She commands and stands up, dirt covering her outfit and hair, I see a bit of blood trickling down her nose, guess Meghan got a few good hits in after all.
“That's more like it.” She smiles, “Forced to submit to your Luna. I wouldn't know what that's like but 1 wasn't born an Omega. The Moon Goddess knew I was destined for greatness.” Meghan laughs.
“Now I want you to tell me that you are a w***e omega that will stay away from my mate.”
Complete silence.
“Say it" She commands.
“I will stay away from your mate.” Meghan is forced to respond.
“And why is that?" Juli anna asks, crossing her arms. More silence. “Don’t make me repeat myself or you will never step fo in this packhouse again.’
“Because I'm a w***e omega.” Julianna smiles.
“Yes, yes you are, sweetie.” She walks away, heading towards the kitchen door. I make sure to escape back up to my office before she can see me.
I had to admit Julianna handled herself well, I was almost turned on, almost. She is pretty weak, Val always told me that and I knew she was right, but she had her moments. Today was one of them, she showed the pack what a true Luna actec like, regained respect and power, and 1 had to appreciate her for that.
(Jackson)
I needed a bath, a shower wasn't going to cut it anymore. My muscles were worked, probably overworked at this point. I'v been training at least twice a day, a mix of sparring and working out. I knew I could beat Alpha Benjamin, but I couldn't b cocky about it.
I had to be in the best shape I could be, mentally and physically. I should probably start taking it a bit easier, the trial wa four days away and I couldn't be as sore as I was today. I don't think I've ever trained so hard in my life.
My cell rings as soon as I get to my room.
“Jackson Black speaking”
“Hello, Alpha Jackson.” A familiar voice comes into the phone.
“Ah, hello Elder, John. To what do I owe the pleasure?”
“I was wondering if I could ask you a favor”
“Anything” I say curious.
“Do you think I might be able to stay with you a night or two before the challenge? To be close and to help you prepare. I not taking sides, of course, I'm here for a clean fight, but I want you to be as ready as you can be."
“That honestly sounds fantastic, we would love to have you. I'm sure my dad will be excited to see you again so soon” I's “That's what I was hoping for, is tomorrow too early?”
“Not at all, I'l have your room prepared.” I make a mental note to have Lucas do that, “Any special requests?”
“Not at all, I'm already intruding."
“You're never intruding, you're family. I say honestly.
“Thank you, Jackson, I appreciate that He says dropping all formalities for a moment.
“I'll see you tomorrow then.”
“See you then.” I hang up the phone and mindlink my dad to let him know.
Isla?
Yes
I just finished training and Elder John called me, he's coming tomorrow to help me prepare
Thats amazing - she sounded genuinely excited - it will be great seeing him again outside of the trial
ves it will, do you think you could put together a menu for the next few days? Now that he's coming I think we should do more formal dinners for him
Of course, I'll go see Dawn after this chapter - I smiled. I knew she was probably in her library
Thanks, baby, see you soon.
Elder John showed up the next afternoon, right on schedule. Isla and I were there to welcome him at the front as he arrived.
“Great security you have at the gates.” He shook my hand.
“We had a bit of a slip up a few months back, someone got in that shouldn't have, and my Gamma would find any excuse make me spend money on additional security." I laughed,
“He sounds like a great Gamma I nodded,
“That is is."
“Isla, dear. You are looking well.” Elder John turns to her and takes her hands in his, “I'm sorry for the intrusion.”
“No, no, not at all. We are happy to have you back so soon. We hope you can stay after the challenge too to spend some time with us and William and Gianna."
“My dad is already on his way over” I say, “Apparently, he has some new whiskey he wants you to try."
Elder John laughs, “My kind of man."
“Oh Isla, before I forget, I brought these books from our library. Make sure to take care of them because they technically weren't supposed to leave the library." He winks at her and hands her two old books embossed in gold designs.
“Oh,” She looks up at him after taking in the books, “Thank you so much.” She runs her fingers on the covers, I fought the urge to kiss her, she was so damn adorable.
“Hopefully some answers on your past, or at least answers about that necklace of yours.” She reaches for her necklace ar holds it in her fingers.
“I hope so, but now I'm nervous to find out.” I take her hand in mine.
“I caught you at the perfect time.” My dad calls out, walking up to us.
“I'm not sure it was the perfect time, but it is a good time, nonetheless. I just arrived, as you can see.” He motions to his suitcases.
“Well then, let's get you off your feet, get a drink in you.” My dad turns to me, “I'll show him to his room, which one is itz" “The largest guest room, the one Abigial was staying in previously.’ My dad nods and takes his old friend's suitcase.
“I guess I'll see you later.” Elder john laughs as my dad ushers him in the door.
isla smiles at me and squeezes my hand, “It’s nice to have him here, isn't itz” She asks.
“It is, he does give great guidance, I guess. That's why they made him an Elder” She laughs.
“Probably so!" Her eyebrows furrow as she looks down at the books, “I'm a little nervous now that we have these.”
“I understand, but I'll be right there with you. How about you go to your library and get cozy and I'l bring up some hot chocolate and my famous grilled cheese and light a fire for us?” She nods enthusiastically.
We didn’t have as much time together as I would have liked the past few days because of my ample trainings and her learning from my mother and father every morning and evening.
I still saw her a lot during the day, but it was never enough. I felt like I was waiting for her my whole life and having her here was the missing piece of me that I didn't realize was gone until she showed up.
Everything was falling into place, she was taking on more responsibility and was getting comfortable around here. The pa members she interacted with had so much respect for her. It was something that she earned too, it wasn't just given with the title.
One conversation with her and they knew that she was the perfect fit to be my Luna, Moonstone’s Luna.