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We had decided that Carlos was the best choice for ranked member not only because he cannot shift, but Hope is too young to leave alone. Angel and Cara had offered to help him watch any little ones that would be left while their parents went on the pack run.
I watch for a moment, seeing that some parents are dropping their pups off before turning back to Eli. He has stripped and is ready to shift. I join him and we jump to the front of our pack, shifting mid-air. He howls up at the sky and the pack’s answering howls reverberate through the ground. Louis takes off, Maia right behind him.
There are a lot of happy howls and yips as we make our way around the pack
-15 BONOS lands. When we return, the smell of food makes my mouth water. I had been so busy and also nervous for tonight that I hadn’t eaten much today. When we shift and change back into our formal attire, the sun has set and the twinkling lights. that are decorating the outdoor patio and seating area are lit up, giving the place a delicate, romantic feel.
As our pack members walk inside, chatting happily amongst each other, I pull Eli to a stop.
“Look at that, Eli. Look at what you have done, what you have created.” I tell him, my heart full of pride for my mate. I know that pride is shining in my eyes as I look up at him. He created this, built something from nothing. I want him to take a moment to truly appreciate what he has done.
He wraps his arms around me. “We did this Grace. I couldn’t make this work until I found you. You have brought the heart and soul that this pack has needed. I am so proud to have you as my mate and my Luna.”
We turn, looking inside the glass doors, watching the laughter and happiness of our new pack.
Now the pack is official, let the rebuilding begin!
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On Sunday, our friends left after breakfast. Angel and Cara were excited about the garden and wanted to purchase some of the fruits and vegetables when they are harvested. It’s another way the pack can make some money and Victoria and Ivy are already making plans to expand the garden. They were part of the group that wanted a store on our new ‘main street’, although they want theirs to be mostly an open-air market environment.
Grace, Amber and Noah picked up some egg-laying hens. They seem to like their new living arrangements. It will take a few days for them to adjust, but we’ve assigned some of the older pups to watch out for them, feed them and let them graze in a fenced in area every day. We started with 30 hens, we’ll see how many eggs they can produce, but I think that Grace is already working on a plan for bring in more for the pack. If we produce an excess, we can sell the extras in the market.
On Monday, Perry shows up with a crew and we get started with the morning shift. We had to divide everyone into shifts so that we can continue to manage the pack, run patrols and basically not shut down the operation of the pack. So, Carlos and I spent Sunday afternoon revising teams into 6-hour shifts for both construction and pack work. If they choose to work more in construction, they can. All of the ranked members are pulling patrol duties. Carlos insisted he be included in the rotation and while he can’t shift, he still manages to keep up with the other wolves patrolling and his eye for things that are out of place and his instincts as an Alpha have come in handy more than once.
In addition, we’re still managing 5 hours of training each day. I’ve assigned Carlos to train the pack members that can’t shift, whether they are too young, too old or pregnant. He is working with them on learning to throw knives and shoot arrows. Ever since our attack by hunters, we want to be ready and ensure that the pack feels confident in their ability to fight off anyone that comes into our territory. Noah and I run the morning training with most of the other pack members and Carlos joins me in the afternoon for warrior and tournament training.
To say it’s a lot and I fall into bed exhausted every day would be an understatement. Some days it’s all I can do to pull my mate against me before I fall asleep.
Over the next two weeks, the pack, with Perry and his crews’ oversight, demolish the rest of the homes that could not be saved. Five houses that were in various states of rebuilding are completed except for things like painting and trims. After getting my first paycheck from Liam, I was able to buy several different colors of paint for the houses, letting the pack members decide on their own internal and external colors. Some pack members chose to buy their own and make their homes feel more personal or eclectic. The general attitude of hap”? and excitement that started with our inaugural ceremonies has continued, even though most of the pack feels as exhausted as I do. a large group of workers over to the
Once the destruction is complete, Perry working closely with Perry to pack hospital. Sirona has been there every make sure that the hospital is set up in a way that is conducive to treating multiple types of injuries, long-term issues, childbirth, you name it, Sirona is thinking about it.
I’m looking over our financials getting ready for our trip back to Canyon Ridge to meet King Ailduin, the Fae King, who is chronicling the Guardians lives and has been for a couple of centuries. Yes, centuries. He’s over two hundred years old.
Liam was right about paying back the loan. He’s waiting to order supplies until we need them, and it allows the pack to repay the loan almost immediately. I’m feeling much better about this process, especially since more and more pack members have ideas for buildings they want to build.
On the Friday we are going back to Canyon Ridge, Grace and I are checking to make sure everything is set. We’ll be gone through the weekend again. We used the money Grace got from working for Liam to purchase food for the pack. It’s been great to finally feed everyone the amount of food that they need, especially when we are working everyone so hard. Our hunters are still going out to catch wild game, but we can supplement that with other food now too, making it last longer. Grace’s hens have started laying eggs as well, so eggs with breakfast is now a daily occurrence. I’ve also noticed that Cammy is using some of the fruit that has been harvested and is making jams and jellies.
Sirona is using her money to supply the pack hospital with medical supplies and Amber has used hers to buy material that Anna used to sew her, Hope and Carlo some much needed clothes. Overall, it feels that the pack is really starting to come together.
When I get to our room, I see Grace has already packed our bags. I love the sweet little ways my mate shows me that she loves and cares for me. Neither of us have had a lot of time, so it’s the little things, like packing my bag, that we do to show each other how much we love each other.
I have a gift for my mate as well. I used some of my money to get her some clothes to train in. She’s been wearing her shorts and t-shirts but they aren’t going to last long with the grueling workouts we are having and now, going back for Guardian training, I expect it will only get worse.
I take the clothes I had Summer secretly wash for me and quickly put them into Grace’s bag. I took the opportunity to get myself some much-needed clothing as well. Rik, Liam and Anders have been very generous in providing the things that we’ve needed to this point, such as the knife and chalice and the clothing for me, Carlos and Noah for our pack inauguration. But it’s time for us to become independent and begin taking care of ourselves financially.
As I’m checking my bag to make sure I have everything I need, Grace comes in. She walks up behind me, wrapping her arms around me.
“Are you about ready?” She asks me.
“Yes, because apparently my mate loves me and packed my things for me. I say, turning in her arms and wrapping mine around her.
“How are you feeling about this trip?” I ask. We haven’t really had a chance to discuss this, or much of anything lately.
“Only a little nervous. Angel and Cara seem very comfortable with King Ailduin and Maia has some memories of him from Donovan, something about testing our strengths. If he can help me tap into our Guardian strength even more, it’ll be worth it.”
We grab our bags and walk downstairs, saying our goodbyes to everyone before shifting and running the two hours to Rik’s pack lands. When we get there, Trevor and Maddison are there waiting for us, and they escort us to the packhouse.
I’m a bit surprised to see Cara and how much her stomach has grown in just two weeks. She’s about a month away from having her pup, and it already looks pretty uncomfortable to me.
“Good afternoon.” She says from her chair. “Angel and Liam just arrived and are getting settled. You are in the same room as last time, so feel free to drop off your bags, get settled and join us back here. Rik will be back in a moment and Ailduin and Aolis are due to arrive around dinner time.”
We f get settled and join everyone on the back porch. The girls immediately begin talking about the mate gathering which is scheduled for next weekend at Angel and Liam’s pack. I know some of our unmated pack members are excited to have this chance to meet their mates, while others have indicated that they would like to stay and work, planning to join in the next gathering.
“How many people should we plan for next weekend?” Angel asks Grace. She turns to look at me. “I believe there are about 50, right?” I nod.
Angel frowns. “Only fifty? I thought you had more than 100 unmated wolves.” “We do, but some want to continue to work on their homes. I’ll speak to them again and let you know if that number changes, but if not, for the second event we will have different folks joining. Also, my omegas wanted me to clarify that they are welcome at this event. I told them everyone was, but they will feel better if I confirm that with you.”
“I have no intention of excluding anyone. Everyone is welcome. It’s a mate gathering. I’m hoping all of our members find their mates, no matter their status in the pack.”
“That will increase our numbers, but I’m not sure by how many. The omegas didn’t want to agree until they knew for sure that they were welcome.”
“I think we have about 75 members going, right Rik?” Cara asks.
“About that. And we know that our pack members and yours, Angel, already have had the opportunity to meet their mates and haven’t found them, unless you have any wolves that have recently turned 18?” Rik asks.
“We have a few, but mostly it will be the individuals that didn’t find their mates in your pack. I’m excited to have fresh blood.” She says, rubbing her hands and we all laugh. “We’ll have about 75 from our pack as well, so if you only send 50, that still puts us at 200 for the event. That’s a good turnout and if you send more, even better.
Rik stands up. “Ailduin and Aolis are here. I’ll go meet them and bring them back here.”
When I think of fae royalty, King Ailduin is exactly what I’d expect. He is tall, at least 7 fro, his hair is white, even lighter than Angel’s, but not gray, just very white. His skin is pale but seems to glow giving him the look of someone in excellent health. And he walks with such elegance it’s almost as if he’s floatin
His son, Aolis, is a smaller version of Ailduin. When I say small, I mean at 10 years old, he’s already over 5 feet tall, much taller than a normal human his age. Eli and I stand up to greet him. I’m not sure if I’m supposed to bow or curtsy, so I follow the example of the others and just shake his hand.
“Guardian. It is good to meet you. May I have your name?” He says, holding my hand as he speaks to me. His touch has a strange warmth to it. It’s more than body heat, it’s feels more like a relaxing heat. I instantly feel calm.
Maia pushes forward. “King Ailduin. I remember you, although most of my memories are vague. I am Maia and my human is Grace.”
“Maia, Grace, it is good to meet you both. Cara mentioned that you have memories of Clint reading your Guardian line’s chronicles, but we have brought them just in case you decide you’d like to look them over while we are together this weekend.”
Over dinner, Ailduin tells me of our Guardian line, descending from Aloysuis and that our Guardian has increased strength and the ability to mind link from long distances. We discuss Cara’s abilities and how they seem to have been passed down from her parents. And while she has them, they should be stronger at the source, namely me.
