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Cara looks at Angel. “Do you feel tired at all?”
“No, it was more tiring when Maia was pulling from Alessia. But, Alessia pulling from Maia almost energized me.’
Cara turns to Rik. “We’re trying it. If I start to feel fatigued, well, any more than I already do, I’ll stop.”
Rik lips press into a thin line, but he walks up to Cara, wrapping his arms around her. “I’m holding on to you, just in case.”
Cara smiles, then wiggles back against him before reaching out to me. I take her hands and look at Ailduin. “What do you want us to try?”
“Do you have any pack members away from the pack?” He asks Cara.
“We do. We have a couple visiting family in a pack that’s in the next state over, several hours drive from here.” Cara replies.
“Let’s try. Don’t overexert yourself, we don’t want to hurt your child, but I’d like to see if Artemis can pull from Maia’s strength.”
When I take Cara’s hands, the connection between our wolves is instantaneous,
“Whoa.” I say, startled by how easy it is to connect.
“We are family.” Maia tells me out loud. “I will always be able to connect to my child, just as Alessia will.” I turn and see that Alessia has pushed forward again.
“Always.” She agrees.
“See what I mean? It’s weird.” I hear Liam whisper to Eli.
“It definitely is.” Eli agrees.
“Cara, I want you to concentrate. I know you have the ability to mind link long distances, but with Maia’s help, Artemis should be able to mind link your pack distances, members, even though the distance extends past your reach.”
Cara, like Angel, focuses on my face. I feel it when Artemis pulls Maia’s strength and Cara inhales sharply. Rik is instantly on alert. “Cara, do we need to stop?”
“No, Angel is right. Maia’s strength is almost…invigorating. I feel great.”
I watch as she focuses on her task and then her eyes go unfocused. It takes a few minutes, but suddenly she speaks. “I have them, both of them.”
Ailduin looks at Rik. “Your turn Rik. Have Kai pull from Artemis and see if can also link your pack members.” you
Rik’s eyes go unfocused. It takes him a bit longer, but suddenly his face lights up with a smile. “I’ve got them.”
We drop our hands and take a moment to appreciate the significance of what just happened.
“I believe we have underestimated the strength of Aloysius’ line. Or perhaps, as with Bellona’s line, it has strengthened with a reincarnation.” Ailduin says.
“This has been most enlightening. Aolis and I have much to chronicle. I want to go back and look through my books, but I don’t believe that the Guardians have ever worked together like this. I believe the more you practice, the stronger you will become, individually and together. I would like to come back in two weeks’ time to practice and test some more. But in the meantime, you can practice together or with your mates to see if you can boost your Guardian strengths.”
We all agree to meet back here in two weeks’ time. Hopefully, Cara won’t deliver early, and she can also participate in the training. We say our goodbyes and head back to our packs.
When we arrived home, we were greeted with howls and yips of happiness from the pack. We found out quickly that more people had come to our borders seeking shelter. One group required Sirona’s medical attention due to their significant injuries. Not only had they run from their pack to avoid the persecution of an unjust Alpha, but they had been attacked by rogues.
Noah told us that she had them in a portion of the pack hospital that has been rebuilt. It wasn’t ideal, since the hospital was still under construction, but it gave her the ability to treat them and keep the family of four together.
Eli and I went to see the two other groups that had arrived, two adult sisters and a young boy and his sister. They had lost their parents after being banished and just happened to find us. Cammy and Summer made sure they had food and rooms in the packhouse.
“We need to build an children’s home.” Amber tells me. “They won’t be the only children that come to us without parents. We have the space to keep them on our floor for now, but eventually, we won’t have enough rooms.”
She’s right. Orphaned werewolf children are often mistreated in their packs or kicked out if they are considered to have no value to the pack. I will need to speak to Eli about rebuilding part of the packhouse as a place for the orphaned children. to live while we find them homes, or they are adopted.
Once I have checked on the ones staying in the packhouse, ensure that they have everything they need and reassure them that they are welcome, Eli and I head to the hospital.
When we arrive, we see that the parents are in bad shape. They must have been protecting their children, who are mostly unharmed, just some scrapes and bruises. Sirona has them all staying in one room to help keep the children calm. She has set up her own cot in the room next door to make herself available as needed.
“I have the students rotating to help me, but they need 24-hour care at the moment.” Sirona tells us before we go in. “I’m not sure if I can save the father’s leg. The laceration is deep, and he lost a lot of blood before they got here. His wolf is weak and hasn’t healed the leg yet. If he doesn’t in the next day or so, I’ll have to remove it.”
“The mother has nasty claw marks down her face. It’s likely she will lose an eye. Her wolf is also weak and unable to heal her. I’m doing what I can, but I can only do so much.” She says before walking us into the room..
The children look up from where they are sitting next to their parents. “Children, I want you to meet Alpha Eli and Luna Grace.
The children look terrified. Sirona crouches down on her heels, getting at eye level with them. “Do you remember what I told you about the Alpha and Luna of this pack?”
They nod, looking from her to us and back again. I walk up and crouch down beside her. “What are your names?” I ask them.
“Alfred and Allie, Luna.” The boy, who is older than his sister, says.
“And how old are you, Alfred and Allie?” I ask.
“I’m seven and my sister is four.” Alfred says.
“We’re going to do everything we can to help your parents. You are welcome in our pack.” I assure them.
I stand and Eli and I move to the parents. The father is unconscious, but the mother is looking at us with her one eye open, terrified.
“Alpha. Luna. We didn’t mean…” Her words are muffled, and I can tell it’s hard for her to talk. I immediately put my hand on her arm, noticing her flinch.
“You and your family are welcome here. Our pack is made up of those that have fled other packs or are in need of a safe place. Our pack is named Safe Haven for that reason. Our doctor, Gamma Sirona, will look after you until you are well enough to leave the hospital. Once you are stronger, we will talk about you and your family staying here in our pack.”
Eli steps up to her. “Everything my mate says is the truth. Rest easy, let your wolf heal. Your children are safe here. I give you my word as an Alpha, even though I’m afraid you won’t trust it. No harm will come to you or your family while you are in our pack.”
I watch a single tear slip down her face before she closes her eyes, and she whispers a muffled thank you. Eli puts a hand on her shoulder. “We’ll be back again tomorrow to check on you. Until then, rest and get your strength back.”
When we get back to the packhouse, I stop in the kitchen to check on how things have gone while we were away. I notice several omegas looking at me and looking away.
“Is there something you want to ask me?” I say to the room at large.