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The warriors take off, leaving the three of us alone. “Nice job, both of you. You’re done for this morning Cara. Both of you report back here after school for afternoon training.”
I head back to the packhouse while Cara goes to get ready for school. The extra time this morning will give me an opportunity to follow up on my plan for Cara. When I get to my room, I put in a call to King Ailduin. He doesn’t answer and I leave a message.
Afterward, I get ready for school and head down to the dining hall just as the other warriors come in from training. They all look wiped out but several come up and congratulate me on my win. Chase smacks me on the back. “Way to get your girl Alpha.” He says. And I watch as his eyes track Lacey walking up to get breakfast.
“Speaking of getting your girl, I’ll catch you later.” I watch him go over to Lacey. She still seems resistant, but if I had to guess, I’d say she’s gone from icy to lukewarm. Oh yeah, my boy always gets what he wants.
School is just like it was at the end of last week. I’m walking Cara to all her classes, kissing her every chance I get.
After school, I’m really excited to train with Cara having Clint give us individualized training. It’s intense, but Cara is able to hang in and so do I.
The week goes along like this and I’m spending so much time with my girl. Kai is as happy as I am.
On Thursday at lunch, Cara asks if I’m going to come for dinner. I finally got ahold of Ailduin last night. He was resistant at first, telling me his debt was paid and he owed me nothing. But when I told him I wanted to bring not one, but two Guardians with me, he changed his tune very quickly.
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“Actually, yes. I have something I want to talk to everyone about tonight, so it will be perfect. What can I bring?” I’ve started pulling Cara into my lap during lunch. I can never seem to get enough of her and I love having her scent on me. She was resistant at first, but now doesn’t seem to mind.
“Ugh!” Jason complains. “I’m really starting to feel like a 5th wheel.” Chase has gotten Lacey to at least talk to him during lunch this week. She’s even started laughing at his jokes, so I understand where Jason is coming from. But Chase and I talked about it last night. I hadn’t planned on discussing it at school, but here we are. I look at Chase and he’s in agreement.
“Actually, Jason, Chase and I wanted to talk to you about something.”
Jason immediately sits up straighter. “Did I do something wrong Alpha?” He asks me.
“Nope.” Chase jumps in. “You did something right.”
I pick up the conversation, enjoying that Cara is playing with my hair sending tingles down my scalp.
“You know our Gamma family only had one child, a daughter?” I ask him, and he nods.
“Did you know she found her mate and is moving to another pack?” Chase asks him.
“What? When did that happen?” He asks.
“Apparently when she went to visit family last weekend and found her mate in their pack. But anyway, that brings us to this conversation.” I look at him, making sure I’ve got his full attention.
“When I take over as Alpha, I want you as my Gamma.”
Cara sucks in her breath, looking from me to Jason. I know they are friends and it will make things easier if she gets along with my ranked wolves. Jason is opening and closing his mouth like a fish out of water.
Cara looks at him. “Jason??”
He shakes his head as if trying to get his focus. “Are you serious?” He’s looking between me and Chase. We both nod at him.
“Yeah. Yes! Yes, I’d love to be your Gamma!” Thank you. You won’t regret it.”
I arrive at dinner with a new bouquet of flowers for Cara. Today it’s pink camellias and daisies, meaning longing and loyal love. Who knew flowers could be a love language?
I help her prepare the side dishes while the fathers grill the steaks. When we sit, I take the lead.
“I have something to discuss with all of you.” All eyes turn to me.
“I’m assuming Cara has shared what she found in the History of the Guardian with you Clint?” He nods and I continue. “After talking with Cara last week and questioning where Andra’s wolf sprirt is, I reached out to King Ailduin.” O
“Why does that name sound familiar?” Clint asks.
“He’s the Fae King. He’s the one that had the book I got for Cara. Do you know him?”
Donovan pushes forward. “I know of him, the name is familiar, but I don’t know why.”
Well,” I continue, “He has agreed to have the four of us come to his home in Araphyra. He would like to meet both of you.” I say looking at Cara and Clint. ” And he might have some answers to your questions about where your mother’s Guardian spirit is.” I say, directing the last to Cara.
“Isn’t there a rift between the werewolves and the fae? Is it safe to go into their territory?” Clint asks..
Dad is the one that responds. “The wolves and the fae used to allies a long time ago. I don’t know what caused the fracture of the alliance, but King Ailduin is an honorable elf. He would not invite us to his home if he thought we would be in danger.”
“Dad, this could give us the answers that we need about mom. Don’t you want to know what has happened to her Guardian’s spirit?”
He looks at her for a long moment. “Yes, I do.
Cara turns to me. “When do we leave?”
Anders and Rik left earlier than usual last night. They needed to speak to Charles and Chase since both of them would be away from the pack for a few days. We agreed to leave after training as the fae land is about 4 hours away.
We traveled up into the mountains to an area that felt like it was in the middle of nowhere. We pulled up to a metal gate that looked like it belonged on a farm. When we stop, Rik turns to us. “Stay here, I’ll be right back.”
I watch as he walks up to the gate. He lifts a hand as if to reach out to touch it. Suddenly, a tall warrior steps out, seemingly from thin air. Anders tenses from the front seat, ready to act if someone threatens his son. As I watch, Rik speaks to the man, gesturing to us. The man looks at us before answering Rik. They both walk back to the car.
When they get to the car, Dad rolls down his window. Rik leans down. “This is Samlael. He is one of King Ailduin’s guards. Before we can enter Araphyra, he needs proof that you are the Guardians I say you are.
Dad looked at Samlael. From the back, I could hear his voice deepen as Donovan pushed forward. “Is this the proof you need elven guard?” He asks.
Samlael lowered his head in acknowledgement. “Guardian. It is good to have you back in Araphyra. He looks at me. “King Ailduin said there were two Guardians.”
Artemis pushes forward. “Your king is correct.” She says to the guard.
“Guardian.” He nods his head in acknowledgement to Artemis as well. “You are the new Guardian. May I know your name?”
“I am Artemis, daughter of Andra and Donovan.”
The interest I see in his eyes is unnerving. But it passes quickly. “You may pass Guardians.” He nods to Dad and I. “And you as well Alphas.” And he nods to Anders and Rik.