Chapter 244
Chapter 60: *“...‘distinguished‘ guest...“*
“Got a text from Darien.” Ember said to Andrew, she leaned against his side and showed him the message.
“Alora wants me to go with her when she goes back to the Northmountain’s to collect all her things. She said I would be able to
provide a distraction as her ‘distinguished‘ guest while she snuck up to her room.”
Ember looked and met her mate’s gaze, he had one eyebrow raised and an amused smile lifting one corner of his handsome
mouth. “A distraction as her ‘distinguished‘ guest huh?”
A smile stretched across Ember’s plump lips, and a mischievous gleam lit her eyes.
“While the youngest son of the Pack Alpha and Alpha of Alpha’s is certainly a ‘distinguished‘ guest.” She paused and raised a
hand to run an index finger flirtatiously over Andrew’s chin. “Who could possibly be a more ‘distinguished‘ guest than the Pack
Alpha and the Alpha of Alpha’s himself?”
Alpha Andrew let out a dark chuckle that made Ember shiver in appreciation. Andrew lifted his hand and cupped Ember’s cheek
gently. “Only my mate, the Pack Luna and Luna of Luna’s could possibly be a more ‘distinguished‘ guest.”
Ember felt herself melt at his words. “Oh, you are good my darling. You know just how to flatter a female.”
Leaning down, Andrew brushed his lips against hers while looking deep into her eyes. “Only you my sweet, only ever you.” He
murmured in a husky voice, before fastening his mouth to hers and giving her a deep kiss that left them both panting.
It was the giggling from Lissanna and the coughing fit from Boris that reminded the pair that they had an audience. Ember felt
her face flush hotly, and a ruddy color spread across Andrew’s cheeks.
“Like a newly mated couple you two are.” Lissanna teased.
Ember sent a glare Lissanna’s way, but it lacked any real heat. “Like we haven’t caught you two necking a few times before.”
This only sent Lissanna into another fit of giggles while Boris put his hands over his face and let out a groan: Andrew laughed at
his friend and Beta’s reaction to Ember’s teasing. Patting Boris on the shoulder, Andrew said amusedly, “Don’t worry friend, our
females will
eventually find other ways to both embarrass and torture us.”
Lifting his head from his hands, Boris gave Andrew an annoyed side glare. “That does not help me in this situation, nor provide
me much comfort in my thoughts of our future. What kind of Alpha are you?”
Andrew grinned widely. “An honest one?”
Boris let out an annoyed growl. “Thanks for your honesty.” His tone rife with sarcasm.
Andrew chose to ignore his sarcasm and replied in a deliberately cheery tone. “You’re
welcome.‘
כל
Lissanna and Ember were both laughing so hard by this point they were holding their stomachs.
Andrew looked at the two females before turning to Boris, raising an amused brow. Boris shook his head and looked down at his
own mate. A moment later his frown turned into a soft and loving smile. Even though her reason for laughing was at him, it still
made Boris happy to see his mate laugh so freely. Andrew knew intimately this feeling and looked at his own mate to bask in her
joy and amusement.
Alpha Andrew offered up a prayer to the Moon Goddess, his wish for his sons the ability to experience this blessing one day with
their own fated mates. His prayer to the Moon Goddess brought his thoughts back to Alora. The female pup had experienced
more trials than any pup should have to face. He hoped that his son Damien would be able to heal the wound that scarred
Alora’s very soul.
“This wraps up the last rank advancement challenge for today. Tomorrow’s battles of the Senior Class fight exam will be in
defending your new or already established fighter ranks. Parents and family will be allowed back to witness these battles as well.
Up on the screens we have the new rankings as a result of today’s challenges on display. Congratulations to all those who were
able to advance today. Thank you to all who joined us today, we hope everyone has a great evening!”
With the announcement, the laughter of Ember and Lissanna stopped, and a seriousness took over their expressions. Now that
the fights had ended, there were other things that needed to be done. Boris and Lissanna were going to join Matthew as he
confronted Sarah’s three friends. If black magic was in play with those three females, Andrew trusted Boris to manage what
needed to be done next..
Andrew and Ember’s next moves were to join their son, his new mate, and Alora. Alora’s
things had to be collected from the Northmountain’s safely. For that to happen, Andrew planned to join his son in providing the
distraction Alora needed to quickly pack all she needed for her move. Soon Alora would be a resident of the Moonstar Mansion.
******
“Finally!” Darien said loudly as he jumped up from his seat and grabbed his bag.
Alora chuckled at Darien’s enthusiasm at the announcement telling them they were done for the day. Folding her hoodie, she
stuffed it into her bag before swinging it onto her shoulder. Then she quickly dodged out of the way of Serenity who had bounded
up the stairs. Serenity literally threw herself at Darien who laughed as he caught her, swinging her around a few times before
setting her down.
Behind her, Kain and Galen growled in annoyance over their sister’s wild actions. Alora smiled, amused by it all, she liked how
Serenity was so free with Darien. Darien and Serenity were practically glowing with happiness as they clung to each other.
Thinking of giving them a little more time to revel in each other, Alora turned to Kain and Galen. “So how does it feel to join the
ranks of the Alpha Class fighters?” She asked.
As she hoped, this line of questioning took Kain and Galen’s attention off their sister. With a wide smile Galen was the first to
respond. “It’s great, now we qualify for elite enforcer training with the Pack Guard.”
Alora smiled. “Is that what you both wanted?”
Kain, smiling as well, nodded. “It’s been a dream of ours since we were just tiny pups to one day become the Elite enforcers for a
powerful and respectable Alpha.”
Alora nodded, she felt happy for the two. “Have you decided on the Alpha you would like to serve yet?”
Galen, with a serious but lighthearted expression, said. “We believe we have.”
Alora raised her brows in surprise. “Oh, you have, have you?” she asked, looking back and forth from Kain to Galen. “Can I ask
who it is, or is that too personal?”
Galen chuckled and shook his head. “Normally it would be, but seeing as the Alpha we want to serve is you, you’re allowed to
ask.”
Alora blinked, she hadn’t expected that answer. “Me?”
Kain nodded, looking earnest. “Yes, you.”
With her brow furrowed in confusion, Alora asked, “Why me?”
“We believe you will make a great Alpha one day.” Galen told her.
“And you have already been made the Clan Alpha of the Heartsongs. Any training going forward would be specific to protecting
you and your new Clan.” Kain added.
“That is, if you allow us the honor of serving you as your Elite enforcers.” Galen said.
Alora felt a little shell shocked over their revelations. Xena, however, had already decided to accept their offer. ‘Tell them yes, we
accept.‘
Yes, these two have a good energy about them. They are pleasant to be around.‘ Selena agreed.
“They are also strong, with a potential to become far more so than they are now.‘ Xena said, adding another reason to accept the
offer from Kain and Galen.
Alora, after listening to Xena and Selena, nodded her head. “Alright...I’ll accept your offer.”
Behind her there was a squeal of excitement and clapping, next thing Alora knew, she was having to catch herself as Serenity
slammed into her. Serenity wrapped her arms around Alora’s waist and was jumping up and down while letting loose more happy
sounding squeals. Thankfully, Darien quickly moved to collect his mate back into his own arms.
“This is perfect!” She announced loudly. “This means my brothers won’t be too far away! They’ll be here for the important things
in my life, and I can be there for theirs.”
Darien chuckled. “That’s good, I’m glad this makes you happy.” Darien, his arms around Serenity’s waist holding her back to his
chest, leaned down and nuzzled her neck affectionately. Serenity let out another giggling squeal as she tried to wiggle away.
Kain and Galen let out defeated sounding sighs, Alora walked over and stood between the two. Lifting both hands, she patted
their shoulders. “Even if you were able to get Serenity to contain herself. There is no way you would get Darien to contain
himself.” Kain and Galen let out matching growls at her words and shook their heads. “Besides, she’s really happy, isn’t that
what’s important?”
Kain and Galen looked at each other over Alora’s head, eventually pained looks of
up,
resignation took over their expressions. Kain gripped the back of his neck and looked letting out a gust of frustrated breath.
Galen turned the other way and let out a disgruntled growl as he murmured his agreement.
Alora studied the two for a moment, before bursting into laughter. She really liked these two, they were just as entertaining as
their sister.