Chapter 76
Chapter 76
Kassandra’s POV
At first we were all going to get a hotel room for the night or find a camp ground. Dad had made sure we had all the gear we
needed. Including money, should we need to buy anything. Between my allowances, holiday money, being a Supernatural
History Tutor, and then there was the financing business, I had more money then a girl my age really knew what to do with.
So I’d shoved most of it aside in saving and IRA’s and CD’s and Medical Investment portfolios. Cerebella and I became known
for our ability to take ten dollars and turn it into a thousand. The money is what led to our freelance financial business set up. We
had made sure it was mobile, we wanted to be able to go wherever our mates go. 2
I told dad I hadn’t needed it, but he said he was our father, and it was his pride to be able to provide financially for his children,
not just give us his love and guidance, which he does in abundance. Dad doted on us, taught us so many things, was always
there when we needed despite his duties, and even as unbelievably wealthy as we were, taught us the responsibility that came
with that wealth.
The charity events we hosted to provide needed financial aid to important programs. The volunteer work done to help out, the
lessons in hard work. Learning to understand that just because someone was less fortunate, did not make them less than us.
Actually some of Bell’s and my friends came from dirt poor families, and were smart as all get out. 3
When Bella and I decided to open our little freelance investment business, they were our first
customers. We helped them turn the money they scraped together with summer jobs in unforgiving places, and turn it into what
to them, was a small fortune. They then asked us to reinvest those earning, three more times before taking half and putting it into
savings themselves, the other half went back into the investments.
Our friends had joined us in our business, becoming financial consultants for our business and clients. They helped council our
clients in making smart financial decisions, while Bella and I made the investments for them. We had a really solid client base
already. We were going too have to grow, and there was already one person I had hired.
She had graduated from the Magic Academy two years ahead of us, and we had gotten along well with her. She was bold and a
little brash, she had “No tolerance for bullshit and bullshit people,” she’d told us once, then said, “But you two are not bullshit
people.” That for her was a glowing complement. She had been a fascinating creature, and supper good with numbers. She was
a Dragon Master. 10
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The Magic Academy had a steady stream of them come through, once graduated though, you might never see them again. They
almost always stayed among themselves. Though lately, there have been several who have found their fated in my fathers
territory. According to Veronica Rose Bonecrusher, her generation and all the younger ones, were tired of how enclosed and
isolated their race was. Most Dragon Masters that were only a Century or younger were already in the middle of plans to leave
the mountains they’ve hidden in for so long. 2
Apparently my job offer came at the perfect time for her, she had no idea where she had wanted to go at first. She said the land
around my fathers Castle had been beautiful, and the cottage we offered her was in a forest up against a mountain range,
providing seclusion, but it was only twenty minutes away from town, so she won’t be isolated.
She’ll be arriving while we’re gone. I had told her what was going on, and that we had to get to my sister. She told me that was
one of the reasons I wasn’t a bullshit person, I actually cared about what happened to my kin and took care of them. She really
was awesome. I was wondering if she would like my sister, I hoped so.
The hotel and camp ground idea had been nixed by Asher and Nathen. They both new how to drive, so we had Nathen take the
first four hours of the trip. Nathen was the newest driver, so having him drive during the daylight hours was the only way I felt
comfortable having him driving for so long. Then Asher, who had been driving for a year now, took the next four hours after that,
then me, then Bella.
At this rate, we should reach the Pack House mid morning.
Alora’s POV
I stood by and watched as both Xander and Beatrice, swore their oath to Damien as his Beta and Gamma, felt his power
increase with the bonds. Beatrice took Xander’s surname, becoming Beatrice Shadow Stonemaker. Then they turned to me, with
blood and spirit, I bound them into my Clan. Their bonds to their Alpha now two fold, as his sworn Beta and Gamma, and as
fellow Clan members. All three, now having bonds connected to me.
I’m happy with how things turned out. We would be the strongest Clan on this continent. We all finished breakfast. My mate
making sure I had plenty to eat, making me feel cared for. I looked across the table, and I see Darien doing the same. I see him
stare at his mate with wonder on his face. He reached over and placed a hand on Serenity’s lower belly, a kind of half smile on
his face. Serenity places her hand over his and smiles up at him.
They will defiantly shower their pups with love, and that’s how it should be, pups were to be loved and cared for. Not beaten and
abused like I was. Thinking of that “Beatrice,” I say, getting her attention. “How has your family taken all of this?” I asked her. Q
“My Mother and Father are furious with themselves for never thinking to check for a spell on me, they want charges brought
against both the Frost and the Northmountain Clans, not just Sarah and her parents. It’s hit them both hard, they feel they were
punishing me for something not my fault.” She says, sadness in her voice.
“But how could they have known? My brothers, have always thought I had a split personality disorder. While I was home, they
were my best friends, while at school...they avoided me like the plague. They said they were glad the girl they knew at home,
was the real me all along, but they want to rip Sarah’s head off for what she did.” she tells us.
“I’m glad your family is rallying around you, I’m sorry for the grief caused you and your family because of those people.” I tell her.
“It’s not for you to be sorry Alpha Alora, you did nothing wrong, it was all them, you were their prisoner for longer, their torture toy,
there was nothing you could have done.” her tone firm “None of this is your fault, none of it.” she says fiercely.
I smile at her, grateful for her saying that “Thank you.”
“Alora,” I turn to Alpha Andrew when he called my name. “There will be seven young visitors from your fathers territory coming.
He called to let me know they would be arriving today, either in the morning or the evening.” he says
I’m surprised “Why would my father send them?” I asked
“From what he tells me, they would have come anyway, even if he hadn’t allowed it.” The Alphas voice was full of laughter.
“Anyway, I’ll send them down to the training arena to greet you when they get here.”
I bow my head “Yes Alpha” I say to him. I’m still curious as to why, but I wasn’t going to question the Alpha of Alpha’s.
Done with breakfast our party went to the training arena. Master Brock was there, looking at his tablet again. There was fury on
his face, when he looks up to see us, I see a debating look enter his eyes.
He seems to be at a small war with himself. Finally he sighs looking sad. Then he takes in our group. It’s Damien with me,
Darien with Serenity, Galen and Kian, Jaxon with Victor, and Xander with Beatrice. He raises his eyebrows.
“Seems some things have changed since we slept. Congratulations girly, I see this boy finally got the she wolf he’s always
wanted. Not that he deserves you” he says pointing at Damien, who smirks at Master Brock.
“Old man.” he growls at him, which only makes Master Brock laugh at him.
Master Brock looks at Beatrice and Xander “I also remember a little boy who couldn’t stop following around this little she wolf
here either. Congratulations Beatrice, I’m glad Sarah was unable to keep this scamp from you, not that he deserves it anymore
than Damien does.” He says dryly.
Xander, like his Alpha growls “Old man” at Master Brock.
This causes Beatrice and I to break into a fit of giggles. “Ah now, that’s a beautiful site, that is.” Mater Brock says. Then he pins
Damien and Xander with a glare “You two will treat your mates like the treasures they are, or I will personally make you two
regret it.”
Like they would do anything less, they nod and say “Yes Master Brock.” he turns away before they add “Old man.”