Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 117

"Mira and I can pretend to be showing you around," Abigail explains, locking the door again as we head down the tunnel we came from and make the correct turn to the exit. The two begin to talk about how the base works and its hierarchy from the lowest of the low to Lupus, explicitly explaining that she-wolves are used as bed warmers or maids. I shudder to think about this information, happy to have the sister on my side. They will bring perfect intel to the war Lupus is raging in the werewolf world.

"You three!" We freeze in our spots, recognizing Lupus' voice. Taking a deep breath, I turn towards him, his scent making me want to dig my claws into his neck, but I keep my head bowed in submission. I cannot blow our cover.

"Yes your Majesty?" Mira asks, stepping forward.

"Go outside and track Geminie down!" He orders, his eyes glancing over me, but instead, he turns and grabs a wolf with a hood covering his head as he frantically runs by—most likely searching for me—pushing him towards me and forcing me to stop this small wolf from stumbling and falling.

"Take him with you and return by nightfall. If you return without my Queen, I will kill all of you." We bow in respect, the four of us rushing towards the exit and the tension of Mira, Abigail, and my escape seeping from our bodies. Of course, there is this extra wolf to consider and what to do with him.

[Geminie, we are in the area.] Ariven calls through our link and the bond hums. He is close, and soon I will be safe in my mate's arms. The teenage boy who had been thrown at me takes the lead, opening a well-hidden door that opens to reveal the lake before us, the pink water a welcoming sight. Rushing forward, I relish in the fresh air until my body is tackled, a scream leaves Mira's lips, and I am ready to tear into whomever it is above me until the wind blows the familiar scent of the person I call my home to me.

This idiot forgot that I was escaping. With a chuckle, I calmly turn until I am on my back, Ariven's angry black wolf above me with teeth pressed against my neck. The hood falls back, revealing my white curls now dingy from the week being a prisoner, and tear-filled eyes as I stare back at my mate.

"Ariven, baby. It's me." I whisper, tears falling from my eyes. His angry snarls soon turn into whimpers as his snout pushes past the collar of the hoodie to my bare skin where he takes a deep breath. I shiver, wrapping my arms around his neck hands fisting his soft fur.

[I'm so sorry, darling. I just saw you all coming to out of the tree, and you smelled like one of them.] He links, his small whimpers filling my ears as he licks my mark.

"I know, baby. Smelling like one of them was the only way to escape," I answer, burying my face into his fur and taking a deep breath. My tired body is relaxed, no longer in danger and now with my mate, my pack and my allies surrounding us and protecting me. I am safe once more.

"Theta Cross, are we going to attack?" A wolf calls out. I peek out to see Mika coming close. Ariven gives him a warning growl, and I chuckle, tugging on his ear and smiling at Mika, who looks at me with shock and happiness.

"Alpha!"

"Hi, Mika. No, we are not going to attack. They are still searching for me, so retreating would be a logical tactic right now," I answer, running my fingers through my mate's fur to prevent him from attacking our packmates and keep him calm.

"What do we do with those three then?" He nods towards the wolves I escaped with, remembering the teen who was pushed onto us. Pushing Ariven away softly, I stand and dust off my body, motioning for those guarding Mira and Abigail to back off and turning to face the teen who kneels on the ground with his hands on his head, eyes down and submitting to us. Good, this wolf is no fool.

"Did you link any of the Rogues in the base?" I ask, looking down at the wolf. He shakes his head no and I motion for mine to back away, spying Amberle, Dominic and Mika just a few feet away watching us. I smile at my friends before turning to look at the wolf kneeling before me, who seems to visibly relax without Maddie and Lena watching over his shoulders.

"I knew instantly who you were, Goddess Geminie, the moment that bastard pushed me toward you," The teen begins to say. Deciding to see if his words are true, I kneel in front of him and allow the wolf to continue.

"That bastard kidnapped me from my family ten years ago when I was six. He learned I could see the future from a member of the Rogue caravan we were a part of and kept me ever since," I place my hand under his chin, lifting his face to see his eyes looking calmly at me, eyes like a deep pool of silver without a ripple. He sends me a friendly smile and allows me to examine him. His skin is pale, even under the grime and dirt from being with Lupus for ten years, and his hair, although long and messy, is the colour of spun gold.

"You don't have red eyes!" I exclaim, smiling at the calm aura he releases and realizing just what he is.

"No. Even after trying to break me, I never gave up hope for escape. Lupus must have been out of his mind when he threw me at you, not realizing the two people he wanted to keep captive were escaping at the same time." He answers. I chuckle, standing and helping the kid to his feet before looking at Maddie and Matt who stand beside Amberle and Dominic. Ariven stands with his fur a little on edge, and Mika sends me a knowing smile. I see the others in my pack give me a nod, and I know they approve of what I am about to do.

"Our pack is made up of Rogues looking for a second chance, a family or escaping from being rejected by their mates." , explain, motioning for Abigail and Mira to stand beside me.

"So what do you all say to having Abigail, Mira and…"

"Malachi." The teen answers.

"…And Malachi the Oracle join Silver Crystal Crescent?" I ask, seeing a shocked look on Malachi's face as my wolves cheer in acceptance of their new packmates. I smile and turn to Ariven before looking back at my three new members.

"I knew the moment I saw your eyes that you were an Oracle, Malachi. My mother told me about how rare you wolves are, and you will be in for a lot of training with me, my mother and Ira. Now let's go back to the guest house, get in a nice warm bath, and some good food." With that, I shift into my wolf form, not caring for the clothes torn apart, and trot to my mate, rubbing against his side and relishing in his touch as the group makes our way to the guest and pack houses of Hidden Claws. We need to prepare for war, as I feel Lupus will be coming to take me back within the next few days after realizing I had indeed escaped with his unknowing help.