Chapter 34
Braxton
Nyah sucks in a deep breath as Alpha Lightfeather pulls out a necklace with a perfectly sculpted black wolf pendant hanging from it.
Through tearful eyes, Alpha Lightfeather says, “Who would have known the color Willa picked for your pendant would actually be the same as your wolf?” He chuckles, “That woman always saw things I never did.”
Tears stream onto Nyah’s facial fur as Alpha Lightfeather places the necklace over her head. He leans forward and rubs his head against Nyah’s. It’s a touching moment, even when Kenia joins them. This has only made the Lightfeather and Midnight Pack stronger.
Alpha Lightfeather is the first to pull back. He admiringly stares at his daughters before telling Kenia, “By you being the oldest, I always thought you would show your wolf first. I think because Nyah is mated and because of her near-death experience, her wolf chose that time to appear. Please, don’t feel slighted, I have your necklace and pendant too, when the time comes.”
Kenia reaches out and wipes away her father’s tears. “I don’t feel slightest in the least, daddy. I know my time is coming and when it does, I hope my wolf and I will make you and momma just as proud. This is Nyah’s moment and as her sister and best friend, I’m just ecstatic to be here to be a part of it.” Kenia cuts her eyes to me, smiling. “I always knew you were destined for great things, and you just proved my point. I love you, Nyah.”
“ I love you too ,” she replied.
Alpha Lightfeather stands, then helps Kenia up. He then summons two members to bring blankets for us. Kenia takes one and lays it across Nyah’s wolfs back as Alpha Lightfeather does the same for me. Nyah and I shift, then adjust the clothes around our bodies.
“Daddy,” Nyah starts.
“Yes,” he responds.
She grasps his hand. “Before Megan died, she said more of her people would come.”
Alpha Lightfeather glances at father. Father and Levi come to his side.
“We knew eventually the time would come for them to retaliate,” Alpha Lightfeather says. “We’ll be ready if they come.”
Father adds, “I’ve sent for one hundred of our best soldiers to come here. Fenrir’s minions are going to have one fight on their hands having to deal with the Midnight and Lunar Wolves Packs.”
Alpha Lightfeather points out several of his male and female Pack members. “These warriors have been here since the beginning. As they’ve done before this, they will continue their strenuous training with all able body members.”
Thinking about what Megan said about the entrance onto Pack lands, I tell Alpha Lightfeather, “It’s probably a good idea to close the entrance for now and have reliable guards monitor who enters and leaves Pack lands.”
“Already taken care of,” he says.
I then turned to father, asking, “What do we tell our Pack members about mother and Megan.”
He shrugged his shoulders before replying, “The truth. There have never been any secrets when it comes to Pack relations. They need to know the truth regardless if it’s hard to believe.”
“Okay,” I say.
Alpha Lightfeather places his hand on my shoulder. “I know this has been an overwhelming day for Nyah and the rest of us, so take her for a walk. It will give the two of you time to discuss her true wolf.”
Nyah snorts, looking at me. I let out a howl before she took off running into the woods. I wait a few seconds before giving chase. I quickly pick up her scent and she’s heading in the direction of her grandmother’s house.
Minutes pass as I cut through trees and foliage to find my mate. As I come through the tree line behind what was once Nyah’s grandmother’s cabin, I slow down. Nyah is sitting on the ground, staring at the stream.
Sitting down behind her, I scoot forward to wrap my arms around her waist. I kiss the soft skin of her neck, inhaling her natural aromatic scent. “Your wolf is beautiful, Nyah. I’ve never seen a black wolf with red eyes. She is amazing.”
“Thank you,” Nyah says. “I was shocked when I saw my reflection. I thought I was fighting with my old wolf. I did feel stronger and more powerful, but I thought it was from the adrenaline rush.”
“We were all shocked, witnessing your transformation. She is definitely larger than your other wolf and mightier. My wolf and I are truly blessed to have you both as our mates.”
Nyah focuses on the creek.
Sitting next to her, I ask, “What do you see?”
It takes her a moment, but she finally answers, “The water is like life ever flowing. I want to keep that for us and our families.”
“I will give my last breath to make sure it stays that way,” I declare. “It’s evident that the Gods put us together for a reason. It’s now up to you, me, Levi, and Kenia to uphold the sanctity of our Packs.”
“To the death,” Nyah returns with a yawn. She giggles, covering her mouth. “Sorry about that.”
“There’s nothing to be sorry about, love,” I tell her. “This has been an exhausting day.”
Nyah begins to speak but her words are cut off when the sound of twigs breaking in the woods catches our attention. Nyah and I stand, ready to shift. I let out a sigh of relief when Crown appeared.
Nyah jogs over to the fawn and stoops down, showering Crown with Eskimo kisses. She scoops him up in her arms, whispering words of endearment.
As they walk back to me, Nyah jerks her head to the shed that wasn’t affected by the fire.
“There’s a four-man tent, sleeping bags, and other items we’ll need to get us through the night. Before we set everything up, let’s go down to the creek and get washed up.”
“You lead, and I will follow,” I tell her.
Nyah laces her fingers with mine before heading towards the path that leads to the stream.
I honestly thought the night would end differently, but after rethinking about everything that happened, I couldn’t see it any other way.
After getting cleaned up and frolicking in the water, Nya left with Crown to go back to the homemade campsite. I stayed behind after finding fish traps to catch dinner and maybe breakfast for us in the morning.
Not going to lie, after the first hour of not trapping a single fish, I almost gave up and wanted to go back to Nyah to convince her that we needed to return to her father’s house, but I guess the Gods saw otherwise.
Pulling in the final basket I tossed out, it’s heavier than before. Since I didn’t catch any fish before, I’m thinking there must be a turtle or debris inside it. I almost do a happy dance as the basket comes out of the water with two large catfish captured inside.