Kingdom of Wolves: Blackshadow - Page 56

At this time, I count the pack run as successful.

With the issue of Alpha Soren Wolfgang, it has been decided to tighten all security measures. We have created ‘hides’ in the trees where warriors have goggles to view further from our borders, and as the goggles have night vision, we hope not to be taken by surprise at any time.

Construction will start soon to build a safe room. Somewhere we can ensure the safety of pregnant females, young mothers and pups. We have to make sure the pack’s future would survive if we have an enemy invasion.

So far, I am still awaiting information regarding Alpha Soren Wolfgang. I have allies in all except Alpha Aurora Pearl. She has not responded to my calls, texts or emails. Something is wrong with the Blood Pearl Pack, but thankfully it is not my problem, and I’m happy to leave that with the Shifter Council.

Mating ball is arranged for a month’s time, and Luna Hope has everyone and everything organized. I’m impressed with how fast she has taken to her role. I just wish we could make her a better fighter, but she is just not coordinated enough to know her right from her left when it comes to fighting.

Dorridge Lodge and Merry’s cabin should be finished this week. Gaul tells me they were both an easy fix and the patrol warriors will be able to find respite in either if, or when, needed. Delta Gamzin has both the properties on his patrol checklist, and I know he’ll keep a close eye on them.

Signed – Alpha Connell Torrence

The door opens and Hope walks into the office, gives me a smile as she walks over to me, climbing onto my lap and kissing me gently.

“What’s wrong?” I ask.

“Nothing. I just wanted you to know I love you, and I was thinking about you.” Hope flushes slightly, and I love that she has the ability to still be so innocent.

“Oh, I love you too, and I’ll show you how much.”

Standing, I lift Hope and smirk. “Pick up the journal, please,” walking to the safe, “place it in there and close the door.”

As soon as the door of the safe is locked I sprint out of the office, up the stairs and into our apartment where I make my way to the bedroom.

Yeah, I am going to show her how much I love her, and the giggles she’s been giving have me as hard as iron. Knight joins in the fun and growls, getting a response from Briar, who damn near purrs in reply.

Oh yes, it’s a good afternoon.

Chapter 28

HOPE

Connell had filled me in on his talk with Suella and I’m happy she has settled in with the pack. I never liked what she was doing in the Parklands, but I was even more against having a pack slut.

The mate bond is precious. It’s a gift from the Goddess, and I never want to see it abused. Some of that is because of my mother and the treatment she had from my father. It is a deserved punishment that his chosen mate cannot give him an heir. The Goddess works in mysterious ways.

Walking out of the kitchen, I thank Nessie and the other females for the drink I had with them, then walk out of the packhouse, take a deep breath of air and smile when I look at the flower border in front of me. When it is in full bloom, it is going to be breathtaking.

Turning to walk to the training ground, I see Suella walking toward the packhouse, so I wait for her to reach where I’m standing.

“Morning, Suella. How are you coping with the change from the Parklands to the pack?” I ask.

“Good morning, Luna Hope. I like it here, and I’m enjoying working with the other females. I’ve made friends now and I feel part of the pack because of it.”

Suella is blushing, and I know it is because of her past and knowing what she had been doing wasn’t right, and I mean for herself, for her own pride and value.

I step forward and give her a hug. “We all had to do things we didn’t want to do, but your mother wasn’t right doing what she did with you. You were her daughter, and she should have valued you far more than she did. Now, where have you been?”

“I’ve been helping at the Luna House. I’ve been wet mopping floors, sweeping debris from where they have been working. Just being helpful when I have free time.”

“Suella, you don’t have to work all hours. You already are working with the housekeeping females.”

“I know, but I get bored, so I don’t mind helping when I can.”

“I don’t suppose you sew? Can you darn, mend clothing or make new?” I ask because one of the females had moaned about having to go to Wolfsfoot all the time for minor repairs or new clothing.

“Oh, Morwenna, or Wenna, as she likes to be called, is a dressmaker. She was on the edge of the Parklands, if you remember. She left her pack when she felt there was nothing for her to do there, as they already had a dressmaker. She was fed up with being ordered around by the Luna and the head housekeeper, so renounced her pack and left.”