Kingdom of Wolves: Blackshadow - Page 63

Caleb is looking defeated by my decision, but he has to abide by it, and I want him to take on this role with honor if he has to.

“Good. Now, listen and listen well. I have every intention of kicking this asshole all the way back to his pack’s land, if I have to. I have no intention of dying and leaving my Luna to live the rest of her life broken, or to die from the loss. You will make sure she stays safe, and if the Goddess decides it’s my time, then you will look after my mate the best you can until her time comes to be back in my arms. You will do it with your head held high, you will run this pack with honor and respect and Caleb, I will meet you in the afterlife to give you my thanks.”

Caleb takes a knee and murmurs, “Alpha.”

Squeezing his shoulder before he takes to his feet once more. I wrap him in a brotherly hug before stepping back and giving him a nod. I watch him walk out of the office with his head held high and his shoulders back. Pride runs through my veins knowing if I have to, I’m leaving my pack in expert hands.

Walking over to the safe, I take out the journal and sit behind my desk. My hands shake a little as I know this could be the very last time I make an entry into it. I take a deep breath, calm myself, and open the journal.

Entry, Alpha Connell Torrance.

This may be my last entry as today I leave for war. Alpha Soren Wolfgang has declared war on the Blackshadow Pack, and also our area as a whole.

It seems he will do anything and everything in his power to get his hands on Luna Hope. Learning he has a daughter has him determined to take her to his pack, and for his Beta to mate her, so his blood will rule the pack at his demise, or when he stands down from his position.

I will not ever allow him to take my mate and Luna, and neither will the pack. Everyone in the pack adores Luna Hope and they will fight to the death to keep her, and to keep her safe.

The shifter council, Alpha Chet Blueblood, Alpha Gabriel Goldman and Alpha Lyle Walker, are all standing by the Blackshadow Pack’s side. For some reason, no one seems to know why Alpha Aurora Pearl is not standing with us, has closed her borders, and is not communicating with anyone, not even our shifter council. I’m sure in time it will be revealed why.

Standing together alongside the Northern Sector Shifter Council, I’m positive we will triumph, but I hope that we do not lose many shifters in the process.

I have ensured all building work will continue. I have assigned warriors, and other pack members to keep the weaker pack members as safe as they can. Gaul has his orders and will fulfill them.

Silas will continue to maintain the vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens. Making sure that the pack will have supplies of food throughout the coming winter and spring.

Finances are good, and the income from the trading company will continue to build the pack’s financial security. I have nothing else that I can do to provide for the pack at this point.

Last, I want it known that I love my mate deeply, and I will do everything in my power to come back to her. Knight, my wolf, is strong and angry at the position we have found ourselves in, and all because of greed. If Alpha Soren had mated his true mate, none of this would be happening now. Instead, he has no heir and is desperate to take his only child to help fulfill that purpose.

If this is my last entry I wish my successor the best, and that the future of the pack will flourish.

Signed – Alpha Connell Torrence

Closing the journal gently, I run my hand over the cover before picking it up and placing it in the safe. After locking the safe, I write the code onto a piece of paper and place it in an envelope in the top drawer of my desk, where I know Caleb will find it if I don’t come back.

Walking out of the office, I go in search of my mate, and as I hear laughter in the next office, it is easy to know my mate is in there with her committee.

“Hope, come. I need to speak to you a few moments.” I hold my hand out and she rushes over, placing her hand in mine and we walk back into my office, where I close the door behind us.

Taking a seat on the easy chair, I pull Hope onto my lap and run my fingers through her hair. “I am leaving as soon as I have had this moment with you. We need to end this before your father somehow gets to you and takes you. Chet, Gabriel, Flint and the council warriors will all stand together to beat this alpha.

“Now, while I am gone, you are in charge, but listen to Beta Caleb and Gamma Baildon. They will keep you safe, and they will watch for anything untoward. Promise me you will stay safe until I come back.”

Hope has a tear running down her cheek and I use a thumb to gently catch it before sucking it into my mouth. “I will do everything to stay safe, but you have to come back to me, Connell.”

“I will do everything in my power to come back, and when I do we are going to make pups, lots and lots of pups.” I give her a cheeky smile, the one I know she loves me to give.

“Oh, lots and lots of pups,” Hope smiles, but her eyes are still on the brink of overflowing with tears.

“Don’t cry, I will be back. It will take more than this crazy alpha to prevent me from coming back to you.” I kiss her gently, before taking her mouth for the kiss that could be the last we ever share.

The journey to Wolfsfoot is somber for me, but the warriors are doing their best to lift my spirits. “Come on, Alpha Connell, we are going to kick some wolf ass,” William laughs, and he’s been in my inner circle for a long time. He knows me better than most. I give him an eye roll that I’ve seen Hope give to Swift frequently, before chuckling.

Arriving at Wolfsfoot’s northern border, I am greeted by Gabriel and his two Betas. “It’s good to see you, Connell, although under dangerous circumstances.”

“It’s good to see you also, and I want to take this moment to thank you for standing with me.”

“If it was my Tati, I would hope you would have stood up with us,” Gabriel looks at me fully.