Kingdom of Wolves: Blackshadow - Page 65

“Okay, let’s get something straight. I totally understand what you are saying. Without a goal, it is like you are wandering in the dark. What I’m asking of you has unlimited prospects. I spoke with Beta Caleb about my idea and thoughts, and if we make more than we need for the pack, we can lease a shop in Wolfsfoot and offer what we have for others to benefit.” I can see the excitement and ideas flowing and smile broadly. Turning to look at Caleb, he gives me a small head nod, which I know is his way of saying, ‘I told you so.’

We wrap up the meeting and will start Lorna’s training on Monday. Today being Saturday, gives me two days to get an idea of what to teach first and from where, because my building is only in the starting phase.

Smiling as I watch Lorna leave the office I turn to Caleb, but before he can speak the phone rings on the desk. I wait quietly while Caleb speaks, but I’m surprised when he holds the phone out to me.

“Luna Hope, it is Luna Tatiana wanting to speak with you.”

My heart jumps because I know from what Connell has told me that Luna Tatiana is Alpha Gabriel’s Luna, and that is where Connell is at this time.

I take the phone and sit because my legs have turned to jelly with worry. “Hello, Luna Hope speaking.” I’m pleased my voice came out with more than a squeak.

“Hello Luna Hope. I just wanted to reach out and introduce myself. Nothing is wrong here. In fact, nothing has even happened, as yet.”

“Oh, thank the Goddess. I thought you were calling to tell me something bad had happened.”

“Luna Hope, if something bad happened to Alpha Connell, you would feel it through your bond. But I wanted you to know that if he or any of your warriors get hurt, I will do everything I can for them. I have a team of healers standing ready, but Gabriel’s men are well trained warriors, the shifter council’s warriors are fighting machines, and your warriors are excellent fighters. Please do not over worry, you are in the same position as myself and Luna Sage. We keep the pack safe and calm.”

“Thank you, Luna Tatiana, for calling and putting my mind at ease.”

Laughingly replying, “I know that’s bullshit Luna Hope, but it’s how we react as Lunas. Please call me Tati. All this Luna business is long winded and over-the-top for me.”

“Okay, Tati, call me Hope. If you need anything or you need me to come, I will be with you as quickly as I can. I am a healer myself and have a supply of lotions that help with the healing process,” I add, and twist my hands together because I gave some lotions to Beta Walim, but I have more if they’re needed.

“Oh, that’s good to know, Hope. We have enough, I think, but I’ll keep it in mind. Now, I’ve got to rush, but Luna Sage will more than likely contact you, too. We have a nice relationship building and hope all Lunas in our area will end up with friendships that are good for us and good for our packs.” Tati sounds so sincere that I find myself nodding, even though she cannot see me doing it.

“Oh, I will look forward to speaking to her later. Again, if you need me, call, and thank you for contacting me.”

I look at Caleb when the call ends and I pass the phone back to him. “That was nice of Luna Tatiana to call and assure me she’ll do anything for Alpha Connell and our warriors.”

“It was. Luna Tatiana was from the Blackshadow Pack originally, but it’s not my story to tell. Alpha Connell will tell you if you ask him.”

Rubbing my hands together, I smile. “Okay, I am going to look at the basement, and yes, I’ll take Gamma Baildon with me.” I just cannot stop the eye roll as I turn to walk out of the office. I don’t contact Baildon as I know Caleb will be mind linking him already.

The basement is a dark, cold, and dingy place. It would have been a very good dungeon in the past, I can’t help but think. Gaul, and three of his workmen are busy and don’t see me watching them to start with, but as soon as they do Gaul walks over and gives me a tip of his head showing his neck in respect.

“What can I do for you Luna Hope?” Gaul asks, wiping his hands on a rag he had hanging out of his back pocket.

“I wanted to check on how you are coming along with the safe room?”

“We have all the walls in place, as you can see. We agree with the plan you put forward and will do all that once the room is secure. After speaking with Alpha Connell, it was agreed that we secure the room because if you ever have to use it, it’s better to be in it safe and have to sit on the ground, then have a seat but not secure.”

“I agree with that Gaul. Now what about the cabins? How are they coming along?”

“Very well, but first we want to get your building finished. I’ve moved more males to that so we can get it done quickly. Once that is finished all males will work on the cabins and school.”

Hearing a sound behind me, Baildon steps out of the shadows, giving Gaul a stare that has me feeling a little uncomfortable. “Stop that,” I tell him before I think twice and change my mind. “Gaul is giving me updates. Now be quiet and stand back.”

Baildon gives me a look of shock that I’ve used a Luna order on him. Something I didn’t realize I could do until this moment, and by the grin slowly appearing on his face, he can tell I’m shocked about it, too.

“Thank you for the update, Gaul. Now, I have to move along to do other things.” I spin around and walk away before either of them can speak.

“Gamma Baildon, please have Berrick and Theda report to the Luna office immediately.”

“Yes, Luna Hope,” Baildon replies and I inwardly smirk at his submissive tone. Now anyone that knows Baildon knows he is not submissive, so to give me that tone means something special.

An older female walks into my office, followed by Berrick, who I know from the Parklands. “Please, both of you, take a seat.”

I wait until they are settled in their seats, and Baildon is standing guard at the door once more before I continue speaking. “I understand that you both are or were teachers. Is that correct?”