Valentina, My Fated Mate

"Nolan I think we are having the baby." Avery a beautiful woman who is in her early twenties said to her husband as she pants in pain, sweat dripping from her forehead.

Nolan immediately called in the midwives to help in delivering the baby...

In a moment a midwife in her late forties came running into the room and said.

"Alpha, if you would please give us the room."

Nolan left the room at the request of the midwife, he stood outside the door, pacing and pacing hoping nothing bad happens to his wife and baby.

"Luna Avery, I need you to be strong for the baby okay?" Jennifer said

"Okay" Avery said and nodded

"Push..." At Jennifer's command, Avery began to push hard to best of her abilities.

Jennifer kept reassuring her that everything would be fine and with her encouragement Avery finally gave birth.

"It's a girl..." Jennifer announced

After bathing the little child, Jennifer went outside to call on Nolan who was waiting patiently by the door.

When he heard the news, his heart was calm at the revelation, he immediately rushed in to see his wife and daughter.

"Congratulations Alpha." Jennifer said

"How is she?" Nolan asked Jennifer referring to his wife.

"She's safe, Alpha Nolan. She's just a bit tired she would be up on her feet soon enough." Jennifer said and handed the little girl over to Nolan.

Nolan carried her in his arms looking lovingly at the little creature...

"She's beautiful." He exclaimed

"You're right Alpha, she is a beauty... well I'll leave the cleaning to the maids." Jennifer said and left

Nolan kept looking at his wife and daughter who were sleeping soundly...

The next morning Avery woke up only to find Nolan watching over her

"Good morning my love." Nolan greeted

"Morning, have you been up all night?" Avery asked partially weak.

"Well of course, I couldn't get my eyes off my beautiful wife and daughter." Nolan said smiling widely

"It's a girl, I guess I was too weak to stay awake to know it's gender. Where did you lay her?" Avery asked although tired, you could still sense the excitement in her voice.

"Her crib is just right here beside you." Nolan said, he then carefully picked the little girl and handed her to her mother.

"She's so beautiful." Avery exclaimed happily

"I know right? She is a beauty goddess." Nolan said

"What shall we name her?" Avery asked

"Hm I was thinking the exact same thing all through the night, what about we name her Valentina, is that okay?" Nolan said unsure

"Valentina it is, what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl." Avery said

"But of course we need to announce to our pack members and also invite some of our friends like the Walker's." Nolan said happily

"Yeah right, I can't wait to see dear Madison again." Avery said

"I'll make preparations, you just rest." Nolan said

"Well I need to take a shower and also eat breakfast, I am starving." Avery said

"I already made preparations for breakfast after you take a shower, I'll ask the servants to serve breakfast." Nolan said

After breakfast, Nolan began making preparations to announce to the pack the gender of his child and to invite his friends to come celebrate with him.

★★★

THE CRESCENT WOLF PACK

A few miles away from Silver Moon Pack lies the Crescent Wolf Pack...

"Honey, I still can't believe Avery already gave birth... and she invited us to the naming." Madison said as she reads a text on her phone.

"Oh Nolan called last night and told me already about that." Miles said indifferent

"What!!! So he already told you about it and you didn't bother to tell me." Madison said pulling her husband's ear

"Ouch! That hurts..." Miles said as he held his ear when it was finally released from a tight grip.

"That's for lying to me and not telling me about it." Madison said

"I am so sorry my dear, I just forgot to, that's all." Miles said apologetically

"Apology accepted, so is Ryan coming with us?" Madison asked, although she already has her own plans in motion and her original plan was for Ryan to go with them... she has always prayed that her son would form a marriage alliance with the Hudson's and since they gave birth to a daughter, it further made her want her wishes to come true.

"Oh he can if he wishes to." Miles said causally

"He is surely coming whether he likes it or not." Madison said as she makes way to the kitchen

"Do you want to stay at home and take care of the kids?" Miles asked

"Hell No, I am coming with you... I'll just ask the Nanny to take care of our baby girl. Can't have another baby girl crying so loudly while we visit." Madison said

"Okay." Miles said and shrugged

"Oh it's almost time for dinner, I'll join the maids in the kitchen." Madison said

"Okay love." Miles replied

Madison left to the kitchen to help Lisa after setting the table everyone came downstairs to eat

"Ryan dear, you'll be accompanying me and your father to the Silver Moon Pack." Madison said to her son

"Why should I mom?" Ryan asked

"Do you dare question my authority? Look son you are coming with us end of discussion." Madison said

"Sorry Mom..." Ryan said apologetically

"Good, eat, go on..." Madison said when she saw that Ryan wasn't eating.

After dinner, Miles and Madison retired to their rooms after tucking five year old Ryan and his 4 months old little sister to sleep.

"Sweetheart, you shouldn't have yelled at the poor boy back at dinner he felt so scared." Miles said to his wife as they got to their room to spend the night

"Well he should be, I am his mom after all. Besides that son of yours, is becoming slightly stubborn, look at the way he turned me down when I said he was coming with us. I had to say that to bring him on the right track besides we were fine this evening." Madison said as she laid on her bed

"Fine sweetie, let's go to bed... I am really tired." Miles said

Madison only rolled her eyes and said

"Fine then, since you are tired... let's go to bed."

Miles smiled at her and kissed her and they both cuddled in each other's arms.

★★★

THE BLACK WOLF PACK

There Nathan Hunter, the Alpha of the pack was talking to his elders

"We need to form an alliance with the Crescent Wolf Pack." He said

"And for what reason?" One of the elders questioned

"Because you see, they can be a valuable asset to us and to our cause. I mean imagine what we could actually gain from them with their influence we would be one of the most feared pack." Alpha Nathan said

"That would be good but only if we can get them on our side and if they agree to our peace treaty." another elder said

Nathan continued

"The peace treaty would be between me and the current Alpha Miles and it would be renewed when my son and his, take over the packs..."

"Wonderful idea Nathan, that's a brilliant idea. So when are you going to send the invitation to them about what we just discussed?" The lead elder asked

"Soon I can assure you." Nathan promised and the elders left his house and soon after they left, his wife came in swaying her hips...

"Dear how was the meeting?" Stella asked

"It went well my dear, I can't believe they agreed to it so easily... now all we have to do is to convince the Walker's of our plans." Nathan said

"I am so happy for you, let's head down for dinner." Stella said

"It's about time, I am starving." Nathan said

And they both headed downstairs

"Emily, Alex... time for dinner." Stella called out loudly to her kids, and a five year old girl and her twin brother who was rubbing his stomach mischievously came to the dinning.

"Good evening mom and dad." Emily greeted

Alex on the other hand just sat on his chair without saying a word

"Alex aren't you going to greet mom and dad?" Emily his twin sister asked but the latter didn't care

"Oh just forget about that Emily dear, let's eat." Stella said covering up her son's unruly behavior

"So daddy how was your meeting?" Emily asked

"It went well my dear." Nathan answered

"Okay Dad." Emily said and everyone ate their dinner in silence.

★★★

The next day Miles and Madison Walker as well as their son Ryan, were on their way to the Silver Moon Pack as planned.

As the trio arrived at the home of their friend Nolan, they were welcomed warmly.

"Miles..." Nolan greeted upon setting eyes on his dearest friend.

"Nolan my buddy, long time no see." Miles said

And the duo hugged each other affectionately

"It's been a while Nolan." Madison said and she hugged him as well

"Where is Avery? I really need to see her right now." Madison said in a hurry with excitement

"Calm down Maddy, I am sure you'll both talk soon eno..." Miles said and Madison glared daggers at him

Madison mind linked her husband immediately, and began yelling.

"You've seen your friend why stop me from seeing mine?" She said

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to, I was just..." Miles wanted to say but was cut off

"Young man you better not say another word to annoy me else you'll be punished severely for it." Madison said

"Yes your royal highness." Miles said

Their thoughts were distracted by their son's voice.

"Hello uncle." Ryan greeted humbly with his little voice

"Oh Ryan, I didn't even notice you were there. Your parents directed my attention somewhere else, wow look at you, you've gotten a bit taller." Nolan said patting his head.

Ryan only smiled at him

"Uncle, where is aunt and the baby?" Ryan asked

"Everyone please this way." Nolan said

And they all headed to his bedroom, where Avery was sleeping peacefully.

When the door cringed open, everyone got in and found the new mother and daughter sleeping side by side.

When Avery heard footsteps she woke up and was surprised to see her best friend in her room so she called out

"Madison?"

"Oh my dear Avery how are you? It's so good to see you are up... congratulations my dear." Madison said

"Thanks Madison." Avery said smiling

"Hi aunt." Ryan greeted

"Oh my! Ryan you are here. You've grown so tall." Avery said

"Congratulations Avery." Miles greeted as well

"Thanks Miles." Avery replied

"So I already prepared a room close to ours you would be spending the night there." Nolan said

"Thanks Nolan, that's very generous of you." Miles said

"Uncle where is the baby?" Ryan asked

"Right this way." Nolan said

On getting to the crib where little Valentina was laid, Ryan's eyes lit up...

She is the most beautiful baby he had ever seen.

"She is beautiful, uncle, what's her name?" Ryan asked yet again

"Everyone meet Valentina our daughter." Nolan said

"You do have a good eye Ryan, she is really beautiful." Miles said admiring the little girl

After a while Miles then said to his son who couldn't take his eyes off the baby, he was playing with the baby's little fingers and just couldn't stop

After hours he still wouldn't budge from her side, he just held onto little Valentina's hands unmoved that his father had to say,

"Ryan you can go to the room to rest now, its already late. Come on son."

"No Dad, I want to stay with her a little longer Please?" Ryan said with pleading eyes, he really didn't want to leave her side for any reason.

"Come on Ryan, it's way past your bedtime, okay? You'll see her tomorrow." Madison said to her son

Ryan knows better than to disobey his mother so he obliged

"Okay mum." Ryan said feeling sad and went to the room prepared for him.

An hour later, Madison went into the room prepared for them and they slept off.

THE NEXT DAY

Avery and Nolan had both woken up for the activities of the day.

It is the day for the naming and introduction of their newly born child to the entire pack of the Silver Moon Pack.

Ryan woke up earlier than supposed and went to the crib, he heard the baby was crying so he quickly ran towards the crib she was placed in.

Ryan came and held its little hand and she calmed down. Due to that little gesture, little Valentina stopped crying.

Nolan and Avery were both surprised to see this, they looked at each other with questioning looks plastered on their faces.

"Good morning Nolan." Miles greeted

"Morning Miles, hope you slept well." Nolan said

"I did, the bed was soothing, um, have you seen Ryan, he wasn't in bed when I woke up." Miles said

"He is with the baby." Nolan said

"Huh!! With the baby, so early? That's a surprise." Miles said because he knows his son isn't a morning type.

"Yeah, the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that when the baby was crying, he just held her hand and that was it, she just stopped crying." Nolan said

"Are you serious?" Miles asked in bewilderment

"I am serious, if you doubt me ask Avery, she witnessed it with me." Nolan said

"Are you thinking what I am thinking?" Miles said

"I believe I am." Nolan replied

They laughed and then Miles said

"Come on let's not make assumptions just yet, where is Avery?"

"She has regained her strength, it would seem because, she offered to head to the kitchen to make some meals." Nolan said

"Okay, then I better go look for Madison." Miles said

"There is no need to look for me, I am here." Madison said and turned to Nolan and asked "Hey Nolan, have you seen Avery?"

"In the kitchen." Nolan said

"In the kitchen? Whatever for?" Madison asked surprised

"To help out or oversee I guess." Nolan said

"She just delivered a child and now she is in the kitchen of all places? I better go to her." Madison said and left.

"Avery darling, what on earth are you doing in here?" Madison asked as soon as she stepped into the kitchen

"Helping out with the pies, it's the naming today." Avery said

"Of course I know that, you are covered in flours. Come on you just gave birth to a child, you should be regaining your strength you know." Madison said

"Yeah, but sitting idle and letting people do things for me isn't my thing, you know that." Avery said

"Hm... Since you are being this adamant there is no talking you out of this, is there?" Madison said knowing her friend

"That seems to be the case." Avery said calmly and smiling

"You are so stubborn, Avery. Fine will help you out with this." Madison said rolling up the sleeves of her night pyjamas

"You are our guest Madison, you shouldn't be here." Avery said

"Say that again, and I will pull you out of the kitchen myself." Madison said sternly

"Fine, I can't disagree with you." Avery said

They both chuckled and helped the maids out in making a huge breakfast and of course dishes for the naming.

★★★

By 11:00 A.M everyone gathered in the gardens at the Villa where chairs and tables were set.

Everyone were chattering away happily, it is of course a joyous day.

The Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack is happy, so his pack must be.

Nolan stood proud on the podium, situated at the middle of the town with his beloved wife beside him, holding an infant in her arms.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the little baby with admiration.

"Everyone, today is the introduction of a new born child, Alpha Nolan and Luna Avery's. We are here today to celebrate a new life and an addition to the Silver Moon Pack, beloved werewolves... I present to you a special and wonderful gift from the moon goddess, a baby with Alpha blood twice, my daughter and the future of the entire pack... I present to you Valentina Hudson, your future Alpha." Nolan said as he raised his daughter up for the crowd and they all said happily and in unison

"Yay!!!"

Someone in the crowd then chanted

"All hail the moon goddess."

"Hail the moon goddess, Hail the moon goddess, Hail the moon goddess..." Everyone present cheered.

A round of applause, joy, happiness filled the entire Pack.

"My beloved Pack, it is time to eat and enjoy to your fill. It is time to celebrate this auspicious day with your Alpha... Silver Moon Pack, Enjoy!" Nolan said

"Yay!!!" They chanted as Alpha Nolan accompanied by his beautiful wife walked away from the podium.

The cookies, pies and dishes, everything prepared earlier with Avery and Madison's help were shared to the entire pack, they ate and partied all day.

★★★

"Ryan come over here, come take some cookies." Madison said calling her son

"Mum I am full now, I want to stay with baby Valentina." Ryan said

"Hm, are you sure you don't want these delicious cookies?" Avery said holding a well shaped huge cookie.

Seeing how tasty it looks Ryan said

"Just one bite aunt."

"giggles here you go my sweet sweet boy." Avery said

After handing over the cookie to Ryan who was hell bent on not leaving baby Valentina's side.

Avery then signalled Madison and they both went to a secluded corner and began discussing.

"Don't you think its a bit weird for Ryan to want to be by the baby's side all day long?" Avery asked

"Maybe its just admiration, though he is a little bit clingy with Valentina than when his sister was born. But I think he just likes babies." Madison said

"Its because you didn't see what Nolan and I saw this morning, if you did you might change your thoughts." Avery said

"What was it? Come on tell me, did something extraordinary happen?" Madison said

"Ryan woke up very early today and sat down with the baby." Avery said

"Really?" Madison asked

"That's not even the iceberg." Avery said

"Come on tell me, you know I love gists..." Madison said and they both giggled

"Ryan soothed the little baby who was crying by just holding her little hand." Avery said

"Are you serious?" Madison asked

"Yeah I am, ask Nolan if you think otherwise... It was surprising yet amusing." Avery said

"The thing is, Ryan has this special gift. I think he'll manifest Alpha tendencies at a young age." Madison said

"Wow!!!" Avery said

"I wish they would be mated, I have always wanted us to be inlaws." Madison said

"That would be remarkable, and the best gift the moon goddess can give either of us." Avery said

"What are you both discussing about, leaving the kids alone together?" Nolan asked as he came looking for the women

"Just telling her about what we saw this morning." Avery said to her husband

"I already told Miles about it." Nolan said

"And that man didn't tell me about it?" Madison asked

"Oops, my bad, Miles is in a whole lot of trouble then." Nolan said

"Believe me when I say tons of it." Madison said

"Let's go check on the kids." Avery said

"Sure." Madison said and they all went back into the room

Just then Miles walked

"Hey hon..." he said pecking Madison on her cheek, she allowed him only because her friends were watching... deep down she was boiling

"We need to talk dear." She whispered lovingly into his ears

"Okay" Miles said

They both left for their room, leaving Nolan and Avery as well as young Ryan in the room.

"Did something happen dear?" Miles asked

"Actually it did, did you know Ryan woke up early to stay with Valentina?" Madison asked

"Oh that, um Nolan already told me about it dear." Miles answered truthfully

"Oh I see, and you didn't even bother to tell me?" Madison said

"Sweetheart, its just a little thing, I thought it was no big deal." Miles said

"No big deal, so if your son is getting married it's no big deal right?" Madison said getting upset

"Maddy dear, come on why would you say that?" Miles asked

"I am sleeping in Ryan's room tonight. Or better yet Ryan and I would be having the room to ourselves, I would rather stay with my son who is true to his feelings and guts, than stay with my husband who is lying to me and keeping things from me, when I get back please evacuate the room." Madison said

"Honey, I am so sorry." Miles said apologizing to his wife but it fell on deaf ears

"Save your apologies... today, you are sleeping in Ryan's room tonight." Madison said and left the room leaving Miles worried.

"So guys, come on tell me how is Crescent Wolf Pack?" Nolan asked his friends as soon as they came out from their room.

"Apparently it is okay, everyone is falling in line with their Alpha's rules and all. So far, nothing has gone wrong, thanks to the moon goddess." Miles said

"That's nice, you are doing a great job." Nolan said commending his friend

"Yeah too bad the Alpha, lies to his Luna like there is no tomorrow." Madison said

"Maddy, come on not again." Miles said

"Okay calm down guys, today is all about Valentina not you two, so quit fighting like kids will you?" Avery said

"I guess you are right, sorry. But he still has to be punished for withholding stuff from me." Madison said still adamant on not letting go of the issue.

"I am certain..." Miles said

They all laughed and everyone had fun that day.

The next morning after breakfast, Madison and Miles bid their friends bye.

"Are you sure you can't spend one more day?" Avery asked

"You know how it is, the pack can't do without its Alpha and we've been away from them for too long." Miles said

"Yeah, also Sophie needs her mother, she is too tiny to be left alone." Madison said

"I wonder why you didn't bring her here.." Nolan said

"She will overshadow Valentina's cries since she is a cry baby, and it's just like you said it's all about Valentina and I wouldn't want it any other way." Madison said

"Fine, I will miss you so much Maddy." Avery said hugging her best friend

"Me too my beloved, don't worry we'll come visiting as much as we can." Madison said

"I know, can't wait to see you again." Avery said

"Likewise, let's be on our way now." Madison said

Ryan as well as his parents went back to the Crescent Wolf Pack, where they belong.

Years after years passed and little Valentina grew up, her beauty kept radiating.

★★★

TEN YEARS LATER

BLACK WOLF PACK

Nathan who was in the midst of his elders said

"It is time for us to extend our prospect with the rest of the world"

"Not this again, all talk and no show." Elder Derrek said

"Nathan this is complete madness for the past ten years you had promised that you will extend a warm hand to the Walker's and for the past ten years the treaty hasn't been signed. May I ask what you have been doing for that long?" Another said

"Patience my dear elders, as we are all gathered here today... I am proud to inform you that I've already send word to the Walker's informing them about the peace treaty." Nathan said

"Then enlighten me on this sharing our prospect I don't understand one bit of it." one of the elders asked with a confused face.

"Well about sharing our prospect with the rest of the packs we'll discuss that on another day, but just so you all know, the Walker's would be sending word soon... and as soon as I get it, we'll assemble here to discuss our next plans."

"I just wasted my time coming here." Elder Ramos said

"Okay but make sure you don't keep us waiting for long." Elder Derrek said and left in disappointment

'I really need the Walker's influence so as to stay high and respected in my pack. If they could give me their support, I will claim the next formidable pack that is proving to be a pain to me.' Nathan thought as he paces in his office.

Just then a young fifteen year old boy came through the door way and said,

"Father why are you pacing about?"

"Alexander what are you doing in my study uninvited?" Alpha Nathaniel yelled at his son

"I saw and heard the elders talking on their way out of your office." Alexander said

"Did you by chance hear them?" Nathaniel asked

"Yes father they seem to be really pissed at you." Alex said

"Come in, come tell me what you heard them say." Nathaniel said beckoning on him to come in.

"The head elder said, you are an embarrassment in the history of all Alphas." Alexander said

"What?" Nathaniel yelled

"That's not all, they said you are too slow with your decisions, and that you have been planning a peace treaty for years now and not a single move made yet." Alexander continued

"Is that so?" Nathaniel asked just to be certain

"Yes father..." Alexander said innocently

"Okay then assemble the family right now for an emergency meeting." Nathaniel said

"Yes Father." Alex said and left to do his father's bidding.

"Nathan Hunter, what is it that you have to summon the entire family so early in the morning?" Stella asked

"We need to move fast, the elders are closing in on me and they are planning on revolting." Nathaniel said

"Why? You are the best Alpha they've had in years." Stella said mortified

"I know that except for the fact that I am yet to sign a peace treaty for ten whole years now." Nathan said disappointed

"Okay? With the Walker's I suppose." Stella said

"Exactly..." Nathaniel said

"Okay so, what would you have us do?" Stella asked her husband

"It would be best to make friends with them." Nathaniel said

"Father, I and Emily, since we both attend the same school with them and even their cousin, Theodore is in our class so we will do our best to fit in." Alex said trying to gain his father's approval

"I hate that guy, he looks at me with a weird look." Emily said

"He has a crush on you Emily." Alex said

"I don't like him one bit, there is someone else I really really like." Emily said smiling sheepishly

"Oh you mean the arrogant one Ryan? I despise him so much, he is too full of himself like he owns everything... I actually prefer Theodore to him, Theodore can be easily swayed, one of this days I will invite him over so as to establish friendship with him." Alex said

"Very good, do whatever it takes to create bonds with the Walker's. Your mother and I will make way to them after the full moon which is coming up in two days time, Emily and Alex you are in charge of watching over the pack until our return." Nathan said

"What about your beta father?" Emily asked

"He is not to be trusted and if my useless son of a child is half as dubious and well prepared as the young Walker, you would have been my beta now. And not a gamma. Get yourself together son, you are a Hunter don't disgrace me." Nathan said outrightly

"Yes father." Alex replied sadly

★★★

"I need to sign a peace treaty with the Black Wolf Pack, Aaron." Miles said to his beta

"Why? We don't need them in our lives, we are far better, stronger and even more industrious than they are." Aaron his beta said

"We aren't yet strong enough, Aaron... we need to build allies and you know that."

"And you already have allies, the Crystal Pack our dear Lunas pack is already in alliance with you what other alliance do you need?" Aaron asked

"I know out of the eight territories, we have just two alliances, my best friend Nolan's and Madison's home town, and if the black wolf pack can be added, we'll have three including us to make it four out of the eight territories... It's a winwin situation beta." Miles said

"Okay Alpha, your wish is my command." Aaron said giving up

Just then someone came and bowed, it was Alpha Miles' Omega.

"Greetings, Alpha." He said

"Report..." Alpha Miles said

"I just received words from Alpha Nathaniel, it's a request from the Hunter's." The omega said again

"What do they want?" Miles asked

"The Alpha and Luna are seeking for approval to come over for the signing of the peace treaty themselves." The omega said

"Tell them, it is a deal." Miles said

"Yes Alpha." He said and left

After dinner, Ryan and Sophie who were teasing each other, were both interrupted by their father.

"Dad, what do you want?" Ryan asked

"We need to discuss, you and I." Miles said

"Okay then, I am all ears..." Ryan said

"Sophie go to your room, its already late my little pumpkin." Miles said to his lovely daughter

"Okay dad, good night." Sophie said and after receiving a peck from her father, went to her room.

"Ryan, you are the next Alpha of the pack you need to get involved in the activities." Miles said

"Dad, I am already involved, Leo and I have been training everyday of our lives so I am not just sitting idle doing nothing." Ryan said authoritatively

Madison walked in at this time and said

"Calm down boy, he is your father."

"Yes mum." Ryan said humbly

"I am going to sign a peace treaty with the Black Wolf Pack in two days time." Miles said

"What?" Madison and Ryan both yelled out loud at the same time

"Miles, why would you want to sign a peace treaty with the enemy pack?" Madison asked

"Everyone hates them, dad. Of all Packs why them? Even Alpha Cyrus's pack despises them." Ryan said in anger

"How did you know about that son?" Miles asked

"Leo told me about his father's hatred for the Black Wolf Pack." Ryan said

"There have been a prophecy that the entire eight territories will be engulfed in a war and it can only be averted if all eight territories seek peace, that's why I am trying to stretch my hands to that of the enemy." Miles said

"Miles honey, I am very aware of that prophecy. But that doesn't mean signing a peace treaty for some years with the most hated pack will avert it. It will only cause uprisings from the other powerful packs and they might even cut ties with us." Madison said

"So what do you want us to do? Welcome them with open arms dad?" Ryan asked with disgust

"Yeah, please if you can, just do that." Miles said

"If that's all I am going to my room, it's already late... goodnight dad, goodnight mum." Ryan said and walked away

"You are the Beta in the making you need to be there in person." Miles said calling after him

"Whatever dad..." Ryan said

"Goodnight my baby boy." Madison said as Ryan walked away from their presence

"Miles are you sure this is a good idea? I mean of all the packs, why them?" Madison asked still wondering what had gotten into her husband.

"Trust me, it will be the best move, I think and besides it will make us more powerful than the rest of the four packs." Miles said

"Okay honey, whatever you say... Let's go to bed, it has been a stressful day for me." Madison said and Miles followed her to their room so they could rest for the night.

★★★

The Alpha and Luna of the Black Wolf Pack set out for the signing of the peace treaty with the Crescent Wolf Pack.

After close to four hours of driving, they finally got to the gate.

'I have waited for a long time to be able to gain passage into this beautiful territory, it has the potential of being the strongest, most successful and thriving pack. That is why, I need this peace treaty, what is theirs will be mine. As simple as that, no stress.' Nathan thought while a smirk appeared on his face.

"You seem to be happy you are doing this Alpha Nathaniel..." Stella his wife said

"Believe me when I say I am most delighted. Signing a peace treaty will mean having unlimited access to their goods, and since you seem to want to look younger in every way, their styles of fashion differs greatly from ours you see. So you could get access to their fashion brands." Nathan said to his wife

"Good, you seem to think fast, good thinking." Stella said

Just then the big and impenetrable gate began opening

"Stella be on your best behavior when we get there, we don't want to tip off our one chance at making them our followers and allies." Nathaniel said

"Believe me, for the dresses... I will be." Stella said

They got inside the gate and they were taken inside the Villa to a room so as to wait for their hosts.

"Please seat while I go get them." The maid said and left

After about thirty minutes no one came out

'What's taking them a long time to come in here?' Nathan thought

"They are taking us for granted Nathan why ask that in your thoughts rather than say it out loud?" Stella said

"Quiet down will you? the wall has ears... Behave remember?" Nathaniel said cautioning his wife

"Whatever." Stella said

Twenty minutes later, Miles and his beloved wife walked in graciously and hand in hand.

"So sorry for the delay Alpha Nathan, I welcome you to Crescent Wolf Pack." Miles said

"Thanks for welcoming us here with open arms, we are honoured to be here."

"It is my pleasure come on have a seat." Miles said

They all sat down in silence each looking at one another with different thoughts

'Her outfit looks beautiful on her, can't wait to start shopping here.' Stella thought as she looks longingly at Madison

'He looks so confident, let's see if you won't bow to me one day.' Nathaniel thought

'So old fashioned, geez they look too barbaric for my liking.' Madison thought as she stares at the two guests in front of her.

'Where could Ryan be for goddess sakes?' Miles thought

"Alpha Miles, care to get on with the signing agreement?" Nathaniel said jolting everyone back from their thoughts

"Yeah about that, my beta in the making needs to be present to witness it." Miles said

"Okay where is he?" Nathaniel asked

"He'll join us soon enough, we just need to be patient." Miles said

Just then the door opened and Ryan walked in and sat down without saying a word

"Alpha Miles why is your son here?" Nathan asked

"He is my beta in the making." Miles replied

"Oh Hi Ryan." Alpha Nathaniel greeted

"Hi Alpha Nathan" Ryan replied as humbly as he could

"Nice to meet you in person, but why aren't you in school?" Nathaniel asked

"I don't answer to you..." Ryan replied and then turned to his father and said "Dad, let's get this treaty going. Let's not delay it longer than it is supposed to be."

'What a rude little brat... If only my son is this way then I won't have to worry for my pack's future.' Nathan thought

"Indeed son, I agree." Miles replied his son and continued

"State your case Alpha Hunter, what is it you have to say?"

"Okay Alpha Walker, its just like we discussed a while back over the phone, this peace treaty will help both packs expand and claim territories." Nathan said

"I know that very well, but what's the catch?" Miles asked because he feels this isn't just a peace treaty there must be another reason why they would approach him for something like this.

"There is no catch, it is to promote peace only between the two packs and with time others will follow." Nathan said trying his best to convince Miles

"Let me see the documents." Miles said

Nathaniel immediately handed over the document of the peace treaty.

"Nathaniel, from what this place is saying this peace treaty will only last as long as you and I both are Alphas am I correct?" Miles asked after reading through

"Very correct, and when our sons take over they can as well renew it and their sons after them." Nathan said

"Nice, I will sign it hand over the pen." Miles said

"It needs a blood oath, yours and mine to seal it." Nathaniel said

"Okay then, if that's what it takes." Miles said

After contemplating, Miles scratched his thumb and blood gushed out.

He pinned his thumb on the document, Nathan did same and it became valid.

"Okay that's settled, the peace treaty is signed in our bloods. Welcome to a life of peace between us, Alpha Miles Walker..." Nathaniel said

"Yeah it is, settled. Congratulations to us." Miles said

They both shook hands and the Hunter's were about to leave when Madison said

"Luna Stella Hunter?"

"Yes Luna Madison Walker." Stella said as politely as she could

"The Lunas of the eight territories all have a meeting once each year, and this year's is postponed till next year due to some issues." Madison said

"Oh okay nice, thank you for the information." Stella said

"You are invited, if you want us to be at peace with each other, your appearance will be welcomed." Madison said

"I wouldn't miss it, thanks." Stella said

Immediately Ryan stood up from their midst and headed to the school for young werewolves.

Nathan and his wife left to their pack, because Miles and his Luna didn't feel like letting them stay, so they left the Villa and headed home to their territory...

Ryan got to school and as soon as he was spotted a voice asked

"Where in all of the eight territories were you?"

"Duties back at home, sorry buddy." Ryan said

"What duties could you possibly have to miss Elder Raynor's class of test of controlling?" The voice asked again

"You won't believe it even if I told you about it." Ryan said

"Try me." He replied adamantly

"...sighs Today, dad had to sign a peace treaty with the Black Wolf Pack." Ryan said sadly

"What?" He yelled out loud

"Shh, come on Leo keep your voice down okay, someone might hear it." Ryan said covering his friend's mouth but it was already too late.

"Actually I already did." Another voice said

"Antonio what on earth are you doing snooping around?" Ryan asked

"It's not like I can just enter into the basement and stay hidden when my twin brother and I are intertwined." Antonio, Leo's twin said

"What do you want?" Ryan asked

"Nothing except of course showing just how powerful I have become." Antonio said proudly

"Jeez no one is more stronger than me in this entire institute and you know it." Ryan said

"You wish, anyways I am not here to pick a fight. Elder Raynor wants you in his office right now." Antonio said

"Of course, I knew this was bound to happen, he must be mad that his favourite student missed his class." Leo said

"Right, Leo please keep this to yourself okay buddy." Ryan said

"I hope I can." Leo said

"You have to promise me." Ryan said knowing fully well his friend can be a blabbermouth if he chooses to be.

"sighs fine, I promise." Leo said and Ryan quickly dashed off towards Elder Raynor's office.

Immediately he got inside, Elder Raynor a strange looking man who has different faces, sometimes looks younger and vibrant other times older and frail... was meditating when he said

"Shut the door behind you, boy."

'Oh goddess help me.' Ryan thought

"Sit..." Elder Raynor said

Hearing this order, Ryan knows better than to sit on a chair, he immediately sat down across him legs crossed.

After what seemed like hours, Elder Raynor asked simply

"Where were you?"

"I was at home, I had to do something of great importance for the pack." Ryan answered truthfully

"Hm and whatever it is you were doing was more important than my classes?" Elder Raynor asked again

"No it wasn't, its just that my duties as a Beta in the making was needed today, that's why I couldn't miss it." Ryan said awaiting the worst kind of punishment, everyone says Elder Raynor treats him differently because he was his favourite, but he treats him differently because he wants him to be the best he can be.

"Impressive, duties first before school... Well, whatever you say. For missing my class you are going to practice everything I taught today in your absence until you get it right, you are not leaving do you understand?" Elder Raynor said vehemently.

"Yes Master Raynor." Ryan said.

★★★

"Emily hi again..." Theodore said

"Okay, hi." Emily said and was about to go when Theodore stood in front of her and said

"Emily, I want you to be friends with me."

"Friends with you? Why should I be a friend to you of all people?" Emily asked looking at Theodore with contempt.

"Because we are in the same class and I like you, it's common knowledge you see." Theodore said

"Get yourself together, I don't want to be friends with you, I want to be friends with Ryan instead." Emily stated

"Ryan has his own friends and you can only get close to him if you get close to me." Theodore said smiling

"You are not powerful enough like him, that is why you are in class 10 and not class 18... disgraceful." Emily said

"I choose not to showcase my power so as to be in the same class as you, dear banshee." Theodore said truthfully.

He was powerful, but he was suppressing his powers purposely just so he could be in the same space as the one he has a crush on, Emily Hunter of the Black Wolf Pack.

"They are yet to tell us what we are, how did you know?" Emily asked somewhat surprised

"One of my talents... see you around Emily." Theodore said

'If not for dad's plan I won't have to deal with this thing.' Emily thought and left angrily.

Theodore went back to class and Alex stopped him on the way

"Hi Theodore Walker..." Alexander greeted waving and smiling mischievously

"What do you want from me Hunter?" Theodore asked

"Nothing, just that I see the way you look at my sister." Alexander said

"I don't know what you are talking about." Theodore said and wanted to walk away when Alexander asked loudly

"You like her don't you?"

"..." Theodore didn't reply

"I will take your silence to mean you do, well I can talk to her since she is my twin so that you can both hang out together." Alex said

"What do you want in return?" Theodore asked because he knows the Hunter's always have an agenda at least that's what he feels.

"Simple be my friend, I don't have much friends around anyway." Alexander said

"Fine then, if its just friendship, then let's be friends." Theodore said

"Cool, come by our house some day okay?" Alexander said

"Okay then, we will see about that." Theodore said and left for class.

★★★

Ring ring...

Madison's Phone was vibrating on the little desk in her room, after some seconds she walked towards it and answered.

"Hello, Arabelle Cyrus of the Cyprus Pack, how is your Pack and family doing my dear?" Madison asked as soon as the call connected

"Oh its more than fine dear Madison and thanks to the moon goddess we are all okay..." Arabelle said happily

"That's good to know." Madison replied

"How is home?" Arabelle asked

"Fine as well dear, we are okay." Madison replied

"The moon goddess be praised... Wanted to say, the meeting of the Lunas will be held latest tomorrow evening." Arabelle said

"Oh that's nice... wonderful, can't wait to see you and the other Lunas." Madison said

"Same here... One more thing, it's a question though." Arabelle said

"Sure what is it?" Madison asked

"Well, it came to my notice that you signed a peace treaty with our enemy pack, is that true?." Arabelle said

'Great, everyone knows?' Madison thought and then said

"Just a means of formality nothing more."

"I thought so, just wanted to confirm if it's true or not." Arabelle said

"It is, so how did you find out about this?" Madison asked

"My son Antonio told me about it, anyways, why don't you invite the Luna of the Black Wolf Pack? No one knows what she looks like... Is she even pretty?" Arabelle said

"Oh Arabelle, she is nothing to write home about, her fashion sense, so last season." Madison said

"Haha... let's talk about the meeting, since I will be calling the remaining four Lunas you should be in charge of bringing that loosed brat and our beloved Luna, Avery to the meeting okay?" Arabelle said

"Sure, I'll make sure she doesn't miss it." Madison said

"Good take care, see you tomorrow at the regular meeting place." Arabelle said happily

The call got disconnected and Madison couldn't help but smile.

"What makes you smile so much sweetheart?" Miles asked as he walks out of the bathroom

"Oh the yearly meeting for the Lunas of the eight territories is happening tomorrow night." Madison said

"Oh that's great, it will help us find out what's in their hearts and how everyone is thinking." Miles said

"Exactly and also make good friends..." Madison said

"Nice..." Miles said

"I better go to the store to prepare some gifts for them all you know how it is honey." Madison said carrying her bag

"Yeah you ladies, do your thing." Miles said

"Okay see you later honey." Madison said

"Love you." Miles said and kissed his wife on her lips and the latter left for shopping.

★★★

The next day Madison called on Stella through her cell phone and after two rings it finally got connected.

"Oh hi Madison, to what do I owe this pleasure?" Stella asked over the phone

"The meeting, the one the Lunas of the eight territories will be attending that I told you about the other day, well it will be happening tonight." Madison said going straight to the point

"Tonight? Thought you said it would happen sometime next year that the this year's is cancelled?" Stella asked getting frustrated

"It came to my notice just yesterday that its happening today and tonight so I figured since you said you would like to come why not tell you about it. You are after all a Luna or are you not?" Madison said

"Yeah, uh sure... so where is this place?" Stella asked

"The mountain of the moon goddess, I am sure you know how to find it or would you want someone to come pick you up?" Madison said

"No, I'll find my way there, thanks." Stella said

"But of course." Madison said and hung up

Stella who was beyond mortified was pacing unnecessarily

"Will you settle down?" Nathan said

"Nathaniel, the meeting of the Lunas, is coming up tonight and I don't know what to put on. Madison just called me, apparently she found out yesterday and forgot to tell me about it, just tell me how do I fit in?" Stella said

"You are the most beautiful werewolf there is to find in all of the territories." Nathaniel said trying to soothe his mate

"I know that's why you found me, but my dear I am having a fashion crisis. What if they don't view me as beautiful or high classed?" Stella said worriedly

"If you are having a fashion crisis then just order from the Crescent Wolf Pack and it will be delivered to you in a jiffy. They have the best services when it comes to delivery." Nathan said

"You are one smart Alpha, what would I do without your interference?" Stella asked

"You are my Luna of course I will help and come to your aid whenever you call out for me. You just howl my name and I'll be there." Nathan said

"I love you Nathaniel." Stella said

"I love you too honey, come on you better start ordering." Nathan said as he walked out of their room

Stella brought out her phone and ordered a beautiful dress to wear, one that when she walks into the room, glittering will be her middle name or so she thought.

★★★

Evening finally came and Stella sets out for the scheduled meeting place.

In the mount of the moon goddess, in the middle of the entire territories there is a perfect huge building and temple for everyone to come worship, but for some reasons only the women are allowed in there.

So the Lunas all came into the temple one after the other, some came in two's. A perfect example of such was Avery Hudson and her best friend Madison Walker they are one of most reputable Lunas in the entire land. Their reputation precedes them both.

They sat down on their usual seats one by one at different times, the Lunas came in.

Finally the seats that were eight, seven of them has been filled save one... Stella Hunter's.

"Dear Luna Madison did you forget to invite your new found partner's wife?" Arabelle asked

"Believe me when I say I did invite her and told her everything and that we love being on time and all." Madison replied

"Then why is she taking time to get here, does she think she is worth waiting for?" Avery Hudson asked

"Haha..." They all laughed out loud

"She must be delusional, I hate when someone keeps me waiting for long. If I can make it on time who the hell is she to keep me waiting?" Lilith said getting upset

"Keep calm your Majesty." Avery said to soothe her down and she did.

Just then Stella walked in without saying a word of greeting to anyone, she walked straight to the empty seat and sat down amicably.

There were sneers and stares from the others towards her, she was of course the Luna of the Black Wolf Pack.

Arabelle then spoke up

"Since we are finally complete after hours of waiting, Madison Darling if you may, please give a speech."

"Thank you dear Arabelle, my dear Lunas today we have a new guest in our midst of course, so as our traditions state, she should do the rituals." Madison said

"What rituals?" Stella asked surprised

"She has got to be kidding me." Another Luna said

"Jeez, she really is just a stay in Luna, nothing more, how can she not know about something as simple as this?" Arabelle asked

"Preposterous..." Yet another Luna said shaking her head in disappointment.

"Okay then, since you are the last and new Luna to occupy that seat, you will have to serve your superiors and they will do whatever they please with your goblet." Madison said

"I still don't get it, why should I serve the others? I am equally a Luna like the rest of you." Stella said vehemently

"You can't deny this part of submission now... So go on or there are dire consequences if you refuse, I am certain you wouldn't want that." Arabelle said sternly

"Consequences? Fine, then what do I do?" Stella asked

"Take the goblet pass it round the remaining Lunas if the person doesn't like the energy from you they will do to you as they please." Madison said

"In other words you will be punished." Arabelle said outrightly

"I thought I was invited here to meet with all of you and discuss with one another? No one told me I was here to serve as a waitress or something." Stella said in anger

"You've met us, now its time to serve us." Lilith said

"And it is only when you've served us we can have a nice conversation." Madison said nudging for her to take the goblet

"sighs Let's get this over with, how do I go about it?" Stella asked

"I thought you wouldn't ask." Arabelle said

"Serve us first, there is the tea jug we have a long night." Avery said mildly

Stella Hunter took the jug and poured it's content on a goblet but then she walked round and and fed six of them with anger written on her face.

The last one was Lilith, a true queen of royal blood, and a Luna she was the most feared and well respected one amongst them all, that no one dares to get on her bad side else they will face her wrath.

Stella took the drink to her and stood straight without bowing.

"You are to kneel to serve her." Avery said trying to warn Stella but Stella took offense and yelled out loud

"Why should I kneel? She isn't the goddess even if she was I still wouldn't."

"You must be joking right? You don't know who she is do you?" Avery asked

"I don't care, its either she drinks it or she doesn't I don't give a damn." Stella said

"You are in a whole lot of trouble then." Arabelle said

"She must be insane, is she asking for death?" Another Luna said

"Enough..." Lilith yelled and everyone except Stella Hunter chorused

"Yes your Majesty..."

"Majesty? You have got to be kidding me, what is this, some movie?" Stella asked

Avery got upset, because she views Lilith as her idol and she would not stand back while her friend, Idol and helper was being insulted.

She walked up to Stella and collected the cup from her and poured its content on her acclaimed gorgeous dress

"How dare you pour something on my beautiful dress?" Stella said and slapped Avery's face

Everyone gasped in terror of what has just transpired, because Avery is someone Lilith holds dear and they dreaded what would happen to Stella if Lilith got involved.

"You mean to say how dare I pour tea on your night gown, this is a dress commoners use when they go to sleep and you call it beautiful?" Avery said

"Haha..." some of the Lunas present laughed

"What are you to talk back at me?" Stella asked

"You mean to say who is she, I will do the introductions." Lilith said and stood up everyone became quiet as she walked towards Stella holding her golden staff.

★★★

"She is my favourite and you will get on your knees and apologize to my beloved Avery Hudson of the Silver Moon Pack for speaking out of turn and defying her so openly with those little hands of yours, Stella Hunter." Lilith said as she stood in front of Stella

Stella could feel that she was a dangerous person but she felt wronged so she blurted out

"This is uncalled for, this is injustice."

Stella felt humiliated but she couldn't keep shut because the person in front of her looked scary

"Look here Lilith, or whatever you are called I will do no such thing." She retorted

"Did she just call her by her name?" Arabelle asked in surprise and dismay

"Madison restrain your guest or I will so intervene the goddess help me." Lilith said in rage

"Stella I think you should just do as your are told, kneel and apologize to Avery and be done with it, rather than get struck with an illness that will never be treated and filled with warts on your face." Madison said calmly and truthfully

"Warts?" Stella asked scared

"Oh so you are just a barmaid and you look down on her Majesty?" Avery asked with contempt

"No one told me we have a queen for a Luna." Stella said in defense

"Even if you were told you wouldn't even understand it." Aurora said

"How could you possibly know there is a queen? You were a barmaid and its not a common knowledge only those with enough education would know about such details, disgraceful." Another Luna said

"Kneel and beg for forgiveness I won't ask again." Lilith said sternly

Stella had no choice but to kneel in front of Avery with clenched fists and gritted teeth and said

"I... I am sorry for everything I have said and done to you."

"Now isn't that better?" Arabelle said

"Really sorry your majesty it won't happen again..." Stella said

"I am certain it won't because there won't be a next time, after tonight the yearly meetings will be no more." Lilith said in anger and walked majestically to her seat.

"I couldn't agree more your majesty." Avery said

"Let's all keep calm it hasn't gotten to that your Majesty." Madison said

"Hm..."

Stella then got up from her knees with a stained outfit and a dejected soul, she then sat down all her confidence, pride and dignity flown through the window. She was now self conscious and she felt like trash.

'How can this Avery make me look like this, if it wasn't for her I would never have been called a barmaid, now I am nothing but trash and dung in the eyes of the Lunas of the entire realm.' Stella thought as she sat fuming and gnashing her teeth in anger and frustration.

"Well it's time to introduce ourselves and of course talk about the things our packs and Alpha needs so we get some suggestions that will help us tackle the situations." Arabelle spoke out loudly and everyone applauded

"Well we have some issues with some rogue wolves trying to get into the pack, just yesterday two gammas were killed by them." Aurora of the Eclipse Pack said

"What? Your pack is the most free and peaceful one in all territories, you all are called heavenly, so why would they want to infiltrate your pack dear Aurora?" Madison asked

"Well we opened the great gates so we could bring in some strays but then it seems some rogues sneaked in. And before we could examine and figure it out, well, two gammas were already dead." Aurora said

"That's very bad, anyways, the thing is you should be careful and maybe close the great gates once again." Avery said suggesting

"That's a great suggestion, I will most likely bring it to my Alpha and that would mean not opening the gates to anyone ever again." Aurora said sadly

"I know how much you want to welcome new wolves into your pack and train them to be skillful and inculcate in them the teachings of the goddess. But then you have to do what's best for your people dear Aurora, and right now that's best." Avery said

"Thanks Luna Avery, you are one of a kind." Aurora said

"With that settled Avery sweetie is there anything wrong with the pack?" Lilith asked

"No none actually the entire pack are so loyal to their Alpha so that's all, nothing happening." Avery said truthfully

"Oh good I wouldn't expect anything less from a responsible Luna as yourself may the goddess be with you." Lilith said

'It seems she is the most favourite of all the Lunas that's why she had the guts to act that way with me. I will never forgive this, and I shall never forget this, never.' Stella thought gnashing her teeth

And one by one the Lunas began telling whatever problems their various packs was having and they all joined heads together to give valuable advise to one another.

Finally it came to Stella's turn to give her own reports or whatever was going on in her pack but she remained silent because she was thinking about how she will deal with Avery since she brought insult on her.

"Is she deaf?" Arabelle asked

"Stella..." Madison called out sternly and this startled her and she jolted back to reality

"What?" Stella asked

"Are you going to say something any time soon?" Arabelle asked back

"Sorry I was lost in thought I didn't..."

sighs can be heard from the other Lunas it was like their patience were running thin.

"You were asked what problems your pack is currently facing." Madison said

"Oh um nothing, my pack is perfectly fine nothing to worry about and everything is going smoothly. If anything comes up we'll be sure to handle it ourselves, thank you." Stella said the best way she could so as not to give them the satisfaction of seeing her bothered.

"Oh your lies are incoherent, whatever you do. Anyways, that's the end of tonight's meeting we will contact ourselves and discuss about when would be best to meet up again." Lilith said

"Of course your majesty." Everyone including Stella chorused... She had learn her lesson the hard way.

"Okay, goodnight my lovelies and have a lovely journey back home everyone of you." Arabelle said

"You too Arabelle, our spokesman or should I say spokeswoman." Madison said

"Ha..ha..ha" Everyone laughed and hugged each other except for Stella who no one was interested in hugging.

She was nothing in their sights, so hugging her would be embracing trash.

Lilith gave her best friend and beloved Avery, a peck. After bidding her goodnight, seconds later in a blink of an eye she vanished...

While Madison held on to Avery and they both headed down to their cars the same way they came.

Stella was the last to leave she felt so small to be seen walking down the stairs with them after all she was putting on a night dress used for bed more like a pyjamas as they said, so she tried as much as possible to not be seen any more than she was.

After some minutes when she knew no one else was around, with anger and rage, Stella left for the Black Wolf Pack her safe haven.

Avery got home and was welcomed lovingly by her husband

"Honey how was the meeting with the Lunas?" Nolan asked

"It was marvelous, and fun." Avery replied

"Really? Did her Majesty show up?" Nolan asked

"Yes she did... speaking of her, there is this new Luna, she thought she could act all mighty and noble but she was just a barmaid Nolan, before she became one of us can you believe that?" Avery said

"A barmaid for a Luna, now who would be so stupid to do that?" Nolan asked

"Who else but Nathaniel Hunter of the Black Wolf Pack?" Avery said

"This is so whimsical, Haha I can't stop laughing sweetie." Nolan said while holding his ribs it was funny for him

"Stop it, I was just so furious with her like how could she speak to her Majesty like that?" Avery said and Nolan stopped laughing and asked

"What do you mean?"

"Even when she was told to not speak to her like that, she wouldn't hold her tongue and guess what, she slapped me." Avery said

"What? She dared to slap my Luna's beautiful face? Please tell me you retaliated." Nolan said

"Sadly, I didn't." Avery said

"Oh by the goddess why wouldn't you do that?" Nolan asked puzzled at how kind and calm his wife was even in situations like that

"Why should I? Anyways her Majesty came to my aid and..." Avery said and was interrupted by her husband who said

"And she was killed, or better yet poisoned come on give me something."

"She refrained from slapping her but she was made to kneel before me and apologized, at least she groveled." Avery said

"That's better but not enough, was she high or drunk to know that she was defying her Majesty?" Nolan asked

"Apparently she is a barmaid and barmaids don't have the education to know about her." Avery said

"Oh right a commoner, but that's no excuse... she was made Luna, she should be taught about the important things and people of the entire realm. Anyways good riddance." Nolan said holding on to his wife's palms and then asked

"Are you okay?"

"Yes darling I am fine, I promise." Avery replied

Nolan kissed her on the lips

Just then a little girl walked into the room scratching her eyes.

"Mum..., Dad..." She said calling out

"Hey princess what's wrong?" Nolan asked

"Oh my! Dear, why are you still awake?" Avery asked

"I couldn't fall asleep, I was having a bad dream." Valentina their daughter said

"Oh sweetheart." Avery said

"it wasn't a bad dream come here, come on." Nolan said

Little ten year old Valentina walked to them and sat down on the bed

"Mum will you please tuck me in?" Valentina asked in her irresistible voice...

"But of course, anything for my little girl." Avery said

Even though she was stressed, her little girl, her gift from the goddess was someone she loved beyond measure.

Avery sang a song she loved to sing to her baby girl and in no time she slept off.

Nolan took the duvet and covered their little girl, and whispered to his wife

"Goodnight my love."

"Goodnight." Avery replied and they went to bed with their precious gem (Valentina) between them.

★★★

Stella who got home with anger, feelings of worthlessness and dejection furiously, went straight into the bathroom, throwing tantrums. While in there, the incidents that happened earlier that night just kept replaying in her head, from when she was humiliated to when she was asked to kneel.

Nathaniel her husband who had dozed off woke up, upon hearing the noise and mumblings coming from the bathroom and could only guess that his Luna and wife was home and in a bad mood.

'What could have happened that would make her so upset? I thought she had ordered herself a beautiful dress to wear to the meeting place, what now? Stella can be a handful, I just hope she had not gone there to make things even more complicated, we need allies right now, so she better not have hindered that from happening with her temper and loud mouth.' Nathaniel thought as he sat patiently on the bed waiting for his dear wife to come out of the bathroom.

After what seemed like forever, Stella Hunter came out of the bathroom in her night robe, she walked to her bed and climbed on it and was about to go to bed when Nathan held her back, he couldn't possibly let her go to bed upset.

"What's wrong, you didn't even acknowledge me nor smile that you are back home did something happen?" Nathaniel asked

Stella then broke down in tears, she began sobbing uncontrollably

'Oh its just like I presumed, something must have happened now what could she have done this time?' Nathan thought but knows better than to voice it out else stella would have vented her anger all on him.

"Can you stop crying for one moment and tell me what exactly happened?" Nathan said mildly

"I went... to the mount of the goddess where the Lunas meet yearly I... I... that goody two... shoes she... she..." Stella said amidst sobbing

Nathaniel who was getting impatient said sternly

"Stella, out with it right now..."

Hearing this Stella comported herself, she knows her husband and mate very well and she knew stalling this issue wouldn't solve matters nor get her anywhere so she said

"It's Avery Hudson of the Silver Moon Pack, she challenged me."

"Challenged you how?" Nathaniel asked still confused

"She made me feel like I am nothing, I didn't know her Majesty Lilith was there and she is her favorite. So they both made me really upset, but the one I am most upset with is Avery, she poured the tea on my dress and I was called a barmaid." Stella said trying to explain

"Hm..." Nathaniel said

"What would you have me do kill her majesty? I can't even get to the gate of their fortress not to talk of sneaking inside without getting struck with a disease as dangerous as leprosy." Nathaniel said

'That's serious, I must have disrespected someone really powerful. Fine then Avery must be taught a lesson.' Stella thought

"I am not asking you to go against Lilith, I ask you avenge our pride, kill Avery Hudson the goody two shoes that's all I want." Stella said

"I wasn't going to say this just yet, but I am planning on attacking the Silver Moon Pack they might be in unity but then I think if I plan well I can take them." Nathaniel said

"I would love that, and I can't wait to watch her fall. She will regret everything she did to me." Stella said

"Your face is all wrinkled, can you smile now Stella?" Nathaniel asked

"Yeah, I can." Stella said and she became happy.

"Oh thank goodness, that's my beautiful mate... Can we sleep now? I am tired, I have a big day tomorrow darling." Nathaniel said

"Okay then, let's go to sleep." Stella said

They both laid down and Stella's heart became happy she was filled with excitement.

'I can't wait to see you fall Avery Hudson, acting all mighty and humiliating me I will not stand for it. You should enjoy your days while it lasts cause this barmaid will mow you down sooner than you realize.' Stella thought and then finally, she went to sleep.

★★★

The next morning, Madison went into her son's room and found out he was still fast asleep.

"Ryan, you better wake up and go for class, you wouldn't want to get on Elder Raynor's bad side and get punished again now would you?" Madison asked

"Mum, just ten more minutes." Ryan said sleepy eyed

"Okay then..." Madison said and left her son's room downstairs to help in setting the table for the family

After making breakfast and all, no one had come to the dining and it was already 7:00 and breakfast was supposed to start, yet the entire dining table was empty with no soul in sight.

"They have got to be kidding me these kids." Madison muttered and went into her bedroom first she immediately hit her husband who was fast asleep it was evident her son took that trait from him. So she yelled...

"Hey what on earth do you think you are doing?"

"Ouch honey, can you keep it down?" Miles said still sleeping

"Down? How dare you still lie down here when there is breakfast on the table?" Madison asked yelling

"But breakfast is supposed to start by 7:00 AM." Miles said as he opened his eyes

"Since you are so smart look at the damn time then." Madison yelled

"Shit, its 7:02." Miles quickly sprang up

"Now run along to the dining I don't care how you do it whether you freshen up or not, I am going to wake up the kids and if I come back and you are not at the dining table, goddess help me." Madison said and walked out of the bedroom's door

Her husband immediately sprang up and dashed into the bathroom brushed his teeth as best as he could in that short period and ran out towards the dining table.

Miles knows his wife and when she is this upset, there is no telling what she might do to him if he didn't yield her warning.

Madison Walker has already woken up her daughter and she ran to the dining as well the remaining one was Ryan so she headed for his room.

In Ryan's room, Ryan was sleeping ever so soundly like he had no where to go that day...

Madison walked in and just like she had expected he was fast asleep.

She charged towards him and removed the duvet from him he still didn't budge

"Get up, get up you lazy thing." Madison yelled

Hearing her voice, Ryan immediately stood up like a soldier who was in front of his superior.

"How dare you sleep even after I woke you up earlier, boy?" Madison asked

"Mum I am so sorry, I didn't mean to..." Ryan said but was cut off

"Save your apologies, before I get downstairs you better be sitting down and holding your cutlery else..." Madison said

Before she could say another word Ryan was out of sight he rushed down using his speed and before she came downstairs all three of them were seated there.

Madison sat down and their beloved maid Lisa served them breakfast, after thanking the goddess they ate. So while eating she confronted the entire family.

"I will not condone this behavior you all displayed today, breakfast is by 7:00 every morning and whoever dares to pull a stunt like what you all did this morning, I will tear you limb from limb or have you all punished. If anyone on whatsoever reason misses breakfast and dinner, may the goddess help and save that one from my wrath. Is that clear?" Madison said

"Yes..." they all chorused

Everyone of them knows how serious she was being at the moment and they could feel how angry she was.

So one after the other they began apologizing, again after breakfast. Finally it was Ryan's turn he really made his mother upset so he walked up to her

"Mom, I am so sorry it won't happen again." Ryan said with his cute eyes

Looking at how sorry he was, Madison couldn't continue being mad at her perfect son so she said to him

"It better not, don't ever repeat it okay?"

"Okay mum I will do my best not to." Ryan said

Madison pecked him on his cheeks and said

"Okay then, come on, go get ready for school so the driver will take you there... you don't want Elder Raynor to be mad at his best student okay?"

"Okay mum..." Ryan said and hurriedly rushed into his room and got ready for school. When he was done, they left the villa for school.