Chapter 47
In the blue pack, Ares stood in an inconspicuous position, hidden in the shadows, staring intently at Gina and Eos. Who were amused playing in the pond, while Orion, experienced increasing irritation, and jealousy at not being able to be near his mate. Every second that passed without his closeness was torture. Anxiety consumed him, and he was at the crossroads of whether or not he should approach her. In the midst of his inner conflict, he gave a deep sigh, and his feet moved forward on their own, leading to his mate.
“Uncle Ares,” Eos exclaimed with joy in his eyes, stretching out his little arms to him for a hug. Then his curious eyes fell on the pond, where brightly colored fish were swimming. “Look, Uncle Ares! He hummed with a hint of happiness in his voice. They’re like the ones we see in the river of the Dawn herd, but those are much bigger.
Gina was sitting on the edge of the pond with her feet dipped in the cool liquid. When she sensed the presence of her mate, her heart began to beat faster and a wave of nervousness invaded her. She avoided looking him straight in the eye, diverting her attention to the small fish swimming in the pond.
“How are you, Gina?” Ares whispered in a deep, manly voice.
The words were stuck in Gina’s throat, she could only answer with a trembling whisper.
“Good.
“Uncle Ares, may I ask you something?” Eos turned his gaze to Gina.
“Yes, my princess, you can ask whatever you like.
Eos didn’t hesitate to ask with a childlike curiosity and a mischievous smile on his face.
“I’ve seen you watch Gina from afar, you like her, don’t you?” It’s beautiful.
Ares scratched his temple, a gesture that betrayed his slight discomfort at the question, but finally answered truthfully.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
“Of course she’s beautiful, the most beautiful she-wolf I’ve ever seen.
“You saw, Gina! I told you! My uncle Ares likes you! Eos exclaimed triumphantly, unable to contain his excitement, he began to clap enthusiastically.
“Eeee… Eos, you shouldn’t be asking those kinds of questions. Let’s go drink lemonade, it’s a hot day,” Gina said, trying to dispel the awkward situation.
But Eos, full of joy and without worry, continued with her enthusiasm.
“Why are you nervous, Gina?” I know you feel it too. Yes! You like my Uncle Ares,” the girl continued to clap her hands excitedly.
Ares noticed the tension on Gina’s face and decided to intervene. He placed the girl on the edge of the pond while putting her shoes on and said affectionately.
“Princess, you must not say such things. We adults feel sorry for it too. Let’s go for lemonade instead.
Gina felt Ares’ intense gaze, which seemed to burn her skin, and the powerful energy emanating from his mate overwhelmed her. However, his heart was filled with fears and doubts. She was afraid that this wolf might injure her over time and will discard her. He sighed a few times, got up and took his feet out of the pond, then calmly put on his shoes. Affectionately, he took the girl’s hand, avoiding eye contact with his mate. Then he turned his back on him and almost ran, into the mansion. Nerves were eating away at her inside, and she needed to get away from this overwhelming situation.
At the majestic Vilkas mansion, Maya quietly parked the van. On the way, he hadn’t exchanged a word with Duncan, and the tension between them was palpable. Without wasting any time, he made his way to the main room, where he found Danna, Eros, and Galilee, who were recounting in a trembling voice what they had experienced in Sander’s hands.
Danna, with an indignant expression on her face, grunted as she heard the story from Galilee.
“What you’re telling us is serious. We now understand how human firearms came into Edon’s hands. His voice reflected the rage he felt at the betrayal of this disloyal alpha.
Eros, who could scarcely contain his fury, added vehemently:
“Damn it. If the situation is as serious as you tell us, we must act quickly. I’m sure Alpha Nink is involved in all of this.
Galilee, with a trembling voice and a lump in her throat, blurted out.
“One day I was taken to a room to calm down two young wolves who had arrived. They were terrified and screamed desperately. He paused, remembering the anguish in the girls’ eyes. I did what I could to convince them that they should obey, I told them that if they didn’t, they would be beaten. I helped them put on revealing dresses, as if that were some kind of disguise. A few hours passed, and suddenly, that alpha Nink entered the room with a perverse and sadistic look that made me feel panicked. I was dragged out of that room, and since then I have heard nothing of these young women, as they were not taken with us.
The silence in the room was overwhelming, and the gravity of the situation was becoming more and more apparent.
Duncan, with a mixture of indignation and rage, grumbled as he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
“By the goddess Selene, what a horror. I never imagined that something like this could happen in our races.
“We’ve got to get rid of those ill-born pedophiles. If we don’t act quickly, this will never end,” Maya added sadly.
“We have to be strategic and wait a bit. I’m researching the lives of the other alphas to determine how many silent enemies we have. We need to be cautious and prepared in case they decide to attack first,” Eros said in a calm voice.
“I’ll stay in this pack to protect the safety of your people and my mate, until all this is settled,” Duncan blurted out in a soft tone. He tried to grab Maya’s hand, but she reacted coldly, glaring at him, and pushing her hand away abruptly. The tension between those two was palpable.
Eros, I tried not to laugh. It was evident that his cousin could not hide his feelings for his mate, and that confirmed the special bond between them. With diplomacy he intervened.
“Well, if you’ve made that decision, that’s all right for me. The Gamma Ares is in the blue herd, collaborating with us in this situation.
Maya was startled when she heard that Ares was in the blue herd. She recalled the promise she made to Gina to keep her brother away from her and that he would teach her how to stand up for herself. He felt a deep nostalgia for not being able to keep his promise, as events have prevented him from returning to the blue herd. He was looking forward to making sure his brother didn’t make mistakes and didn’t mess up with his mate.
Danna, noticing the expression on Maya’s face, wrinkled her face. He got up from the couch, took a few steps towards Maya, took her hand as he whispered in her ear.
“Do you know who Ares’s destined partner is?” Don’t try to deny it, my friend. Now you’re going to tell me.
Maya, with an amused smile on her lips, replied mischievously:
“Don’t be so indiscreet.
“Stop talking nonsense. Your brother said something recently that has intrigued me a lot. He mentioned that “the Moon Goddess is wise; she has blessed me with a shy little wolf.” He had that twinkle in his eye, just like Duncan did right now. That’s something you need to tell me as well. Since when did you know he’s your mate? Danna pressed Maya for answers.
“Danna, couldn’t you have waited for us to finish the meeting?” Maya blurted out, rolling her eyes. She knew that when her friend was in a questioning mood, it was hard to put up with.
Danna pulled away from her friend with a smile on her face, she communicated with a hint of mischief.
“You go on talking. Maya and I have unfinished business. We’re back.” She looked at her friend with a playful smile. Now let’s go to your room.
Maya couldn’t believe her friend’s chutzpah, but she knew that this time she wasn’t going to be spared from telling her everything. Resigned, she went upstairs with Danna following close behind. Upon reaching the room, Maya began to relate what she knew about her brother’s mate.
Danna put her hand to her mouth, surprised by the revelation. The last thing she expected was that Ares would have Gina as a destined partner. Then Maya went on to talk about herself and Duncan.