Chapter 58 - Rogues

Adea

We spent the rest of the day kissing, talking, and having our meals in bed. I was on the moon from all the attention and love he continued to shower me with. We had to get back to reality soon, with the rogues and the letter, we had to get things taken care of.

The next day after breakfast, we were headed for the meeting room.

“As much as I’d like to stay in bed with you longer, I do have a pack to run,” Ethan said. I welcomed the blush that spread across my cheeks, undoubtedly noticed by Ethan.

Beta Odis had linked Ethan to discuss the rogues and we needed to inform him about the letter. It was fun exploring each other and experiencing all these new things with him but we couldn’t ignore the obvious issues we had to deal with.

Olivia came out of one of the rooms followed by a smiling Gabe. When she saw us she flagged us down in the lobby and grabbed onto me, interlocking our arms. Gabe gives me a nod and I smile at him, I love seeing him so happy.

A smile spreads on her lips as she leans in and shared more than I’d like to hear of what her and Gabe had been up to since I last saw her. My ears heat at her words and she giggles gleefully.

I look over to Gabe and he just stares at her proudly. Like attracts like. Kor laughs in agreement.

“Oh, my Goddess!!” Olivia squeals eyeing my neck. Her eyes widen with surprise that quickly melts into mischief. She starts bouncing on the tips of her feet.

“Congrats, congrats, congrats!” She hugs me tightly. Gabe comes over and gives me a hug.

Before we separate he gives me a knowing wink, and I think I can die from embarrassment now. “I’m happy for you, Ady. Congratulations,” he says before turning to Ethan.

“Congrats, Alpha,” he says before reaching out his hand for a handshake. I watch Ethan smile and shake his hand firmly.

“Later, tell me everything!” Olivia whispers in my ear while we head into the meeting room.

We’re all sitting at the same table when Odis walks in, his face tight, his mouth turned down. He’s dressed in his usual attire, always professional. The gray suit was snug against his muscular build.

My shoulders tense and I ready myself for what he has to say. Ethan clears his throat ending our conversation. “Odis is here to update all of us on what he learned from the prisoners,” Ethan says.

Odis remains standing as he loosens his navy blue tie and runs his hand through his hair. I watch his adams apple bob before he takes a step towards us.

“We were blindsided by the rogue attack, not only did they get past our borders but they got to our pups,” he said, the muscles in his cheek straining. “I took my time … breaking down the rogues we captured. Turns out the recent rogue attacks were all connected. They were feeling us out,” he growled.

Ethan nods.

“There are rumors of a new pack forming and these rogues have confirmed that they are a part of this “pack”,” Odis says in disgust.

“The rogues were told to feel out our lines to see where our weak spots were. They’re low leveled and have been rogues for a long time. The wolf in charge promised food and entry into the pack for every rogue who helped.”

Odis walks in front of us as he talks. “They don’t know the name of the human in charge but the wolf goes by Max. They say he’s informed them of Desert Moon we have something of his.”

“Now, they didn’t know what it is but they said he’s adamant about crossing the border and taking it back and once one of the rogues cracked the other followed and confirmed.”

“I don’t mean to be rude, so please excuse my next question. I see you two have completed the mating process. Congratulations are in order.” 

I flush for the millionth time today. “Have you discussed the Luna ceremony yet? Do you know when you will be introducing Adea as our Luna, officially?”

“We haven’t discussed the Luna ceremony yet but I know that as soon as we’re ready we will announce it to the pack,” Ethan says before looking at me.

I gulp.

“I still have my first shift coming up this weekend and I think I will need some time to adjust in my second skin,” I say firmly, despite the overwhelming fear I have about my bones cracking and transforming.

Odis nods, “Pardon my forwardness but it would be best if we could hold the ceremony as soon as possible. For the pack, for the rogues who think that our Alpha is weak because he doesn’t have a Luna by his side.”

“First, we need to make sure Adea can easily switch back and forth between her human and wolf form. I’m positive they’ll give us a date as soon as they know she’s ready,” Olivia tells Odis.

Odis is about to say something else when Olivia gives him a glare that shuts him up. Instead, he nods before turning to Ethan. “The rogues gave me a little bit of useful information. In exchange, I promised one of the two freedom.”

“And what information was good enough to grant freedom, Odis?” Ethan growled, clearly upset about letting one of the rogues go.

Odis smiled but his eyes were cold, “They gave me a date of another attack.” His eyes twinkled and Ethan let out a breath.

“That was good enough to grant one freedom. Did you get rid of the other?” He asks.

“I snapped the other one’s neck as soon as I got the date. Would you like him to go free or welcome him into the pack?” Odis asks.

“Let him join, he’s earned it,” Ethan says.