Luna Aleksa's Escape
Luna Aleksa’s Escape Chapter 53

*Aleksa POV*

“Abbey, Hi, you were expecting me?” I questioned her, raising a brow.

“Yeah, I had a feeling you would be popping by today, come in, we have much to discuss,” Abbey says, as she gestures with her hands inviting me into her cottage.

I walked in and took a look around. In very little time Abbey has made this cottage seem warm and cosy. I see that she has herbs hanging upside down in the kitchen and a large mortar and pestle sitting on the kitchen bench.

“Alaric isn’t here, he’s meeting with another Alpha, trying to arrange an alliance between our packs,” Abbey tells me.

“Your cute friends can wait outside though if you don’t mind, I am happy to chat with you, there are some things I’d like to keep private if you know what I mean,” Abbey says winking at me.

She sure is quirky and upbeat I think to myself, Amber and I both like this girl.

“You heard her guys, take a break, I’ll be fine,” I tell them enthusiastically. They both look reluctant to leave me at the door. But we make it easier for them by slamming the door shut.

“So let’s just get right into it, shall we? You are a crescent moon wolf are you not?” Abbey blurted out.

I stood there with my poker face intact, trying to mask my surprise, feigning confusion.

“It’s ok Aleksa, your secret is safe with me, I haven’t even told Alaric,” Abbey insisted.

“What’s a crescent Moon wolf Abbey?” I ask her, trying to keep up my pretense.

“Aww, come on Aleksa, for starters I can see your mark, it’s unlike normal markings, not to mention there is literally a crescent moon, with two wolves, and a crown on it! It’s ok, you can trust me!” Abbey protested.

“What do you know of crescent moon wolves?” I asked Abbey. I was curious, as even Xanthe seemed to know very little about them.

“Please take a seat Aleksa, and I will tell you all you need to know.” Abbey began.

“I was born into a lineage of witches that serve the Royal Werewolf Kingdom, my family for generations has worked for the royal family, also known as the Volkov Family, we worked alongside other supernaturals, to help maintain order and balance,” Abbey told me.

“A long time ago, when my parents were just pups, there was an attack on the Volkov Kingdom, it was orchestrated by a greedy, power-mad Elder hellbent on taking the throne for himself. He enlisted the help of rogues and a dark witch.” Abbey paused momentarily, giving me a chance to take it all in.

“The King and Queen were distraught, they fought with all their might to protect their pups, the Queen even died protecting her daughter, however, fortunately, their son Callum survived.”

“As you will know, Callum is our current Alpha King,” Abbey clarified.

“The battle was short-lived, as reinforcements arrived fairly quickly to defend the kingdom, so the rogues had to abandon their mission, but not before they grabbed some of the royal pups,” Abbey continued.

“The elderly, vulnerable, and pups were hidden in the safe house which was under the main pack house. All but two, the Alpha kings sisters’ pups, twins, a boy, and a girl. Unfortunately, they didn’t make it to the safe house in time.”

“The pups were said to have been taken by one of the Elders. No one had seen it coming.” Abbey shook her head as she retold the story.

“The Elder in question was eventually hunted down, but by that stage, the pups were no longer in his possession.”

“After weeks of torturing, and in his final days, it is said that the Elder in question, had placed the two pups into two different packs, a great distance apart, and despite many attempts, the Elder would not give up the locations,” Abbey continued.

“Eventually, the Elder was found dead in his cell, a silver dagger laced with wolfsbane sticking out of his chest, no one knew who had ended him, although it was assumed he was silenced,” Abbey declared.

“The pups were crescent moon wolves, they were destined for great things, they were to help protect the future alpha king and his offspring, said to be sent from the moon goddess herself,” Abbey proclaimed.

“I know it’s a lot to take in, I should mention that the pups’ names were Vicktor, and Kristina,” Abbey continued.

“Kristina! That was my mother’s name!” I said, realizing where this story is going now.

“Aleksa, I would hazard a guess to say that your mother was one of the kidnapped crescent moon wolves of the Volkov Kingdom,” Abbey continued.

“I, don’t know what to say, I don’t really know anything about my biological mother. I was adopted and raised by humans,” I told Abbey feeling shocked at these revelations.

“Aleska, I am certain that you are of royal b***d. I could sense it from the moment I met you. I feel drawn to you. I feel the need to protect you,” Abbey told me with a proud expression on her face.

I was speechless. I just stared at her wide-mouthed. Could this really be true I ask myself?

“I can’t be! I’m not a royal! I’m just plain old me.” I said out loud, in complete denial mode. Then I remembered that wasn’t exactly true. I had powers. That was definitely not normal.

“I told you we were special Aleksa, we are of royal b***d!” Amber says in my head, she’s feeling rather smug thinking that she is royalty.

“Wait! You said there were two pups?” I questioned Abbey, as the realization dawned on me.

“Yes, they were siblings, twins actually,” Abbey added.

“Interesting,” I replied.

“What is it Aleska?” Abbey asked with a curious look on her face.

“Uh, probably nothing. Abbey, would you mind if we continue this conversation a little later? I just remembered something that I have to do. But I will be back as soon as possible. Is that okay?” I asked her.

“Yes, of course, I’ll just be here, pottering around. I have a feeling you will be back very soon,” Abbey told me sweetly, not questioning my sudden exit.

As I went to open the door it opened in front of me.

“After you, your royal highness,” Caleb said with a cheeky grin on his face, bowing with one hand in front and one towards his back. Sam looked astounded. I guess he will still taking in everything that he had overheard while eavesdropping.

“What part of the private conversation did you not understand?” Abbey called out crossly, with her hands on her h**s, and a very displeased expression on her face, shaking her head towards Caleb and Sam.

“Uh, werewolf hearing!” Caleb declared. Putting his hands up in the air as if to surrender.

“Caleb, Sam, you have to promise to not breathe a word of this to anyone! PROMISE me!” I commanded them both.

“Yes, Luna,” they both say in sync, trying to fight the command, but failing miserably.

With that, I waved goodbye to Abbey, and we make our way to the pack house.

I needed to speak with Jackson. I wonder if he is back from his run to the border. I need to speak with him. I want to ask him what his father’s name is. I know I could just mind-link him but I feel this is something we need to discuss in person.

“Jackson, are you back from your run yet?” I asked him impatiently.

“Hey Aleksa, I am as a matter of fact, what’s up?” Jackson replied with his husky voice.

“Uh, I need to speak with you, as soon as possible, are you free?” I asked him.

“Yeah, Aleksa, I’m right behind you,” Jackson said. I turned around and sure enough, he was walking towards me in his basketball shorts and nothing else.

“Oh, Jackson! I think you need a shower!” I tell him, giggling. He is completely soaked in sweat.

“I’ll be back in fifteen, meet you at the training grounds?” Jackson replied.

“Ok, see you then,” I told him.

Then I walked off to the kitchen to make a quick coffee while I try to absorb all the new information I had just learned.

***

As I leaned over the breakfast bar, sipping on my coffee, I pondered my thoughts. What were the chances that Jackson and I ended up meeting one another? We are both crescent moon wolves, I already know that we are kin, but I thought it was because we were children of the Moon Goddess. What if we are both royal wolves, chosen to defend the kingdom?

Then I feel panic-stricken, what if it’s true, and I’m expected to leave Rocky Mountain? This is my home! Now and forever. I could never leave. Would I be expected to? Calm down Aleksa, I thought to myself.

However, I would like to know more about where I came from. My whole life I have been curious about my heritage, although my adopted parents were the best I could hope for, I would love to know if I have more family out there somewhere.

I know I should speak with Kingston about this development as he is my mate, and this involves him too. But I need to make sure this is all true first and replace out if Jackson is also part of this.

I head over to the training grounds and wait for Jackson to arrive. I wonder what he will make of all of this.

***

“Hey Jackson,” I decided that I’m just gonna get straight to the point, “What is your father’s name?” I asked him. He looked at me puzzled.

“Why do you want to know my father’s name?” Jackson asked me.

“Please, just humor me, I need to know,” I pleaded with him.

Jackson looked at me with a suspicious look on his face. He took a moment to consider things and then said “I will tell you my father’s name on one condition, you must tell me why you want to know this information,” he added.

“Ok, deal, I will tell you everything I know,” I told him, solemnly, nodding my head towards him.

“Vicktor, his name is Vicktor,” Jackson replied.

I gasped loudly. Placing my hands over my mouth. I realized I must look like a deer caught in headlights right now.

Jackson stepped toward me and placed his hand on my shoulder.

“Aleksa, what is it?” Jackson demanded.

“I think your father is my uncle! I think he and my mother were twins,” I told him with a shocked expression on my face.

Jackson paused again, looking at me, realizing this was not a joke and I was being serious.

“My father was an only child, that’s impossible,” Jackson said in denial.

“Jackson, I met a witch, and she told me this story.” I began, only to be cut off mid-sentence.

“A witch! Aleksa, you need to be careful who you speak to. Who is this witch?” Jackson demanded.

“Abbey, she’s a nice witch. I trust her! Well, she’s actually a Hybrid. Why don’t you come with me and you can meet her for yourself.” I proposed.

“A Hybrid!” Jackson yelled.

“I will come with you. But, I am not buying any of this Aleksa, and neither should you,” Jackson declared.

With that, I took his hand and lead him towards Abbey’s cottage.

***

Abbey again opened the cottage door before I could even knock once.

“How do you keep doing that?” I said amazed.

“Intuition Aleksa, it’s just pure intuition,” Abbey said enthusiastically waving her hand in the air.

“Hmmn, interesting, another Crescent Moon Wolf I see. You had better come in!” Abbey said pleasantly to Jackson.

Jackson didn’t say anything. He just glared at Abbey, looking like he was barely holding himself together. Then he unleashed a loud growl.