Once Rejected, Thrice Accepted
Chapter 77

The one who spoke was a wolf. One bigger than Moonlight and pure white so blinding he was almost silver. He was looking down at us as he spoke with his body stance stoic and his voice stern.

"Who are you?" Moonlight growled crawling over to step in front of me. "You are too close to my human. Move." The fake calm in her voice made it known she was not joking.

The wolf laughed. "Awe, what a cute puppy protecting your human." He stepped closer, leaning his head down closer to hers. "It's time to listen to the adults. Let's go."

Moonlight's fur on her back instantly raised as her body lowered like she was going to attack. I stopped her by grabbing her face, so we were nose to nose. Her growl cut off mid-growl before a whine left her throat.

"We are here for a reason, remember?" I closed my eyes leaning forward so my forehead laid against hers. "A big a*s silver wolf in my realistic dream from my ancient grandfather where I get to play with my wolf? Let's hear them out." "Deal but if he tries anything..."

"I know, I know. You'll kick my ass." The wolf chuckled stepping back from us. "By the way my name is Ghost. Nice to meet you both."

"Of course, its Ghost." Moonlight rolled her eyes. "Show us the way, Grandpa Wolfie."

He chuckled and turned trotting off without looking back. I guess he knew we would follow and keep the pace with him because he did not slow down one bit on our route until we reached an older man sitting on a chair by a big bon fire whittling away at wood and whistling quietly to himself.

His white hair was long but held back in a braid going all the way down his back. His strong facial features stood out among the many wrinkles. He was wearing something you would see in a history book about Native Americans around his waist with matching leather shoes. His piercing green eyes that matched mine finally looked up when we made it right up to the bonfire.

"Hello, Granddaughter." The voice from my visions and dreams came from the man who looked like an older Erin. "It's good to see you face to face. Please join us so we can have a chat. We don't have much time left."

I nodded, taking the seat next to him as Moonlight laid down beside me keeping her eyes locked between the ghost and his human. Once ghost sat by him you could almost see the strong bonds between them running strong back and forth. I wondered if Moonlight and my bonds would look like that.

"They will. Just a bit more time together." He answered. "Don't worry. You are not going crazy. It's a skill you pick up being dead."

"Ok. What am I thinking now?" I concentrated on him wondering why I still didn't have a name for him. I wasn't about to call him grandpa until I knew he could be trusted.

"That you wish to know my name because you aren't ready to claim me as your blood family yet." He shrugged chuckling a bit. "My name is Kitchi, it means Brave in Native American. My name was changed from Benjamin to Kitchi when I saved a favorite of the Moon Goddess. That is how you, myself, and all first borns end up with an Alpha wolf and a few nifty abilities."

I was impressed and a bit jealous. "Will I be getting that ability?"

"A few of my blood line did but I think your in for a different course than the rest." He nodded handing me what he had whittled out of wood. "That is your wolf."

I looked at the wolf figure noticing he had carved it out of some type of black wood I hadn't ever seen before. "I already have a wolf and she isn't black. She is white with some grey spots, more white than before but still."

"I know. I see her right beside you. I meant your other wolf. Your spirit wolf who will guide you in learning your abilities and what the future holds if you stray from your path." He patted ghost on the head. "Ghost is my spirit wolf. My actual wolf has been with a few humans since my death as most strong wolves do. Moonlight has a part of his soul in her making her one of the strongest wolves. You will have so many enemies even after you fight this battle to save the royal lands and you will need both your wolves. You will need your blood family, chosen family, and mates to make it through. Are you ready for that?"

I bit my lip just thinking of what could go wrong if I fucked up. I've never done good at following directions and I sure as hell don't want anyone to die because I couldn't do what was needed. Could I be strong enough for this? For Moonlight?

"Gemma, you made it through the beatings, the pain, the trauma, and some of the must vile things I have seen happen to a wolf. I have all the faith in the world in you as does everyone who knows you." He grabbed my hand pulling it to his chest over his heart. "We are family. We are blood. Our hearts beat as one when you are living your life. I have your back. You can do this."

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. "Ok. What do I need to do?"

"That's my granddaughter. I only have enough time to give you a few small details." He was looking a bit faded since we have been chatting. "The wolf that comes to you will need love and kindness. Show her she is loved and respected so she can show you the way with all of her love and respect. The coming battle will be hard and there will be losses. Don't let the pain override your senses until the ones who caused it fall before you. You will have a choice to make, but either one will hurt you. There is no way around it. Someone must die to start the change."

"Who? Who must die?" I asked, already thinking of all the people I couldn't bear to lose. "Am I choosing who will die? I can't do that, especially if they are a loved one."

"You must." He sounded like he was getting farther and farther away. "Be strong and focus on what needs to happen now. You will know the right thing to do. I believe in you."

I stood up as he and Ghost faded until they were gone. I had so many questions. So much confusion and rage what he just mentioned.

"Moonlight?" I looked down at her, seeing that she had almost faded as well.

"We will get through it. We always have." She chuckled. "Its time to wake up and have a serious talk with our mates about our future and the packs." And then she was gone.

Damnit jim. I gave the place one last look and closed my eyes, focusing on home. I figure I got here by focusing on Moonlight that must be the way home. I just had to hope I could get a big a*s cake after all this lack of sleep and crap information.