Sold To The Alpha
The Cursed Luna Chapter 54

Pulling up to the pack house the next day, Aaron yawned loudly as he stepped from the vehicle, walking round to the passenger side to help his wife out. Worried about the condition of both Marcus and Charity, Aaron has decided that they would drive non stop through the night to get back to the safety of the pack.

Taking Aaron's hand, Charity lifted herself unsteadily from her seat, leaning on his as they made their way up the steps and into the foyer, Merrick behind them supporting Marcus in the same way. Turning to his Beta Aaron said 'You know where Marcus' room is, make sure he's comfortable and then get the kitchen to prepare him some food, i'll get the doctor to come and see him after he's taken a look at Charity'

Merrick nodded as he guided the wounded Alpha up the stairs to his room, his eyes clouding momentarily as he mind linked the chef asking for some food to be brought up.

Lifting Charity into his arms, Aaron made his own way up the stairs, carrying her to their bedroom here he laid her carefully on the bed, mind linking the doctor who appeared moments later with his bag.

Sitting down next to the Luna, Dr Charles gently grasped Charity's wrist checking her pulse before shining a light into her eyes and taking her blood pressure and temperature. Lifting her shirt, he placed his hands on her abdomen as he carefully checked for abrasions, lumps and internal injuries, smiling at the Luna, he covered her back up and patted her hand affectionately, 'well Luna, it looks like you are no worse for wear from your adventure, but I would suggest a week's rest before you run off into your next life and death situation' he said gravely.

Nodding her head, Charity smiled back, 'I will Doctor, I promise, now please go check on my grand father'

Bowing his head, Dr Charles raised himself from the bed and made his way to the door, as he placed his hand on the door handle he turned back to the couple, 'oh and Alpha, I would also suggest a good long sleep for yourself, you look like s**t' he said affectionately before taking his leave.

Charity giggled at Aaron's shocked face as she gently patted the bed next to her, 'you head the doctor, get your sexy a*s in this bed and get some sleep' she commanded pulling the covers over herself as her husband slid in next to her pulling her close. 'Can you please stop running into psycho's woman' he grumbled sleepily, 'I don't think I can cope with any more moments of worrying i'll never see you again'

Smiling to herself she whispered back, 'but if I don't get into trouble, how will you get to be the big bad wolf who comes to save me?'

Aaron's gentle snores were her only reply, closing her own eyes, she allowed her fatigue to overcome her as she fell into a peaceful sleep, safe in her mates arms.

Their slumber was disrupted by a blond haired blur who crashed through their bedroom door, pouncing onto the bed, and bouncing up and down on Aaron's body squealing excitedly.

'Daddy!!! you is home!' Isabella yelled happily, 'you didn't come see me' she added angrily.

'Hello to you too princess' Aaron replied, pulling her off him so she could snuggle between her parents, 'where are grandma and grandpa?' he asked suspiciously 'you did not leave their house and come here all alone did you?'

'No she didn't, she's just too damn fast for this old lady' came Mary's voice as she stuck her head round the door, breathing heavily, before entering the room and dropping into the chair placed by their desk.

'So? what happened? I had Chloe on the phone ranting, something about Charity being taken by a mad man? but not to worry, she had sent an army to get her back?' Mary asked giving them both a steely gaze.

Aaron filled her in on what had happened while they were following the compass, Isabella cheering when he described the fight in child friendly terms. 'So you knew Charity was in danger and didn't send help?' he asked accusingly at the end.

Mary waved her hand dismissively, 'Chloe sent an Army, plus you were there, I knew that no-one would get to hold on to my daughter in law for long' she replied airily.

Aaron's face fought between anger and a smirk at her words before the smirk won, 'that's true' he agreed 'no-one takes my Luna away from me' he growled, pulling his wife toward him protectively.

'The big question now is, why did the compass lead you too Marcus and not the Sorceress?' Mary mused

'I have no idea' replied Charity confused, 'Oakridge confirmed that it was left by a Sorceress, so why would she leave something that doesn't guide a white wolf back to her?'

'Well hopefully we can figure that little conundrum out and get back on track' Mary declared determinedly 'but first, everyone needs to recover before any more attempts are made to replace this elusive spell caster' 'How is my grand father?' asked Charity, her worried eyes searching Mary's

Mary sighed, 'I haven't seen him but Dr Charles did come to see me, he said Marcus is in a bad way, Jonas did a right number on him, his wounds are healing but the extensive amount of Wolfsbane he was pumped with has done damage, he's been given antidote but it may be too late' she said softly.

Charity's eyes filled with tears, 'he's going to die?' she whispered desperately.

Mary reached over and patted her hand, 'no my sweet girl, at least not from this, but he may never be able to bring out his wolf again and he will have problems for the rest of his life, the poison has affected his kidneys and lungs'

Charity nodded her head 'I need to see him' she replied 'I need to see he is ok'

Mary nodded, 'Dr Charles said he was sleeping when I saw him an hour ago, so I would give him a few hours to recoup some energy before bombarding him'

Charity gave Mary a small smile as she nodded back, 'I will, plus I need to get in some hugs with this little madam' she said grabbing Isabella and covering her face with kisses as the four year old giggled and squirmed happily.

Rising from the chair, Mary reached over and gave all three of them a kiss on the forehead before turning toward the door saying 'well I have to get back to his grumpiness, someone who shall remain nameless ate not only her waffles for lunch but half of his as well. We left to moans of how was a grown wolf supposed to survive on two waffles'.

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A week had passed since the group had returned to Silver Cross, Darius had returned to his own pack, promising to return as soon as Charity was ready to return to the search for the Sorceress.

stepping into her Grand fathers room, Charity smiled over at the older man laying in the bed, an empty food tray resting on his lap as he absentmindedly watched a program on the tv attached to the bedroom wall.

Looking over at the sound of the door, Marcus' face broke into a grin as he moved the tray onto the bed next to him and reached his hand out toward his grand daughter, 'There you are baby girl' he said happily as Charity stepped forward to take his hand, sitting down in the seat placed next to his bed side.

'How are you feeling today?' she asked quietly

'Well one hundred times better now you have come to see me' replied Marcus jovially, 'No Isabella?' he asked his brow creasing slightly in disappointment.

Shaking her head Charity smiled, 'Not today, she's at preschool, she said she is making you a very special present though so I will bring her by later to give it too you'

His smile returning, Marcus placed his other hand on hers 'well I cannot wait for that, i'm sure it will be the best present I have ever had. Looking at her sternly, 'and how are you my precious one? are you doing ok?' he asked, scanning her face intently. Shaking back her hair, Charity smiled, 'I'm fine, completely back to my usual self, Aaron is following me around like a stalker though, I had to threaten to go stay with Chloe just to stop him camping outside your door right now' she growled whilst Marcus laughed. 'Ahh we are protective of our mates, do not give him too much grief, he lost you twice in one year, that's hard for anyone to deal with, but for an Alpha, that's t*****e' he confided patting her hand gently.

Sighing Charity nodded, 'I know, I would just like to use the bathroom without him stood outside the door asking if i'm ok every 30 seconds' she giggled.

Their conversation turning to the sorceress, Charity looked at her grand father dejectedly 'As much as i'm glad the compass led me to you, why didn't it lead me to the sorceress?' she asked, her eyes searching his as a shadow of defeat flickered across them. 'That is a very good question baby girl' mused Marcus, 'I assume it's gone back to spinning madly' he said holding her gaze.

'I assume so' Charity muttered, pulling the necklace from her pocket where she had taken to carrying it like a momento of their failure.

'You haven't opened it again?' Marcus asked incredulously

'Well no, why would I? you are here' Charity responded surprised.

'We may not understand this thing but I don't think it leads to me baby girl' Marcus chuckled, 'put it on and lets have a look' he said gently.

Removing her hand from his, she carefully slipped the chain over her head, shaking slightly, she lifted the emerald up in the palm of her hand and prized the lip open to reveal the compass that was slowly rotating before finally coming to a halt pointing toward the west. Gasping in shock Charity looked up at her grand father who met her gaze triumphantly, 'Our quest is not over baby girl' he said gruffly.

'I need to tell Aaron' Charity said jumping to her feet, 'we need to get going' she continued, panic setting in.

'Not without me you are not baby girl' replied Marcus grabbing hold of her hand again to stop her leaving.

Charity began to shake her head emphatically 'no, you are not well, you need to stay here and get better' she argued.

Holding his other hand up, Marcus captured her gaze with his own, his determination halting her verbal cascade. 'My grand daughter needs an answer and I will help her get it, I am as healed as I will ever be' he replied resolutely, 'it will take us a few days to get Darius back and pack up again, I will rest until then but I am coming with you young lady, either you can take me in your car or I will use my two feet and walk until I replace you'

Looking at him defeated Charity squeezed his hand saying, 'and you say I like to get into trouble' as Marcus chuckled quietly.

'It's not trouble I love my angel, it's you' her replied as she bent down to hug him tightly.