Sold To The Alpha
The Cursed Luna Chapter 29

Pulling off at the familiar exit leading to the small town that they had been hiding their vehicles for months, the convoy pulled up behind the local diner, parking their cars away from the entrance in the hope of not drawing attention to them whilst they were gone. As the dozen warriors from each pack piled out of the vast array of vehicles, they hoisted their bags onto their shoulders and set off toward the looming mountain, Charity carefully positioned between Justin and Aaron, with the rest of the warriors encircling them, walking in pairs, all eyes peeled for any disturbances in the surrounding trees. After many hours they reached the base entrance, carefully skirting the village to try and minimize the chances of bringing trouble to their doors. A quick discussion took place over whether to push through to the pack's boundary or to camp and set out afresh the next day. The decision was soon reached to carry on, not wanting to give their enemies a chance to strategize or kidnap another member of the group.

Arranging themselves in single file, Aaron leading, holding tightly to Charity's left hand who walked behind him followed by Justin holding tightly to her right hand they made their way up the path, all the warriors ready to shift and protect the leading three, at the slightest movement. Finding the offshoot that led toward the boundary, the branches still showing signs of Charity's and Justin's escape, they quietly walked through the brush until Aaron came to a halt, his free hand running along the invisible barrier. Charity took a deep breath and squeezed herself beside her husband, her grip on both men's hands tightening, steeling herself she took a step forward, passing through nothingness, dragging Aaron and Justin through with her. As her eyes focused on on the village that swam into view, her gaze was immediately drawn to the place where Hazel had laid, but the ground was empty, all signs of blood removed, whether by weather or the pack, she didn't know.

Two of the Oakridge guards, rounded the corner, seeing the trio, one went to shout to raise the alarm, dropping Charity's hand, Aaron tackled him to the ground knocking him out with one punch before deftly subduing the other who dropped his weapon in surrender as soon as he saw the power of the Alpha against his comrade.

Charity began to pull the warriors through the barrier, one after another, Justin letting go of her as soon as Lucian stepped through and took his position at her side, his eyes roaming the area for any danger that may present itself to the Luna. Soon all the warriors from both packs were through, Aaron dragged the young man in his grasp to his feet and snarled in his face. You will take us to your Alpha' he said angrily.

The young man paled 'W.. w.. we don't have an Alpha' he stuttered, struggling for air as Aaron's grip tightened on him.

'He's right baby' cut in Charity, using her hands to calm her husband down causing him to relax his grip on the terrified warrior. 'They don't have an Alpha, they have a Committee that runs this place, remember, I told you?'

'Oh yeah' Aaron replied, unphased 'I forgot, so who do we want to see?'

Charity squared her shoulders before turning to the young lad who was barely of age and was obviously inexperienced.

'What is your name?' she asked him quietly,

'Nathan' the youth replied quickly, as he shot a scared look at Aaron who still had hold of his neck and was standing next to him casually.

Charity pulled the young mans attention back to her, 'Nathan, nothing will happen to you if you help us ok? Nathan nodded as best he could around Aaron's vice like grip. 'Please could you take us to Lucas?' Charity asked kindly.

Aaron released Nathan's neck with a growl towards him that left no-one in doubt that he would rip the boys head from his body if he tried anything. Merrick and Darius walked up and stood either side of the young man and the others fell in behind, two of them grabbing the unconscious body of Nathan's comrade and dragging it along with them, as they all made their way to the town square.

Stepping into the open square, the women and children who were working and playing stopped and stared at the strong warriors who had suddenly filled half of the open space, the two carrying the unconscious Oakridge member, dumping him to one side where he lay unmoving.

'Lucas' Charity called, her Luna voice evident 'Come out and speak to me'

'Back again wench' came the slow drawl of Lucas' voice from within one of the buildings, 'I always knew you wanted to be f****d by a real man'

Aaron growled loudly, taking a step toward the building, his eyes black. Charity put her hand on to his arm, shaking her head before lifting her voice again, 'Are you scared to come out and face a woman Lucas? do I frighten you?' her tone was light, but the ice within it was clear to all.

Lucas stepped out into the square, his smirk faltering slightly as he realized that Charity was not alone, his eyes meeting Aaron's swiftly before he looked away quickly, unable to maintain the gaze of the very pissed off Alpha, who was radiating authority. As his gaze wandered over the other faces, it rested onto Justin's, he visibly stiffened at the look of pure hatred that was etched onto the Beta's face, taking a step back involuntarily before he snapped his gaze back to Charity, who stood in the centre of the group watching him. 'What do you want?' Lucas asked nervously, his tone taking a more respectful sound.

'What I want is two fold Lucas' replied Charity lightly, 'Firstly I wish to be taken to the Committee so that I can have a chat with them about how they treat the females of this pack. Secondly, I want information'

Lucas looked at her incredulous. 'What information?' he asked guardedly

'I want information about the Sorceress' Charity said with a smile.

A small gasp went round the watching Oakridge pack members at her words.

'Why would you want to know about the Sorceress' demanded Lucas, his shock overpowering his fear for a second

Charity simply stepped forward into the space between them, she slowly disrobed as Aaron stiffened behind her, once her clothes fell to the floor, she gracefully shifted in front of them to reveal her stunning white wolf, lifting her head toward the crowd she silently glared at them as they stared transfixed at the wolf before them.

'Oh my goddess, she's the white wolf' the words rippled around the Oakridge members before the entire pack fell to their knees in front of her, their heads touching the ground as they whispered 'Empress'.

Charity quickly shifted back, donning her clothes before speaking again, 'I would like information on the Sorceress' she repeated.

Charity quickly shifted back, donning her clothes before speaking again, 'I would like information on the Sorceress' she repeated.

Lucas shuffled forwards on his knees, his head still bowed 'Empress' he said, his voice strangled 'Why did you not reveal yourself to us when you were here, I apologize, we would never have treated you and your warrior in such a way if we had known' His fear was palpable, the realization of who she was, crashing down on him.

'What did it matter who I was?' demanded Charity coldly 'No wolf should be treated the way your leaders treated us no matter who they are. Plus, you were enemies, you treated my Beta as a worthless toy to be broken, whilst you were feeding us wolfs bane to block our wolves I wouldn't have dreamed of telling you who I was! You were hardly trustworthy Lucas' she added angrily.

Lucas whimpered at her words 'I beg your forgiveness Empress' he begged

'Lucas it is not my forgiveness you need' whispered Charity crouching down beside him, 'You killed my Beta's mate, she died by your hand and he will get the opportunity to avenge her, do you understand?'

Lucas squeaked in fear, his eyes raising to connect with Justin's automatically before he bowed his head again, the terror he felt from the look on Justin's face was evident. 'Please Empress, I beg you.. ' he started

Charity cut him off 'Again Lucas, you beg the wrong person, I will not stand between my Beta and his closure, especially after what you did to him for daring to love someone, you need to feel just how much he loved her Lucas, you need to feel exactly what you took from him' she said before standing up and stepping back between her husband and Justin.

'Stand' Charity commanded to the Oakridge members, each member jumped to their feet immediately, awaiting her word. 'A circle will be drawn in this square, Lucas, you will face my Beta in battle, you can decide between you if it is a fight to submission or fight to death' she said indifferently as Justin growled and Lucas' eyes widened. 'Lucas, you have until we return from the Committee to prepare yourself, if you try to run or hide, my pack will hunt you down and kill you slowly, do you understand?' she asked, her gaze level. Lucas swallowed loudly looking around for help, replaceing none his face fell defeated as he nodded acceptance.

Aaron turned to the Red Moon pack, signalling to four of the members, 'Jack, Harley, Matt, Sean, stay here with Justin's opposition, make sure he gets prepared, also tie up any of Lucas' little friends, if any attempt to help Lucas escape or try to hurt one of the men or women who work here, you are to kill them immediately' he said waving his hand at Lucas' men who shuffled under the warriors gaze.

Aaron turned to Nathan who was still stood in their midst, fear emanating from him, 'Take us to this Committee' he ordered as his pack fell in behind him, and they started to make their way through the crowd who parted in front of them, bowing respectfully at Charity as she passed them.