Sold To The Alpha
The Cursed Luna Chapter 38

The Oakridge pack members descended upon the couple as they stepped off the stage, eager to congratulate and welcome their new leaders.

'You ok?' asked Charity softly as she watched her husband's face whilst he observed his friend's beaming smile as he held tightly onto his new wife, talking happily to his new pack members, greeting each by name.

Aaron smiled sadly, 'I'm really happy for him baby, really I am, but when he agreed to renounce his place in Silver Cross I felt it' he admitted 'I know he deserves everything he will be given here, but man i'm going to miss that pain in my a*s' he said wistfully. Charity wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down for a kiss, 'I will too, but he is supposed to be here, this is where his story leads, and it's not like we won't see him, do you really think that man will miss another of our princess' birthdays? and I know full well that when they have their own prince or princess, Uncle Aaron will be the first one here to welcome his god son or daughter and spoil the heck out of him or her' she teased.

Smiling despite himself Aaron chuckled 'Yeah that's true, I still need to repay Justin for the time he fed Bella an entire bowl of chocolate pudding for breakfast! That child's nappies were atrocious for days!' he moaned pulling a face.

'Talking about me?' came the familiar tone of Justin's voice, giving her husband a tight hug, Charity excused herself to go talk to Hazel, the two women following the crowd as they slowly made their way toward the pack house and the celebration feast that had been prepared by the new chef's.

Grinning at his friend, Aaron asked 'So how does it feel Alpha?' he asked genially.

'It feels... right' Justin replied happily, 'though when you asked me to renounce Silver Cross, I admit, it hurt to say yes' he said soberly. 'I can't believe I don't belong there anymore'

Aaron pulled him into a one armed hug 'You will always belong with us, the door is never shut to you' he said solemnly. 'We are not separate packs, we are sister packs, we just have different names' he added. Justin nodded sadly, looking into the eyes of his best friend, 'I am going to miss you dude' he whispered

'I'll miss you too' admitted Aaron hugging him tightly 'but its not like its forever is it? Bella's birthday is next month'

'Yeah!' replied Justin cheering up slightly, 'I already missed one birthday, i'm not missing any more' he growled annoyed.

'And we are only at the end of the phone, half a day's drive away, Charity and Chloe seem to cope being in different packs, we can too' Aaron said resolutely as Justin nodded.

'Plus, as Charity's secret crush, I can't stay away too long can I?' grinned Justin as Aaron laughed and pushed him sideways making him stumble sightly before righting himself.

'You know I can now do that to you right?' Aaron asked dangerously.

Justin just shook his head laughing 'Nope, you got no hope, my Hazel only has eyes for this Alpha' he boasted as he clapped his best friend on the shoulder and they started to make their way toward the house.

'You know you need to pick a Beta and a Gamma' mused Aaron as they walked up the steps into the pack house.

'Yeah, I know' Justin agreed 'I already know who i'm going to pick' he confided 'I just don't know when to make the announcement.'

'No time like the present' Aaron said as he pushed the doors to the dining room open to reveal the room decorated with streamers and balloons, a large banner on the wall welcoming the Alpha and Luna, everyone talking and laughing happily as they say at the tables enjoying the food that was lined up on tables to the left of the room.

Striding in front of the food, Aaron cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. The babble of noise lowering until silence ensued.

'Oakridge pack, your new Alpha would like to make an announcement' he said loudly as all eyes turned to Justin expectantly.

Stepping forward Justin replied 'Thank you Alpha Aaron' before turning to the listening crowd. 'As we are all together, I would like to announce my choices for Beta and Gamma of our pack' he said looking around as Hazel stepped to his side, taking his hand. 'The Luna and I have put great thought into who we would like to stand with us, to help lead this pack and who we would trust to care for you should we need to visit our sisters packs or be unable to lead for whatever reason. My Beta has been chosen as he is an incredible warrior, in the time that we have known him, he has proven again and again his loyalty and commitment to his pack and his Alpha. I fully believe that he will continue to do so for us, everyone, your new Beta is Leo, formerly of the Red Moon Pack'. The room erupted into howls and cheers as Carmen threw her arms around the shell shocked warrior hugging him tightly before pushing him gently toward the Alphas.

Shaking both Alpha's hands, Leo smiled 'are you sure Alpha?' he asked Justin hesitantly.

'Positive Leo' replied Justin grinning, 'Merrick told me how you refused to leave the mountain until Charity and I were saved, we were not even your Luna and Beta but you were still fiercely loyal and protective. I trust you completely' he said seriously. 'Thank you Alpha, I will proudly serve you and our pack, my place will always be by your side protecting you and our Luna, supporting you in every way I can' he said humbly.

Smiling happily Justin turned back to the room which quietened down from the excited murmuring that has sprung up, 'My Gamma was a difficult selection, We wanted someone who was brave and strong but also someone who cared for others and tried to always do the right thing, We finally settled on a person who fits all those requirements' he said grinning 'The Gamma of Oakridge pack is Nathan, a former member of the Elders guards, he has proven himself to be of excellent character, we feel that he will become a strong leader of our warriors' he finished as the young twenty year old stared at him open mouthed before being forcefully pushed forward by his sister Katrina as she cheered with the other pack members.

Stepping uncertainly toward the Alpha's he looked around as if worried another Nathan would appear beside him. Justin held his hand out to the young Warrior, shaking it firmly as the man stuttered his thanks.

'Are you happy to accept the job Nathan?' asked Justin, his expression friendly but serious.

'But I was part of the guards who hurt you Alpha' he muttered worriedly

'You were and you weren't Nathan' replied Justin 'You were there, but you never took part, I could see how much you despised what was happening to me but as one man you couldn't help me, plus your sister told me what you did for her, why you joined the guards. I respect a man who puts others before himself, who tries to save his family even if his actions could have had him executed' he said severely.

Swallowing hard Nathan nodded 'It would be an honour to serve under you Alpha, I have held great respect for you from your days in the cells and hoped that you would allow me to train under you, I never expected you to make me your Gamma' he said softly his eyes full of guilt.

'Nathan, you are an honest and kind young man, and I believe you have the ability to become an incredible warrior and protector of our pack, I will be honoured to help you achieve that rank' he said kindly as the young lad shook his hand again and stepped back next to Leo who shook his hand.

Raising his voice again, Justin addressed the room once more 'I know it's a little unorthodox but we are a new pack so who says we cannot have a few of our own rules' he said loudly, his voice echoing off the walls. 'In addition to our Beta and Gamma, I will also be creating a position within our pack for an Advisor. Leo, Nathan and myself, we are still relatively young just like this pack and I recognise our need for advice from a more senior pack member at times, so I ask Doctor Nathaniel to join us as the very first Oakridge Pack advisor to the Alpha' he shouted as the entire room was deafened by the screams, howls and cup banging from the pack as Doctor Nat stepped forward looking as shocked as the two young men who already stood beside Justin.

Grabbing his hand Justin smiled at the Doctor affectionately as Hazel clapped happily beside him 'Doctor Nat' he said as the sounds died down 'You were one of the few people who actively tried to help Charity and I when we needed it, you healed us, you trusted me with your daughter despite barely knowing me, you planned single handedly and executed our escape' he said

'Didn't work though did it' The doc said grumpily causing the pack to laugh.

'Not through any fault of yours Doc, you couldn't foresee a guard walking out of the treatment room at the exact moment we tried to leave the building, the fact is you tried everything in your power to do what you thought was right. You are well educated and you are trusted by the entire pack I hope you will accept the position and help mould our pack into the best version of its self that it can be'.

Doctor Nat smiled at his beaming daughter before returning his gaze to Justin, 'It would be a pleasure Alpha' he said gruffly 'though my wife might disagree with the knowledgeable part, she calls me an i***t most days' he said with a shrug as the Alphas chuckled, each shaking his hand before Justin turned back to the room.

'OK pack and visitors! lets eat!' he shouted happily.