The Last Royal Luna
(Book 2) – Chapter 17

A whole damn week. That is right. My heat lasted one whole week. Between waves I have maybe two hours tops and let me tell you I am exhausted. My exhausted is exhausted and that is a feat in itself. The guys were had some hurt feelings after I had a talk with them. I made sure to let them know it would be LONG time before we did anything. They should be happy that I was going to still hold their hands and k**s them sometimes. I didn’t even want to think dirty thoughts.

Edgar was fitting in better and had lost some of his attitude. He still thought he was the s**t and he was a gift to me so I ignored him a lot of the time. If he really wanted attention, he needed to learn to treat me better. The guys started to interact with him more and even found out they had some same interests. I thought it was funny a one hundred- and fifty-six-year-old vampire had the same interests as an 18-year-old.

We had packed everything up to head back up to the pack house. I was moving faster than the guys but I was ready to get moving. There was a big a*s breakfast with my name on it and a bed all to myself for the rest of the time that we were here. We were going to have breakfast and then a meeting before I headed back to my room for more sleep. I need Melissa to double check the spell for birth control but I had to wait till tomorrow. Her and Alistair had headed back to the coven to train some more and make some war plans that went along with ours.

Roger had spoke with Charles while we were busy in the cabin and let us know that five of the Vampires had went ahead and drove to our pack while one was going to be headed with Roger and Trevor. I needed to mention them taking a witch as well but that would have to wait.

I started throwing the guys bags out the door while they were talking and I got growled out. I just looked at them and gave them the stink eye before heading out to start the car. They better hurry up or their asses were walking.

“I am starving. Either get in the damn car or walk.” I growl out. They run to the car and hop in.

“Geez. Someone is wearing their cranky pants!” Blake teased as he put his seatbelt on and pretended to hold onto the vehicle fearing for his life. What a jokester.

“Listen, Mister. I am so f*****g sore, exhausted, and starving. I could let Blue take over and hunt down some deer if that would be easier on you all but I really would prefer some damn bacon and eggs. Plus Roger promised me Biscuits and sausage gravy earlier. So please just stop. I want to eat, have a meeting, take a long hot shower, and pass the f**k out for most of the day.” I felt the tears slip down my cheeks.

Blake reached out and took my hand. “I am so sorry baby. I get it. I will stop and we all will do anything to help you feel better.” He leaned over and kissed my cheek. I stuck my tongue out at him and started driving.

‘Alistair, how are things going there?’ I linked him. I wanted to let him know about having a witch go with Roger when he goes to see a few packs.

‘They are good. These witches are smart on how to use their magic effectively and keep themselves hidden. Melissa is learning a lot from them.’

‘That is great. Listen I was thinking of having a witch travel with Roger and Trevor. They are also having a vampire go with them so I think it would be great protection, a huge show of faith, and a way to prove they call work together. What do you think?’

‘That is a great idea. I will discuss it with the leader of the coven. I will get back to you.’

I told him to let me know what happens and shut down the link as we pulled up to the pack house. I could see some wolves training and others walking around. It was nice to see other people doing normal things but I wasn’t going to tell the guys that. I am glad the heat only hits every few months.

I followed the smell of food once I stepped inside the building. I ignored everyone and almost started running as I got closer. I m****d when I saw the buffet of breakfast food. I grabbed two plates completely filling them up before looking up seeing everyone’s eyes one.

“What?” I saw an empty seat so I headed toward it.

“Ryder come sit over here with us.” Trevor yelled. I looked over at him and saw Sarah glaring at me.

“Um I would rather not have to deal with shitty attitudes this morning. I will catch up with you later when your mate isn’t around.” I turned away from them and sat down with my plates.

I realized I forgot a drink and huffed before starting to stand. I noticed someone sat down beside me and I looked over to Asher handing me a coffee. Yup, I teared up again. Stupid hormones and emotions. I smiled at him before turning back to my food noticing all my mates had plates and were sitting around me. I don’t know why that surprises me still but I feel bad that they share me. I wouldn’t take it back so call me selfish, which I do, so it ends up being fine with me.

Alpha Roger walks in and sees us separate from Trevor. His eyebrow raises in question before noticing the look Sarah is giving me. I can see the frustration in his face and I feel bad that I am adding stupid s**t to his already big pile of things to deal with on his plate but I am not going to let someone walk all over me.

Roger makes a plate and sits with us. “Trevor when your done having your meal with your mate meet us in my office for the meeting.” Trevor looks surprised and Sarah looks like the cat that got the canary. Does she think I want her mate? I hope not.

“Are you sure? I can you join you.” Trevor gives a weak smile to Sarah before standing.

“It’s fine. You have serious things you need to handle with your mate. Get it done before we leave in a few days.” Sarah actually growled at him. “Sarah I don’t know what your deal is but stop it.”

“Roger, invite her to the meeting. We have a few things to handle and she should be there.” I didn’t even wait for his response before I started shoving food into my mouth. I had some manners so my mouth stayed closed while eating even if it was at an increased speed.

I heard some laughing and jokes about how fast I was eating but I ignored it. I had things to handle and other things to plan. I knew we were headed to The Moon Phase Pack and I was a bit nervous. It was another pack that Andrew had visited and I needed to see how things went for him. I knew he hadn’t been celibate but I would hate to run into a female who still wanted him or one who had been with him. Hopefully on the way there we can have a talk and lay it all out on the table so no issues will occur between us.

We all met in Roger’s office to have our meeting. Alpha Roger sat at his desk with Trevor and Sarah sat beside the desk. The rest of us sat on the couch and pulled a few chairs from the room next door. I knew I had to get the issue with Sarah out of the way so I sat on the edge of the couch waiting for everyone to get settled.

“Ok so I would like to start off by clearing the air, if that is alright with everyone else?” I looked at Roger and he nodded.

“Is this really what we should be discussing if everyone is leaving within a few days?” Sarah scoffed at me. I had to keep telling myself to not kill her or at least make her bloody.

“I’m not sure what made you so angry Sarah but I don’t want your attitude or your mate. Your mate is a beta and he has responsibilities. You as his mate have responsibilities.” I huff before starting in on her. “I’m sorry that he has to travel but it’s just part of it. With him gone you’ll be one of the ones in charge here so it’s about damn time to man up and get ready to be in charge. You will be dealing with people that are acting just like you’re acting to me. Let it go. I am not going to deal with the drama anymore. I am leaving in a day or two to go to the next pack to work on getting even more allies to win this war and your mate is doing the same thing. What are you going to be doing to improve our situation?” I glare at her half wishing her to say something snotty so I can leap over there but the other half of me hopes she sees the light.