Chapter 86
Chapter 86
20 The Past and Present
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Grant POV
Franklin and that witch walk back to where I’m waiting for them. “What the hell was that? You didn’t
even kill one of them.” “I’m sure you know as an Alpha we need to learn all we can about the enemy we
face. That was the whole reason we took the weakest collective members. There is no loss from them
being killed.” “So what did you learn?” “It seems the new Alpha has taken his ce in the pack. Which
means that b**ch ra has be a Luna.” I can feel the anger at the thought of that mutt that isn’t a
pure wolf being anyone’s Luna. “Lydia has set things in motion, but it will take time. You need to
prepare your pack for war because the Nightfire pack isn’t weak. It might be a good idea to see if you
can align your pack with others that will fight against the Nightfire.” I nod and we return to the road that
leads to the human city. I parked my car away from the pack as I’m sure they have been given orders if
I or any of my pack members are seen. I get into my SUV and drive back to my pack. Thiago has yet to
speak to me since ourst conversation after Evelyn left.
As I reach my office I catch a scent I haven’t smelt in a very long time. I push open the door and
Octavius stands by the window that looks out on my pack. Thiago growls and he turns with a smirk on
his face. “No need to growl, wolf, I mean you no harm, yet.” “What the hell do you think you’re doing in
my pack without permission?” “I showed you my power once, Grant. Don’t make me do it again.” “What
do you want, Ocatvius?” “I think you are well aware of why I am here. Had you let me deal with the half
breeds, none of your troubles would be happening right now.” How the f**k could he know about
everything that has happened? “Now what is your n to deal with the mess you have made?” “I’m
dealing with things and I don’t need any help from you.” “That’s good, I’m not here to offer you help.
Honestly, I would like nothing more than to wipe out all of your kind. Now I’ll ask you onest time, what
is your n?” I know I am at a disadvantage, with his powers, but I hope one day I can rip this ba**ards
head off.
“The collective leader and a witch have offered to help me get my Luna back and deal with the Nightfire
pack. They are the ones that are harboring Evelyn’s ba**ard pups.” Heughs “it seems that you have
grossly underestimated your enemy. Do you know that the Nightfire pack isn’t just made up of wolves?”
I look at him confused. It’s a wolf pack, what the hell does he mean? “That pack contains a number of
powerful witches and half-breeds. They are also supported by a powerful coven.” I stand pacing my
office. I need to get Evelyn back, but how can I do that with just that mediocre witch’s help? I turn to
Octavius “I know you didn’t juste here to revel in my misery. What do you want to help me get my
Luna back?” He smiles and I hate the look of satisfaction on his face.
“I want what I have wanted from the beginning. I want to end those two half-breeds my nephew should
never have spawned. You can have your precious Luna and help from the coven if I get what I want.”
“Evelyn will nevere back to me now that she knows what I did to her pups.” He waves me off “we
can wipe all those memories away.” He sticks out his hand and I reluctantly take it. “I will be in touch”
he says and then he is gone. Why do I feel like I have just made a deal with the devil? “As long as we
get my mate back I don’t care what happens to that pack or those pups”, Thiago says. For the first time
since Evelyn left, we both agree. I will have my Luna in my arms soon. I sit down in my chair and for
the first time, I feel hope that I will get my life back in order.
Calliope POV
I have be one of the top warriors in the collective in the very short time we have been here. Unlike
my pack, these men and women respect me regardless of who my father is or what title I hold. They
see my skill and value for me. I havee to love Sarah, Abigale, and Carter like they are my family.
Oliver has be my best friend. We are on patrol and Aurora is enjoying spending time with Oliver’s
wolf, Piper. They act like siblings, but right now we are on alert. They cannot y when we are on duty.
We reach the furthest point of the territory and Aurora scents something in the air. It isn’t the smell of
other rogues, so we know it isn’t Franklin again. The scent is familiar. A wolf steps off behind the trees
and Piper steps in front of me. I know this wolf and I know he wouldn’t hurt me. I shift and he does the
same. I run my hand down Piper’s side to let him know it’s alright. I walk toward Bradford, my father’s
Beta. I’m sure my father has him looking for me and my mother. He pulls his shorts on before he pulls
me into a hug. “Calliope, your safe.”
I hear a growl and I turn to see a shifted Olivering toward us. “I’d ask if he is your mate but I see
no mark” he says when he pulls back. “No, Oliver is just a friend. Oliver, this is Bradford, my old pack’s
Beta.” I see panic on Oliver’s face. “I would never do anything to harm Jasmine or Calliope. Had I
known what the Alpha was doing I would have helped them escape.” “How did you find us?” “Honestly,
I had given up until I went to neutral territory and heard a rogue talking about a red wolf in this
collective. I figured what are the chances of another red wolf being so close to our pack. You are the
only one I have ever seen in my life.” “That ba**ard Franklin has been running his mouth apparently.”
Oliver growls again and Bradford smiles. “I’m d you have found a safe ce, Calliope, but make no
mistake he has no intentions of giving up.” “I’m not concerned about my father.” “I understand that
Calliope but he is a desperate man and he went to see Simone. He hasn’t heard back from her but you
know as well as I do she is as evil as theye.” “F**k” I say. I wasn’t worried about Franklin’s witch,
but Simone is a different story. I was told stories of how she worked for my grandfather when the price
was right.
“You know that I will never tell him where you are, but that witch is strong enough to figure it out.
Calliope, I will be leaving the pack with my family because your father is getting desperate. He has
already threatened to harm my mate. I can’t risk your father hurting my mate and pup because I still
can’t find you.” I hate that he is risking himself and those he loves to keep me safe. “Don’t even think
about it. I did not say that to make you feel guilty. I just want to make sure you know so you can be
prepared. You are destined for great things and I hope someday I get to see you again.” I wrap him in a
hug. He has been more like a father to me than the ba**ard who calls himself an Alpha. “Please be
safe and tell your family I’m sorry for all of this. Your son’s birthright was to be Beta and now that
won’t happen. ” He let out a low growl. “I will tell them you, send your regards, but I will never tell them
you’re sorry. You have nothing to be sorry for. Believe me, my son wants nothing to do with being Beta
to Mateo.” He starts towards the woods and I make a vow to make my father pay for his selfish ways.
I turn back and Oliver is just staring at me. “Come on, we need to go speak with Carter.” “You’re not
leaving Calliope. I won’t allow it”, Oliver says, and Iugh. I love how close we have be. “I never
said I was leaving but I need to find a way to keep the collective safe.” We reach the office and I knock.
I don’t want what happenedst time to happen again. “Come in”, Carter says, and we walk inside. I tell
him everything Bradford just told me. I expect him to be upset but he seems calm. “Calliope, this is your
home now. I will call the Nightfire pack. The Beta female and Gamma are both powerful witches. I’m
sure they would be willing to help us keep everyone safe.” I feel my body rx and Aurora stops
pacing. We could protect ourselves from that witch, but not all of our friends and family. Aurora is
powerful, but ck magic witches aren’t known to y fair.
The Next Day
The sun is peeking through my window but I have been up for hours. My mind was gued by the
thought of that evil witch hurting people I havee to love. “Calliope, I know your worried but
remember that we have been blessed by the goddess herself and we will do all we can to protect
them.” She is right, I just hope it’s enough. A knock sounds on my door and my mother pops her head
in. “Abigale said that the women from the Nightfire pack are here.” I don’t even let her finish and I’m
throwing on jeans and a t-shirt. When I reach the office, Abigale opens the door without me even
knocking. She is smiling and when I walk in, the women stand. I bare my neck to show the proper
respect. “Calliope, it is a pleasure to meet you” the blonde woman says. “I am Pheobe, the Beta female
of the Nightfire pack and this is Lily the Gamma of the Nightfire pack. It is a pleasure to meet you.
Carter has told us about you and what’s going on.” I nod “it’s nice to meet you both.”
“Come sit with me Calliope”, Lily says. I take a seat and she puts both her hands out to me. I ce my
hands in hers and she closes her eyes. After a few minutes, she opens them. Her smile makes me
wonder exactly what happened. “Calliope, have you shared who your father is with Abigale and
Carter?” “No, I hadn’t at first because I was worried, but then it just didn’t seem important anymore.”
She nods and I turn to them. “My father is Alpha Mateo of the Crescent Moon Pack.” Carter growls and
Abigale looks shocked. I look back at Lily, confused by their reactions. “Mateo was fated to Abigale
before he rejected her. Carter was her second chance mate.” The realization that he has always been a
disgusting person is almost too much for me to take. Abigalees to kneel in front of me. “Calliope,
what he did has nothing to do with you. I am happy he rejected me. I am with my fated mate.” I smile at
her and Carter ces his hand on my shoulder. “You and your mother are where you are supposed to
be. I have no doubt of that”, Carter says. I’m so grateful for finding our ce here among these
amazing people.
“Calliope, I’m sure you already know how special you and your wolf are, but do you know what being a
red wolf means?” I’m sure I have a look of shock on my face. She chuckles, “I am a blessed witch,
which makes me very powerful. That means I am marked by the goddess, but your wolf is a direct
descendant of the goddess herself. That is why you are so powerful and your wolf is as big as an Alpha
wolf.” I can’t believe what I’m hearing. I knew we were different but I never expected all that Lily just
said. Aurora is puffing her chest out and I chuckle. “Carter is right, you are where you belong. You were
never meant to be a Luna, as your father expected. You are an Alpha.” I smile at her. “Now
Pheobe and I will be putting a protection spell around the collective. If any ck magic is used against
it, we will know immediately. What is the name of the ck magic witch your father has sought out?”
“Simone, but I have no idea what coven she belongs to.” She ces her hand on mine. “We will find
out, you just keep the collective safe. When things in the pack have settled, we would like you to meet
the new Alpha and Luna.” “Is everything alright?” She smiles “yes they just had their ceremony and are
going to be weing their first pup soon.” “Please pass on my congrattions.” They both hug me
before they head out to perform the spell. I look at Abigale. “Don’t you dare apologize. You are nothing
like him and you are not ountable for his actions. I’m sorry for what your mother went through with
him.” My mother has no idea that Abigale is my father’s first mate. A few minutester, the door opens
and my mother walks in. Abigale walks over and hugs her. They have be like sisters and I hate
what he did to them both. He is no Alpha.