MIDNIGHT MOON PACK
They had arrived at the Midnight Moon pack lands sometime in the afternoon.
After they marched a few dozen miles off the lands that once belonged to the Rogue Alpha Isabelle was relieved to see the King had organised for the human method of transport - cars to be waiting for them, parked a few miles in front of them as they stepped over the boundary onto neutral territory.
" You should of let us carry you Isabelle, like Jake and your friend. " Carl scolded in a concerned tone as he took in her bedraggled and exhausted looking state.
Isabelle was in human form and her moon coloured white-blonde hair was tangled and stained with blood. Her exposed arms and legs were also covered in mud as well as dried blood from battle wounds that had now healed; Her wrists, neck and ankles had painful looking burns from her silver chains that would never completely vanish and as she stood still dressed only in the Queens knee-length heavy gold silk cape that was fastened tightly and her legs wobbled with exhaustion.
" I thank you AGAIN, for your concern Carl but we have discussed this already. Yes, I am tired admittedly but I am not seriously harmed, unlike Jake. I too am the Alpha of the Blood Fang pack and my pack are already fearful for the welfare of one of their Alpha's I shall not give them cause to fear for me as well. They need me to be strong, to lead them and give them hope so that's what I am doing. " Isabelle explained one last time using her Alpha tone, knowing Carl's nagging was coming from a place of love but feeling so exhausted she had no spare energy left to argue over this anymore.
" Dam stubborn she-wolf, the both of you are too stubborn for your own good! You're perfect for each other both insufferable at times and you make my job so difficult! I care about you both and want to take care of you both and not to mention as Beta it's kind of my job! You both might be amazing Alpha's as you always put the pack needs above your own and we are lucky to have not just one but two Alpha's who are so selfless but damn it you both stress me out and make my hair turn grey with worry! " Carl dramatically sighed amusing Isabelle and making her smile.
" I can see you are not going to change your mind overtaking it easy as your just as dam stubborn as him but can you at least please promise me that when we get to the Midnight Moon pack and after you know Jake has been taken care of and the pack is settled you will go and rest a little...... please? " Carl asked pleadingly worried for her.
" Fine if it will stop you nagging.... I promise, there happy? " Isabelle asked sarcastically.
Carl smiled, he loved the bantering relationship he had with Jake and in the short time, he had known Isabelle he could tell they would develop the same strong friendship.
" Yes, I am. " Carl smiled victoriously at Isabelle making her giggle before rolling her eyes. " But I insist in escorting you to the cars up ahead you look like your legs are about to give in any minute and if they do I want to be right by your side so I can catch you... and so I can tell you I was right of course and remind you to listen to your wise Beta more often. " Carl said humour-fully making Isabelle smile.
" Don't get your hopes up. " Isabelle replied marching ahead but before she did she heard Carl mutter in an amused tone " I hope your future pups inherit both of your stubborn nature then you too can experience the stress and worry I do"and Isabelle smiled.
They had marched the last remaining mile and the cars were finally within reach, Isabelle sighed with relief seeing them as every bone in her body ached as did her feet.
Despite there being a long line of cars there was not enough to convey them all in one go so they were to travel in a few groups, Isabelle luckily was in the first group and she travelled with Carl, the unconscious trainer and unconscious Jake.
The car was large and spacious and its plump leather seats and warm cosy heating were so comforting Isabelle fought against the temptation to fall sleep.
" Go to sleep dam it, Jake and your friend will be fine and there is no Blood Fang members here but me so you don't have to put on a brave face and act strong for me. After everything you've been through it's understandable that your tired and I honestly don't mind if you sleep... I won't be offended and think it's my company boring you to sleep I promise." Carl said trying to coax Isabelle into resting in his own amusing manner.
Isabelle was really tired still so thought about giving in to the temptation of sleep but the fear of something happening to Jake stopped her from doing so.
" Isabelle, please? I promise he will be fine he's in the seat right behind us and if anything happens I will wake you right away, you have my word. Besides what use are you going to be to the pack or Jake when he wakes if you're still weak from exhaustion? " Isabelle thought threw what he said and she reluctantly admitted he was right.
"Okay fine, but if anything happens to Jake wake me immediately. " Carl nodded and handed her a coat to use as a pillow and she leaned against the window and slept soundly for the first time in years knowing the Rogue Alpha and his followers could never harm her of anyone else again or so she thought.
The two Rogues carried their weaken Beta to a well-hidden area in the woods.
Now that the King, his army and the Blood Fang pack had left believing all the Rogues to be dead, they took the opportunity to closely inspect his wounds.
He had a few bruises and scrapes from his battle with that she-bitch and his body was covered in mud and dried blood. The wound everyone believed to be fatal had healed a little and the bits that were too deep to heal on there on had been sewn closed. Their beta would have a permanent scar across his stomach due to the depth of the cut but he would live.
" Did you get it? " Damien croaked weakly.
" Yes...Bet...a I mean Alpha? " One of the Rogues replied
Damien picked the carefully sealed object up and admired it.
" Good we proceed with the plan then, we rest and then we will travel to the Gates of life to raise King Cian. "
" Yes, Alpha. " Both Rogues replied and Damien smiled at them approvingly.
That little bitch may have killed the Rogue Alpha but he was still alive and after he raised King Cian with the blood on the arrow - the blood of a descendant ofKing Kasabian the Werewolf King who imprisoned him he would wait patiently until the King was strong enough and then he would join him when he attacks the Werewolf Kingdom and he will kill Isabelle and everyone she cares about is revenge for the Rogue Alpha's death as King Cian destroys the rest of the Werewolf kingdom.
" We leave in an hour we have a long journey ahead of us. " Damien ordered.
As the car stopped Carl got out Jake was fine for the whole journey so he hadn't needed to wake Isabelle as promised and she still slept soundly in the car.
"Where is Isabelle? She must be in need of refreshment after her ordeal. " The Queen said as she sneaked up on Carl with deadly silence.
" You scared me, your Majesty! " Carl exclaimed holding his hand over his fast-beating heart.
The Queen raised an eyebrow at him and smiled at him amused.
"I mean she is still sleeping, your majesty. " Carl said regaining his composure and dropping into a respectful bow.
"I can't say I am surprised shifting for the first time takes a lot out of you as it is never minded adding fighting a crazed Rogue Alpha, his Beta and sixty vicious Rogues to the death to that as well. I knew she was exhausted at the beginning of our journey here but I understood why she refused to rest and her need to show strength for your pack and I respected that and considering she saved my mates life I believe respect is the least I owe her.... she really is a remarkable she-wolf and warrior I look forward to the opportunity to test her skills personally when things have settled down. In the meantime she needs her rest so can you carry her up to her room and I will have two of my guards carry Jake in next to her once the doctor has seen him? The Queen asked.
" Of course my Queen. " Carl once again bowed before gently carrying Isabelle to the room that was prepared for her as the Queen requested and laid her down gently on top of the bed.
"Good night stubborn wolf... you did us proud Isabelle and the kingdom proud, thanks to you the Rogue Alpha cannot harm another living soul, and I am so glad you are back with us safe," Carl whispered before he slipped from the room allowing his Alpha to rest.