Moon Bound

Judah

“She just entered the woods behind your home with Izumi and Benjamin.”

Irritation flows through me, the information that Cole has just mind linked to me is enough to make my wolf and I restless. I wrote her a note telling her to sleep in and she is doing the exact opposite.

I know that she most likely went into the first with them to receive advice about what has been going on without anyone else listening it. It is just frustrating that she will not come to me.

I’m her mate. Not Izumi. Not Ben. Me.

"Do not follow them. Thank you for letting me know." I respond. I feel the temptation to have him sneak and listen to their conversation, yet I know that I shouldn't.

The best thing that I can do is respect her privacy. I know that Benjamin and Izumi have the ability to protect her if needed.

I feel the connection sever between us, and decide to focus on the matter at hand.

Making sure everything is perfect for Marisol’s coronation.

She thinks that it might be next week but I want it to be as soon as possible. I have it planned to happen tomorrow, she just isn’t aware of that.

I didn’t want to worry her, so I have already done most of the organization and tell her about it tonight. She won’t have anything to worry about.

“Is this a coronation or a wedding?”

I turn around to see Alpha Kane observing some of the decorations that surround the ballroom.

The theme for her coronation was mostly white, and a bit light blue here and there. I believe that these two colors will compliment her the best.

“It is nice to see that you are well, Marisol doubted that you would come. Said that you had some groveling to do.” I respond.

Kane chuckled slightly, “I am still in the middle of that, my mate refuses to be seen out in public with me.” He grumbled out the last part and I can’t help but laugh at his misery.

“I am sure that you will earn her forgiveness soon.”

He nods, “I can only hope so. All of the Alpha’s are here except Ravian and Atticus. I’m sure they have gotten into a spat that has slowed them down.”

I expected nothing less from the twin Alpha’s of the West. The two of them rarely can get along, nevertheless they run their pack seamlessly together.

“The coronation won’t be as long as they have been in the past. I am aware that it is dangerous for you all to leave your pack for long periods of time right now.”

“We will give her a proper celebration after the situation that we are in has been dealt with.”

The fact that I won’t be able to give her a lavish celebration like the Luna Queen’s before her have received is irritating, but there is little that I can do about it.

I know that Alpha Kane is the last person I should be asking for advice, but I just can’t help it in this moment.

“Kane.”

He dropped the scrap of lace that he was observing from one of the chairs in the front row. He turned to give me his full attention. “Yes Alpha Judah?”

I cleared my throat as I felt a light warmth run through my body. “Marisol marked me last night.”

He nodded his head. “Congratulations, I hope you were able to return the favor.”

I shake my head. “I fear that my mark may be too much for her and overwhelm her body.”

Kane’s eyes widened slightly. “Moon goddess, I forgot that she is technically a runt.” He started to scratch his beard before taking a seat. “She was saved by the moon goddess, and she paired the two of you for a reason. She will probably be able to withstand your mark.”

I take a seat next to him, while his words may be true I have my doubts. This morning I thought that since she marked me I would feel a shift in our bond. I would be able to feel her emotions, or hear her thoughts or see her dreams. What did I get? Nothing.

"I'm too scared of hurting her to take that kind of risk." Just the thought of hurting a single hair on her head is enough to cause me agony.

"She is stronger than you think my King. I am probably going to regret telling you this, but when she first entered my pack my warriors thought that she was attempting to infiltrate it in an attempt to attack me. They were rough with her, and she was able to handle it. She may be a runt but she was chosen by the moon goddess to be your mate for a reason."

I am desperate to acknowledge the last part of what he said but I can only think of him and his pack thinking that she is the enemy. "What do you mean that your pack was rough with her?" I ask. I refrain from allowing my wolf control, but I know that the struggle was heard in my voice.

Kane let out a sigh. "I will take my punishment for mistreating your mate when we have taken care of the witches right now let's focus on the fact that you and Marisol are perfect for one another. You're angry at my actions and are ready to tear my head off, and she will balance it out by saving me."

I didn't respond because I know that he is probably correct. As much as I admired at how soft and sweet she is there is a part of me that wished that she would want to get see me shed the blood of those who have wronged her.

"That may be tr-"

I was cut off by the doors to the ballroom being forcefully opened.

“Alpha Judah!”

I stand and turn at the sound of Charlie’s panicked voice. “Has something happened?”

He waited until he reached us to answer and spoke in a low voice. “Yes, Alpha Ravian and Atticus have captured a witch that was following them through the forest.”

Is this Arabella being handed to us on a silver platter? Especially with Alpha Lucian being here as well.

Maybe our problems can be solved as soon as today.

“Take me to where they are.” I command.

Charlie nods and begins walking. “I told them to keep her near your home. I didn’t want the pack to catch wind and panic.”

Kane and I both follow, him.

I mind link Cole, I need to have Marisol identify if this witch is Arabella.

Find Marisol, bring her to where Atticus and Ravian are at.

I know that he was probably the first to know that the twin Alpha’s were the ones to catch the witch and bring her on my land. Nothing gets past him ever.

I will, but she will need to be kept a safe distance from the witch just in case.

I feel the connections sever between Cole and I as I step outside.

I see Scarlet walking towards us with rope in her hands.

“You’re going to need this.” She states before tossing the rope at Charlie, “This will prevent her from doing any kinds of magic.” She then turns around and leaves.

“She is still polite as always.” Kane stated with a chuckle before we all started walking in the direction of my home.

As ill mannered as Scarlet was, she was useful.

"She is just a little grumpy that she doesn't know anything about blood magic. She has been looking into it, but she has yet to find anything." I respond.

"Well, we're on our way to learn about it now."

We begin walking again and none of us speak until we see the twin Alpha's, Cole, my mate and her friends. Marisol made sure to listen to Cole's directions and was a bit distance away from everyone else.

I walk up to Marisol and pulled her into my arms, she was quick to reciprocate and gave me a light peck on my shoulder.

I pulled back from the hug, placing my hands on her shoulder and ensuring that we have eye contact, "Marisol, when this is over I want a list of all of the people who have disrespected you, they all will be dealt with."

She broke eye contact with me, and I watched as her eyes roamed around behind me, probably meeting Kane's. Probably thinking of the disrespect that he had shown her by accusing her of being the enemy.

If only I had access to her thoughts. I want to tell her about what Alpha Kane had told me. That she will be able to survive my mark and even possibly giving birth to my pups. Unfortunately now is not the appropriate time for that.

I turn around to see the unconscious witch tied up in the rope that Scarlet had given us. Ravian is holding her up while Atticus takes the gag out of her mouth.

I turn back to Marisol, and grip her chin in between my fingers. "You will stay over here and if anything goes left you will run do you understand?"

She nodded slowly, probably wanting to be apart of what was about to happen, but I wasn't going to take that risk with her.

Izumi approached to where we are standing. "Apparently I can't be anywhere near this either." She rolls her eyes causing Marisol to let out a giggle.

"It is for the best that you stay over here. Who knows what she is capable of."

I turned and started to walk towards where the witch is when I overhear Ben's plan to force his way into the witch's mind.

I made sure that my opinion was heard first before anyone else could agree with his plan. "Absolutely not. We will stick to regular interrogation. Marisol has made me aware that the two of you will be in intense pain if you use your gifts on these witches."

Ben let out a laugh, "Is that a bit of concern in your voice?"

"Yes, for Marisol. You are important to her therefore you are important to me, and that means that I will have to save you from your own stupidity."

"I appreciate the concern, but I am fine. It would be best for me to try and pull information from her mind before she wakes up and you all interrogate her."

I nod.

I am not happy with this decision, but it just may be the best thing that we have at the moment.

We all go silent as Benjamin crouches down in front of the witch.

"This is probably going to hurt like a bitch, but it is for the greater good." He stated before raising his hand to come in contact with the witch's cheek.

Ravian and Atticus took a step back as they heard Ben take in a deep breath, I'm sure they haven't seen Ben use his power up close.

I can tell whatever he is doing is working, by the way that his hands are glowing and from his hair changing from brown to white blonde like Marisol's.

I notice that his body starts to subtly shake.

"Alright Ben. We can get the rest of the information from interrogating her later." I stated watching his body start to shake even faster.

He didn't respond.

I step closer to him, and that's when I see the blood running down his face. From his eyes, nose, mouth and ears.

I quickly reach for his arm and yank him away from the witch, effectively breaking their connection.

I hear Izumi let out a pained scream as Benjamin falls limp into my arms.

"Take the witch to the interrogation rom now!" I command.

Cole motions for Ravian to pick up the witch before he starts walking towards the pack house. Ravian quickly picks her up and follows Cole.

I hear Izumi and Marisol running towards us.

I turn to Atticus. "Go and make sure there is a bed and a nurse waiting in the hospital wing for us."

He nods and starts to run in the direction of the pack house.

"Marisol! Is there something you can do? Please!" Izumi cries out as she takes Benjamin out of my arms.

"He shouldn't have been using his gift in the first place! He needed time to rest." Marisol reaches out to brush his hair out of his face. She turns to me, "Healing magic won't cause me any pain, but I want him to be comfortable when I do it."

I was elated to hear the confidence in her voice, but now is not the time or place to celebrate it.

"I agree. I am sure that Atticus has already made it to the hospital wing and has made sure that he has his own room."

Izumi nods, before placing Benjamin back in my arms and reaching for Marisol's hand.

Marisol gripped her hand tightly. "Everything will be okay, Izumi. I will make sure of it."