Part 3 Tears Under the Moon

War

Mystic Moon this is your Alpha I have claimed the Nightwalker territory I need about 30 warriors and about fifty families to prepare to relocate.

Zion paused for a moment to hear the cheers of his pack. There Alpha had returned. He heard his mother and father both call out his name.

'You asshole, you had us worried sick' Tabatha shouted.

'Never thought I'd say your voice sounds like music to me ears, sing pretty boy' Kade said sweetly.

Zion chuckled.

'Welcome back Alpha!' Richard howled. Which started a continuous session for a good twenty minutes. Zion did not interrupt he always felt pride when his pack carried on.

He decided not to have them settle down instead he let them carry on. Once they did he asked, "Is Chastity around."

"She is," Kade replied

"Can you send her my way?"

"I'm on it Alpha," Kade responded.

Mystic Moon had an open channel Zion smiled as he remembered how Catori would do birthday shoutouts and sometimes if she had a song stuck in her head she would sing it in the open channel. The thing was Catori was a great dancer but she could not sing a lick. It never stopped her from singing her heart out loud and clear. On her birthday he would sing to her. She loved it too because he hated to sing, but Catori thought it was hot! "Oh yeah, sing these panties off daddy!" He laughed thinking about how silly she could be. She had so many different sides and he loved them all.

He spotted Chastity and Kade in the sky he knew his warriors and other pack members were not far behind.

Chastity dove into his arms. "Zion we were so worried about you!" He hugged her back. Kade gave Zion a big brotherly hug.

"Alpha welcome back, talk about a site for sore eyes," he said, patting his back.

"I'm sure there is a lot I have to catch up on," Zion said to them both.

"Yes, River left a few months ago and has yet to return from under the sea."

Kade saw that glimmer of hope in Zion's eyes as he nodded then said to Chastity.

"Thank you Chastity. I am okay but I need your help. I need a barrier around this land. Let me show you." He led her to the building of livestock that had not been touched by the Vargis. "They should be able to roam freely and graze." He said pointing at the cows.

Chastity did her thing extending the barrier to now surround Night Walker's territory.

The girls stood silently amazed at how Chastity looked the men in the eye.

"I would like to make an announcement to my people," Zenobia said touching his arm lightly she said in nearly a whisper. Zion knelt to see her eye to eye, "When you speak Zenobia you demand attention. Be firm, and direct so that people know who you are. And always look people in the eye it builds trust."

She nodded looking around at her people. "AS THE ALPHA OF THE NIGHT WALKER PACK YOU CAN HOLD YOUR HEADS UP. WE WILL BE BETTER THAN WE WERE BEFORE. WE WILL BE KIND AND RESPECT ALL." She announced looking at Zion.

"You heard your Alpha!" Zion said and her people began to cheer.

Kade looked at Zion confused. "Kade, Zenobia, Kennedy, and Isis. They are my cousin's daughters of Scott or Brayden."

"Oh! Okay." Kade understood.

Zion saw his father and mother and uncle Omar pulling up and his father's silver Range Rover. His mother nearly knocked him over and his father grabbed him too. He was sandwiched between them. Yet for some reason, his eyes had fallen on his Uncle who was coming toward him when suddenly he froze. He looked confused until his eyes fell on Donna. He walked toward her instead of grabbing her chin he lifted it so she was looking him in the eye. They stared at each other silently and then his Uncle Omar said, "I thought I would never find you. I thought you were dead or I was just not worthy."

She shook her head, "they kept me locked away, but I prayed for you."

They kissed so sweetly and as everyone celebrated their union Zion felt his anger build, why was he not allowed to feel the joy having a mate brought, why had the goddess taken her? Had he not been obedient. Had he not loved her, yes he had made mistakes but she had too.

Cypress {Rewind}

Ophelia stood outside of the palace balcony to her room. She saw Nasir riding up on a horse. She had to admit he was handsome. He looked up at her, licking his lips. If given the chance she knew that he would devour her. She did want Nasir though he simply did not interest her; he was not part of her plan. No, he was a nuisance. She walked back inside her room. Pulling her hair up in a tight bun. She stared at her reflection seeing her mother staring back at her.

A good queen has strength, Ophelia.

And I don't mean physical strength. Her mother tapped the side of her head with her finger.

Ophelia looked at the small speaker on the counter beside her she picked up the gift Natasha had given her the first day she arrived.

"Just say Alexa plays and music comes out." She had instructed her, the "humans came out with it it's delightful"

"Alexa play"

Time Machine by Muni Long started to play. Ophelia thought of Blaine as the words resonated. As soon as she opened the door there was Nasir. "Princess good morning. I thought you would be happy to know we have arranged safe passage for your return to Zerion." Ophelia smiled but she was not happy it was custom for the neighboring kingdom to return their visitors. "Queen, Nasir it's Queen now, and although I thank you I will not be needing your services. When I leave Cypress I will be visiting Morcon. I actually would like you to take me to your office so I may call my travel companions."

"Absolutely I wish you could stay longer princess."

"Queen," Ophelia said again as she allowed him to take her by the arm. He led her to his office and she put the call in for her pickup but not for tomorrow but the day after.

Coming out of his office, he was waiting. "Breakfast Queen."

"I'm starving, but I'd like to have breakfast with Natasha in her room."

Nasir looked disappointed but he made the arrangements. "Maybe after breakfast, I could take you for a ride on the horse." Nasir offered.

"I have never ridden."

"I am sure you would enjoy it and I am sure Natasha has riding pants that would fit you."

"Maybe."

Ophelia peaked inside, and Natasha immediately perked up.

"Ophelia you're still here."

"Yes, I felt terrible for being such a coward. So I postponed my return another two days."

"Oh yay." Natasha squealed as she reached out to hug her.

Ophelia ate her breakfast and then she and Natasha spent the next few hours discussing babies, fashion, music, and anything else that came to mind.

"Ophelia I have a secret and you must not tell a soul ever."

"What is it my lips are sealed," Ophelia promised.

"I had a crush on one of the guards," Natasha admitted shyly.

"Was it Marco?" Ophelia whispered.

"No, it was his brother Mateo. How did you know?"

"Well I didn't silly but Marco is beautiful," Ophelia said giggling.

"Oh, they all are, and well to be honest being married to an old fart like Milas is such a bore."

Ophelia had wondered how that worked; she felt bad for Natasha; she had been promised to the King at a very young age.

"What is it like being with a man your own age."

"Exciting." Ophelia lied it was stressful but she was not one for oversharing.

"Nasir wants to bed you terribly." Natasha giggled.

"Your brother is a womanizer Natasha he would be with just about anyone."

"That is true when we were younger mom replaced all the younger maids with old ladies because he kept sleeping with them she was afraid one would get pregnant. I wish I would have done the same now I am stuck."

"Would it be so bad to take a lover?"

"Are you kidding? I am never alone."

"It's sad Natasha hush you're going to make me cry," Ophelia said half serious and half-jokingly. She left shortly after so Natasha could nap. She purposely waited until she was sleeping to slip out. Since she had been in Cypress someone was constantly with her. She never had time to do any exploring. Since had been there she kept thinking about what Natasha said about Salazars daughter coming in and never leaving out. How was that possible? She loved living in a palace where there were always nooks and crannies hidden. She knew anything worth seeing was not on the west wing which is where the guest stayed.

She knew the south end which was the living quarters of Natasha and her King would be heavily guarded so she went to the north wing. It looked so dark and damp. Clearly, this end of the palace was seldom used. A smell hit her nose it was horrible. She followed the smell, her curiosity getting the better of her. Was there going to be a body there, of course, not she laughed at herself. She pushed a heavy door open that looked like it led to another library, much smaller than the one they used to keep the book. She walked inside and began to sneeze. Obviously, this place had not been cleaned for quite some time. The furniture was covered.

"Queen," Ophelia nearly jumped out of her skin.

"Marco you scared me."

"Sorry, Madame it's just that this end of the palace is off limits."

"Is it because of the plumbing the smell is awful?" Ophelia said frowning up her nose.

"No, actually it's not. To be honest this end is in need of repairs and the King has just not gotten around to it. I'm sure once Queen Natasha gives birth it will be one of her first priorities."

"Oh is that so." She sneezed again. Marco reached into his pocket and handed her a handkerchief. "Shall we head back out Madame?"

Ophelia ignored him as she wandered around the room poking her nose in places it should not be. "In every palace there is a hidden doorway somewhere. Where else would you hide a girl?"

"Hide a girl? What are you talking about?"

"Salazar's daughter?"

"How do you know about that?"

"Natasha told me," Ophelia said feeling on the walls.

"You read Nancy drew books as a kid didn't you?"

"Who is Nancy drew?"

"Kid detective."

Ophelia laughed, "your poking fun at me."

"Well you don't seriously think you will hit a board and suddenly a magic door will open."

"Not magic, hidden," Ophelia corrected.

Marco stood back silently observing her. She was not what he imagined a queen would be, she was a little less snooty than. he had pictured.

"Don't you think if there was a hidden room there would be a guard protecting this area?"

"Not if it's already off limits and you didn't want to draw attention to it."

Ophelia grabbed a candle holder on the wall that she thought was in an odd place a bookshelf slid open a few inches.

Marco gasped "Get the flip out of here! Oh, excuse me, Queen."

Ophelia laughed Blaine cursed all the time Marco was such a gentleman.

"We should not go down there."

"You kidding right we are so going down there."

"But Queen what if someone comes and…" he was following her as he pleaded because she continued walking, "they see the door open I have a feeling a scream would not be heard from down there." He had a flashlight on his phone and he shined it.

"Is that a cell phone?" Ophelia asked.

"It is."

"Interesting" when they came to the bottom of the stairs there was a clearing and then things got weird there were chains hanging from the walls and blood was everywhere the smell was awful.

"I don't like this," Marco said looking around nervously

"It's a murder room."

They heard moaning and looked over "holy s**t. It's Salazars, daughter."

Marco ran to untie her "she is chained to the wall." Ophelia heard his words but she could not react she was looking around a chill went down her spine.

"He lives in this palace you have a sadistic murderer living among you."

Marco used his charisma to break the chain. "Come Queen we must go!" He picked the girl up and the three of them headed back out she heard Marco sigh as they reached the top of the stairs he was half afraid the door would close.

Marco came running out of the north wing yelling for help.

"What happen!"

"The queen heard her screaming and we followed the sound she had collapsed on the ground." Marco lied.

"SALAZAR'S DAUGHTER" Someone yelled.

"Are you okay Queen Ophelia?" Someone asked her.

"What is happening?" Ophelia said confused as the girl was rushed away.

Nasir came to gather her in his arms, "are you okay?"

"No, what happened to her? I have to tell Natasha." Ophelia pulled away from him and hurried to tell Natasha.

The Kingdom seemed to be in disarray as word began to travel that the girl was found.

"And where was she again Natasha asked?"

"In the library," Ophelia said.

"That is funny I have gotten caught in that same room before I banged for hours and no one heard me the guards were sent to search every inch which is how I was found that seems odd to me that you heard her.

Natasha was wondering why Ophelia was lying about that part something was off.

"Ophelia?"

"Fine, I was snooping that's how I found her."

"I knew it!" Natasha said, "what did you find."

"Not much just her." Ophelia lied. For some reason, she had a strong sense of danger and she could not shake it. "I think I have worn myself out." She said rubbing her tummy., "Natasha who would do such horrible things to that poor girl?"

"I don't know but I hope now that she has been found Salazar will leave us be."

"I wouldn't be so sure of that. You didn't see her bruises and she was unconscious when they took her away."

"I thought you said she was calling out for help."

"Well, she did, and then-" Suddenly the door burst open. The king entered, "Natasha we are relocating you until this is over Salazar delivered a threat when he found out about the condition of his daughter.

"Where will you take her?"

"I'm sorry Queen Ophelia but the location will be undisclosed."

"I see."

Ophelia was insulted did they think she would betray them somehow? She quickly went to excuse herself but the exit was blocked by a guard. " Queen Ophelia we would like to discuss a few things with you before your departure."

"Such as."

"Salazar's daughter is not yet awake, did she say anything to you before you bought her to us?"

"No, she was unconscious." Ophelia lied.

"And you say that you heard her calling from the hallway. How is that?"

"Simple King the palace is huge I got turned around. On my way to my room and-"

"And how did Marco come to find you?'

"Marco has been my guard the entire time he noticed I was turned around and followed me. Why are you asking me all these questions I feel as if I am being interrogated?"

"Yes, Milas, what is the meaning of this? Ophelia is our guest and she solved a big problem for us. Why are you acting so hostile toward her?" Natasha said angrily.

King Milas eyed Ophelia suspiciously but said "sorry Queen"

"Are you" Ophelia snapped, "I think you have forgotten who you are talking to I am not some commenor I am the Queen of Zerion and my husband is just as powerful if not more than you! And he will hear about this. You may not respect him King Milas you, your son, or your f*****g Kingdom. But you damn well better fear him. Excuse me!" Ophelia said as she went to leave and when the guard did not move she yelled "GET THE f**k OUT MY WAY!"

The guard moved to the side and Ophelia tossed her hair over her shoulder with her head held high she headed for her room as always Marco followed and stood outside her door.

Ophelia was furious. She was in the room pacing when a black smoke appeared, "Salazar!"

"It is okay Queen I bid you know harm. I am forever in your debt for returning my daughter to me,"

Salazar looked tired and worn. He did not seem at all as she had imagined. "What happened to her?"

"I wanted to ask you. Did she say anything to you when she was found?"

"Yes, she did. She said Aramon."

"Aramon!"

"Yes, do you know who Aramon is?"

"I do."

"So you know who is responsible for this travesty?"

"I do and he shall pay. She said there are others."

"Others that he hurt?"

"I felt like she said others that needed help, but she was in the library alone.

I want to thank you and warn you as well."

"Warn me?"

"Yes, this palace this kingdom shall fall. My daughter has pronounced dead just a moment ago."

"I am sorry."

"I wish to repay you. Is there anything I can do other than wait until you are gone before I burn it to the ground?"

Ophelia smiled at Salazar, "Salazar I did not find her in the library."

"What."

"I found her behind a wall in the library. I moved a candle holder on the wall and it opened a hidden door behind the bookshelf. We did not explore the area once we saw her. We were afraid. I lost my charisma and I am unprotected here. So I lied and said she was in the library. There could have been others."

"Stay in your room and bolt the door, tonight whatever you do, don't leave this room."

"I can't promise that"

"Why Queen?" Salazar asked.

"A QUEEN has to do what a queen has to do." Ophelia and Salazar shared a look And with that, black smoke appeared and he was gone.

Ophelia was nervous. She went to the door, "Marco."

"Yes, Queen."

"You will come inside tonight my nerves are frazzled."

"Queen it would be inappropriate for me to enter your sleeping quarters."

"You are to do as the Queen wants correct." She asked

"Yes ma'am."

"Then come inside I do not wish to be alone." She ordered

Marco looked torn, "how am I to guard your door?"

"Marco I am afraid."

"Yes, Queen I will see if someone can take my place."

"Jesus Marco!" Ophelia grabbed his hair and pulled him inside, "must you be so difficult."

"Queen one should be standing guard."

"Don't be ridiculous you can protect me."

"But-"

She stood on her tippy toes and kissed his soft lips.

"Queen we can't!"

"I am the Queen I can do as I please now." She said as she pulled at his belt.

"Queen if someone were to find out that I was in your room." Ophelia had unzipped his pants and she giggled as Marco's eyes bulged and she fumbled with the button to his pants, "I could be discharged or worse hung or, oooh"

He went stiff as the button released and she reached in and pulled his manhood from his pants.

"Oh my, it's big, not as big as Blaine's but definitely impressive." She said stroking him.

"Queen," he croaked in a strained voice, "this is not acceptable behavior from someone of royal stature we should oooh no." He tried pulling away as she had dropped to her knees and he knew what was next.

Her soft hands caressed him and then he felt the warmth of her mouth. He tried to not think of what was happening to try to think of something that would make his p***s not want to perform. But mo the sound alone was enough to make him groan and he felt his fingers curl through her hair almost like he was having an out-of-body experience. She came up for air and kissed his soft lips. His eyes were now full of lust. She pushed him back on the bed and took her time undressing once she had straddled him. Ophelia wanted him more than anything but now that she was in the mix of things the consequence began to plague her. Was she any better than the Shewolf? True Blaine had hurt her but was this the way to repay him? She had made a promise to him. He had made promises to her. These were her thoughts as Marco entered her. It was not the experience she had planned and she bounced up and down on him a tear ran from her eyes. They were broken. He had broken them. Now, this is where they were. Once Marco was out of breath Ophelia opened a bottle of wine she poured them both a glass. She pulled a small vial out of her mouth and poured it in Marcos's drink. She handed him the glass and he began to drink.

Ophelia peaked outside her door and all seemed quiet. It was about three a.m. when a loud thunderous sound seemed to rock the foundation of the palace. Guards came running from every direction.

"What's going on?" Ophelia thought as she stood back in the shadows. She waited until the coast was clear then made her way to Nasir's office. She placed a call over the screams and commotion. "The palace is under attack. For the love of Zerion get here now."

"Aramon come out and face me like a man." Salazar could be heard from outside. Cypress was not like Zerion; the third and fourth families did not live in the palace; they had separate dwellings and they were nominated based on wealth, not power. Therefore as the war began Salazar and his remaining family began to ascend the palace. Ophelia saw the guard leave Natasha's door she went to check on her. When she left Natasha, Ophelia watched as the third and second families entered the courtyard and the families began to throw down.

SALAZAR'S family was organized and prepared. Ophelia went back to her room and nervously pushed and shoved at Marco.

"What is it?" He said as he jumped waking with a start when he realized he was naked he seemed shocked.

The Palace is under attack, "Please I need to inform Zerion."

"Of course of course." Marco hurriedly dressed and this time Ophelia ran into Nasir's office to call Zerion again, "please come quickly I am dreadfully afraid."

"Queen, it is okay, help is on the way." One of the guards said to her.

Ophelia hurried back upstairs gathering her belongings she made her way back downstairs and waited for the arrival of Zerion warriors to escort her home. "Ophelia there is blood on your gown. Are you okay?"

"I am fine."

Blaine's radio went off and he picked it up, "King Noble Cypress is under attack and the Queen has sent out a distress call."

"What?" Blain instantly began to retreat. If something happen to Ophelia he would die. He set the location to Cypress. He had barely left his warriors when he received another message we are at Cypress and they are not allowing us entrance.

"Call their bluff. Let them know if they do not allow us entrance to receive our Queen we will declare war!"

"No need they are allowing entrance."

A meeting point was established and the Queen was escorted from the palace and they quickly left Cypress.

"The Queen is safe."

Blaine had just let out of sigh of relief when suddenly his transport vehicle was hit and he started soaring through the atmosphere and dangerous speeds. He could hear the warning sirens going off as the dashboard lit up notifying him he was hit and going down.

He knew the odds of him surviving the crash were slim. He heard a screeching sound as parts of the vehicle began to break away.

Seconds later he blacked completely out.

Blaine's eyes blinked open and quickly began to look around to find his whereabouts. He was chained around his wrist and ankles lying in his own s**t. He pulled at the chains and nothing happened so he focused on his inner charisma and still nothing. "What the hell?"

"Your magic is no good here. This place is warded." He heard a voice say.

Blaine looked into the glowing eyes, Kreis the dragon lord had captured him.

Blaine struggled against the chains holding him back.

"It's no use. You are now my prisoner. Tell me Blaine of Zerion why did you murder my mate in such a cowardly way?"

"I owe you no explanation for my behavior." Blaine snapped at him.

Kreis walked over to him and without thought, his dragon emerged blowing fire at Blaine. Blaine began to scream in agonizing pain.

"This is my kingdom and when I ask you a question you answer me,k" Kreis said simply.

Then he walked away rejoicing in the sound of Blaine's torture as his skin burned with fire. The pain was agonizing, two guards came running in to toss water at him. "Come on big fella to the infirmary we go."

"Why, why do you just not let me die?"

The guards both laughed hysterically, "Why, that would be too easy. We will keep you alive, Masters's orders so he can continue to torture you."

"Welcome to hell Big Fella." The other guard chuckled as they dragged him along.

This was the first time he faced the dragon lord and since then every day had been torture. Kreis enjoyed making him suffer. He knew Blaine had no idea what had happened to his people so to further humiliate him he lied to him.

He would come into the room and pull up a chair, "last night when I was f*****g your mate she whispered to me you are the best I have ever had." He sighed, "For a moment I felt bad for you, well wait how long is a moment I might be exaggerating. A second surely it was a second. I could not imagine how it would feel to know my mate's p***y got so wet for another man. Not just any man the one that is torturing the love of my life. Then I nutted inside her and well the second was gone however the thought still lingered. You must be a terrible mate. Tell me about it. Why is it so easy for her to cream all over my d**k?"

Blaine yanked at the chains holding him back from the dragon lord. Kreis had to admit he was a hard one to break. He sat thinking of more ways to torture the DemiGod.

"I am pretty sure your mate is with child. I will bring my son down here so you can meet him when he is born. I need to go, that w***e is so good, she does this thing when I'm coming in her mouth and it drives me insane. I certainly see why you picked her. I have some built-up tension so I think I will go blow her back out. I was thinking of building a room above your cell so maybe you could hear her cries of pleasure. Would you like that?" Kreis slapped his back playfully as he left the room. It was the mental torture that bothered Blaine the most. After all, he had slept with Tabatha while Ophelia was in the hospital after losing their child. He tried to focus on the past because he saw no future, no way of escaping this hell he was currently in. He had no power here; he was locked in a cell and chained. All hope was seeping away. This he had bought on himself.