Part 3 Tears Under the Moon

No mate no threat

Nightwalker pack

Okay, okay old man you were right." Brayden laughed as he sipped his blood.

"Now as I said I don't agree with this however if you were going to make a move this, in my opinion, would be the time to do it." Lorenzo pointed out to his overly confident son.

"So we go in at night and take them by surprise," Brayden said with excitement planning their next move

"Why." His father looked at him with disdain.

"Why what?" Brayden asked taking note of his father's mood change.

"Hide under the cover of night? You have complained forever about how Zion hid behind his mate and what a warrior you are and how you have never lost a fight. Now it's Lycan against Lycan and you wish to hide under the cover of night. And you wonder why I call you a coward and why I favor him. My nephew faced a God and did not cower. Do you remember what the girls said to you?"

Brayden glared at his father. He hated that he was constantly compared to Zion and considered weak.

"Your right father, we will leave in the morning and take the battle to Mystic Moon territory. I will finally face Zion Black and we shall see who the strongest Alpha is when I kill him and claim Mystic Moon as ours. He stood and abruptly walked off leaving his father to ponder his words. The pack house always felt drafty to Brayden as he traveled to his room. He had a lot of aggression built up plus he was starving. 'Octavia, bring me lunch.' he commanded one of the Omegas.

'Yes, alpha.' She softly replied. Brayden had a soft spot for the Omega. She was absolutely stunning but she had a mate which typically would not mean anything to him but her mate was the cousin of a neighboring Alpha and he didn't want to mess up their connection to that pack so he let her be besides she came in useful because the last time she visited that pack she befriended two females from Mystic Moon. Lizzy and Izzy were trying to join the neighboring pack but Brayden had convinced them to join his pack by leading them to believe he and his brother would take them as wives. As long as they were okay with a second wife eventually having an heir. The stupid girls had no idea he was Lycan and bearing his child would kill them most likely and the child too. He heard a knock at his bedroom door. Octavia came in and placed the tray on the table, Goddess she truly was beautiful. Maybe I could kill her mate and then take her as mine make it look like an accident he thought.

Octavia could see the lust in his eyes. Most men lusted for her she was not sure what it was that seemed to grab their attention but it was a curse to her. "Is there anything else Alpha?" Octavia almost did not want to ask. "Send for the girl, Izzy.

"You mean Lizzy Alpha she is the one you have been entertaining."

Brayden rubbed his erection through his pants "either will do." He said honestly, "I will be thinking of you when I f**k her anyway."

Octavia gasped she quickly nodded and made her exit, thankful he had not tried forcing himself on her. Lizzy tapped on the door dressed in a skimpy short leather red skirt that barely covered her ass and a red bra with a black leather vest over it. "Brayden how are you?" She asked as she sashayed in. Her breast was too small for his liking and her sister was bigger. "I asked for both of you."

"Oh, I'm confused what are we doing here?"

"Whatever I f*****g want." He growled.

Lizzy could tell he was in a sour mood. She mind-linked her sister. Izzy and his brother Scott came in a few minutes later. Lizzy sat in a chair across from him separated by the desk between him. Izzy came in with Scott practically draped over her. "Hey bro what's up?" Scott asked,

"I can entertain the girls you have been neglecting your duties," Brayden said to his brother.

"Come on bro," Scott said as he kissed Izzy's neck with one arm around her waist. Brayden glared at his brother. When Scott looked up and noticed he seemed disappointed as he excused himself. "Oh, I can help you!" Izzy said smiling at Scott.

"No, you will stay." Brayden said. Izzy's smile faded as she suddenly noticed her sister's silence. Izzy could tell her sister was pissed. Scott left the room and before Izzy could grab a chair Brayden instructed her to come to him. "Sit." He pulled her down into his lap. "Now tell me more about your Alpha." He demanded. Izzy was always a chatterbox so she began to talk about their Alpha eagerly, trying to gain Brayden's favor. "Zion is the best. He treats everyone with respect even though Omegas right Lizzy?" Izzy asked looking over at her sister. When she didn't answer Izzy just kept talking as if she didn't feel Brayden's hand pushing her legs apart. She wanted to say no for the sake of Scott and her sister, but who says no to a powerful alpha? All shewovles we're attracted to Alpha's their power was for lack of a better word "hot" Izzy thought. She was explaining to Brayden how Zion was with the kids when his fingers slid into her moist v****a. She let out an involuntary moan and Lizzy stood up to leave.

"Where the f**k do you think you are going?"

Lizzy snorted "You are Alpha of this pack but my Alpha is Zion and I do not have to listen to you. I am leaving if you wanted my sister you should have said that." Izzy gripped the arm of the chair trying not to orgasm in front of her, but Brayden never stopped massaging her as he argued with her sister. The fact that Lizzy stood up to Brayden was somehow arousing to Brayden. Women in this pack all gave themselves to him no one was untouchable. Brayden stood nearly knocking Izzy to the floor. "You think I'm afraid of your Alpha?"

Brayden said grabbing her hair he started nibbling on her mating spot. "My brother and I share everything sweetheart." He aggressively shoved her against the wall yanking her skirt up he thrust his c**k inside of her. She could not resist the alpha her body gave in as he stroked her rough and hard. Izzy just stood awkwardly watching them get on. She finally walked over and kissed his neck asking for a little attention just then Scott came in and took in the scene he frowned and turned and left. He was disappointed and Izzy felt bad because even though he was lower ranked than his brother he was funny and always made her laugh which she enjoyed.

Brayden took both girls back to his room and from that day forward they were both his girls. This was fine with Scott; he already had little trust in women. In his pack most of the women were Brayden's.

He had met with Alora; she was the pack witch. most packs had one. Alora was the only one he had shared his research on an idea he had.

"I think your idea will work Scott. Would you like to be there when I try the first time?"

"For what Alora he will just take credit for my idea." Scott vented then he caught himself remembering what happened the last time Brayden found out he spoke badly behind his back.

"So leave," Alora said nonchalantly.

"And go where?"

"Scott you have Alpha blood in you and you are Lycan start your own pack." Alora said trying to encourage him which was a job in itself.

"Who would follow me Alora."

"I would. You think the woman of this pack enjoy the way they are treated?" Alora asked.

"Watch your mouth Alora," Scott warned.

"I will f*****g not. You nor your brother can hurt me. I say what I please. And I say you are a coward and weak. You search for his approval as he does your father. Grow up and make your own path. Or stay here and be his doormat. I don't care one way or the other, for God's sake make a choice because I'm tired of hearing you complain." Alora snapped.

"You act like it is easy, Alora." His face looked pained as he walked over to her. He took a lock of her hair and curled it around his finger.

"It is easy Scott you are just weak." Alora knew her words were harsh but her feeling for Scott ran deep and she knew there was more to him than others saw. He let his family run over him and he did not even believe the filth that flowed from his tongue all an act to look like he was the same as them. Heartless and cruel men. Alora remembered when the pack had a loving Luna and the Alpha was kind and caring but once his heart was broken he lost all respect for women and the way Luna's daughter was treated after was even more despicable. The pack Alpha never recovered completely from losing Onyx the first Luna. She had died shortly after giving birth in a freak car accident. He was bitter after that but he pushed on for the boys once he met Brigette who already had four-year-old Brianna he had fallen for her fast and hard. They seemed to get along fine but there was resentment between her and the boys especially Brayden who made her life hell. When she complained her mate brushed it off saying boys will be boys. It was not until Brayden started making inappropriate gestures toward her that she finally said she was leaving the pack. Their father became enraged and locked her in the house. His Beta had discovered her later and freed her. They were then accused of having an affair. The pack all participated in ripping their Luna apart and poor Brianna was treated like a slave. Still, no one knew it was Alora that had assisted the girl in her escape. She had prepared the girl an invisible potion that allowed her to walk right out of the packhouse unnoticed and she had done so at a time when she would be away so suspicion would not be drawn on her. She had a soft spot for the girl and she also knew that Scott treated her like s**t like the rest of the pack yet oddly he had been saddened when she left.

"Scott, I think it is time for me to go. After your idea pans out I think I shall move on."

Scott's eyes bulged and panic seized him, "No Alora, why would you want to do that?"

"It is time. I will show your pack how valuable you are but once that is done I am leaving." Alora insisted refusing to look at Scott.

"He will not just let you leave."

"You are afraid of your brother. I am not I almost wish he would stand against me. The only reason I tolerate him is because of you."

"Then why leave Alora?" Scott asked.

"Why to stay?" she looked him deeply in the eyes, "exactly."

The next day Zion rose early and took his son to one of the Omegas to nurse. "Alpha is that all you need this morning." The Omega name Launa asked in a suggestive tone. Zion frowned wondering what type of man did they think he was. His mate had not been gone a year and already they were throwing themselves at him, "That is all I need now and forever. If I wanted more I'd let you know. Pass the word Launa I'm tired of the women in this pack acting like whores with absolutely no respect for my mate."

Launa lowered her eyes, "sorry alpha I just thought-"

"You thought wrong!" Zion snapped as he marched out of the room. s*x was something far from his mind he knew there would be a time when those urges returned but right now he was hoping that against all odds Catori returned to him. He made his way outside and shifted into his wolf. Kade spotted him and ran beside him. He missed Kevin as much as he hated to admit it but he could not get over how he had abandoned him at the worst time in his life. Kade was a good guy but he whined a lot when it came to women and Zion found it slightly annoying. Still, Kade was loyal as f**k, and he knew this Vanessa thing was eating him up. Losing a mate in any way was hard he supposed. He had just reached the river's edge and shifted when he got a mind link from border control. 'Alpha NightWalkers are invading our territory.'

'Oh,' Zion said as he picked up a rock tossing it into the water, 'prepare our warriors.'

Kade looked at him with worry, 'Zion,'

'Have the women and children moved to safety and meet me on the battlefield.' Kade nodded and ran off, 'Cat I miss you baby. Nothing feels right here. Please come back to me baby I know if anyone can overcome… death you can.' He took in a deep breath seeing images of her laughing flowing through his mind. The thought of never seeing her again began to boil inside him exactly the energy he needed to carry into battle.

Zion made his way to the center of the field where Brayden the alpha of the Night Walkers stood. He had a wicked grin on his face but Zion seemed unbothered. 'He thinks he holds a secret.' Czar pointed out to Zion.

'What is that?' Zion asked his wolf.

'Smell the air that scent. He is family.' Czar said.

'No way I would know.' Zion frowned, the pack reputation was hideous. They had been investigated several times when there was a council because of runaway girls telling stories about starvation, rape, and physical abuse, Zion was disgusted

'Zion he has your true blood flowing through his veins. He is Lycan, probably thinking he will surprise you in battle.'

'This scum can not be related to me!'

'Yes closely related. Because of this, I will only make him bleed but I will not kill him.' Czar declared.

"Alpha Zion I have come to challenge -"

"Blah Blah Blah I have heard it all before let's just shift and get this over with," Zion said in a bored tone.

The night walker warriors began to growl. They did not like the disrespect Zion showed toward their Alpha.

"Awe no needs to involve them we shall handle this like men one on one. If I win Mystic is yours and vice versa."

"I was hoping you would say that." Brayden was practically drooling with excitement.

"I bet you were now, let's see you, Lycan." Zion took a fight stance.

Brayden winced he was pissed off. Zion knew what he was, taking away his element of surprise. He had practiced this a thousand times in his mind and Zion never knew he was extremely disappointed.

"Awe so you have someone spying on me?" Brayden sneered at him.

"No," Zion frowned. "My wolf told me."

Zion shifted and waited as Brayden made a show of shifting. His wolf was impressive but Czar was not intimidated. His wolf lunged forward but suddenly Czar was on his back clamping down on his neck he tore at his flesh.

Brayden tried to shake him off but Czar locked down. Brayden was pissed 'Rage why did we not know he could teleport?'

'He is the mate of a goddess I'm sure there are many abilities he has. No worries I can still take him.' Rage, Brayden's wolf made A jerking motion flipping Czar on his back. Czar quickly pounced on his feet and the wolves circled each other again.

They went for each other as a circle formed around them from both packs waiting for a signal from their Alpha. The wolves fought hard neither willing to give up if anything they would tear each other apart first.

'We underestimated the Lycan. He is strong without his mate.' Rage said to Brayden.

'Yes, so we fight dirty.' Brayden snarled nodding at one of his warriors.

Zion shifted back into his human form. He could have finished Brayden off but he let up deciding to toy with him. Brayden's ego was wounded and he refused to lose even if he had to play dirty he shifted back into his human form. Czar fell back as Zion emerged. Bleeding profusely Brayden shot a look at his warrior again. His warrior with gloved hands waited for the right opportunity and tossed a powder form of wolfsbane in Zion's face. Zion cried out as Brayden lept to finish him off but Kade intervened. He, Richard, and several other warriors stood in front of Zion protecting him. Kade was a good warrior but he was no match for a Lycan alpha, but with Richard and a few others from his pack they could surely hold him off. Leaving Zion open. 'Well, this is going to be easier than I thought.' Scott said shifting he jumped at Zion when a wolf came out of nowhere that was just as big as he was. 'Who the f**k are you!' Scott snapped.

'The girl that's going to hand you your ass, b***h!'

Scott growled and he and the wolf went toe to toe. He could not believe the strength of this Shewolf she was not Lycan but she was just as tall as his wolf and her eyes were distracting him as they sparkled every color of the rainbow. 'You're a Monarch wolf!' Scott was astonished at how one pack could be this lucky.

Meanwhile, Brayden was amazed at the strength of Zion's warriors. They were fierce and he was impressed and angered as their Alpha stood back cockily watching him fight. The shadow walker warriors fought bravely against the Mystic Moon warriors all the while Zion nearly blinded by the wolfsbane stood idly on the sidelines as a Shewolf attempted to heal his site. Brayden growled he knew if Zion were healed he'd come back with a vengeance. Brayden heard. Yelp and his limbs froze. "Rrrgh" he roared and the three warriors jumped back. The nightwalkers whimpered clearing a path. "Scott," Brayden whispered as he tried to take in what his eyes were seeing.

"Brother for you. Release the beast." Scott yelled with his last breath before his body hit the ground. Out of the woods, the beast began to charge.

"Holy s**t!" Zion yelled for his men to retreat.

Kade stood frozen in awe as a hard of Vargis came swarming into Mystic Moon led by a witch in the sky. Brayden began to laugh wickedly. Mystic Moon was his he howled triumphantly.

Chasity spotted the witch above and suddenly realized she was controlling the beast. As if Alora was drawn to Chastity she stared down at her. Until something else caught her attention. "No!" She screamed in horror, "Scott!"

She was heading toward him when suddenly a force knocked her back. Not just her but the entire night walker pack. "What the f**k was that?" Alora yelled as she went tumbling off her broom slamming into the ground as one of the warriors was thrown into her knocking her breath out of her.

"No!" Brayden yelled running back but again being knocked back. A force field was now surrounding the Mystic Moon. No one could get in or out.

"Who the hell was that witch?" Alora said she had not seen anyone that powerful since Persephone.

Chastity walked through the force field she had created. "Mystic Moon is under my protection they are my family and this is your only warning you come near this territory again and you will die."

"Who are you!?" Alora had to know.

Chastity did not bother to answer.

"Wait, please can I have him back?" Alora choked out.

Chastity threw her hand out and Scott's lifeless body fell to the earth beside her. Alora looked at Chastity and noticed a mark on her arm. "White Witch!" She screamed at her.

Chastity turned back and looked at her. Her green eyes began to glow. Alora held her arm up pulling down her sleeve and she bore the same mark as Chastity. Chastity eyes the mark and then turned to disappear behind the shield that now protected Mystic Moon.