Destiny's Web

Chapter 10

(Bella’s P.O.V)

There is a knock on my door and as I motion it to open without looking, I say, Good Morning Alistair. I take it you slept very well and give him a devilish smile. Ali runs up to me and hugs me tightly saying everything he has been experiencing from turning into a werewolf. I laugh as he explains how his heartbeat kept him awake, and how he cannot wait to try food. I am so pleased to hear this old friend, I see you two wasted no time in marking each other, making him blush. You deserve this Alistair, and the Moon Goddess knows this.

“Thank you, Bella. It means the world to hear that from you.” Well, I suppose you are not here to catch up, what can this witch assist you with today? “I need a mask conjured up and perhaps a new suit for tonight.” Ahh~ I see. Do you have an idea of what you would like, and suddenly he hands me two photos. Oh, well done Lilith as I smile to myself. Your mate will look breathtaking and it makes sense you want to look your best as well. “They’re announcing our union tonight and I want my outfit to have similarities, so we may stun everyone as we both come out.” Well, well, look at you Alistair. Well since your wife is wearing this ball gown, I can already tell it has layers of silk so the color may change when in the light or moving about. I believe a blue suit with silver trimmings that has the theme of the 1800’s but still very modern will pair beautifully with this gown.

The mask she is wearing is stunning, I think a darker shade perhaps a more masculine pattern will pair quite nicely with this. It may take some time, but I will have it ready by tonight. Alistair hugs me tightly and says thank you, and then there is another knock at my door. I motion it to open again and it is Vincent, is it really time for the meeting? We all sit down and begin discussing security measures, our outfits, news, and rumors we picked up on regarding other Alpha’s and their families in attendance.  Alistair tells us Arthur has found his mate and is no longer an issue. I still do not trust the Morningstar pack, the have a horrid history… Vincent nods in agreement, but still nothing seems out of the ordinary with the attendees. “Perhaps we will have an uninvited guest.” Vincent furrows his brows.

Whom do you speak of Vincent? Alistair stands up uncomfortably, I believe we might expect the bătrâni… I stand up with Vincent. We must ensure everything is more than satisfactory if they do make an appearance… I stumble back as I receive flashes of images in my mind… “Bella!” Vincent catches me as I fall backwards. I place a hand over my forehead; I will cast a protection spell over the property. Vincent, we need to request for security, and they need to appear in costume. We might have more than just the bătrâni attending…

Alistair your costume will be ready by four, you can come on in and collect it. I will request an audience with the Alpha and Luna with Vincent. As I tell the Gamma outside my request, I see they are mind linking to let Alexander and Cassandra know the urgency. “They will see you now, a security guard will be up shortly to escort you both to his office.”

Sure enough someone was here and they took us the long way to the office, kindly explaining that they had a prior engagement.  As we approach the office the door was open, and he closed the door behind us as we entered. Alpha, Luna, thank you for agreeing to meet with us on such short notice. Cassandra steps forward, “of course, please sit down and explain.”

Vincent chimes in, Alexander pardon my bluntness but is your Luna always this bold to speak before you? I feel my eyes widen and Cassandra and Alexander start laughing. “She is my Luna if she needs to speak, her voice shall be heard.” I see Cassandra smile proudly at him, “if my Alpha wishes me to stay silent, I will obey. Please tell us why you requested a meeting with us?”

I clench my dress in my fist as I look down. I had a vision, and I must ask you to have security attending Lilith’s birthday party in costume. They must look like they are attending the party as guests, and I wish to summon my coven for extra security measures, they will use magic to disguise themselves as werewolves. Alexanders expression went from laid back to a profoundly serious look, he leaned forward and folded his hands together. What vision made you request matter of this amount of security? I look down again and I hear Vincent sigh. Please forgive her, she is still young and has much to learn, Alpha.meeting.”

We believe the bătrâni will be attending tonight, along with others who will be unannounced. Alex takes a deep breath in and I see his eyes go white. Cassandra asks, where are we going to find costumes for our warriors and security on such short notice? I look up and tell her to leave that to my coven and I, I will need a space to summon them and give them time to cloak themselves, perhaps a house close to the packhouse so we may stay near Lilith. Cassandra smiles, of course I will take you there once this meeting concludes.

The door opens and in walks Anthony, Abraham, Augustus, and the head of security and warriors. What is this aura I am sensing? It feels like home… Once I looked up, I see one of the twin’s eyes fully black and slowly approaching me. I stand backing up against a wall as he inches closer, he pins me to the wall smelling my hair and twirling it with his fingers. Abraham, unhand her! Alex says in his Alpha voice making Abraham lower his head. Cassandra comes to me and walks me out, I leave the rest to you men! I hear Vincent laughing as he says forgive her young man, this is her first time amongst a pack.

Cassandra why would the Moon Goddess and Hekate pair us together? I see Cassandra’s eyes widen, maybe it is part of the plan that the gods and goddesses have in place to keep the balance. Let me take you to my favorite secluded spot, there we may summon your coven. I look up and smile and begin telling her about myself and the coven. My coven was formed during the great war between our species, many were lost, alone, and frightened. They lost or had no purpose until one night, they had a vision and somehow, they all met up at the same location and under a full moon.

It is said Hekate and the Moon Goddess were in anguish over the amount of bloodshed in the endless cycle of war… children, men, and women losing loved ones and their way. They were the first to unite for their beloved children. Others were not so pleased but eventually came around. The coven was at the first Lady Blackharts command if she did not break her vow to Hekate. Years went by and the coven went into the shadows and worked behind the scenes to assist the lost, the broken, and the supernatural world. I was a baby left outside in the cold until Alistair found me, he took me to my coven and there they accepted him and raised me. When they realized who Alistair really is, they knew that he was meant to find me, and I am the chosen for the witches. We have been with them ever since, as I twirl under the sunlight, and taking in the nature’s scenery.

Bella, if you ever wanted… You could stay here with us and be part of our family! She says smiling, I laugh nervously as I see we are approaching the secluded area she mentioned before. It looks like we are here Luna, I should get to work! I could not help but admire the beauty of this place. It was just nature, and it has a white gazebo that is covered in flowers and bushes, and pond where swans nest. The pond has a stream that leads to another larger pond. Does anyone know about this? Just Lilith, you, and me she says smiling, it is our sanctuary, and it can be yours too. I begin laying out my candles and ingredients for the summoning spell, trying to evade Cassandra’s attempt at making me think about Abraham.

Once everything was prepared, I begin chanting Conjuro te de Coven lucis Hecate praefecit. Ego vocare te munere suo juramento (I summon thee, Coven of Hecate. I summon thee to fulfil thy oath). One by one, sisters of my coven started to teleport in. The last person to arrive was our leader, Agatha. Well done my child and she embraced me. Agatha, this is Luna Cassandra, and we have much work to do. Agatha stops and looks at her and then down to her little bump. May I, Luna? Cassandra nods and lifts her shirt up. Agatha puts her hands on her belly, such strong pups you have Luna, and what is this? Witches blood courses through your veins as well as the werewolf. You are power indeed, I will assign one of my best midwives to you, Luna.

I beg your pardon, Agatha… Did you say pups as in two?! What witches’ blood, I am a pure-bred wolf! I see her turn pale and begin to hyperventilate. Luna calm down, please, you are having am anxiety attack. She places both hands on the side of her face as she is trying to calm, her breathing down. Agatha speaks up - Cassandra, I think you should sit for a little bit, girls would you mind brewing some tea for the Luna. My sisters start s mall fire and place and conjure up a kettle and cup, they start mixing in lavender herbs and honey in and bring it over to the Luna.

Cassandra takes in the smell. It is funny, my grandma taught me to make tea this way as well. Thinking back on it… She taught me a lot of things, and I did not question her. W-was she a witch? “No, my dear your mother was.” An older woman stands up and walks towards the Luna and kneels begging for forgiveness, tears streaming down her face. I am so sorry little one, I see Cassandras eyes widen in horror. I tell my sisters to follow me and to leave the midwife and Agatha with Mari, ladies we have a lot of work to-do. We walk to an open area and conjure new outfits, drink our potions to disguise ourselves as wolves and wait for Vincent to text me. I check my phone and there is a message from a number I do not recognize. It’s the warriors and security guards’ measurements. Thank Hekate!

Then another message pops up, “Thinking of you.” I feel my cheeks turn hot as I am trying to hide my smirk. I text back, Sorry, I do not recognize the number. Who are you? Adding a thinking emoji to the text. I see three little dots in a bubble followed by a text. “The house is ready when you are, I am here to take you on behalf of Vincent, he sends his regards. -Abe”. That jerk, as I think of Vincent and the Alpha snickering to themselves. I can not help but enjoy this attention, and text back as the last of my sister’s finish. “Meet us at the trail with a dead-end”. As I hit send, I hear something coming at us and it stops. “Beg your pardon my ladies, I am here to escort you to the house you will be staying in.” The girls start giggling as he walks up to me, smirking and grabs a strand of my hair twirling my hair, making me shiver. Sister Bella, is there something you would like to tell us? I feel Abe staring at me and my sisters are all smiling and giggling. T-t-this is Abraham, my ma-ma… Abe interrupts me, “Ladies I am Abraham, Bella’s mate if she wishes. If you will please follow me”. I feel him put his hand on the lower side of my back guiding me, making me smile in the process. I did not notice it before, but his touch is so warm, and gentle. Maybe Cassandra is right, maybe this could be my home… Abe takes us to the house right outside the packhouse, its spacious and gives us plenty of room to work. I look up at Abe and ask him if he wants to see magic, and his eyes begin swirling with hints of black. I tell the girls and they begin to work their magic.