The Werewolf Priestess

A Ploy of the moon goddess

3. A Ploy of the moon Goddess

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This has to be a sick joke, it was not possible for me to get a mate, my kind do not ever get a mate, but was all part of our curse, but here I was feeling this bond for this stranger, why was I feeling this type of bond for this stranger?.

"Who are you?" I asked the strange man holding me, He stared at me a bit confused at my question, or maybe confused at the entire thing that was happening, I was confused as well, who was doing this ?, was it because of the vision from the plagued wolf ? Or could this be a ploy of the moon goddess?.

Without waiting for his response, I created distance between us, I do not understand anything yet and I will not welcome it at the moment, but the moment I separated from him, it felt like my skin touched fire from the separation I had created.

"Mistress!, I do not understand, I thought this was impossible for you" Fia said but I could hear the excitement in her voice, this was like a dream come through for her, she had always hoped for this possibility.

"What do you mean by it is not possible?" My mate asked, I could sense the confusion grow inside of him the more, that would make two of us.

"Priestess, I do not understand. Reed are you sure ?" the pack doctor, Hannah said, he turned her gaze to my supposed mate, they appeared to me well acquainted. So his name is Reed, I would have known if my magic has been fully restored.

My body would need rest, I will need to incorporate myself to the earth and to the moon to restore myself fully.

"Do you think I would not know my own mate Sister" Reed gritted through his teeth.

"She is the priestess Reed, everyone knows her origins" the pack doctor stated. I was a bit taken aback, sister, I had no idea that Hannah was related to this Reed of my supposed mate.

I now wished badly to have been able to look into their past but I was too weak at the moment and if I was not to beginning with, the moon goddess might not allow me to peck into their past and their future as well, I don't know why she does it but she does, there are some werewolves mind that were protected by her, it was a magic that I have not been able to fight against.

"I will take my leave now" I announced, this whole feeling had to be from the vision from the plagued wolf, it must be an after effect but I do not have to stay here and witness an argument, I am too aged to stay and listen to this two relations bantering with each other.

I walked past the two siblings and grabbed a still perplexed Fia by her hand, we needed to get away from here and fast, I refuse to be entangled in this mess and I need to find whosoever was behind the plagued wolf. That witch or wizard was strong enough to wear me down like this then no one would be safe, if she chooses to attack this pack with more plagued wolves.

This was not the plan, It should not have gotten so complicated like this, It is so hilarious how I had expected Fia to find her mate in this pack but now the unexpected has happened to me.

If this turn out not to be a side effect from the dark vision, then it would be the moon goddess, but why would the moon goddess do this to me?, what was her plan in all this?, all these years that went by and now she has chosen to grant me a mate. I should be able happy but I am not, I feel like this mate of mine would come at a price, and I am not going to lose anything of mine as of the moment.

Fia and I were almost out of the door when a loud growl erupted from behind me. I knew exactly who made that growl. I paused and turned to face him " Was that meant to scare me Reed?" I gritted angrily, has he forgotten who I truly am.

He might be my mate or a big possibility but he had no control of me, he had no experience while I have lived through millions of experiences for five hundred years of my existence . He was just a child.

Reed's growl faded into a low rumble as his eyes bore into mine, his expression shifting from confusion to determination. "I don't mean to scare you, Priestess," he said, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and defiance. "But I won't let you walk away without understanding the truth."

I scoffed, my patience wearing thin. "The truth? Enlighten me then, oh wise young wolf. What truth could possibly justify this absurd situation?"

Reed took a step closer, his tone firm. "The truth is that the Moon Goddess has chosen us, Priestess," he said, his words carrying a weight of conviction. "There's a reason you feel this connection, this bond. It's meant to be."

I shook my head, a mixture of anger and disbelief bubbling within me. "You know nothing of this young werewolf, you are only fascinated by finding a mate after waiting for so long, but I have seen bigger than just mate bond, I've seen it all, Reed. I've seen the rise and fall of empires, the ebb and flow of power. And you expect me to believe that this— this mating bond—is just a gift from the moon goddess?"

Reed's gaze held mine, unwavering. "I do not think that this is a mistake priestess," he said, his voice steady. "I've spent years preparing for this moment, for the day I would meet my mate. And now that I've found you, I won't let you turn away from what we could have."

A bitter laugh escaped my lips. "And what could we possibly have, Reed?, you know nothing, you are being manipulated by the moon goddess, there is a plagued body on that bed that almost destroyed me and you somehow pull me out and we are somehow now magically bonded. I am over five hundred years old Reed, I am cursed to walk this earth alone and you know that, everyone knows my story, my world is bigger than yours!" I yelled at the end, I did not think it was possible to have an outburst, I have never had one in my entire life even when my mother passed away.

Reed's eyes softened, his voice filled with genuine empathy. "I understand your fears, Priestess," he said, his words laced with sincerity. "But what if this bond is real, would you not want to accept it, accept happiness?"

I almost laughed but I settled shaking my head, my resolve was still unwavering. "You are really a child, Reed. I won't allow myself to be consumed by this fantasy of a mate. I need to uncover the identity of the witch behind these plagued wolf. He or she pose a grave danger to this pack and to Luna Louisiana." I reasoned,

A part of me wanted to believe him, to believe that this bond could be real but a bigger part of me did not want to dwell in this, if I encouraged this and it ends up being a fake then I would be the most affected, Reed would find his real mate while I will remain the same but this time with a broken heart.

He looked broken and I feel the pull in our bond forcing me to comfort me but I stood my ground instead, I faced Fia and said

"Fia we have to leave now, we must find answers," I urged, my voice filled with determination.

Fia nodded, "I will do everything in my power to assist you, Mistress. We cannot let this darkness prevail."

Reed took a step closer, his voice barely above a whisper, but it held a great sorrow, I do not need my power to know that my words hurt him. "Then let me prove you wrong," he said, his eyes pleading. "Give me a chance, let me accompany you on your journey"

"Reed!" Hannah gasped.

I stared at Reed and he really meant what he was saying

" I cannot let you follow me, this bond will die soon and you need to be here to find your true mate" I stated boldly

A frown settled on his face "Did you see that in one of your visions?" He asked

"I-I—"

"You cannot stop me, you are not sure of anything, I am coming" he cuts me off, he was quite adamant and it irked me deeply

"Mistress!" Fia called out, her eyes was pleading with me, I had always wished for me to get a mate, and now she has gotten that wish but if all this is a trick, I would be the only one affected, and they can't just see that.

I do not respond instead, I walked out of the room and Fia tailed after me.

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"Beta James, I will take my leave now" I said. We were all packed up, I could see Reed standing from a distance, his eyes hovering over me, there was a big back pack with him, he was truly going.

"Thank you Priestess" James bowed "I apologize for the accident that happened during the ritual" he bowed

"It was meant to happen, I am glad that no one got hurt. I will help in finding who is responsible for the attack, I will inform you of any news" I said, he smiled lightly

"We appreciate your help priestess" he responded, he turned his Fia behind me "Thank you for your help as well" he greeted

I realized that, I had not introduced them, but I am certain he would have tried to find out about her, he was a beta after all and that was part of his duty.

"Thank you for the hospitality beta James" Fia said softly and bowed to show her respect.

The beta bowed once more and Fia and I took our leave, we walked towards the forest and I could already see Reed making his way towards us.

"You can go back now" I said strictly when he was few feet from us, I do not want him to come, if this is all a trick, he would mess with my time in finding out who was behind the plagued wolf.

"I choose to stay" he responded back with as much strength in his voice.

I do not say anything else and just continue walking. I will just have to deal with it myself.