The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 17: Secrets revealed

“It’s time you girls find out who you are, and who your mother and I are. There are many things you do not know. You both need to have an open mind.” Our dad said, with a very serious face.

Who we are? What does that even mean? What about mom? Openminded? About what?

“Lex, breathe. We need you to pay attention and not get lost in your thoughts. So stop overthinking and let’s just see what he has to say. Ok?” Caitlyn states as she grabs my hand looking at me. She’s right.

I nod my head and we turn to face our father.

“First of you are both very special people. I know many fathers tell their kids that, but in this instance it is the truth. First off let me explain who I am. After I’ll explain who your mother is. Then I’ll explain what this all means for you both. I will tell you how your mother and I met, and why we aren’t together. I can also answer any questions you have, but please wait until I am done speaking. Ok?” He asked us.

We both nod and say, “Ok.”

“Very well. So like I said, please have an open mind. As I know you both were sheltered from this world.. I am the Alpha werewolf of this pack, the Moonshadow Pack. We aren’t the largest pack, or the wealthiest. We are however the most accepting, strong, and intelligent pack. I am a close ally of the royal family, the Vandurwin’s. I am also an ally to the Lord of the vampires, Alec Viotto. Which can be dangerous. Quentin Vandurwin and Alec Viotto hate each other. I often worry one day they will start a war against each other.. But that is off topic. I am the Alpha of this pack. My father, your grandfather was until I turned 22.” He informed us.

Both of us are sitting here confused and trying to figure out how any of this is could be real..

“I know it’s a lot to process. But let me continue, any questions I can answer at the end. Your mother. She was the daughter of the High Priestess. Which means her mother, your grandmother was one of the most powerful witches. Unfortunately with such power, comes those who seek to have it for themselves. After your mother was born your grandmother knew something bad was going to happen. So she sent your mother away and cast a protection spell on her. Not long after that, both your grandmother and grandfather were killed. They never found the killers.” He continued.

What??? Our mom? A child of a powerful witch? No. None of this makes sense!!

“Where did they send your mother? To a werewolf she was best friends with, a wolf that was part of the Bluemoon Pack. Her best friend’s name was Sylvie. Sylvie was a werewolf who believed in saving herself for her mate. She would never date or anything. She wanted to save everything for her mate. She confided in your grandmother how she longed for children, but how she couldn’t imagine kids without a mate. So your grandmother sent her to live with Sylvie.” He said with a smile on his face.

“Sylvie raised her like her own pup. When your mom was 5 they were invited to an event at the Moonshadow pack. Which is where Sylvie met her mate. His name was Brady and he had also been waiting for his mate. He accepted your mother as his own just as Sylvie did. They ended up with 2 more children, Jerrod and Rose. Over the years your mother’s magic grew and grew. Eventually when she hit her teenage years they had to find a witch to train her.” He still had a smile on his face as he was telling us the stories.

He looked over at Isabella and she nodded and smiled an honest smile. Their relationship both confuses me and makes my heart happy.

“One day after your mom was done training, she headed to go to the pond. She wanted to go relax. She was 16 almost 17. She had just finished swimming and was laying on a towel reading a book. I had been running through the forest in my wolf form, to try to up my strength and endurance. After all, I needed to be strong if I was to be an Alpha. I had just recently turned 18. They told me I couldn’t be an Alpha until I found my mate.”

Mate? What is this mate? He keeps saying this word yet I don’t understand it.

“As I was running I smelt the sweetest of smells a mixture of honey and pears. I stopped in my tracks. Could it be? My mate? I started to slowly walk up. I could see her lying on a towel reading a book. Her short brown curly hair was still dripping from swimming. The sun was shining off her pale, cream colored skin. She was wearing a purple swimsuit. I just stood there, and apparently she could feel me there. As she yelled for me to stop creeping on her, return to my human form, so she could have a conversation with me about being a peeping Tom.”

Everyone started to laugh. That does sound like mom.

“After I turned back to my human form and threw my shorts on I walked over to her. We talked until it was dark and we walked back. My parents saw and were infuriated. They refused for me to be with a witch. I needed to be with a strong wolf. No begging or pleading would make them listen. So we ran away. Thinking that would solve all of our problems. We went to Sylvie’s house she had back in the Bluemoon pack. It wasn’t a far journey. Maybe 2-3 hours by car or walking. I had turned into my wolf and let your mom climb on my back. So it was about an hour distance. We got pregnant with Caitlyn right away. We were over the moon. Until your mom started to get worried, she had a feeling something bad was coming. We had gotten threatened by some witches when we were out in a field one day. After that we stuck to the house mainly. When your mom had Caitlyn we were so excited. She was the most beautiful baby we had ever seen. A little over a month after she was born we started to be threatened by more witches, and my parents found us. We both decided it would be best for your mother and Caitlyn to go live in this human village that she had heard of. We rejected each other, so we could both move on. She knew I may get a chance at a second chance mate, but only if we severed the ties… It hurt us both so bad. I helped the two of you get away. After you were there and settled, your mom made a deal with the king of werewolves. I didn’t know the full details, just that she was to put two spells over the village. One was a protection spell, protecting all from those with supernatural powers. Protecting them from being found. The other spell also would prevent Caitlyn and any other supernatural creatures, from getting their powers. Meaning wolves could move there, but their pups would never turn into a wolf on their 18th birthday. You two would never turn into wolves OR get your magic. She did it all to protect you guys. So do you understand what this means for you both?” He asked.

We just sat there in silence. He’s saying we’re wolves and witches? None of this can be real. I must still be unconscious in the SUV. Wait. The monsters I saw in the SUV were wolves. Does that mean they are monsters??

“We can’t be those things. Those things are monsters! We were attacked by giant wolves, they were going to kill us! Those monsters are you guys??” I said as I jumped up and started backing up to the door. Caitlyn still sitting there in shock, and attempting to process everything.