A parent role in a child's life whether it is biological or not is to protect them, shower them with love and understanding and form a bond stronger than any. A parent is supposed to guild their children on the right path and hopes that there upbringing will set them up for dealing with the cruelty of the outside world. Even though Justin and Ruby was not Annalise biological parent, they have a strong bond with her, they could tell something was wrong. They have been looking for the rogue alpha for three months and always came up empty-handed, but today both of their wolves have been acting up so much they couldn't control them, after finishing a meeting with a neighboring alpha both Justin and Ruby decided to head home and look for there daughter. As the crossed the border Justin and Ruby couldn't fell Anna presence, their wolves were losing it screaming at them to look for there pup, but being the head worriers they had to debrief their alpha about there trip, even though they wanted to see there daughter first. As they got closer to the office the door opened but no one came out, and that's when they heard Austin speaking.
"Oh, by the way, alpha Jackson has Damien locked in the dungeon, he doesn't want him around Anna but for some reason, she had asked to see him before I left so I'm not sure why."
Both parents stop in there tracks and looked at each other. They both mind linked each other so on one will know they were outside.
"Something is going on", Ruby said as she held on to her mate arms.
"I know, I didn't feel her when we enter the territory",
"Should we go in", Ruby asked as she took a step forward.
"NO," Justin yell through they mind link as he grabbed her elbow pulling her back to him, "not yet, I want to hear what they are saying"
"Well, it has to be important because they haven't sense us yet", Ruby said as they step closer to the office, even though they were not in there they could feel the tension from outside, Justin got fed up of waiting and decided to go knock and that's when he saw Kylen stood up, looked to Alpha Colin and spoke.
"I need to tell my parents Anna has been kidn*pped,
"WHAT!!!! Justin, someone took our baby", Ruby yelled, she was standing next to Justin, they were standing at the door to the office, she was trying hard to control her wolf, but a missing pup is almost as painful as a rejection.
"They might be able to help, they have connections and some of the best trackers and th---", Kylen said but was interrupted by a loud growl. Justin couldn't take it any more his daughter is missing, his mate was panicking, both their wolf threatening to take over to look for there pup. He was shaking his eyes black, his teeth started to show. He was losing control and so was his mate he could feel her wolf started to take control and he shouted
"ANNA HAVE BEEN WHAT".
All he could see is red, Ruby couldn't say anything all she was thinking about, was where is her daughter, was she safe and who took her. Looking at the faces of them in the room they could tell it was serious. Colin stood up and started making his way to Justin and Ruby. He stopped in front of them and placed a hand on their shoulders trying to calm them down. He looked them both in there eyes and spoke in his alpha tone.
"You both need to calm down and let us inform you on what's happened, I understand it is a shock but believe me we are trying to find her, now please take a seat",
They both look at each other and nod, then took a seat opposite Austin. They both were told of the events that happen and how she even called them giving them a clue, then Austin spoke about what happened before he left, after listening to everything Justin stood up followed by Ruby and then turn to Colin,
"Thank you for everything Alpha, but my mate and I will be heading to our home now", Justin said as he took Ruby hands, he could feel how heartbroken and terrified she was.
"Are you sure you don't want to stay here?", Asked Colin, he couldn't believe they were so calm after everything they told them, he was expecting some shouting or even throwing some stuff around.
"I'm positive Alpha, if you find out more link us and we will be here" Justin replied, he then walked out of the office not saying anything to his mate, Ruby didn't say anything either both lost in there own mind trying to process what they just heard. They both were going to the car when John pulled up, it took one look from John to know something was wrong but before he could ask, Justin walked up to him.
"Get Austin, James, Caleb, Kelly and meet us at the house in an hour", Justin said, he then turned and headed for his car, when he got in, Ruby was crying hysterically, he placed his hand on her lap to calm down but she broke down even more. He started the car and drove off he knew what he needs to do and he wasn't going to wait on anyone to save his daughter, he wasn't there for her when she needed him, and he wasn't going to let anymore harm come to her. This is crossing the line after everything Anna has been through by herself this isn't one he will let her face on her own. Seeing the change in Justin face Ruby interlock her finger in his hand, he turned and looked at her, she didn't need to ask she knew he had a plan and she nods in agreement.
"Justin, what is your plan?"
"When we get home I will explain, I asked John to gather the rest of Anna's pack and meet us at the house"
"OK," she said as she looked out the window, then she thought of how Anna mom and dad died and she couldn't help but need reassurance, "Justin we will get her back won't we"
"Yes my love, I will make sure of it"
When they got home, Justin headed to the office they had hidden in the basement from Anna, he pulled out a map and circle the area the pack house was, the area they found the dead wolves and vampire remains, and the area Austin said the Rogue Alpha was before he moved, after studying the map and eliminating the other packs and human areas he came up with a few possible locations the rogue alpha could take her. He knew they would need a lot of lands and he knew it had to be secluded. While Justin was in the office Ruby was in there room looking for the weapons they had, she knew they would face vampires. John didn't show up that night, Justin and Ruby stayed up and formed a plan of attack.
The next morning John, Kelly, James and Austin showed up as they entered the office, they could see that Anna parents were working hard.
"What the f**k John I said an hour, its the next day, what the hell happened", shouted a very enraged Justin.
"I'm sorry Justin, but I flipped out when Alpha Colin told me anna was kidn*pped and they had to sedated me", Replied John who hung his low, he knew he messed up."I just woke up and came here".
"Where is Caleb isn't he anna's mate", Ruby said as she looked at Kelly.
"About that, they are kind on a break and he is seeing someone from his pack", Kelly said while looking at Ruby and Justin.
"WHAT", They both shouted at the same time, the guilt they had felt all night was only increasing, their daughter was going through so much and they were not there to help her or even comfort her.
"OK, so since we have all this out of the way, why did you call for me? I could have been with Kylen trying to make a plan" said James as he took a seat. With that Justin and Ruby pulled out the map and showed them.
"We know where he is relocating to, are you guys ready for a war?" Said Ruby as she pulled out a crossbow. They all nod in agreement and started to listen to there plan, after hearing everything they had to say, they agreed to travel during the day, the next day and attack in the night. They were sorting out the weapons on the table that they needed for the vampires when Caleb came busting through the door.
"WOW, your guys are ready for war", he said as he walked past the table with the weapons on it. He walked up to the desk and sit on the chair facing Justin.
"What are you doing here Caleb, it has come to my understanding that you and my daughter are no more", Justin said, but before he could say more, his eyes widen as he sniffed anna scent all over Caleb. Justin growled and stood up, he moved around the table and grabbed Caleb by his neck, but Caleb being an alpha easily moved Justin's hand and pushed him off. Caleb growled loud showing his alpha aura, he was pissed, he was never disrespected like that before. John and James moved between both men to stop the fright that was about to happen.
"EXPLAIN YOUR SELF", Justin shouted, but that angered Caleb more, he was already pissed he could convince anna to leave and now he was being disrespected.
"DON'T YOU SHOUT AT ME, I AM AN ALPHA", Caleb shouted, he knew he shouldn't lose his temper otherwise anna won't forgive him. He let out a breath and took back his seat. "Look, I was with anna all night that's why her scent is on me, but before you ask any questions, I need to deliver a message, she asked if you could wait a few days before launching a full-on search party, she says she has a plan to end the rogue alpha, but she won't say what the plan is because they is a mole in the pack feeding information to the enemy, she says she loves you all a lot and not to worry".
Austin was about to speak up but Caleb raised his hand to stop him. Caleb already knew the question that was coming. He himself was an emotional mess, he needed to get his head together before answering. They all sensed his distressed and gave him the time he needed, but Ruby was losing her mind she needed to know what was going on, she didn't like the feeling of being powerless, worse yet she didn't like the idea that her daughter was in danger and she couldn't do anything about it.
"Caleb, I understand what you are going through but, we need to know what is going on, she is our daughter", Ruby pleaded with him almost begging him.
"After I got the phone call from Anna and saw my people with Austin, I decided to follow their scents back to where they came from. When I got there I picked up her scent and I found her room, that's when I saw her and Jackson in bed", Caleb said but was cut short by a growl from Austin. " Calm down, let me finish, it was a test he was expecting her to react, but she didn't instead she told him she is a virgin and with that, he left. When I finally got to her, I told her to come with me and let's leave but she told me no, she has a plan and said we will all know when the time is right".
They were all shocked to know she didn't want to come, Kelly stood behind listening to everything that was being said, she knew Anna better than anyone, but her mind wasn't at peace, she knew she shouldn't keep this information to herself, she knew she had to tell Colin, she knew he was stressing about anna being missing, but is it safe, they have no idea who the mole is. They were all quiet for a moment trying to process the information they got, but Austin was the one to question first.
"Wasn't Jackson supposed to move last night"
"Yes, but he stabbed Anna with a silver knife so he stayed back to give her time to heal for the trip", Caleb said, shrugging his shoulders, he knew silver won't affect her but he won't say anything to anyone no yet,
"HE STABBED HER", Shouted Justin, he was furious, "I don't care what she says we are going for her", Justin said as he stood up to leave. Caleb stood up in front of him shaking his head.
"NO, she is ok, I made sure of it", Caleb said resting a reassuring hand on Justin's shoulder but that did nothing to calm him down, someone hurt his baby and he wanted blood.
"But why would he do that, last I checked he was head over heels for her", said Austin.
"He was trying to break Damien", Caleb replied
"Damien?", said James.
"Yes, Damien he is trying to find out what is anna's mother powers", replied Caleb, he could see the confusion on there faces.
"That doesn't make sense, why is all this so important", asked Ruby
"It is important because in six days from today Anna will be the Luna to the rogues, which means Jackson is hoping for a power transfer or a shared power, he knows anna has special powers and he plans on using them", Caleb answered, but judging by the confused expressions from Justin, Ruby and Austin he could tell they didn't know of her powers
"WHAT POWERS"
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