Shadow Luna

CH.6 Investigation

Colten POV

I sat there watching her sleep. She was at peace, something I knew that she desperately needed. I was so sad to know that she went through so much tragedy in her young life. Now I was determined more than ever to give her the happiness that she deserves. I was born a werewolf and always valued the notion of mates. I could not wait to have my mate next to me. I paid no attention to any girls growing up waiting for my special someone. When I turned eighteen and shifted for the first time, I did not find my mate… I was crushed. I still held hope that I would find her one day. Here I am now two years later, alpha of the pack, staring at my most precious gift. I can not let her go, she will never get hurt again, that I can promise. I am so already deep in love with her, I have patiently waited for her. I can wait a little long for her to accept me, accept the bond, and finish the mating process. I can’t wait for her to bare my mark to ward off any other males. But I have decided to go at her pace, after what she has been through, coming out stronger than ever. She is resilient and regal. She is perfect. My thoughts were cut off when I get a mind link from my father.

“Son we have more information about your mate. I have sent your mother to watch her while you come to your office.” He said.

“Ok, I’ll be there.” I mind link back. Two second later my mom gently opens the door and walks in to take my seat. I get up, lean over to peck Annabelle on her forehead whispering to her that I would be back.

“Please take care of her mother.” I ask gently. She smiles at me and gives me a hug.

“Of course, my son, she is precious to us all.” Pulling away she smiles warmly at me. I then make my way out and towards my office in the pack house. 

When I enter my office, I see my Father, Sean, my Delta Andrew, and my General and head trainer Brody all gathered around my desk with documents in their hands. I step into the gatherings and give them all a look to make this quick.

“Ok so tell me.” I say sternly, I had to get back to my mate before she woke back up.

“Colten, her full name is Annabelle May Duncan. She is 18 turning 19 on September 1st. She has no family, only a guardian. She recently graduated high school and was proposed to by her 4-year boyfriend. They were both enrolled to go to Humboldt State.” My father began to say and then Sean interjected.

“I found a police report from June 8th. An engaged couple went missing after going out for a hike in the woods. The male’s body, Greg Tanner, was discovered and autopsy proved that it had been dead only 8 hours and they suspect animal attack with a side note of a snapped neck. The female that was known to be with him was Annabelle Duncan.” He sighs and everyone now has their eyes on me as I look through the documents they had scattered about my mate. I saw pictures of her from high school playing soccer, hanging out with her friends and engaging in a few clubs. I took a glance at her high school transcripts and list of accomplishments and could tell that she was an intelligent over achiever. There was nothing she could not do. Then there was a prom picture of her and a guy with crowns on their heads. She looked so happy. She looks like she was on the right track to a full and happy life until that fateful day in the woods.

I suddenly feel so much hatred for the stupid rogue that snatched all her hope and dreams from her. But at the same time, I would not be here with her as my mate. The moon goddess must have a reason for her mating us. She must be more special than I realized. I must always keep her safe and loved. Yes…

I look up at everyone face after my silent moment. “Ok thank you for all of this. I know now that she can get through all this that has suddenly befallen her. She is my mate and your future Luna. I always want two guards with her when I am not around. I need the border patrol on high alert and assign more men in each rotation. Father can you contact our neighboring allies and update them on our investigation, do not mention anything about my mate to the other packs. I will call the king and update him and make him aware of my mate. Sean keep the pack running smoothly. Drew and Brody increase training for all the warriors. Now if you will excuse me, I have to make a quick phone call and get back to my mate.” They all nod and leave. I pull out my cell phone from my pocket and make the call to the king.

“Hello Alpha Colten, what do you have for me?” King Daxton answers.

“Your majesty, I have busted a large operation in an abandoned military bunker just outside of my territory. We collected a total of 4 successfully transitioned she-wolves. We also managed to capture a few rogues for further questioning. Their documents showed that they had collected 132 women in a span of three month. Out of those women 26 have been successfully transitioned. And 22 of them have already been sold to the black market.” I report to him. He was been recruiting his strongest and most resourceful pack under his kingdom to help eradicate this problem. It started with the kidnapping of unmarked she-wolves, but we all caught on quick. There were fewer and fewer occurrences, but then it was discovered that there was a new product on the market. The King has a registry of all the wolves in the kingdom and when these new she-wolf’s bodies were discovered we all knew what this new product was. It was the rogues new cash flow. Kidnap young female humans, turn then, and then sell them to the highest bidder.

“This is such a tragedy; I am glade that you were successful in your mission and saved all those innocent lives. I take it that the survivors will all be made part of your pack?” King Daxton replays.

“Yes, your majesty, I will also update the registry for you. Also, your majesty, among the survivors I found my mate.” I finally saw

“Congratulations Alpha, I am happy for you. Unusual for the moon goddess to pair a transitioned with a pure blood Alpha. She must be destined for something great. Take care of her and keep me updated.”

“Yes, your majesty.” I say and we both hang up. I run my finger through my hair and sigh. I look at the clock and notice that I have already been away from my mate for two hours. I mind link the cook to prepare dinner for two and put in a basket for me to take. I Make my way up the stairs to the fourth floor where my room is located, and I get in to go to my closet and grab a fresh pair of jeans and a t shirt to wear. Finished I make my way out and down the stair to the kitchen where I find a huge basket weighting for my on the kitchen island. I snatch and walk with haste back to the hospital. I just hope I am not too late for my mate to wake up.