don't mess with the Alphas daughter..

Mother?

"Nicliah! Why did Drake interfere with our ceremony? He had no right" Mischon was pissed.

Nicliah looked from Drake to Mischon then shrugged his shoulders.

"Why didn't you help? or do you like seeing your daughter in pain?"

Mischon was taken aback by Nicliahs statement.

"I couldn't stand by and let Alisha go threw that pain she had already gone through 2 hours of screaming and pain"

Drake didn't have to explain himself to anyone he was second best to Nicliah who was his Alpha but because Nicliah didn't like the title they all called him Boss.

As a seasoned magic user, Drake has always been perceptive and intuitive. He begins to notice subtle changes in Alisha’s mother’s behavior - a certain coldness in her eyes, a sharpness in her voice, and an unsettling interest in Alisha’s growing powers. He also senses a shift in the magical energy around her, a dark aura that wasn’t there before.

The day they arrived, while practicing his own magic, he stumbled upon a residual magical trace. It’s a fragment of a spell, one that is often used for siphoning power. The spell trace leads him back to Alisha’s mother. This discovery, coupled with his observations, confirms his suspicions.

"So tell me Mischon why would me helping when your elders asked for help be upsetting for you? You could have helped? or were you holding out to use that siphoning artifact?"

Drake confronts her, hoping to catch her off guard and confirm his suspicions. Her reaction, a mix of surprise and defiance, reveals the truth. Now aware of her true intentions, Drake knows he must do whatever it takes to protect Alisha and her powers from falling into the wrong hands.

"Brother I think we should head to your office?" Nicliah was more demanding of his brother than asking him.

"Everyone please enjoy the party I have matters to attend, Mischon you stay here and see to the guest"Daemon announced to the pack and coven as his brother and the boys headed to the office with Alisha leaving no room for Mischon to argue.

In the dimly lit study, Alisha's uncle, a tall, imposing figure with a stern face, paced back and forth. His gaze was fixed on his younger brother, Alisha's father, who sat slumped in an armchair, a look of utter betrayal etched on his face.

"We need to take Alisha away, to my pack," Nicliah said, his voice firm. "She'll be safe there, away from her mother's influence."

Alisha's father looked up, his eyes filled with pain. "I can't believe my Luna would do this," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. "To siphon our daughter's power... I feel so betrayed."

Nicliah nodded, understanding his brother's pain. "I know it's hard, brother," he said gently. "But we need to think about Alisha. She's in danger here. My pack can protect her."

Alisha's father sighed, running a hand through his hair. He knew his brother was right. As much as it pained him, he had to let Alisha go, for her safety.

"Alright," he said finally, his voice filled with resolve. "We'll do it. For Alisha."

Nicliah gave Daemon a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "We'll get through this, brother," he said, his voice steady. "We always do."

Daemon nodded, managing a weak smile. "I just hope Alisha understands," he said, his voice filled with worry. "She's so young, Nicliah. This... this will change everything for her."

Nicliah nodded, understanding his brother's concerns. "Alisha is strong, Daemon," he said confidently. "She's more than just a powerful witch. She's our family. And we'll do whatever it takes to protect her."

With that, the two brothers set about making preparations to move Alisha to Nicliah's pack. It was a difficult decision, but they knew it was the right one. For Alisha's sake, they would face any challenge, and endure any hardship. After all, they were family, and family sticks together, no matter what.

Kayleen and Drake had taken Alisha to the waiting room, she was tired the hours of being in pain were taking its toll on her body.

Alisha's head was resting in Kayleen's lap she had fallen asleep as soon as they stepped foot into the packhouse.

"We have to take her with us Drake I can't leave her here with that evil witch she calls a mother, I'll end up killing her"

Kayleen was dead serious he wasn't going to leave his mate here.

"I know Kay I think the boss is feeling the same. The only problem we have is Josh"

At the mention of Josh the power that was felt around them was intense as they heard a whisper coming from Alisha.

“Sive tu es spiritus qui venit de terra, sive phantasma noctis quod domum non habet… sive unum quod in deserto mortuum est… sive spiritus non sepultus… sive daemon aut larva… Quidquid es donec amovearis… hic non invenies aquam ad bibendum… Manum tuam ad nostrum non extendes… In domum nostram non intrabis. Per saeptum nostrum non franges… tuti sumus quamvis territi simus. Vitam nostram non furaberis, quamvis mortem timeamus.”

The power that was dripping off Alisha was heavy and her tattoo was as bright as a star when she whispered those words catching both boys off guard as they looked down to see her still sleeping.

"Did she just speak Latin?" Kayleen was stroking her hair causing her to hum in delight and sigh in her sleep.

"I think she just put a strong spell on Josh.. Whether you are a ghost risen from the earth, or a phantom of the night without a home, or one lying dead in the desert, or an unburied specter, or a demon, or a ghoul, whatever you may be until you are banished, you shall find no water here to drink. You shall not lay your hand upon our own. Enter not into our dwelling. Break not through our enclosure. We are guarded, though we may be terrified. Our life you shall not take, though we may be scared to death."

Drake was in awe of Alisha and what she was doing even while sleeping, Just as he was admiring Alisha the doors to the room smashed open and her mother was standing there with Josh in her hands the pain in her mother's face was evident that Alisha did something and it was hurting her mother she put Josh down and stepped away.

"How could you Alisha!" her mother's eyes were blazing with anger

"I'm your mother!" she screamed again waking Alisha up this time as she sat up rubbing her eyes and looked toward her mother scuffing at her with disgust.

"Mother? you stole from me what kind of mother steals from their daughter for their greed?"

Alisha stood up and walked over to Josh picked him up and walked back to the couch she was sleeping on and cuddled into Kayleen with Josh in her arms.

"NOW LEAVE!" Alisha boomed towards her mother power dripping off every word she spoke to her mother, her mother's eyes grew wide as the look of fear took over her face she bowed and left.

Her father and uncle were at the door watching everything that was happening.

"Princess I'm sorry, I didn't know what your mother was up to I should have noticed" Her father walked over to her to grab Josh who had just fallen asleep but Alisha wasn't going to let him go, she turned away from her father holding Josh.

"Take Alisha and Josh back to the camp I'll be there later" Her uncle mentioned to Drake and Kayleen.