Brielle's Beginning

The Morning After

Kristians POV:

I woke up more energized than I have in years. Brielle's still sound asleep on my chest. I ran my fingertips along her silky skin. Loki has been asleep since we had a huge orgasm simultaneously with our mate. We've never felt so content and blissful as we do right now. I close my eyes and picture our life, Brielle, it starts playing out like a movie. Knot-tying-ceramony, pups, and just simply the overall unity and strength among the Shadow Moon pack.

I'm pulled from my daydream when my phone starts ringing. I wiggled out from under Brielle and stepped into the hall, cracking the door behind me. " This is Alpha Kristian, may I ask who this is?" I inquired to the unregistered Washington number ringing my phone.

"My Name is Alpha Travis, I believe we have some things to discuss." The voice on the other side responds.

"Ah yes, pleasure to make your acquaintance Travis. I know Jake was sent to report our findings. What do you know?" I started absently pacing the house.

"Yes, Jake arrived yesterday. He stated you've located a wolf with my surname. We had three pups snatched from their homes about seventeen years ago. All three females, all three are of Faelan descent. The rogues made off with a daughter from me and each of my brothers. They ranged between two and four. There were never any tracks to trace. The hybrid rogues in the group were so strong they even shielded our own pups' scent from us.

"Huh..." I said thoughtfully, "Interesting. The rogue who put the block on Brielle wasn't that strong. The elixir I gave her worked within the hour. I wonder why they had a weaker one do it?"

His breath hitched," Did you say Brielle?"

"Yes, her original birth certificate says her name is Brielle Faelan. I only found her because my wolf brought me here. She's my mate.

He cleared the shock out of his throat, "Her eyes what color? Does she have a birthmark?"

It clicked only then on which pup Brielle had been," She's got the most amazing grey-blue eyes, comparable to the night sky after a rainstorm. As for the birthmark, I haven't had a chance to find it. What and where is it I'd be happy to confirm?"

"All these years, I never..." He trails off," Well Kristian, it seems that the Harvest Moon and the Shadow Moon pack will be combining our strengths. As I have had no males with my mate and Brielle is the oldest of my four daughters. Harvest Moon is hers by birth right. When can you return to Washington? My Beta and I can meet you at your packhouse if you give us a day's notice." He shot off. Clearly, the Alpha brain took over.

"Your mate won't be joining you?"

"Sadly, my mate died four years ago in a Rogue attack." He says solemnly," Krissy never gave up hope we'd find her. Even after I had."

"I'm sorry, my father lost my mother an hour before they took him from me too." I empathize, "People say it's easier that way."

"Honestly, when I lost her, my wolf, Roque, and I both prayed to Selene to join her. The loss of a mate feels as though someone rips out your soul, hollows it out and puts it back. The moment her heart stopped, my soul died, but my heart still beats. Roque has yet to recover his full strength."

My heart shatters for him. It's followed by a chill down my spine. I could not imagine losing Brielle," The problem we face currently is that Brielle isn't strong enough to make the trip quite yet." I said, steering the conversation.

"How is that possible?"

"The block not only locked her memories but also her wolf. She has yet to have her first shift. As you know, the full moon is in a week. My plan from now until then is to educate and prepare her as best I can. After the full moon we will assess our arrival."

He clears his throat, "Sounds like you have it all figured out then. You can reach me at this number whenever you're ready." With that he hung up. I sauntered back into my sleeping Luna. Abuzz with excitement,she stirs when I open the door.

"Daddy?" She asks sleepily.

"I'm here, Little Wolf." I closed the distance from door to bed in three steps and slid back into my place under her.

"You left me." She grumbles, snuggling back into my chest, "I'm so cold."

"Awe my poor baby, can you ever forgive such a heinous act against you?" I kissed her forehead and a huge smile spread across her face.

" I'm sure we can work out some kind of plea deal." She opens her eyes to wink at me then slams them shut again.

"Is that so?" I shifted slightly and tilted her head up. I kissed her tenderly, "Anything you wish is yours, Little Wolf."

"Should I be jealous of you sneaking out to answer the phone?" She prods playfully.

I chuckle deeply, "No one will ever compare to you my love. That call was actually a conversation concerning you. It's something I'd love to talk about while we maybe make breakfast? As well as any other questions you may think of, sound good?"

Her eyes light up, and she jumps out of bed," What are we waiting for then?" Much to my dismay, she grabs a bathrobe and covers herself. I slid my boxers on and followed.

She flutters around the kitchen like a butterfly, she grabs eggs, bacon and the accouterments to make waffles. She sets it all on the counter, "okay so, six questions have been burning on my tongue." I gesture for her to continue," Who is the Moon Goddess? When will my first shift be, and will it hurt? Will you be there with me? Finally, who was that on the phone and why did it concern me?" She rattles off.

"The Moon Goddess is Selene. She is a Greek goddess and the literal personification of the moon. She is our guide and protector in this life. Your first shift will be in a week and, of course, I'll be there." I paused, recalling my first shift, "As for the pain, it won't hurt, as long as you don't fight it, which you'll want to because it's noisy."

"Noisy?" I could feel her nerves building.

"Well, the first time you shift, your body is reshaping itself without a blueprint. Once you and your wolf become one, you get that blueprint and the forms become interchangable at will."

"So by noisy you mean...bones?" She shifts nervously, pulling the waffle from the maker and pouring another.

"Yes, Little Wolf. As I said though, as long as you don't fight it, there will be no pain. When Selene's light engulfs you to combine you as one, she also wraps you in her protection. It's basically one big trust exercise.

" I know I trust you, so if you're there I know I'll be okay."

I beamed and pulled her to me, "I will protect you until my dying breath, Little Wolf." I leaned her back on the wall and kissed her gently at first, but building deeper. I feel her melting in my hands," Can I ask you a question now? I asked,

breaking the kiss and nibbling the crook of her neck.

She lets out a little moan and separates, "Eggs are burning, what's your question?" She moves the eggs around in the pan and throws in some cheese.

" So, you're very clearly a virgin, at least you were. So what made you jump to the daddy pet-name? I also felt the gush everytime I called you whore."

"I'm not hearing a question." She grins.

I grab her throat, "My question, Little Wolf, is how could someone so innocent be so filthy?"

"Easy, I never proclaimed innocence," She breaks my hold, "Between the internet and vibrators, I know what I like. Now about the phone call."

"Ooo and what, pray tell do you like?" She shakes her head and seals her lips, "As for the conversation this morning... Brielle, I found your birth father.