Willow

Chapter 8

        The next morning Ben woke Willow up with feather soft kisses, she moaned and stretched leaning up to kiss her mate.

"Are you ready for today? I thought we could get breakfast in town before we go see the elders." Ben said softly.

"That sounds nice, While we are in town can we please grab some new clothing for me?" She asked

"Of course we can!" Ben said. He gave Willow a big smile and smacked her butt "Come on pretty lady lets go!"

Willow has never seen Ben in such a playful mood. It was refreshing and she wanted to see more of it. She got up grabbed some coffee and made her way to the washroom. She got dressed in the only clothing she had and headed out with Ben. Who was dressed in tight black slacks, a white button up shirt and suspenders, his hair was combed back out of his face. He looked so handsome and sexy it made Willow sad they had to leave, she would have been happy laying in his arms making love all day. 

Ben took her hand and they walked roughly 2 miles to a clearing where he kept a vehicle. He walked her over to the passenger side and opened the door so she could get in, he reached across her and buckled her in. Before leaving he gave her a soft firm kiss and smiled. They started pulling in to town and Willow's eyes were bright and full of excitement. Ben pulled into the parking lot of a clothing store they went shopping for Willow and than they went to one of Ben's favorite spots for breakfast.

They were seated and Willow had Ben order for her. They enjoyed their meal before setting off to the elders home. To say Willow was nervous was an understatement. 

"We are here Willow" Ben said breaking Willow from her thoughts. She looked out of the window and took a deep breath, What did she get herself into? "Are you ready my love?" Ben asked holding his hand out to her.

"Yes, don’t let my hand go. I am afraid ill fall." she replied

They walked up a stone pathway to a thick wooden door. Ben knocked and the door opened.

"We have been expecting you" an older women said as she ushered them inside. Once they were inside it was like stepping back in time, large vaulted ceilings and candles for lighting, the windows were stunning stain glass with various wolves and other patterns. Willow quickly realized the windows told a story about the birth of her kind. 

"Please this way." she said as she waved them towards another very large wooden door. "Please tell me the names so I may announce you."

"Benjamin Braddock and Willow Williams" Ben said calmly.

The older lady pushed the large doors open and they walked in, than she turned and closed them behind us.

"May I introduce Benjamin Braddock and Willow Williams" she said towards the men sitting at the other end of the room "These are our wise Elders. Please approach and tell them your tale." she said before exiting the room through a small door.

"Willow Williams please approach." she heard a man say. She never let go of Bens hand. She walked up and bowed just like Ben did.

"Are you really her?" another voice said

"Of course she is! Don’t you see Freya in her?" another said.

"Willow where have you been all this time?" the first man said

Willow turned and looked at him as she replied "Sir I was taken by another wolf named Kirk"

She heard the growls all around her when she said his name.

"The rouge took you?!" another mans voice boomed.

"Yes Sir, I have lived with him for 12 years. I was saved by my life mate Ben. If it was not for him I would not be standing here today." she said

All eyes went to Ben. "We owe you a Thanks young Benjamin. You have returned the rightful Luna to the Williams pack. They now will be whole with you two taking the empty spaces." the first man said

"I am sorry, I do not understand sir." Willow said

"Of course child, You and Benjamin will become the new Alpha and Luna to the Williams pack like your parents before you." the man explained. 

Willow was stuck in her thoughts, she didn’t hear anything else the man said. She and Ben were to move into her parents home, and become leaders of this pack. She was thrilled because Ben would regain his position that was ripped away from him. But she was terrified because she didn't know to lead.

"Willow Williams, will you take this charge next to your mate?" the man asked

"Yes" she replied.

They all stood, bowed and said in unison "We proclaim these two as the rightful Alpha and Luna to the Williams pack. There law is just and their punishments stern, Do not stray just obey."

With that they sat and we left the room. We were directed towards a black SUV waiting to take us to my parents former home.

"Are you okay love?" Ben asked while taking her hand

"Yes, just overwhelmed. Are you okay? How does it feel to be Alpha again?" Willow replied

"I am only happy because I have my mate by my side." He said as he leaned and kissed her. 

"Excuse me sir, we are here" the driver said 

Willow looked out of the window to see the home she remembered has not changed. It was still as big, the brush were all over the property and the tree house she played in was still standing. They were pulling around to the entry way and people were standing outside waiting. The driver parked and got out to open the door for Ben and Willow. They both got out and an older gentlemen walked up held his hand out to Willow and bowed.

"Willow, I am pleased to have you home. I am Christopher the butler here." he explained when he looked up Willow saw tears in his eyes.

"It is nice to meet you Christopher.  This is my mate Ben." she said. 

"Yes of course, Our new Alpha. I pleased to serve you and our Luna sir." Christopher replied with excitement 

"I am happy to be here, thank you for the warm welcome." Ben said as he pulled Willow closer to his side. 

"Please come in and see your home, we are preparing you some food in the sitting room, you are free to explore. If you have any questions please ask anyone here most will be able to answer." Christopher said as he walked up the stairs to the entry way. 

Willow took Bens hand and they walked into their new home. It was going to be an exciting adventure. She was so nervous to meet everyone, she had Ben by her side and that's all that mattered to her.