the Mistake

the Pack

POV: Willona Tungl 

“Shh it’s me, we have to leave now. That mate of yours is here.” It was kasey, and if it wasn’t for her hand on my mouth I would’ve screamed. As if on cue hi cent flooded my sense and a witches, oh no it was Sydney. “Kasey it’s Sydney, she’s out there with them. Volva is saying we need to leave, Mikkel’s wolf told her of his plans. He’s here to kill me.” I knew he would hunt me down, but it never occurred to me what he’d do when he got me. Instead of breaking, my heart grew cold and angry. He will not make me weak.

“Willona hunny, look at me.” I hadn’t realized, but Kasey teleported us to the basement with the other. Johanna help my face in her hands with a worried expression. “I’m okay, just angry over his plans. Not only is he going to kill me, but plans to mate another wolf before. This is beyond sickening and I will not be taken prisoner. Leave me here to fight, you all go and be safe.” They all looked at me with understanding looks and I knew then, they were my family.

“We are all leaving. We will teach you your powers on the way. Now everyone join hands.” It was now Esmeralda’s turn to speak. We all joined hands as the blue mist came from kasey. “You may want to close your eyes.” Before I knew what Kasey ment we were plunged through this blue looking world, I started to feel queasy so I closed my eyes. I could hear giggling all around me.

“Willo you can open your eyes now, it’s okay.” Joey stated in between laughs. I noticed the new name he gave me and I loved it. The place around us looked nothing like I’ve seen in Louisiana. It felt colder and fresher, like I belonged up north. “Where are we? It feels amazing here” I question while laying down to listen to the animals. It was strangely quiet, too quiet if I’m honest. It could be that I’m not familiar with this place. “We’re in North Dakota, I couldn’t transport us the whole way so I topped here. We’ll be leaving in the morning.” Kasey said making a fire. 

“I’ll be back, I’m going to go and hunt something. Anyone have a preference?” They only answered with a shrug. Well this will be easy then, let's go find a deer. Going behind a tree, I quickly stripped and shifted. There a deer two miles out, give me control. We quickly switched and he ran at a speed I’ve never seen before. That’s when I noticed that that we really weren’t like regular wolves, we were bigger, stronger, faster, and the only one I know that has a coat that is solid white. We got it Willona, I’m heading back. That was quicker than I thought it would be.

“Wow your wolf is beautiful, how did they not know who you are. There is a silver crescent moon in the middle of your forehead?” Embrose stared at me confused. I didn’t know I have a crescent moon on my head. That could explain why they alway injected me with wolfsbane. “They always injected me with wolfbane since I shifted three years ago. That would explain why they did that.” I said it as though it was something normal people do. When I glanced at them, each one wore a pained and disgusted look.

“That boy is no Alpha to do that to you. All of them should be ashamed. You were only ten when they started.” Johanna and Sally couldn't contain their cries as Esmeralda held them grief-stricken. Johanna was right, they should all be ashamed of how they treated me. I vowed deep down that I would make them all pay for what they have caused. “I will make them pay, don’t worry about that.” That’s all I said before I skinned the deer. 

Night fell really quickly, I stayed in wolf form so that I could keep everyone warm. Also in case of a rogue I can easily attack. “Goodnight everyone.” Kasey was the first to start, then a chorus of goodnights sounded through the night. We were leaving at sun rise so everyone had about seven hours to sleep. Suddenly I feel a presence and the stench of rouges. There were three all to the west of us.

Let’s go, we’ll be back before they even wake up. Give me control. I handed Volva control quickly. She took off at the speed of lightning once more. We came across the first one growling at us in a clearing while the two others waited in the woods. Willona I can sense another, but I can’t see them. I scanned the area with her, but couldn’t spot them either. We’ll just have to fight Volva. Letting an angry growl loose, we took off at the first one.

He fell fairly quickly, but while I was distracted the other two came at me. One put a deep gash along my chest, while the other ripped its claws through the flesh on my back. These two mutts will pay. With that I felt Volva push forward, ending their lives quickly. Out of nowhere there was a pinch in our left side. Upon looking at it, there was a tranquilizer dart lodged into my side. I’m sorry willona is the last thing I heard before everything went black.

Upon awakening, there is this annoying beeping sound that just wouldn’t stop. Willona,we’re in a hospital. From the smells its in a pack. We must’ve been brought in by the pack that was close to us. She is right, I knew we were close to a pack, but didn’t know which one. Please don’t let them send me back to Mikkel. The beeping grew louder and louder, then there seemed to be thousands of footsteps getting closer and closer. Someone grabbed my hand, trying to calm me, but nothing could but my mate.

“Shh calm down child. You're okay here, we saved you from the rogues.” The man that had an aura of an Alpha poke up. He seemed calm, but gave me a weird feeling like I couldn’t trust him. I had to, he did save me after all. Slowly peeling my eyes open, I came face to face with a blinding light. I had to quickly slam my eyes closed and turn away. “Please turn off the light.” I could hardly speak and was offered some water.

“Their off now, you can look.” This time when I looked, I wasn’t blinded but met with two people. One is a boy who looked to be around my age and spitting image of the second man. He is the Alpha, that I could sense about him. “I’m Alpha Andros Ember, this is my son, Timothy.  We welcome you to Ember Eyes Pack. We know who you are, and would love for you to meet someone when your rested.” Andros seemed like a nice enough Alpha to trust, but something in me said otherwise. 

“I’m feeling great now, but I have no clothes sir.” I tried for the formal approach, hoping it would help. As if he hadn’t noticed before, he ran out and came back with some clothes for me. Gratefully taking them, I headed off to the bathroom to change. “Thank you, shall we go?” I noticed Timothy gave me a look of approval. Why would he even do that i wondered. The way he was looking at me, worsened the feeling I have of them. 

They lead me to this old stone house with a nice elderly looking man. We could trust him, that much I could feel so I relaxed a lot being in his presence. “Archy this is the girl we found. I think you two should talk.” He only responded with a smile. “Come in child, we have many things to discuss.” He guestered me into the living room, but made the others leave. When he came back he wasn’t wearing his smile anymore, but a frown.

“When they told me that they found you I hoped it was a lie, but here you are. Do you know what you are and what you can do? I have gotten in contact with the witches, they’ll be waiting on my signal.” Who was this man, and what on earth did he know about me. Wait he’s in contact with my family. “What is happening.” That’s the only thing I could manage to even say He looked at me understandingly, “These people aren’t your friends. Their going to trade you to the rogues. When this happens, I will send word to Johanna. They will get you and move closer to the Yukon.” I knew I couldn’t trust them, but why did I trust him of all people.

"Their coming so act like your confused and go along with what they do. Don't let them suspect you know. So just read this book and get back to me okay." I nodded along and smiled confused when I saw them. He handed me a book about the goddess. I wonder when this plan of theirs will be taking place, and we did have an advantage by already knowing. 

They walked with me back to what I assume is their pack house. I could see the little kids playing and I couldn't help but smile. Just then I felt Timothy grab my hand, and keep walking like it was ordinary. "I know you don't have a mate and are running from him. I need a Luna so maybe this will go perfectly." I just smiled in return. I have to play along to what their doing.

This will be fairly easy since they seem to think I'm naive. "I would like that. A chance to start over seems to be exactly what I need right now." I snuggled closer to him for effect. He seemed to believe it, because he wrapped me in his arms with a smile. "Will she be our Luna? She's very pretty." This little girl who seemed about six came up to us beaming. How adorable she looked and excited to see me, sadly I won't be here for long.

"She maybe if she accepts my offer. Run off now we have things to discuss." She just smiled and took off running to a group of girls on swing sets. This place seemed to be great, why would they even do this to me. We are powerful Willonas, they are not. The rouge will stop at nothing to have us. They think we don't have powers so let's keep it that way. Just remember to give me control when I say. With that she cut the line off. Volva is a smart wolf, I know she'll get us through this. 

"Go to your room and rest. I'll come get you when dinner is ready okay?" To this Timothy was leading me up some stairs to what seemed to be the Alpha quarters. I was really tired and I had to at least get some rest. "Thank you. I think I'll take a shower and a nap." I walked in to see this absolutely beautiful room. The shower was nice and warm, but I couldn't shake the feeling something was going to happen. Hey volva I'm taking a nap and you keep your senses up okay.

“Willona you need to wake up, you have to leave. I’m so sorry.” Groggily moving I could see Timothy beside me. This must be when the plan is going into place, be ready. Quickly helping me pack a bag, Timothy wore a smirk. He really think his little plans are going to work, we will never go back to being a slave. We will make him pay with the rest, just add his name to the list. Volva is right, we just need to get out of her. “Where are we going, I...I..can’t go back. Please don’t send me back” Adding a few tears for effect. I’m pretty sure he assumed I am scared. 

“Shhh. It’s okay, I’m not sending you back. We are leaving together.” That arrogant smirk is back. I can’t wait to wipe it off his face and everyone who underestimated me. They will all pay, they’ll learn who I am and regret their very existence. Timothy has me wrapped in his arms in a way that seemed he’s comforting me, but I know it’s so I don’t see anything. “Do you promise to keep me safe? I’m scared Timothy.” Cuddling further into him, he stiffened all of a sudden.

“Get off of me now you worthless mutt. I’m done playing this game all because of my father. I had to hide my mate, just to trick you. I did feel bad about doing this, but now I don’t. You don’t feel regret about anything. SHE’S HERE BOYS!!!” With that four rouges stepped out. I couldn’t smell them, how is that even possible. This is valuable information every pack needs to know. Volva was trying to push forward, but I didn’t know if I could take them.

“Listen here you worthless beings. I am Volva and Willona, the daughter of the moon goddess and my birthright will be fulfilled. Either you join me or you die. Choose.” All of them looked completely scared. I know now that we are unstoppable, but what birthright are we going to fulfill. Volva took full control, and the power rolling off of her could be visibly seen and felt. They all knew they’d die today unless they join me. The only thing is if their smart enough to know. 

One by one, the rogues knelt down showing their decision. I felt a surge of power ran through me, this must be what being an alpha feels like. “Your smart. I will help you and make you stronger. We will be a pack, if you wish to.” All looked at me with these eyes showing happiness. A wolf can’t live without a pack, it’s a basic need. These poor men and girl had to suffer that pain. “I will not agree to this, we made a deal. Even if I have to kill you myself.” Timothy is instantly held against a tree by a blonde man, I’ll have to formally introduce each other. The pride I could already feel is amense. They just became my people five minutes ago, and already defending me. 

“That’s not your decision, but I will let you go. Go and warn the rest of the Alphas and packs. I’m building one, and everyone will be equal. No more of the upper members picking on the lower. All will train and be successful and help the pack as one. This pack will be the White Shadow Moon Pack, we will come to each pack and offer our alliance and former introductions.” Volva knew how to be an Alpha and proudly showcased that. I’m proud to say we are no longer that scared and abused little girl. The new wolves just turned and looked with awh, no Alpha I know would’ve let him live, but I’m not going to be like them. 

“You will be hunted Willona, they will destroy you and this so called pack.” To this I simply shrugged off. Nothing he could say would change my mind or my packs. This is a time for change, either the other Alphas are with me or they can fail. “Let them, I’ll be ready and I promise you they will either follow in the new age or they can fail. No longer can they keep a pack like the old days. I’ve been on the lowest level and now I’m here, I will give every pack wolf and rogue a chance.” With that said I began to walk off. I needed to find my family and introduce the pack. I wonder if I can have a pack with witch members, of course I can. 

“I almost forgot, I’m Willona Tungl. I need to find a group of witches and you’ll all have ranks. You each have a strong aura so I think it’s fitting.” They each returned with a smile. It was true, each one gave off a strong aura. I wonder how they got to be rogues since they have upper rank aura. “I’m Violet dawn, I used to be an alphas daughter, but he was killed and they kidnapped me. I was too young to remember the name of the pack.” By the time she finished, she began to cry. I held her, my story lined up with hers so I felt her pain. This small girl is absolutely strong, to have survived out here.

“I’m Dex Redman, my older brother is the Beta of Blood Fang Pack, he felt like I’d take his position so he kicked me out. The power ran to his head just like Ravana the alpha. Between Nickolas, Nikita, and him, they’ve all ran the pack cruelly. All the members are afraid of them. If you plan to do what you aid back there, I’d start with them.” I heard the rumors of that pack, but I thought that they were just that, rumors. Dex will be a great beta, and Violet is his mate. That's a perfect match. We will stop by there, I vow to dex that. 

“Jerico Farnese, I was born in italy to a small pack, my father used to be the gama. We came to meet your old pack for peace…..I’m sure you know the rest.” This broke me. The first two were horrible, but Jerico’s family was killed by my old pack. Wrapping an arm around him, I felt something in me stir. I activated my powers, without even knowing. “Wait did you just do something, I don’t feel the pain anymore. It’s like the wound is healed.” Smiling, I nodded. The others seemed to be really interested in what happened. 

“Um hi, I’m Cesare Sforza. Me and Jerico came from the same pack. Both of my parents were warriors, so naturally they were the first to be targeted. We’ve looked after each other ever since.” Now I could see it. They resemble each other and seemed a brothers. My beautiful pack, each brought their own story, but we made it a one. This will work out perfectly, all of us got along perfectly. It also helps that Dex and Violet are mates, I knew one of them I’d make beta. Thankfully I don’t have to choose. 

“Well I guess you should know mine. I was around 10 men I got blamed for the Luna’s death. I used my power, but not enough left to heal her. My mom died in the war and they killed my father. The beatings began from then till my 18th birthday. That's also when the Alpha found out we were mates. He rejected me, so I ran. His plans are to make me watch as he mates another, then kill me.” The looks on the faces are a mix between anger and heartbreak. Every pack heard the rumors, but none knew if it was in fact true. 

Just then a pain ripped through me like white fire. The visions popping up told me what he has done. I felt Jerico wrap me in his arms and lay on the ground. All around I could hear, “what do we do, what is happening, could it be her mate?” No matter how hard I tried to answer, I couldn’t. The images just kept flooding in, he wanted me to see this. Finally it stopped, after what felt like years. “He mated.” Those simple words made my heart turn to stone. He will not win and I will destroy him for this. The anger in the air wasn’t only mine, but my packs. We are as of one, that was completely true.

“There you are, Willona, why are you with rogues. They could take you back to Mikkel.” Kasey screeched. My family is here finally, we can move forward. Looking up I noticed my pack are surrounding me protectively. Their already amazing in protecting me, this makes twice now. “Ok everyone calm down. Witch family meet my pack. This is Dex and Violet, their my beta male and female. This is Jerico Farnese, he’s going to be my gamma. Finally we have Cesare Sforza, he will be my head warrior. I feel as though they deserve these positions and it’s in their blood.” Stopping so they could process everything and shake hands, I noticed they stood up taller and proud of their title. I made the perfect decision.

“Now Salley steel and her kids, Joey and kasey. Then we have Embrose spellman and his mom Johanna. This is Emeralda Spellman, she’s Johanna’s sister. They’ve taken care of me since I left Mikkel. Also teaching me how to use my gifts. We’re supposed to travel to the White Dawn Pack in the Yukon Territory, Canada. It’s the original pack and my lineage used to run it. If you don’t want to go, that is perfectly fine.” Eached shook their heads. Perfect, my pack is traveling with us. This could be a good time to make a peace treaty with their Alpha. From what I’ve heard she has moved passed the “no female can be alpha” stipulation. 

“Shall we get moving. Your mat..” Before Kaey could even finish I stopped her. “He will never be my mate. He’s mated to Andrea now, that means I’m free of him. So never mention him as my mate again.” It may have been mean,but it is the cold hard truth. I motioned for us to all hold hands. I’m ready to be rid of North Dakota and start my duties as an Alpha. Speaking of which, I need to look for lands to buy. “Remind me when we get done, that we need to find a place to set up our pack. Also I’d like to have y’all join us.” I figured now is the best to speak out about my plans to make this pack happen. 

“We’d love to, but isn’t it against pack laws.” Just smirking at Johanna, I simply shrugged. These pack laws are already broken and unjust. The new age will be forced upon them, whether they like it or not. I will make my vision happen. There will be peace, no more rogues, no more unjust pack punishment, no more Alphas and high ranked abusing their powers. If they don’t then I will destroy their dynasties. They’ll wish they listened the first time I told them. I should hold a meeting with all alphas, betas, and gammas. It’ll have to be after we make a name for ourselves, otherwise we won’t be taken seriously. My pack will be the strongest ever seen or that’s ever been around. Our reign will be endless Willona. We can’t die, the only time we can be when it's time to take over as the moon goddess. If Volva is right, then this will go perfect.