The Luna's Tormented Soul

Welcome to Red Crimson Moon Pack

Wyatt POV

We left the pack house at dawn this morning and have been on the road for the last 6 hours. We still have another 3 hours to go before we get to Red Crimson Moon Pack.

Xerxes, my wolf, has been restless and anxious since we left the pack house this morning. I'm noticing that the closer we get to our destination, the more agitated and anxious Xerxes becomes.

"Xerxes, what's the matter? You getting more and more anxious the closer we get," I ask Xerxes

"I'm not sure. I have this feeling something is going to happen," Xerxes says

"Do we need to be on guard?" I ask Xerxes

"Of course, you should be on guard. We are walking into enemy territory," Xerxes growls

"I am on guard, but should I be more on guard?" I growl at Xerxes

"I don't know. Be prepared for anything and everything," Xerxes says as he retreats to the back of my mind.

"Is Zier and Zane restless and anxious?' I ask my brothers about their wolves.

"Yes, ever since we left the pack house, and as we get closer, it is only getting worse," Nathan says

"Yep, Zier is acting the same way as well. I take it Xerxes is too?" Micah asks

"Yes, and Xerxes doesn't know why he is feeling this way," I tell my brothers.

"All we can do is be on guard while we are there," Nathan says.

Three hours later, we pulled up to a large iron gate that looked ominous and forbidden. We wait while one of the guards' mind links Alpha Maverick to let him know we are here. Within a few moments, the gate slowly starts to open. Once open, we drive through and make our way to the packhouse.

The pack is surrounded by thick forest and what looks like a perimeter fence. It makes me wonder if the fence surrounds the entire pack or the portion facing the road. I don't remember seeing anything on the map about a fence, but then again, Raine's contact mentioned that the map was a bit outdated and tried to fill in as many gaps as possible.

We drive down the road that is surrounded on both sides by the forest for a couple of miles before we come into a large clearing where the town is located. As we drive through the city, I notice it is almost like a ghost town. Very few people are out and about, and those out have a haunted look or a very guarded look. There are no children to be seen, and what few she-wolves we see, they have their heads bowed and walk behind the men.

This pack is vastly different from our pack. When you drive through town in our pack, there are children out playing and adults talking, shopping, etc. With our pack, you get the sense that people are happy. Red Crimson Moon pack is the complete opposite. I don't understand how people can live like this.

The buildings in town are simple but sturdy. Nothing looks run down per se, but the facilities are just basic and nothing more. The colors seem uniform and basic, nothing daring or fancy. In our pack, the buildings are colorful, and each business is distinctive.

A few moments later, we pull up in front of a huge opulent mansion. It looks like most of the money goes to Alpha Maverick, and just enough money goes to the upkeep of the pack. Given the luxury of the mansion, it is a safe bet that Alpha Maverick is in the business of trafficking and other illegal black-market activities. The state of their current business venture could not afford them a mansion like this.

"Show time," I tell my brothers.

"This place is too much," Micah says

"This isn't going to be easy," Nathan sighs

As do our pack warriors, all three of us get out of our car. We were only allowed to bring two with us. Not the best option since we are in unknown and unfamiliar territory. However, we do have warriors stationed elsewhere, which are close enough by that if we need them, the warriors could quickly get to us.

"Welcome, Alpha Wyatt, Alpha Nathan, and Alpha Micah to the Red Crimson Moon pack," Alpha Maverick says with a smile.

"Mate is here! I smell her on all of them!" Xerxes growls

"This complicates matters," I tell Xerxes

I have to suppress a growl that threatens to escape my lips. I could also tell my brothers had to suppress their growls since their wolves informed them about our mate. All three of us will have to talk about this later.

"Thank you, Alpha Maverick. We are pleased that you agreed to meet with us," I say

"Of course, I'm hoping we can form a mutually beneficial alliance to both packs. Let me introduce my son and future Alpha Derek, my Beta Mick, and my brother Trent," pointing to each man standing next to him on his left.

"Very nice to meet you, gentlemen. Will your daughter be joining us later?" I ask. I didn't miss the flicker of suspicion that flickered through all the men's eyes when I mentioned Alpha Mavericks' daughter.

"I'm afraid not. My daughter recently has fallen ill and is on bed rest," Alpha Maverick says

"Unfortunate, I do hope that she gets well soon," I say

"Yes, thank you. You must be tired from your long journey. Let my servant show you to your rooms so you can get some rest and freshen up. Then we can meet for dinner, and I can give you a tour of my home. My servant will come and get you when it is time for dinner," Alpha Maverick says as a young servant girl comes into view with her head bowed and eyes down.

"Thank you. See you tonight," I say as we walk into the mansion

We walk in the front door, and I'm hit with the most delicious scent of lemon and honey. Our mate must be in the house since her scent is so strong. I look around to see if I can find the source of the scent, but I'm unable to. Hmm, I wonder who she is and if we will be able to find her.

The foyer is enormous with black and white marble flooring with a chandelier that looks like it is made of gold plated brass and thousands of crystals, which look like they were hand-carved. There are golden columns that frame the black doorways. Wonder if there is actual gold in the paint. Then directly in front of us is a magnificent grand staircase made out of pure white marble, curved to the right and left. The hand railings are wrought iron with a wooden top.

The servant leads up the staircase and goes to the right. She shows us to our rooms on the second floor and never says a word or looks at us. Once she is done, she hurries away.

I walk into a giant, over-the-top, luxurious room with all the modern-day conveniences you could have. The bed is in the center of the room, against the wall in front of a massive marble fireplace. The carpet looks to be the most luxurious ever. The bedding looks like it is mostly silk and satin sheets.

The bathroom is enormous as well and has all the latest faucet styles. A colossal marble jet tub is in the center of the bathroom. The shower is a walk-in with no curtain or door. There are shower heads on the ceiling and the sides.

I open my mind to link with my brothers and say, "Did you smell our mate's scent?"

"Yes, it is powerful in the mansion, but what the f**k was it doing on Alpha Maverick, Derek, Trent?" Micah growls

"I have a feeling that Alpha Maverick's daughter, Remi, maybe our mate," Nathan says

"What?! Why would you say that?" Micah snaps.

"Think about it; her scent is all over the house and strong. Plus, she is an Alpha's daughter on top of being an Elemental White Wolf. It makes sense for us to be mated to someone like her. The only problem is that she probably has suffered all kinds of abuse under her father," Nathan says

"I don't know. We shouldn't jump to any conclusions just yet. First, we need to find our mate and find out if Remi is alive," I tell my brothers.

"Tonight, after dinner and the tour of the pack house, we can scope the place and see what we can find. We are scheduled to meet Raine's contact at midnight. Let's proceed according to plan for now," I tell my brothers.

"Agreed. Until we have more information, we will need to stick to the plan," Nathan says.

"This is f*cked up. How the hell are we possibly mated to that bastard's daughter?" Micah snaps

"Micah, she is more than likely a victim herself. We need to find her and make sure we get her out of here regardless," I tell Micah.

"Fine," Micah says before closing the link.

That was Micah for you. For some reason, Micah has created his version of our perfect mate. Micah tells my brother and me what she will look like, how she will act, what her strengths are, etc. Micah acts like he is creating our mate, not the Moon Goddess.

Both Nathan and I are concerned that Micah will be disappointed when we find our mate if she doesn't live up to his expectations of what a mate should be. Unfortunately, it looks like Nathan and I weren't wrong to worry. I can tell Micah isn't happy about the prospect of our mate possibly being Alpha Maverick's daughter; however, that shouldn't matter. The Moon Goddess created our mate just for us, and I highly doubt that the Moon Goddess makes mistakes. At least, I hope she doesn't.