I try not to think about what is going on back in the States. Ken is totally capable and my dad has held the title all of my life. I trust them both. (Meanwhile in the States the fights have begun. The lowest fights are not to the death. Ken faces his opponent. The large man speaks with an accent from England.)
"Keith, come back with my sword!", Sean yelled as he ran out the back door. "Mommy, Irina took my spells.", Sophia screamed as she stuck out her tongue at her sister. "Waa! Waa!", Freddy was making it known he has a messy diaper. No time to think about the States, mommy duty calls.
"Hi babe, I'm sorry to just leave a message but we wanted to let you know that the first fight was a success. Ken is healing fast and the other guy is alive. England was today and Africa tomorrow. I...no, we love you sweetheart.", that's my Brett. He is always so thoughtful of my feelings.
When I finally get all 7 pups asleep and tucked into bed, I fill the tub with hot water. I add Epsom salt to the water, lavender oil and I grab a glass of rum that's ice cold. It feels amazing to relax. I want to call my mates because the pull to them is heavy. I decide not to call because of the time difference. Instead I finish my bath, masturbate and try to sleep for a couple of hours before feeding time.
Leading the pack while Ken is away is a full time job. Our Beta has really stepped up. I plan a BBQ in his honor. Of course his wife is included. I get ribs catered, they will supply everything we need. I begin getting our backyard ready. I ask the Omega to hang lights and then ask the shewolves to make table arrangements. Each house makes one table up for auction. This will raise money for the local orphanage in honor of our Beta as well.
Our Beta is almost as tall as Ken. He has a soft brown color to his hair with a few blonde streaks. His eyes are topaz with flakes of gold. His mate is very tall for a shewolf. Almost as tall as the Beta. She has long blonde hair and beautiful grey eyes. Beta Mick and his mate Belinda are very protective over me and the pups. They make sure our every need is met. With Ken in the States they have been crucial for my successful running of the pack.
I will make sure they are recognized as such tonight. The pups will be put down and nannies watching over them while we have a good BBQ. Tonight the soft music will be playing and it will be a casual end to the day. I plan a peaceful get together.
I ask Kara to come over to discuss the training of the pups. They are starting to develop magic faster than I can help with. I need a young trainer who can help them develop their skills. Someone trustworthy and loyal. Kara has a couple of students in mind. A Warlock for the boys and a witch for the girls.
I will also start training the Alpha's to fight at age 7. The Beta will wait until he is 10 as the tradition. Fern will also wait until age 10. Merida will train as an Alpha because the Luna should be equal to the Alpha. All of my children will be strong in combat. The children will start their education at age 5 as well. As Alpha children they will be held to a higher standard.
I call to check on my mates. Ken answers, "Hello Beautiful. How are you and the pups? I won all my fights today. Africa was much harder than England. Tomorrow is Asia. To be honest I dread Asia. They are stronger than Africa. " I ask about Brett and Dad. Everyone is doing good. "Ken please be safe. I love you both. I have to go I'm honoring the Betas tonight. We are having a backyard BBQ."
When it comes time for the BBQ I make an announcement. "Welcome everyone! We are here to honor the Betas tonight. I couldn't do what I do without them. They have been extremely helpful and great leaders. Please eat, have a relaxed end to your day and speak with your Beta. I love you all. Goodnight. "
The BBQ is a big hit. Everyone talks about how smooth things are going and how they believe that Australia will have the World cup soon. The lanterns and the fairy lights make everything look beautiful. The bon fires look great too. I sit underneath my favorite tree and just watch the pack. This is one of the few times I get to just observe them.
It's almost time to feed the triplets so I decide to go back inside for the night. Belinda comes running over to Thank me. "Honestly it's no trouble hun I just wanted you both to know how much we appreciate the work you do. Your support helps us do our job better. Plus I get to breastfeed my triplets."
Belinda hugs me and turns back to the party. As I walk inside I find Mick getting more ice. "Hey this is your party let me do that.", I try to grab the cooler from him. "No way I'll let the most beautiful shewolf I've ever seen lift one finger to help. Now get up there to feed those pups. They sound hungry.", Mick is always so thoughtful and even flirts occasionally.
Laughing I make my way up to the nursery. I change all 3 pups then get everything ready for feeding them. I help Fern latch on first, then help Merida. The girls go first but Freddy doesn't mind. He sucks on his fingers while he waits. The girls finish in no time. Then Iook at my chart, Rhett was last fed on the right so this time the left. Everything written is Rhett but he is my little Freddy.
Rhett would be so happy to watch him grow up. He would want to do all the boy stuff with him. Toss balls or ride go carts. I can just see him now. He would love his daughters too. Singing lullabies to them and dancing at balls before they have to go to bed.
I almost drift off as I dream about life with Rhett if he had lived. I put Freddy down for the night and I take a shower. I wash myself off before washing my hair. I rinse with cold water to clear my head. I slip into my royal blue slip gown. I love the way it feels on my skin. I look out from the balcony at the party it is going strong.
I turn to go back inside and go to bed when I hear a voice in my head. It's not a mind link like we have in our pack. It stops me in my tracks and sends a chill down my spine. "I've been watching you beautiful Luna. You look breathtakingly beautiful in that blue gown. Did you feel my breath on your skin last night? I watched you closely before you fell asleep. You yern for your mates. I will never let you yearn like that again. I will take you from all of this little mama wolf. Weaning will come and I will rescue you.", his voice alone holds me captive.
I remain like that several minutes. Beta Mick sees me like that and knows something is desperately wrong. He jumps up on the balcony and catches me as I collapse to the floor. My head never lands. He takes me inside and places me on the bed. Mick sends orders to the pack as he covers me.
"The Luna has been attacked. Fan out protection detail NOW! Doctor get here immediately. Belinda guard these pups. Omega I need you to search the forrest near the house. Don't go alone. I'll be with our Luna until she wakes. Hopefully she can tell us what happened.", Mick takes charge.
Keith wakes up and comes to my room. I hear him come over to the bed. The doctor reprimanded him quickly to go back to bed. Mick speaks up, "Excuse us your highness, your mommy was attacked and we must find the person responsible." Keith looks up with big innocent eyes, "I know Uncle Mick. I saw him in my dream. I will wake mommy and bring that Vampire King to his knees. I can protect her. Bring Baby Fern and Irina to me."
"You saw him? It's the Vampire King? Are you sure?", Mick whispers in fear. Keith just stares back without answering. Mick knows the strength of my pups and that they are Royals, so he respects them and listens to their words. "Yes, yes, of course I'll get your sisters right away your highness." I can hear him step away. He brings baby Fern in a places her at my head as per Keith's instructions. He brings a sleeping Irina to lay beside me as Keith asks him to. Keith demands everyone out of the room. Mick on the Balcony and the doctor at the door.
Keith raises his arms and chants. He gets on the bed beside me on the other side and then he chants louder. Baby Fern floats over me and goes from my head slowly to my toes. She then floats over to the balcony doors. Mick opens the door and hears a whoosh. Then Fern falls into his arms and I wake up. I remember everything. I hug my pups and return my girls to bed. I come back to talk to Keith.
"Mommy needs to make sure you are safe. Please don't go after this vampire alone. I know you are stronger than the coven and I trust you to be able to do this. I just want to help. We ( I motion to the other pack members) want to help. Ok honey?"
"Yes mommy, I'll be a good boy. I have a plan to take down the big bad vampire easy. He wants my mommy so we set a special trap he can't see. Rest mommy, I will tell Mick everything." Mick calls my mates and listens to Keith's plan.
Brett teleports home leaving Ken to face the next region, Canada. Brett faces some of the strongest wolves ever. The only fights left are the States after Canada. The Canadian fights start but Ken is set to fight the last wolf standing at 9pm. Fight after fight is a blood bath. Wolf against wolf, as each one fights for their home land. This gives great status to the winning pack.
Ken's POV
I face my opponent, sizing him up. We dance around staring at each other until one little muscle ripple makes me strike. My claws rip through flesh and even separates bone from bone. The opponent howls in pain. I slap him from the ring. I get 3 points, total of 10 wins. The wolf jumps back in the ring and snaps at my heel with his teeth. I back kick earning another point for a head shot.
4 points with 6 to go. The opponent feels desperate now. He lashes out several times missing. While I get in several cuts. We continue this song and dance until it is 8 to 2. I close in for the final 2 points and a call of the fight. I look like I'm going for his left but suddenly swing right leaving a long gash along my opponents jaw. The fight is over. I win and move on to the fight against the states. Only 6 wolves left before the final battle. 3 fights in the morning, 1 at noon and one at night. The last wolf standing will fight the King for the World title.
Brett tells me everything going on while I'm here fighting. I know Anastasia can handle herself. She has a lot of support as well. I think of all the kisses I would give her if I were at home. Finally I drift off to sleep.
Anastasia's POV
I sleep through all the plans my pup has. He has placed a sleeping spell on me. He has a plan that leaves me as bait....