Hello, here is the continuation of She Wolf. You may need to read that series before reading this story. None of the characters in this story are real. So please read and then relax.
Thanks to Overstar for editing and revising. Any errors found are not a reflection on this gentleman.
This story will end soon. The next chapter, chapter seven, will be the final chapter for this section of the story. Don't worry; we will visit this world again. Margaret and Levin are still dealing with the twin alphas that are their mates. And of course, Cantar has to meet that special guy that all of her brothers will have to vet. So, although this story has been told, there are many more waiting to be told.
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****Eugenia is pronounced U-juh-nay****
****Nevaeh is pronounced Nee-vay-uh****
Chapter 6
Javon received the call from Gernick that the pack was no longer in danger. He immediately ordered that everyone be released from the safe room and return home. The pack mobilized, and within a few hours everyone was out and relocated to the community center. So many pack members worked together to return the sick and injured to the hospital. Shari wanted to help, so they asked her to stay with the elderly until the nurses were free to take over completely. Warrior wolves reported to the community center to be reunited with their loved ones.
BJ met Julianne as soon as she walked into the doors. He held his wife close and examined her. He then took time to check on all three of his new pups. Javier held on to his dad's neck and refused to let go. Marisol cried as she too embraced her father, and Rosita wrapped her arms around his leg and wouldn't let go. He promised them, all four of them, that he'd never leave them. He'd always keep them safe.
Nina held Theo and Thaddeus hugged his wife and child. Kyra and Malcolm greeted Malcolm's mother as she came out of the shelter. His father was a theta and he was helping transport patients. He asked his son to care for his mother. Kyra knew her family was fine and decided to go with him. Theo saw his sister, and called to her. Kyra smiled and took her baby brother from his dad. Theo loved his sister. Kyra showered him with kisses.
Celia and Blaine were holding both their pups as well. Benny kept telling his parents that they were fine, but he was so glad his Mom and Dad came back. Nickie held on to her dad so tightly, and Blaine closed his eyes to thank Luna that his mate and children were safe. Benny saw Kyra and he squealed her name. She quickly rushed to them and hugged her niece and nephew showering them with love as well.
Nicolette was so happy to see her little boy. He had grown a bit. He looked bigger. She was awed, because it had only been a week, and she'd missed so much. Jonathan squealed when his mother appeared and reached for his Mom. "I love you so much." Nicky whispered to her son. Then she greeted her mother. "Momma, it's over. Everyone is safe now." She told her, relieved.
She searched for Gernick, and felt sorrow through their bond. Her eyes flew to Amerie, and she noted the mirroring concern in her eyes. She knew where she was going. He was hurting and she needed to be at his side. If the council had a problem, then she'd just kick their asses. "Nina, Elise, can you keep the baby tonight? I need to see Gernick. Something's wrong." She explained.
"Sure, Nicky, Look do you need me to come with-" Nina started to ask. Nicky stopped her.
"No, just keep the baby. He needs me. I'll be back alright. Momma" Then she vanished.
Gernick sat in his father's office. Recalling everything that woman said. She killed his mother just because... His mother was defenseless against her and her manipulations, but yet for centuries she banned him from his...
"Baby, I'm here." Nicolette whispered as she appeared beside him. He grabbed on to her, his lifeline. The only woman to ever truly love him, and she felt his body tremor. She felt down their bond and knew his heart was crushed. "Baby, I'm here. You'll never be alone again." She whispered; he shuddered, and then the silent sobs came. Nicolette held her husband and cried with him as both his fathers looked on. Soon, his cries subsided, and he whispered, "Thank you, baby. I needed that."
It was then she saw Gregor and realized that he was deathly ill. The woman standing beside him looked like Esmeralda and Nicky immediately went on the defensive, placing here body between Gernick and the other woman. "Baby, this is Eugenia. She is her sister. She is not a part of this." Gernick told her softly.
Claus then spoke because he knew how fiercely protective she was of her husband. "Nicky, no one else will hurt him. He's safe."
"Claus, oh God. You're OK. Momma is so frightened. Have you called her?" she demanded, hugging the man she considered her new father.
"No, I haven't. I'm going to the compound to see her in a few. I just didn't want to leave..." he stopped as he looked Gregor and Gernick.
"No Claus, go see your wife. Give her a hug for me. I'm fine. Nicky, where's Jonathan? I need to see him." Gernick stated, realizing how much he missed his son.
"He's with Nina. He's fine, actually bigger. Can we go spend time with him now, or do you need?" she asked as she looked at the collection of adults in the room.
Gregor spoke, "Eugenia, please stay at my home for the night, Cantar, I want you to stay with me as well. The council won't start until morning; go home and tend to your families. We can meet back here at eight."
Eugenia spoke, "If it's not an inconvenience, thank you Gregor." She then looked at her niece Cantar, "I would love to spend some time getting to know my niece." She added smiling. Cantar liked her and returned her smile.
Kale held Brenwan close. "Baby, let me check on Krill once more and then we can go home, OK." Brenwan nodded and sent a shaft of love through their mate bond. Gernick kissed Nicky and he and Garrick went with Kale.
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Krill was being held in a small guest room in the chamber hall. He knew they were accommodating him because he was a council member, but he'd also committed a crime. He did not care though. Esmeralda needed to die, and he was glad he killed her. Krill sat and recalled every cruel thing she'd said to his cousins. Then her outright disdain and taunting of his mother, but when she spit on Cantar, that was all he needed.
The council wanted to decide his fate. If they expected an apology, they could forget it, and he would not beg. The council would have punished her had he waited, and he knew he acted recklessly. Krill lay on his bed when Gernick, Garrick, and Kale appeared in his room. "Well, cousins, I'm assuming you're here to welcome me into the family, right." He stated drolly. He wasn't sure what to expect from them. With the exception of Gernick, they were his family, at least through his mother. He'd known of their relation all along, and wondered if they'd confront him now. Centuries earlier when he faced Gernick, he was awed by his prowess and honored to have stood toe to toe with him in a challenge.
Gernick did not speak at first. So much had happened. He owed the man before him a great debt, and he planned to pledge his support to him. As he opened his mouth to speak, his more eloquent and diplomatic younger brother spoke first. "The council will meet tomorrow and decide if there are any consequences for your actions today. We will stand with you Krill, because she needed to be put down. Whether they know so or not, no crime was really committed. The council convenes at nine and we will be here no later than eight."
Krill nodded, accepting Kale's words. His mother was the one person he'd give his all to keep safe, he asked. "Where is my mother? She was supposed to stay with me, but now..." he looked away. "She has special needs. You can see the damage she suffered at the hands of your mother; she has night terrors. I don't want her alone." he explained.
"She will stay here at the apartment complex across from Greystone. Father has a condo and she and Cantar will stay with him tonight. Brenwan and Kale will stay in an apartment near them as well. We want you to know that we are here for you. You mother is safe. No harm will come to her under our watch." Garrick vowed.
"Does she require special care? We will bring someone in if she needs help." Gernick asked. He had several people he'd call in from his home if needed.
Krill shook his head, "No Gernick. If someone else is there, then she should be alright. I need to check on her." There was nothing he could do tonight anyway so he called his mother.
Mother, I am safe. Garrick stated that Gregor has offered you shelter for the night. Cantar will be there. Can you trust them, mother?
He did not respond right away because he wanted to hear what his mother wanted.
Son, I am fine. Gregor is gracious and I can spend time with Cantar. Are you alright Krill? They haven't abused ...
she froze. She was tortured for months by the men that Esmeralda sent to capture her. The first few years she became numb to the abuse. The thought of her son being imprisoned was almost too much.
Mother, I am fine. Tomorrow is just a formality and we can go back home afterward. Don't worry about me. I'll see you in the morning, alright. Good night mother.
Krill sent before closing off communication with his mother.
"Mother is willing to stay with them tonight. Thank you for helping her. Despite our differences, I know you are honorable and if you say mother is safe; then she is." He exhaled.
"Like Kale explained, we stand with you tomorrow." Gernick vowed. "If the council even tries-" he stalked off. He had gone before this council so many times that he had no true respect for any of the members. Yes, a part of him understood that they were manipulated. However, they were leaders of the nation; how was it none of them challenged Esmeralda? They were cowards, hiding behind, rules, protocol, and history. The only one of them that had any guts was his cousin, Krill. As if this moment, he'd make damn sure no one harmed him, not for killing that bitch.
