Chapter 133
Third Person
The moon hung high in the ink-black sky as the tactical teams dispersed into the night, shadows weaving through the darkness with calculated intent. Silas, flanked by Carlile, watched his fighters melt into obscurity, their forms blending seamlessly with the nocturnal landscape. The air was charged with anticipation, the quietude before the storm, as the alliance of wolves and vampires set their plan into motion.
Nixon, leading his tracker team, moved with a grace born of expertise, navigating the labyrinthine paths known only to those who understood the intricacies of the supernatural world. Silas had given them the authority to strike decisively, and Nixon’s team, armed with knowledge and cunning, infiltrated vampire hideouts like phantoms in the night.
The first strike unfolded in silence, a ballet of precision as the squads breached the perimeters. Silas’s fighters engaged with the vampires, their moves a choreography of supernatural prowess, claws, and fangs meeting with lethal precision. Nixon’s team, adept at exploiting the supernatural vulnerabilities of their enemies, incapacitated the bloodsuckers with swift and surgical efficiency.
In the midst of the chaos, communication lines were severed, supply routes were disrupted, and the strategic network was dismantled. Silas’s crimson eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he witnessed the effectiveness of their joint operation. The alliance, though unconventional, proved its mettle on the battlefield, showcasing the potential for unity between species deemed mortal enemies.
As the night wore on, the alliance pressed forward, relentless in their pursuit of victory. The moon cast its silver glow upon the battlefield, illuminating a tableau of supernatural conflict. Silas, driven by a sense of duty and an unexpected camaraderie, fought alongside wolves, the air charged with a newfound energy that transcended the animosity of old feuds.
In the face of adversity, the unlikely coalition carved a path through the vampire covens, leaving a wake of disruption and disarray. Due to a shared enemy, the wolves and vampires came together in an alliance that defied the norms of their respective histories. The war against the vampires had begun, and under the moonlit sky, the battleground echoed with the howls and hisses of creatures entwined in a dance of destiny.
Meanwhile, Chassy and Ethan are meeting the pack elders with Limuel and Jack. They inform them about the awakening of the vampire’s new leader, Dylan Ardelean.
“Then the war might start any time soon.” Alex Finch said: He was supposed to stay in the council center since he is one of the members, but because of what had happened to Xander, he decided to stay and offer his help.
Chassy was uncomfortable with his presence, but she set that feeling aside for the Red Moon Pack. She knew she needed all the help she could get, and Alex Finch, even though he was old, was still strong and could be a great aid to the battlefield if ever.
“That’s what I believe too. Nixon and Carlile are working on the vampire’s hideouts and headquarters, and as of yesterday, they have taken down 11 of those and captured team leaders for questioning,” she announced. Everyone looked at each other, nodding in satisfaction.
“I’m sure that their high-ranking officials will not be in any of their hideouts outside their coven. So we can assume that what we captured was a mere pawn. We should manage our expectations with the information we could get from them.” It was Jack. He was with Nixon’s team, but he went back to the pack for their meeting. He wants to make sure that the others will believe Chassy’s report about their mission.
“Where are the captives?” Alex Finch asked,
“They are in Silas prison cells. Nixon and Carlile are the ones who were tasked with interrogating them.”
“What do we have right now?” the previous alpha asked again. Since the others were asking questions about what he wanted to know, Ethan was just listening to them.
“Not much; I submitted the report to Luna,” the gamma answered.
“And that is also the reason why we are here.” Chassy chimed in. “They found out about a new place where the vampires are hiding their weapons.”
“What kind of weapons?” Ethan asked curiously,
“The vampire said that there are guns with bullets that could kill us instantly.”
“Silver bullets?” Chassy nodded, and everyone gasped. They knew how fatal silver was to them, especially if it was injected into their bodies.
“Did they go there already, or did one of the vampires just tell them?” One of the elders asked,
“We haven’t checked it yet,” Jack answered. “But we are scheduled to go there after we’re done here.”
“With that, I want to let you know that I wanted to come with them,” Chassy said, which made everyone look at her. “I know this is sudden, but I want to see it for myself. Another is that I am worried about everyone’s safety. We can assume that the vampires already anticipated this or that it was already their plan to lure us.”
“If you already know that, why do you have to go there as well?” Ethan asked; he was worried for her, and the thought of Sena’s fate crossed her mind.
“Because I know that I could be of help.”
“Luna, Silas said not to let you come to any of our raids.” Jack objected. : He wanted you to stay with Alpha Xander because he will need you once he wakes up.”
“Do you think I didn’t know that?” Chassy asked arrogantly. “I know what I am doing. If I said that I was coming with you, then I was coming with you.”
Everyone didn’t agree with Chassy. They all thought that she was needed in the pack more than in that mission. But for her, she wants to make sure that everyone will be safe. “My senses are sharper than any of yours. I can detect the threat earlier; don’t treat me like some kind of Luna that you need to protect. Please don’t forget that I am not just a Luna but also an Alpha in the Silver Moon Pack.”
“We are only after your safety; we didn’t mean to belittle you or think of you less.” Alex Finch said, which made everyone silent.
“You’re the least I would expect to care for my safety,” Chassy replied; her face was stoic. She couldn’t believe that she would be able to hear those words from the previous alpha.
“If you think that I don’t care about you, it’s up to you. I am not in a position to show you sweet things or act as your father. You grew up without one, so I also don’t think you will need one, especially when it comes from me. But you are still my son’s mate, the Luna of the Red Moon Pack, and my grandson’s mother figure. I am not going to let anything happen to you, only to be blamed by both Xander and Ethan for letting you join in their mission.”
Chassy couldn’t utter a word. It was the first time that she heard Alex say those kinds of words. She made herself believe that he didn’t like her, thinking she was wolf-less. Even after she showed her power, Alex Finch didn’t approach her or talk to her about anything else. Other than pack matters, and in a meeting like this, she couldn’t remember the old man looking at her the way he did at that moment.
“Luna.” It was Limuel. “I know how strong you are. And I believe everyone does. But can you not come to them and stay here instead?”
“You don’t understand me at all,” Chassy said after taking a deep breath. “I want to be there because I know that I will be of help. Do you think I will leave Xander here, my mate who was unconscious if I know someone I can send with them that will help them to lessen the risk of getting caught in a trap?”
“Mommy C,” Ethan said. He had not talked to her yet after their last conversation. But he loves her, and he doesn’t want anything bad to happen to her. Plus, he was worried about her since she was going into the vampire’s den. “If there’s nothing I can do that will make you stay,”Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.
“Nothing, son. Please try to understand; I’m sure they will need me.”
“The team consists of your great trackers in the Silver Moon Pack, Gamma Jack, and our great warriors. Plus, Silas and his fighters. What are you worried about?” One of the pack elders asked.
“Exactly; there’s nothing for you to worry about,” she replied. Everyone sighed heavily and thought that there was nothing they could say or do that would stop Chassy from coming to the mission.
“Just keep us updated with everything that’s going on.” Alex Finch said: “And please, take care of yourself. I didn’t want to explain or face my son’s wrath when he woke up and found you injured, or worse, dead.”
“That’s not going to happen. I still have a lot of plans with Xander, Ethan, and the pack. And I don’t have any intention of handing my mate over to another shewolf.” Chassy replied. Ethan now looks at his stepmother. His face was now confident in place of the worry that had previously been there. He thought that there was nothing to worry about about her.