☽ Chapter 31: An impromptu Meeting ☾

?Chapter 31 – An impromptu Meeting?

After realizing that Lupus is after me, Ariven and I quickly rush back to the guest house while I link for Lace, Mika, and Lena to join us in the meeting room there. After changing into clothes quickly, thanks to Maddie and Matt waiting for us just inside the building with said clothes, the four of us joined the Hidden Claws wolves right away. “What’s with the impromptu meeting?” Mika asks as soon as I enter the room, grabbing a blueberry scone on my way to take a seat. “I’ll explain later, but first, I need some details on the two small attacks while I was indisposed.” My reply is straight to the point, and I look to Lena, the she-wolf looking between Mika and Ariven as my former mate gives my new mate a death glare. “There were five wolves each time. At first, there were no signs, no scent of them. It wasn’t until Lena and I were nearly on top of the first group during the end of our patrol that we noticed them outside the pack house.” Lace answers after a moment of silence. I take a bite of my scone and think for a moment. The first group being near the pack house meant they were looking and scouting. Their lack of scent- “They have a witch. Whether she is a part of the team or abducted by Lupus, the witch is helping them.” I state, running a hand through my hair. This added to the complexity of the Soulless problem. Instinct tells me there is a war brewing. “What about the second group?” Ariven asks as he hands me a mug of peppermint tea and another scone before taking a seat beside me. “They were by the guest house. I was coming over to see how you were when I walked into the group in the forest just outside.” Mika answers, looking me in the eye. I can see the hurt and pain of losing me as his mate. Honestly, it’s his own fault and his own problem to deal with. He rejected me, abused me, and made my life hell. He’s just lucky that he’s changed, and we can build somewhat of a friendship. “At any point in these attacks, did you see a wolf with ice-blue eyes?” I ask, looking at the three wolves in front of me. “Lace and I never saw anyone like that.” Lena answers, looking at Mika. “I did, but he took off as soon as he realized backup was coming to kill his Soulless.” Mika says, and I frown. “You saw Lupus. Every Soulless has bright red or black eyes. Ice-blue is the only rare colour I have seen in the Soulless world.” I close my eyes, realizing the problem is bigger than expected, too much for just our two packs to handle. I’ll have to call in some help from one of the strongest wolves I know. “Double the patrol and look for moonstones. They will counteract the witch’s magic so your pack can sense the Soulless like usual.” I order, standing from my chair and making my way to the door. “Where are you going?” Mika asks, taking a few steps forward, only to be stopped by his sister, who shakes her head in warning as Ariven steps closer to me, wary of my ex-mate. “I am going to be calling in some backup. Trust me when I say we are going to need her with this war brewing.” With my answer given, I leave the room with my thoughts in a mess. It will take her another week to join us, and hopefully, she can bring a few strong wolves with her.