Chapter 22

Avery's POV

The moon goddess came to me and said, "Avery, to unlock the powers within you, you have to let go of all the blames. You should know that everything that was meant to happen would happen. That's destiny, you need to have faith that everything would be alright. You'll set them right Avery."

I looked at the moon goddess's face and smiled. 'She's right, I'll have to right all the wrongs done to my pack. I can't stand and wallow in pain while my pack is in impending doom. I can't allow Ms. Deborah and her evil minions to succeed, I'll have to do everything possible to thwart all their gruesome plans.' I voice in my head and the moon goddess looked at me and smiled, she seems to have known what I was thinking.

"With great powers comes great responsibilities dear. You should never use your powers against anyone, your pack's safety should come first in all you do." She said to me and moved the hairs covering my face and tucked them behind my ears.

"Come."She said and moved towards a cliff.

I followed her thinking about what she probably wanted to show me.

"You have powers over the weather, you witnessed it yourself during your 18th birthday. You should always be careful about what you wish for." She looked at me and the flash back of my 18th birthday disaster flashed through my brain.

"I'm sorry........"

"Shhhhhhh."She placed her finger on my mouth to stop me from muttering sorry, I never really knew I had powers.

"You don't have to apologize for everything Avery,it wasn't your fault."She added.

"Your next power is your super strength,your strength is now ten times more than any werewolf. Just don't leave poor Xander suspended in air again.''She explained, chuckling when she mentioned Xander.

'This is so embarrassing, even the moon goddess knew about your clumsiness sometimes' Kira muttered, having a throaty chuckle.

'Shut up Kira, I'm trying to concentrate' I told her.

"If you concentrate your attention hard thoughts hard and empty your head of negativity, you can read someone's thought and be able to control their action for a limited time"

"That's so cool!" I chipped.

"I know right, it's the best thing I love about my powers," Neville said and we both turned to see him from behind.

"And very annoying too, I'm not gonna use my such powers unless I'm in desperate need of it. That's called intruding on someone's privacy." I murmured loud enough for him to hear him.

"Come on, I've apologized."He said and I looked at him with a smile as he joined us.

We didn't talk for a moment, just reveling in each other's presence.

'Avery! Where are you!? ’ a voice thundered in my head. It sounds scared, angry, anxious, and definitely not happy.

"Xander?"I said out loud and both the moon goddess and Neville looked at me.

"Your mate seeks you, Avery."The moon goddess said to be, caressing my cheek.

Kira was jumping in excitement, she was eager to meet him and so was I, but I need to learn more about my powers.

"I can't go now, I have so much to learn and you know it," I said, in a confused state of mind.

'Speak for yourself' Kira said, her voice clearly showing her excitement.

"Not now Kira!"I lashed out and she went silent.

'I'm sorry' I apologized with a clenched fist, how can I lash out at Kira?

"You can't learn everything in one day, Avery, it takes time. And I'm sure as you find your powers, you'll learn to handle them quite well."Neville said, taking my hands into his, and I looked deeply into his eyes. I realized now that his eyes are so bright, just like the stars.

"Thank you, Neville, "I muttered, and he gave my hand a gentle squeeze.

"Whenever you need us, do call us."

"How?"I asked with a puzzled expression.

"You'll know, it's part of your powers, take your time, train, and unravel the mystery behind your powers."He said and gave me a gentle squeeze on my cheeks.

"I'll have to go now, I guess I've played my part. Call me when you need me, and we'll be there."

"Even when I want to host a nice picnic?"I asked jokingly.

"Laugh.......no way, I and social events don't get along. Call when you need to kick some ass, Luna Avery." He said with a slight bow to me, and I bowed back.

"Thank you, Neville, of the Eternals," I said, and he smiled.

Turning to the moon goddess, "graceful one, I shall take my leave, thank you for your help."He said with a slight bow.

"And thank you for your patience."She said with a smile.

He was gone, just the way he'd come. Unexpectedly.

"That's one cool power too," I commented.

"Indeed. Ability to go places with just an imagination of the place. It's a good one but also dangerous, if you have a poor imagination, you can get trapped in time. You can't move forward or backward."She explained.

"All Powers have dangers looming over them, along with the good, it comes with bad too."I figured it out.

"That's right, Avery so I need not warn you about how careful you need to be with everyone. You must not reveal your powers unless the need for them arrives. You must also be wary of people you trust and confined to."She warned.

"I'm still scared of all these powers, I do not wish to misuse them."I expressed my fears once again.

I'm eager to have my vengeance, but this power scares me, I do not wish to harm any innocent person with it.

"Don't let your fears stop you, Avery. I told you, your powers would flow naturally. Don't you trust me?" She asked calmly.

"I do trust you, with everything in me," I said and she smiled.

"It's time for you to go, Avery. Your mate seeks you and his pains and fears are stinging me. "She said.

"Me too. He's such a stubborn one. I told him I wanted to be alone."I said, blushing red.

"He's always going to be there for you, Avery. All you have to do is trust him, and believe in yourself, Avery. You're stronger than you think or even know."

"I'm trying, I'm really trying."I voiced out.

"Try harder Avery, there's no time on our side. Train yourself for the battle ahead, it's not an easy one."She said and drew me in for a hug.

"I'll always be with you, love, stay strong and stay safe." She whispered gently and began to sprinkle something on me, it relaxed me and I began to lose consciousness. Before I lost consciousness, I guessed what it was. 'Moon dust'

Xander's POV.

I raced through the woods, following Avery's scent. Her sweet scent is spread all over but I followed the path in which the scent was still very strong.

I tried to mind link with her but it wasn't possible, she thwarted all my attempts to talk with her.

"We've got a strong-headed and stubborn wolf for a mate, huh Declan?"I asked as I continued racing.

'I like those attributes, I'm never a fan of a weakling. It's just not my kind of thing' he howled.

I'm getting worried for Avery, the wood is a dangerous place even during the daytime. How can she go into it at such an odd hour?

I prayed with all my heart that she was safe, she had to be saved. I kept assuring myself.

I came to a sudden halt, her scent seemed to be strong and coming from all directions at once. I tried to calm my nerves but I couldn't.

What kind of confusion is this? I just hope she's fine.

'Chill dude, she's fine. I sense no danger anywhere or with her. If she's in danger, we'd have known by now. Wherever she is, she'll be alright.' Declan assured me.

I was a bit relieved hearing his assurance but I'll be alright once I see her. This is the woods, danger lurks everywhere, in any direction.

Witches, rogue wolves, vampires, and even wolves from enemies packs might harm her. The pack is nothing without her Luna.

‘Where are you, Avery?’ I asked, catching her scents from all directions.

‘Avery, where are you!? ’ I asked, trying hard to connect to her through the mind link.

The stubborn vixen won't let me through

"Arrrggghhh..why do I have to get such a stubborn mate? The moon goddess should have minus her stubbornness in some ratio before she was born. She's such a hard nut to crack. Though her stubbornness had helped her a lot but dermn it! She's punishing me."I howled as I shifted back.

The cold wind hit me hard, but I didn't give a care in the world, I just want to see Avery and I'll be fine.

‘Just imagine, Xander, how will she punish you if you ever get her angry? The thought of it makes me crazy.’ Declan snorted.

"I don't wish to provoke her, but if it ever happens, we'll figure out a way to pacify her," I said and I got a strong scent of her and began to follow it.

‘whatever punishment it might be, I hope she punishes you in bed. That's more like a punishment.’ He growled excitedly.

"Oh shut up, Declan, naughty one. Let me concentrate on the scent."

He went quiet, as he seemed to perceive it too, it was becoming stronger and stronger.

And suddenly, I could see her, sprawled on the floor. All my senses became alert as I rushed towards her.