CHAPTER 2 - THE LOVING GUARDIANS
Red Claw pack is very nice people and friendly environment wherein nobody judged them or treated them differently because they chose to be aloof to anyone. Alpha Marco and Luna Axelia protected and cared for them like their own children because they only have one child. Sadly the siblings still can't join the pack even how much they wanted due to two main reasons.
First scenario is if abandoned due to wars or rogue attacks, it will take a few years before a new bond takes place for adults. The chosen pack of the survivors will have to do the bite ritual for new mind link and for their wolves to accept the new pack. Moreover if they are minors they have to be 17 for males and 18 for females for them to be able to perform the said ritual. However, if the Male sibling is younger than the eldest, the eldest sibling has to wait a month to do the ritual. The Male is considered as the head of the family whatever the age or circumstance is.
Second scenario, if banished from the pack. Anyone who will be banished will have to state their pack name and the reasons why they have been banished. Most of the time, the Elders makes the decision since they are the Council that handles such issues. Elders have the authority to punish a certain wolf if they did not abide the rules and Alpha has no right to disregard such decision. But of course the punishment can be lifted or it can be worse under certain conditions.
"Morning guys!” Diana entered the dining area.
“Come now, the breakfast is getting cold." Luna Axelia says.
"Morning Diana.” Alpha Marco greeted her back.
“Hi, Alpha, Luna." Diana bowed her head.
"How many times do we have to tell you to call us Marco and Axelia?" Alpha Marco corrected her.
"I'm sorry it's just out of courtesy and respect." Diana smiled politely.
"You remind me so much of your mother Diana. I'm sure your parents are proud to all of you." Luna Axelia told them with a warm smile.
"Thank you Lu--Axelia." Diana held back the tears.
Her gut feeling tells they knew who were behind their death but Diana is holding to Luna's statement that once they are ready, they will find it out, and they just need to wait a little more. For now it's enough that they trust them and their promising words.
"I ordered two guards to be with you just in case." Alpha Marco sipped his coffee.
"That won't be necessary we will manage like always." Diana declined his offer.
"Marco, Axelia you've already done enough for us." Marcel supported her.
"As your guardian, it is our priority to keep you safe." Luna Axelia placed her fork down.
"If it makes you feel better we will be back in two hours and if not you can call a search party for us." Marcel bid.
"Fine just be careful and the clock starts as soon as you step out of the gate." Alpha Marco consented.
"Thanks Marco." Diana began eating.
"I guess our little smarty will have a day out today." Luna Axelia touched Minerva's nose.
“Mm-mm.” Minerva nods as well.
Minerva is too busy munching her food while giggling and she doesn't seem to mind their conversation because pancake is everything to her.
"Anyway, tonight Tyrone will be arriving from England to finish his studies here. We will have a small gathering after you made the visit." Alpha Marco announced.
"I'm so excited for tonight! Please be home as early as you can okay. I need some help for the food preparation." Luna Axelia chimed in.
"Sure Axelia we will be back before you know it." Diana vouched.
Hearing about his son's arrival made Diana queasy because this is the first time they will meet him. Every time he comes home for short holidays, Marcel and Diana are in summer camp so they didn't have the chance to see him.
‘What if their son hates us?’ Minerva spoke to their link.
‘I’m sure he is as good as his parents Mini.’ Marcel assured her younger sister.
‘What if he will banish us when he becomes the Alpha?’ Minerva asked more.
'It will not happen Mini please don’t over think'. Marcel squeezed her hand.
‘Don’t worry about it Mini, for now just enjoy your pancake or I’ll eat them.’ Diana joined in.
‘Thank you for saving me there.’ Marcel mind link her.
‘It’s okay but to be honest I am having the same thought as her.’ Diana admitted with a sigh.
‘You’re just over reacting sis like Minerva.’ Her brother chuckled.
‘Asshole!’ Diana made sure to block her sister when she cursed.
‘But seriously speaking, don’t think about that sis what matters now is we are here and if it comes to that point that we need to leave, then we will do it. We are already adult enough to make a living to ourselves and I’m certain we will survive.’ Marcel gave his advice.
'Sorry I just can't help but be bothered.' Diana muttered shyly.
'Stop stressing about something that is not happening yet sis, now let’s eat before Alpha Marco finds out what you’re saying about their son.' Marcel finished his meal.
'I'll try not to.' Diana closed the link.
They continued their meal that the Luna made specially for them for their trip. Axelia made sure that there is enough pancake for Minerva, French toast and slices of ham for Marcel, and clubhouse sandwich for Diana. She also prepared fresh orange juice and apple juice to keep them hydrated.
"Ready to go gals?" Marcel stands up after gathering his plate.
"Yeah." Diana and her sister replied.
"Marcel, take care of your sisters and be safe alright?" Alpha Marco spread a jam on his bread.
“And please contact us if anything unusual happens, okay?” Luna Axelia added.
"Will do Marco. Axelia” Marcel affirmed.
“Very well, then finish your meal so you can leave early while the sun is bright.” Alpha Marco smiled at them.
“Thanks so much." Diana cleaned her mouth.
“See you later.” Marcel was first to go followed by Diana who is now holding Minerva’s hand.
“Keep safe!” Luna Axelia hollered as they head towards the garage.
They head to Marcel’s car that was given by Marco and Axelia for his 17th birthday, he was surprised to hear that the car belongs to him because he was just eyeing the same car a week ago before his birthday. It was a red Toyota Camry 2015 model that has a five passenger seats that will fit them perfectly. It was given last night since they celebrated it with the pack members.
