Chapter forty six

When they got to the battle point, they discovered that everything was already in motion. Killian and Jack fought bravely beside the other security agents. Laura joined in without another word, her powers taking hold of so many of the attackers, Drew couldn't keep up.

"It's the rival pack." Jack growled.

Drew nodded, he wasn't surprised by this as Jed had shown quite clearly that he never liked Drew and his pack. The only problem Drew and his pack had now was shifting. They couldn't because it was the day the full moon would be seen which also coincided with the banquet. It was a special day, a day set aside to renew the covenant humans had with wolves and no human was expected to shift.

"We can't shift the boss and they're gaining on us." Jack said.

"Then we use guns and with the help of my mate. We need to gather as much help as possible." Drew said.

"Boss, the guns are not working on them." Killian said.

"What do you mean?" Drew growled.

He snapped the neck of an attacker, moving on to the next in quick succession. Drew could feel the strain on his body already but he dared not stop. He glanced at his mate and smiled. Laura was fighting bravely, dispelling her powers without fear.

"Bring the guns." she screamed.

Quickly, the guards did her bidding as they brought their ammos. They placed it in front of her feet and right before their very eyes Laura transformed each gun to the demon's pack weakness, ice. The guns were transformed in such a way that one bullet from it turned to ice midway which would blow the demons into smithereens.

"Good thinking mate." Drew smiled.

Laura blew him a kiss as she transformed the last of the guns. Soon, Drew and his men overpowered the rival pack and the few who couldn't escape were captured.

"We live to fight another day." Drew said.

"Boss, what do we do for the remaining?" Killian said.

"Gather them up and lead them to the dungeons. They have a lot of questions to answer." Drew said.

"We lost some men." Jack said.

Drew closed his eyes for a bit, saying a silent fare well to those who died. He knew that in every battle, there must always be casualties but his heart was never ready to accept it.

"How many?" he asked.

"A hundred and counting." Jack said.

"Okay. Let's keep this a secret until after the full moon before we inform the families." Drew said.

"Alright boss.’’

"Where's my mate?" Drew asked.

Since the battle had ended, he hadn't seen Laura. He feared the worst when he looked around but there was still no sign of her anywhere.

"Missed me?" Laura said.

She walked towards him with a small smile on her face. At that moment, Drew knew he could weep for joy just by seeing her.

"You bet I did." Drew said, nuzzling her neck.

"The moon is out." a voice screamed.

Drew looked outside the window and sure enough the moon was out in all her glory. Drew couldn't help but associate this with a promise from the moon goddess. A promise of safety and love amongst him and his entire pack.

"Let's get out of here." Drew whispered.

He led his mate towards the private area of the mansion but not before giving strict orders to his men to secure the area once more. Since the moon was out, the celebration was over as Drew watched each family pack leave the mansion.

He was glad that they didn't know about the battle. If they knew, it could have been far worse than he imagined.

"Where's your dad lying?" Laura asked.

"In his room." Drew said, quietly.

Laura gripped his hand, silently reassuring him that everything would be okay. She felt his pain and desperately wished she could do anything to ease the hollow feeling in his chest.

"Can I go see him?" Laura asked.

"Okay." Drew croaked.

He led her towards the room, fighting desperately to keep his tears at bay. He hated to admit it to Laura but his father's death was one he would never forget.

When they got to the room, Drew hesitated. He didn't want to go in and be reminded about his father's death and seeing his lifeless body.

"It's okay. You can stay here while I go in." Laura said.

"No... It's fine, I'll come." Drew said.

They went in together and when Drew saw the space where his friend was supposed to be, his heart broke all the more.

"The moon goddess has accepted his soul." Laura smiled, sadly.

"He's gone forever."Drew croaked.

He felt his wolf's sadness but there was nothing he could do as they were both grieving. The only thing they could do was comfort each other and make sure they adjust to the new changes.

"I know but he lives here." Laura said, touching his chest.

Drew sighed, gripping her hands just as the first tear fell from his eyes. In the presence of his mate, he could do anything because he understood her just like she understood him. They were two peas in a pod, together until eternity.

"It's hard Laura but I'm trying to cope but it's damn hard." Drew said.

"I know but you just have to try for your sanity and everyone around you.’’

"I don't... He was here one minute and gone the next, it's all so strange." Drew sighed.

"I can feel him though, I can feel his spirit.’’

Laura couldn’t quite describe the feeling but it was there. She could feel Alpha Nikolas’s spirit hovering around. His spirit was happy and in support of what they were doing. Laura knew that he would always watch over them and the knowledge of that made her happy. It was a good feeling, having someone watch over you.

"What... How?" Drew stuttered.

He was beyond confused and desperately needed an answer and the only person who could give him that answer was his mate.

He didn't understand any of it but he knew that with Laura's heightened senses which was due to her being a female Alpha, she could sense the souls of the dead.

"He's happy Drew and he's proud of what you just accomplished." Laura smiled.

"Tell him I miss him.’’

"He knows and he misses you too, he'll always watch over you Drew so you have nothing to fear.’’ Laura said, giving his hands a gentle squeeze.

"Thank you.’’

"It's okay honey, I'll be watching over you too." Laura vowed.

‘’Let’s go home.’’ Drew said, walking out of the room, hand in hand with his mate.

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"You didn't tell me your step brother came over to the house.’’ Drew said.

It has been over a week since the full moon appeared and over a week since Alpha Nikolas, Drew's friend, died.

"I'm sorry, it totally escaped my mind especially with everything that happened.’’ Laura said.

"You should have remembered, no matter what.’’ Drew seethed.

He got up from the chair he was sitting as he paced about. Laura sat back, silently watching him. She knew he was angry but there was nothing he could do as it was something she didn't remember.

"You got shot Drew and you know damn well I wouldn't have remembered that especially with your condition.’’ Laura said.

"I see. What was his mission here though?" Drew asked.

"Are we seriously going to talk about that? It's in the past Drew, forget about it.’’ Laura huffed.

"Oh and I forget about mine whenever Benita comes around?" Drew mocked.

"That's different and you know it.’’ Laura shouted.

She was fed up with his temper, fed up of having to walk on eggshells for fear of offending him. She was done playing nice and if he wanted to fight, she was ready to give it to him.

"There's nothing different Laura, they're all the same.’’ Drew said.

He sat back down, staring at her. He didn't know what came over him when he raised his voice but he sure as hell don't didn't like it.

"Drew, honey. I know you're grieving but you shouldn't take it out on anyone one else, it's not good for your health.’’ Laura said.

"I'm sorry for raising my voice. I don't know what came over me, I'm truly sorry.’’ Drew sighed.

Just then, his phone gave a sharp beep indicating he had a call. He glanced at the caller ID and discovered it was Jack calling him.

"I'll be back soon babe, I need to take this.’’ he said, rising up to his feet.

He made his way to the balcony, overlooking the blue sea far away which danced playfully under the evening breeze. Ever since his friend died, his wolf had been down, even refusing a run when Drew suggested it. He didn't know what to do as he could only hope he came over it.

"Jack, what's up?’’ Drew said.

"Nothing much. I called to tell you that the submarine has arrived at our port.’’ he said.

"Oh good. Has the order been sent to the army chief?" Drew asked.

"Not yet, we're waiting for your order before we dispatch the goods.’’ he said.

"Go on with it.’’

"Okay. There's a bit of a problem boss. It's nothing serious but I just thought to inform you.’’ Jack said.

Drew paused, thinking over his words. He knew that since he had taken up the position of being the alpha, he'll always be faced with one problem or the other.

"What's it about?" Brush asked.

"The vault you asked us to open, I mean your friend's vault we can't seem to access it", he said.

"What do you mean?"

"The passcode is wrong. We fear it has been changed or tampered with.’’

"But that's impossible, my friend gave it to me before he died.’’ Drew said, pacing about.

"I'm sorry boss, but it's wrong. The vault won't open.’’ Jack said.

"So what's the implication of that.’’

It means someone has tampered with it and the only person I suspect is Alpha Jed, our greatest enemy.