Powerful But Broken

The Royal Pack

Brae's POV

Ace and I are back at hour little house. It look a lot like a cottage, made mainly of wood. I am in my office doing some paperwork when Ace walks in with Hadley, my delta.

"Hey guys, what's up?" I ask.

"We got a letter from the King, it invites you and your mate to the Luna Ceremony where they crown the new Queen."

All of the packs think that Ace is the Alpha of this pack because a female alpha is unheard of. I am believed to be the beta of the pack.

"Ace, you wanna be my date to the castle?" I smirk.

"Of course, my lady," he bows causing Hadley and I to laugh.

"When is it?" I ask Hadley.

"Tomorrow, but guests can start arriving today, they have rooms set up for everyone."

"Alrighty then. Ace start packing your bags and I will go do the same. Hadley, are you okay with watching over the pack and being in charge for a few days?"

"Of course, you two go have fun!" She squeals.

I roll my eyes as I laugh and we all disperse. I head to my room and take out a duffel bag. I pull out two pairs of jeans, a pair of jean shorts, my converse, some shirts.

Then I pack training gear that includes a pair of running shoes, spandex shorts, sports bras, and two tank tops.

I grab my bag and throw on my leather jacket as I head to the front door. The pack members are gathered there to say goodbye and I explain the Hadley is in charge. I also tell them to mindlink me if the need anything.

I hop on my motorcycle and turn to Ace, "Want a ride?"

"Hell no! I am not getting on that death trap. I will take my car thank you very much."

I laugh as him and put on my helmet with my tinted visor down. We started getting the money to pay for our necessities when we started killing corrupted wolves. People would call us with information and the amount they would pay. We would always double check the information to make sure they are not worthy to live any longer.

A while later pack started hearing about our fighting skills and started asking us for help. We would go there to help with basic training so they could defend themselves.

I have never been to the Royal Pack territory and I have no clue what to expect. Something deep down tells me it isn't going to go over well.

After a few hours of driving we finally pull up to huge gates. I trail behind Ace's car since he is supposed to be the 'alpha'.

The guards ask him some questions and then looks at me. They look at a list and opens the gates for us. We come into view of a grand castle and I have to say my jaw opens in awe.

I park next to Ace's car and he steps out as I take off my helmet, shaking out my hair like in the movies. Ace laughs at my actions and I follow him up to the front doors.

He knocks on the huge door and a sweet looking lady opens it. She sees Ace first as I stand back a bit in respect.

"Hello, I am Helena, the former Luna of the pack. Who might you be? I don't believe we have met before," she smiles warmly.

"I am Ace Marks, Alpha of the Blood Paw Pack."

She looks shocked to see him here and I don't blame her, we never visit other packs unless we are there to help them.

"It is lovely to meet you," she looks behind him to see me and she looks in fear for a moment before she turns back to her happy self, "Who might you be?"

"I am Brae, Beta of the Blood Paw Pack," I say, taking a step forward.

"What's your last name dear?" She asks which I find weird.

I changed my last name after I was brought back because the Moon Goddess said it would be a good idea.

"It is Kingston, ma'am."

"Lovely to meet you Beta Brae and Alpha Ace. Please come on in. I will have someone show you to your rooms."

"Thank you," I smile.

She seems to keep looking my way and I wonder why.

'Maybe we look like someone she used to know,' Noctis suggests.

I nod in agreement and we walk up the stairs to the fourth floor. My room is next to Ace's. I walk in and leave my bag on the bed. I leave the room and knock on Ace's door. He opens it.

"Wanna play Explore and Lost?"

Explore and Lost is a game Ace and I would play while we were rogues. We would come close to a pack territory and then we would carefully enter it and explore. Most of the time we would get lost and not know which way is the pack house and which way is the border.

It was a dangerous and fun game that we haven't played since we organized our pack.

"Absolutely! Let's go!"

We chuckle and entwine our hands while we skip through the halls. After a few minutes we stumble across a gym.

"At least we know where that is," Ace comments.

"Yeah, I will definitely come back here later tonight."

"Me too, let's continue. Maybe try to find the kitchen," Ace frowns as his stomach growls.

I giggle and we continue to walk until we come across the kitchen after about twenty or so minutes of searching and fooling around. I consider Ace to be my brother.

I let out a sigh of relief, "Finally, food," Ace and I say at the same time causing us to laugh.

We then realize that we are not the only people in the kitchen and others are staring at us with weird looks.

"Sorry," Ace apologizes.

Everyone goes back to what they were doing and a guy walks up to us, eyeing me closely.

"Hey, I am Beta Grey of this pack," he holds out his hand to Ace.

Ace shakes it, "I am Be...Alpha Ace of the Blood Paw Pack."

'Damn it Ace, that was close.'

'Sorry, I am not used to it.'

Grey holds his hand out to me, "Brae, Beta of the Blood Moon pack," I shake Grey's hand.

"What's your last name Brae?"

"Why does everyone keep asking me that?"

"Sorry, you look like someone we used to know."

"Oh okay. My last name is Kingston."

Grey nods and then brings us over to the table where some other pack members are sitting as well as a couple Alphas and their Lunas form other packs.

One of the Alphas speak up, "We were all shocked to hear that the Alpha and Beta of the Blood Paw Pack were coming. You guys don't usually attend this sort of this."

Ace looks to me and I speak up, "We decided that this was an important event in werewolf history and we should be here."

"What are your names?" The Alpha asks.

"I am Brae Kingston and this is Ace Marks," I decide to say my full name due to this pack's curiosity.

"I am Nate and this is my wife Mary."

"Nice to meet you both," Ace smiles.

We make conversation before I start to smell an amazing scent. It smells of roses and chocolate. Realization hits me and I turn to Ace who sees my panic.

"Would you all excuse us for a moment," I smile at the group and grab Ace's arm, dragging him out back.

"What's going on Brae?" He asks in a hushed tone.

"He's here."

"Who."

I give him an annoyed look, "My mate."