Celestial Wulf Chronicles Book# 5 Sacrifice's

MATERNAL

Turning, we look toward our mother anew. Maintaining her gaze on us, Mother speaks on behalf of our soul companions. "My leaders. They act out of concern. The time for secrets is over. Both share the same concern as do you."

Both my cubs return, sitting regally before me. But it is Sable who speaks, "Mother. Neither my soul companion Alejandro nor anything which breaths will I EVER ALLOW, treat you as if you were worthless. I will kill whoever does so and will discipline my strong-willed human companion." with a step he takes. My head turns to him as Cocoa responds to his mother, "So shall I, MAMA."

Don Yonell approaches and, on one knee, kneels before me. "My Luna. Alejandro's human form needs his nourishment." Don Yonell's head lifts. "I know what is to come, my young Luna. I ask you to remain in control. But phase to his human form and nourish Alejandro." Yonell's gaze turns to Cocoa. "I ask the same of you, MY young BETA."

Cocoa looks at me once, "Brother." Meeting his gaze, he continues, "Our elder speaks from experience." I do not answer. Seeing this Mother's eyes illuminate irritate. Resonating a celestial guardian's deepening tone. Aware of my stubborn nature, Mother addresses me, "Sable Acosta Suarez." My gaze casts, joined my brothers, to the ground."Mother."

Both my wulf and human cubs are stubborn. Sable more than Alejandro. Right now, his silence tells me. He has no intention of nourishing Alejandro's human form, at least while he remains upset.

This neither Cary nor I will allow. Yet it is Cary who corrects our cubs as I would our boys. "Do not force my hand, Sable. Estrella has informed me of what has transpired, which merited such action. You are my Luna; this is true. But you are to be a JUST one as I have raised you. I have FOUR CUBS. TWO human & TWO wulves. Am I clear?"

Intentionally disobeying my mother, I take our conversation to a private wulf spoken one, "MOTHER, I am not you." My tone was rising, "They dared to disrespect you! HOW..." No one saw mother's blurred movement. With a step towards my young Luna cub. Away from elders standing around me. My young Alpha's mouth gapes awed. Standing before him, Sable meets my gaze continuing privately.

My stubborn young Luna succumbs, averting his gaze, lowering his head and body to the ground before my feet. Rigid words, reflecting my irritation at his behavior. "As you are currently doing. Mi Hijo (MY SON)." Sable's Spanish was always a task, yet he gets his point across. "MADRE. NO. (MAMI NO)" In front of all, my hand shoots out, and I lift him bodily by his scruff into the air.

Instantly he yelps. Crimson freezes Reuben as Reuben growls. The wulf companions of each are dropped by their wulves, to one knee kneeling. My tone transforms into that of a disciplinarian. "Whether a celestial guardian wulf & my luna, I AM YOUR MOTHER SABALIUS ACOSTA SUAREZ! RESPETA! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME? NOW IS NOT TIME." Shaking him vigorously.

From my dangling midair position, I respond. "Si Madre (Yes, mother)." As in times past, mother lowers me then kneels before me, reaching for the underside of my muzzle. Lifting my gaze to her, she says. "Alejandro is human, my cub. As you are my wulf cub. United through centuries. He behaves as you would if you were human. Continue to discipline him if you must. It is your right. But you will do so while nourishing his human form. Such stubborn behavior is unbecoming of a celestial guardian Luna.... And... my sons."

A whine escapes me. "But mother, not even I, was informed of what transpired by the goddess. It is she who most concerns me. Alejandro knows better. I informed him of this, and still, he instructed Beta to inquire of you as if you were some common Wulf."

Standing, I look down at my submissive cub, releasing my softened tone. A mother's stern focus on him. "Sablllllleee. That is true. However, denying his human form nourishment will weaken him. And, it is just as wrong. Do you not think so?" From his response, "Yes, mother." my cub understood.

Bending forward, I kiss his muzzle. "I love you, little one." Instantly Sable rises onto his hind legs, places his 'huge forelegs onto my shoulders. Towering over me, Sable stares downward, straight into my eyes. "And I, you madre." Then, turning to Cocoa, I am slightly softer. "Cocoa." My eldest cub sits upright. "UUUGH. Mama. Ya know I will." huffing, he goes to turn his head from me. But my words stop him. "You have both become Beta Cocoa. Randall did as instructed by your Luna."

"But MAMA, you...." my last words hitch. With a shadowlike movement, mama closes the tiny distance and is glarin me in da face. "I spoke, did I not? What is your role, my young Beta?" knowing I knew the answer. "complete obedience to our leaders. Lest they threaten life rather than protect it."

"Annnd?" Ugh, my mama is such a pain. But I ain't messin with her like dis "Protect my family even if it means my very life." Mama straightens up, "who taught you this meaning, my cub?" Still lookin ta mama. A look of sadness engages hers. Sullen, Randall confirms, "There was a second reason why she did this." I respond to her, "You did, mama Alpha. "

Mama kisses my forehead, "I love you, Cocoa. But I am no longer your Alpha." she made her point. Still, I always get the last word. Luminescent orbs meet her softened gaze. "But ...... you will always be...my mama." and like my brother before me, rising on my hind legs, I place my forelegs on her shoulders, licking her face.

"Yes, baby... Always." I release her, and Mama takes a step back.

Her gaze towards us, her tone matter-of-factly. "Now. Boys." Although rephasing. We retain possession of our human companion's bodies.

Mama Estrella addresses Alejandro & Randall on the astral plane. "Hear me, both of you. Do you not think IF I could share this with you, I would not have already? From this point forward, you will behave as the Celestial Guardian leaders you are."

"Yes, mother." When mama turns, walking towards the kitchen, followed by our elders to leave, she says. "And Alejandro."

"Yes, Toti."

"Fully Aware Sable would disapprove and reprimand you. Yet as Luna, you gave a directive. Your beta obeyed. I am proud of you both. That.... Is the role of a Leader."