Alpha Ultima

Chapter 7

"What do you mean by "vision"?" Alpha Jameson asked with a skeptical look on his face.

"It's never been mentioned before that you were a Seer, my Queen." Alpha Cameron's Beta, Skylar, said softly.

"I well.. it's not like that. At least I don't think it is." I stuttered.

I could feel my face flush deep crimson and I looked over to my mates for assistance. I didn't mean to bring up the vision in the midst of all of these alpha's, it just slipped out. Now I would have to explain my thoughts on this and that was a little intimidating.

"Carter has never had visions in the traditional sense. She saw something when she was human, in a dream, that came true months later." Xander explained.

"Though it wasn't exactly as what she had seen. Some things had changed. I think it's due to time being so fluid. Anything can change the future." Quinn said softly. "My mother was a Seer as most of you already know. She was very cautious about what she said about her visions, she couldn't interfere or tamper with anything or she would risk losing her gift."

"So what you're saying, is that you have had something happen that was kind of, sort of, like a dream you once had?" Broken Canyon's Beta, Bradly sneered.

My cheeks instantly flamed and I dropped my eyes. I hadn't thought of it like that. Though the feeling in my gut is strong and tells me that it was not a dream. Neither of them were. How could I explain that my dream of Quinn and Xander came the same night I was told my Grandpa Jones had passed away and I had to come back. The same moment I step back into town I, quite literally, fall back into their lives and straight into my destiny.

There's no way it was a coincidence. I refuse to believe that the second dream I had was for nothing. I can feel the anger bubbling in my stomach as I think about his condescending look as he spoke to me. My eyes fly up and meet his haughty gaze directly. His smirk disappears from his face instantly as hesitation fills his features.

I can feel Lupin pushing to take control, and I know my eyes have turned white with her presence.. Her rage at being disrespected was overwhelming. My hands were clenched tightly to the edge of the sturdy wooden table, while my nails have turned to claws and dig into the clear varnish.

"For one, Beta. You will address me as Luna, or My Queen." I snarled. "You will not disrespect me again. You are in my home, in the presence of my mates, who again, are your Kings. For two, where have you been? Do you not have any idea of who I am?"

I watch as he swallows nervously. He begins to look to his alpha for help and it pleases Lupin to see Alpha Jameson shake his head with disapproval and gesture for him to respond to me.He looked back at me with wide eyes, his mouth opening and closing as he tried to figure out how to salvage the situation. It didn't look like he was about to speak any time soon as sweat began to bead on his forehead.

"Well then, let me remind you. I am the daughter of the Moon Goddess herself. I am no mere werewolf, nor am I ranked below you, for you to bestow that look of disgust upon me. What you may see as just a dream, is not what appeared to me. Now if you are just about done here, I will stop reprimanding you like a pup and explain to your superiors here, exactly what I have seen."

I settled myself back into my chair, never once removing my eyes from his. His face was flushed with embarrassment and anger. I knew he wasn't happy about being talked to in such a manner in front of his Alpha, but tough shit. I refuse to be walked all over and Lupin would never allow us to let something like that go.I may be only a few years into this lifestyle, but Lupin's instincts helped me maneuver through it all with only a few minor hiccups. She was my saving grace and I wouldn't be here right now without her.

"Yes, My Queen. I apologize for my disrespect. It won't happen again." He said through his clenched jaw as he looked down and bared his neck to me in a submission I know he didn't want to give.

At his half-assed apology, I felt Lupin take a step back and my eyes return to normal. I finally broke eye contact and turned to my mates who both bared straight faces. I could feel their approval zing through our bond, though their emotions didn't show through."Make sure that it doesn't, Beta." Quinn growled. "Be grateful that it was her who reprimanded you and not myself."

Bradly nodded meekly, though his jaw remained clenched and his eyes burned with unbridled fury. Dude is a loose cannon and his Alpha better figure it out before he created a problem that wouldn't be so easily diffused.

"Now, I understand this is confusing. I can't even say for certain what this dream meant. Though I know it came from my mother. This feeling overcomes me and the urgency I felt shook me to my core. This dream came the night before the opening of the academy and I pushed it to the back of my mind because of how hectic everything had become."

I explained every aspect of my vision to the Alpha's before me. Their faces shocked and full of concern. Not a single person interrupted me or looked at me with skepticism while I talked.

"The moon was gone in your vision. Does that mean your Lycan is right? That the Goddess has given up on us." Twisted Maw's Alpha Christian said quietly as he gestured towards Sam.

"No." I shook my head. "That doesn't feel right. It didn't feel like the moon left, it felt like it was missing. Like it had been snatched right out from the sky."

"You think that something has happened to the Goddess?" Quinn asked me."I can't say for sure, but that's what feels right. When I met my mother in the dream realm, the love she emitted for her wolves, flowed over me. It struck me deep in my heart and soul. We are her life, her pride. She would never abandon us." My voice came out much more confident than I expected.

My heart hurt that something could have happened to my mother and I hadn't ever noticed. Not that she appeared to me often, but I had always felt her presence, her warmth. Why had I never noticed anything was amiss? The guilt ate heavily in my heart.

How was I supposed to be successful as a Luna and Queen when I couldn't even realize that something was so wrong? Even within my own pack I hadn't seen something wasn't right. No mating announcements, no pregnancies... have I been so wrapped up in my own little bubble for so long that I couldn't stop to help my pack? I felt like I was going to be sick.

A large hand is placed on my knee and I look over to Sam.

'It's not your fault, Carter.' He says softly through the mind-link.

I let my appreciation for him flow seamlessly through out bond. As always, he knew when I needed his strength, and needed to lean on him. I wrap both of my hand around his one and rest it in my lap. I squeeze tightly and bite the side of my tongue as I try to reign in the burning tears that are threatening to overflow.

I needed to get out of here and take a moment to breathe. I couldn't allow myself to break down in front of such powerful players. I blinked hard and took a deep breath, holding my head high. I turned to look at every member in the rooms eyes, before I met the eyes of my loves.

"I think my assistance is complete for now. I will leave you to finish here."I began to get up out of my chair and Sam started to follow. I placed my hand on his shoulder held him in place. He looked at me, his brows furrowed and eyes confused. I just shook my head in a silent motion for him to remain here with Quinn and Xander. He looked like he was about to argue, but something in my eye must have changed his mind.

He reluctantly nodded his head and sat back down. I slowly walked out of the door and closed it behind me. When the audible click of the latch sounded, my tears broke and I took off in a run through the house until I made it out the front door. The moment my feet hit the loose gravel off the porch, Lupin took over and my white paws broke ground through the forest.