Born in Fire

Chapter Nine

*Kalama*

It had been two weeks since Elliot Haynes’ visit. I hadn’t seen much of Caspian, as he was busy not only preparing everyone for the trip to Crescent Wolf, but also with his own company, Grant Enterprise, a construction company that held major deals all over the world. Instead, I had been spinning most of my time with Miley, Grace, and Luke, who I found was Neal’s son. Neal’s true mate, Alice had died giving birth to Luke three years ago. It had been the worse time, not only for the Pack, but for Neal. It was extremely rare for a mate to survive the death of the other. A wolf’s soul was intertwined with his mates. Should one die, so would the other. I’d found out that was how Caspian’s father had died. He’d lost both of his parents, after another pack had attacked. Green Grove had ultimately drove the intruders away, but it was soon found that Caspian’s mother, Luna Lara, had died in the battle. Caspian had felt his mother’s passing, as he sat hidden in the bunker with the other pups and Omegas, heard his father, Ethan’s wolf, howl in grief. Ethan died a few days later, unable to go on. At just thirteen years old, Caspian took over as Alpha of the Green Grove pack.

 Neal however, had somehow survived against the odds and continued for their pup. Luke handed me the firetruck he had been driving up my arm. “Are you excited for your trip?” he asked. I smiled at him.

“I am.” He frowned, he’s grey eyes looking more like that of an adult than a three-year-old.

“Pardon me Luna, but you don’t seem excited.” I let out a sigh, still smiling. I leaned closer to him.

“Can I tell you a secret? Luna to future Gamma?” His face went sober, making him look wiser beyond his years, as he nodded. I looked over my shoulder, acting as though I was making sure no one else could hear, before leaning closer to him, whispering, “I’m a little scared.” His eyes widened, his mouth hanging open a little.

“Lunas get scared?” he said, in awe. I smiled at him.

“Of course, everyone gets scared. It’s how you deal with those feelings that make you great.”

“Don’t forget about your people.” We both spun around. Caspian stood in the doorway. I smiled at him. “Having great people around you, make you greater as well.” He came over, taking a knee in front of Luke. “That is what makes a great Alpha, Beta, or a Gamma.” Luke grinned.

“Thank you, Alpha.” Caspian smiled, clapping him on the shoulder.

“Now, I believe Nani has put out a late afternoon snack, something with chocolate and ice cream.” Luke’s grin widened, as he took off out the room. Caspian smiled, taking my hand to hoist me to my feet. He wrapped his arms around me. His fresh, rainfall scent filled my senses, making me sigh. Caspian chuckled, a knowing smile on his lips. “I love watching you with them, you know.” I smiled, brushing my lips against his. He grinned. “Makes me think.” I pushed away from him, bending to pick up the toys we had taken out. 

“Oh, what about?” I felt his arms wrap around my waist. He buried his face in the crook of my neck, taking a deep breath.

“Little girls with dark red hair and boys with flaming eyes, just like their mother’s.” I couldn’t help the smile that pulled at my lips as I turned to face him. Every pup, dreams of the day they meet their true mate and start bringing other little pups into the world. It was a dream that I could never quite envision growing up. That dream completely disappeared with Evan, but now I had Caspian. I finally had the chance to have what everyone else wanted. An image of Caspian on the ground rolling around with red- and dark-haired pups brought a smile to my lips.

“Only on one condition.” He arched an eyebrow, making my smile deepen. “Those little girls have their daddy’s blue eyes and the boys his black hair.” He smiled, his lips meeting mine in what turned into an intense kiss that left us both breathless and nearly running for the stairs. We were stopped just outside our bedroom door, by John.