Wolves Without Hearts

☙ Chapter 27 ❧

☙ C A L I X A ❧

I was very pleased with how my talk with Tyto went and I walked out of his study to find Adalyn waiting for me. It surprised me that I wasn't annoyed with her presence, in fact I rather enjoyed her company to an extent.

"Hello Luna, what did Alpha say about your visit?" she asked timidly, looking up at me with a curious expression on her face.

I smiled, something I didn't do often, and replied, "He said we could go, actually he is going to be joining us so he can speak with my brother. After they finish up with their deal, then he will leave and we'll be staying. I still haven't decided how long though so you might want to pack a decent amount of clothes."

Adalyn nodded, "That's great. Would you also like me to help you pack, Luna? I'd be glad to do so."

"No, I'll be alright doing it myself," I insisted, "You just go take the rest of the day off and pack. If someone tells you differently, tell them I gave the order and to come to me if they really want to question it."

She nodded and my heart nearly melted at how much she reminded me of my sister. With her kind nature and her dark chocolate eyes. I think that might be why I have grown so attached to her so quickly. I know she can never be a replacement for my little Artie but I will gladly accept her friendship if she'll have me as one.

I shook my head to rid myself of that thought. I couldn't make friends, at least not right now. Just like Tyto can't be my mate. I'm just not ready to trust anyone but my brother and old pack members at the moment. I hope for my sake and for the sake of others that I feel that I can open up soon but for now I will remain in my closed in state. At least that way I won't get hurt.

Adalyn and I went our separate ways and I headed to my room. I liked that it was in the pack house but in a secluded part so I would have enough interaction with the Silver Blood wolves but not too much.

Once I set foot into my little sanctuary, I pulled a suitcase out of my closet and began to pack some of my clothes. It didn't take very long because I am not very particular about being fashion forward. I am more occupied with looking intimidating to my pack and other Alphas.

I finished packing very quickly and decided to go get familiar with the territory even more so than I already am. I have been to Silver Blood many times in my life but I've only every explored the territory but a few times. Once was when I spoke with Yana and the other was as a child when my father came to speak with Alistair Aitan.

I wandered through the forest for quite a few hours until I heard a whimper and a sob. I was puzzled but followed the noise, curious to see who or what was making the soft noises. It didn't take long to find the source of the crying once I used my senses to their full extent and I saw a young boy crying at the base of a large oak tree.

"Hello?" I softly called, being careful not to startle the distraught child.

The boy sniffled and lifted his gaze to meet mine, "W-who are you?"

"Luna Calixa Dunamis of Silver Blood. Who might you be little one?" I replied, feeling a pang of sympathy for this small boy.

"I'm Laxus," he squeaked shyly, hiding his face in his knees, "Please don't hurt me ma'am."

I frowned, "I won't hurt you Laxus and please, call me Lu... Calixa, call me Calixa. Where did you come from child?"

"The forest?" he replied, making it seem more like a question than an answer. I huffed and thought of what to do with this boy. I certainly can't leave him in the woods, not matter how heartless I am, he is a mere child and doesn't deserve that kind of fate.