Origins(GirlxGirl)(Forth Book of The Master's Pet)

Chapter 53

Varus (Mercy's Servant)

Harlem, New York

I have been given my orders to come to New England and find Mary McFarlane and her son. After many weeks of searching I was able to locate her in Harlem, New York. It was easy to pin down her location. This is one of the only colored towns around New York City. I will not look suspicious walking around, and it will be a quick extraction. Finding where she lived was easy as well. She lives with a rouge group of wolves. It is not very safe so it should be easy to convince her to come with me. The wolf pack where I am to put her was easy to find as well. It is a nice place, but I have not made contact with the wolves that live there. From the information I received about the pack they are powerful pack. This Falling Timbers Pack has been the dominant pack in their area for the past 50 years. The Alpha before this one expanded their territory by pushing their rival Blackfoot Pack back, and eliminating the Werecat clans in the area. Before the Emperor's Father died he appointed this Alpha and Elder. From what I understand it was legitimate. The Falling Timbers pack are born of this land. Their claim to it is absolute, and the rival Blackfoot pack did not like it. That is what started the dispute between the two packs.

As I walk down the street I am eyed by many. This community is tight knit. They know a new face from a mile away. It still will not be difficult for me to extract the targets. I do hope she truly believes in this messenger, goddess, mystic voodoo. If not I do have silver ready. The child should not be difficult to control if it comes to that. For the moment I will proceed with talking to her. She works at a pub around here as a singer and waitress. From the profile that was done before I was dispatched we know what she looks like. I can see her when I enter the pub. I can see why Emperor Eros was taken with her. She is a sight. If humans could get past their biases on skin color she would be one of the most beautiful actresses on Broadway. The young Emperor knows how to choose some fine women. I take a seat in the back and order a drink. Before this waitress leave I ask her a question.

"Ma'am? Do you know the name of that woman there?" The lady chuckles.

"That's Mary. I'll get her to come say hi." She walk over and speaks to her. They both look over at me and I raise my glass. They both giggle and Mary comes over.

"Bessie said you wanted to have a word with me? What can I do for you honey?"

"The one from the moonlight sends her greetings." Her eyes quickly changed. She was not expecting to hear that from a human. I stand up and pull out the other chair at the table. Mary sits still trying to understand why I know any of this.

"The Goddess' messenger Saryia Hawthorne sent you?" I nod.

"Miss McFarlane, it is with the utmost urgency that you and your child come with me."

"She wants me and my boy? What's happening?"

"Do you know who your boy's father is? His father is Eros, Emperor of Werewolves." Her face fell. I do not think she expected to hear of Eros ever again. I do not think she knew that Eros was the next in line for the throne.

"The Emperor now has a mate, and she would do harm to you and your boy if she found out about him. Princess Saryia has sent me by the will of your goddess to hide you and the child." Mary struggles to take in the entire situation.

"Why would she want my Theodore?"

"Any children from her union with Eros would be second to your son. Young Theodore would inherit all titles. You understand now yes? Princess Saryia wants to protect you two, so she sent me to take you away. Say your goodbyes and pack your things. I must take you now." She sits there and says nothing for a long time. I do think that she did resent Eros. He bedded her and left her alone with his baby in her belly. To this society it brought shame to her. None the matter however.