Omega to Luna

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EOS POV

I left Selene and Endymion after discussing how I can get into Dark Moon pack territory without causing too much suspicion. We all agreed that I go to Blue Moon pack first, in search of her and when they tell me she is not there I will go to Atticus' pack looking for them. When I see that it is true that neither of them, are at their original packs or at each others I will begin my 'hunt'. I will go to each pack insisting to know if my niece is visiting. Dark Moon will be my fifth pack to go to, in hopes that Esther believes I have been searching for her. If she tries to deny me access I will then use the power of the gods to force the oath.

After leaving Blue Moon and Blood Moon I called to Selene and informed her that it was indeed true, neither Zaraphine or Atticus have been seen in just over 6 months. Leo, Atticus' brother said they left to search for Zaraphine after she ran away. Atticus disappeared a couple weeks after that. I began going to each pack asking if Zaraphine or Atticus are there or have been and I received the same response each time, no. After three days I finally made it to Dark Moon and was immediately surrounded by guards.

"State your business." One of the guards said huskily. "I need to speak to your Alpha. I am in search of someone very dear to me and I have been going to each pack to find answers." I state casually. His eyes haze over as he mind links, someone. After a few moments, his eyes return to normal, and says, "Follow me, the Alpha will see you." I follow closely behind him, taking in the buildings around me and trying to hear for anything out of the ordinary. He walks into the packhouse and leads me down the hallway past the large living room to a large oak door. He knocks on the door twice before I hear a gruff "Come in." The guard nods to me and I grab the handle and push the door open slowly. Upon walking in I see Lakota sitting behind his desk looking rather frail and behind him stands, nonother than Esther Knight with a shocked expression.

"Alpha," I say respectfully and bow my head. "Who are you? And who is it that you are looking for?" He questions. "I am Eos, the Goddess of Dawn. I am here in search of my niece. I cannot seem to find her at any of the surrounding packs." I tell him. "What is her name?" He asks. "Zaraphine Knight. " I respond immediately, directing my gaze to Esther. "I do not know of anyone by name, I'm sorry." He says. Never taking my eyes of Esther I ask her, "Have you seen my niece, Esther?" She quickly turns away from me before answering "No, not since she left our pack on her birthday." She lies. "Esther Knight, how dare you, lie to a god!" My voice booms, causing her and Lakota to cower. "Where is my niece Esther?" I question her again. "She is busy at the moment." She says still avoiding eye contact. "That is fine with me. I would still like to see her." I state, casually. "I will inform her you are here, Eos." She says as she walks towards the door. 

Once she leaves the office and I hear her footsteps leave the hallway, I look to Lakota sympathetically. "Selene sent me, Lakota. I am here to get you and Zaraphine out of whatever trouble Esther has caused." I explain to him. He doesn't answer, he just stares at me without blinking. "Lakota, are you alright?" I question. Again he doesn't answer. I walk towards him and use my light to shine upon him, searching for any dark shadows. Lakota has been put under a spell of some sort, he is covered in darkness. I place my hand to his head to clear him of the darkness and watch as he comes to life with large gasp. "Zaraphine!!!" He yells out before collapsing to the ground.