Filed To Story: Destined Bond with My Forbidden Alpha Novel (Alpha Alexander & Selene)
“Still,” Selene smiled, “I can’t wait.”
Miss Stacey sighed and smiled. She nodded before turning and walking back into the tent to join the children.
Selene headed back to her table with a smile on her face.
“We need to talk,” Fiona called to her before reaching her table.
Selene turned and gave Fiona a respectful bow.
“What can I do for you, Luna Fiona?” Selene asked politely.
“I hear that Galen has gone off and gotten engaged without saying anything to me,” she said through gritted teeth. “And she’s a friend of yours.”
Selene smiled while silently cursing Galen.
“Yes,” she answered. “Her name is Bell.”
“And is this the girl that has been on his mind since your birthday party?” Fiona asked.
Selene nodded.
Fiona crossed her arms over her chest.
“The one that didn’t want to be with him not that long ago?” she asked.
“Well, I think that was more of a misunderstanding between her head and her heart,” Selene smiled. “But it’s all cleared up now.”
“Why are they getting married so fast?” she demanded. “And why in Winter? Alexander and I are the only family Galen has. His parent’s ashes were scattered in these trees. Surely she would want to pay her respects here.”
“Well,” Selene began, starting to feel defensive towards Bell. “You should really ask Galen these questions. But I will let you know one thing. Bell also lost her parents and her grandparents. The only family she has is mine in Winter.”
Fiona sighed.
“I’m sorry,” she said. “That was rude of me.”
Selene sighed as well.
“I’m sorry, too,” she said. “Bell is like a sister to me, and I can get protective. Just like you with your sons.”
Fiona smirked. Selene wanted to laugh, but she suddenly felt distracted by what sounded like a slight whine in her ear. Perhaps a bug buzzing too closely.
“Well, I still have many questions,” Fiona said. “But you’re right. I should ask Galen.”
The sound went up slightly, and Selene swatted at her ear, but it didn’t change.
“That’s probably the best option,” she replied automatically.
“But maybe you could tell me a couple of– Oh, for the love of the Goddess!” Fiona shouted, “What the hell is that damn sound!”
“You hear it too?” Selene asked, looking up at Fiona.
Their eyes met, and understanding dawned a moment too late. They dove to the floor as the first explosion echoed into the night sky.
All around them were shouts of confusion and, strangely, some laughter.
Selene lifted her head to look. Some people ran and then quickly stopped when someone else pointed to the sky. Others already stared up into the night with expressions of joy and delight. Finally, she glanced up and saw fireworks painting the night sky.
But what she had heard was, without a doubt, an explosion.
She moved to sit up when she caught a movement out of the corner of her eye. A flash and then something flying through the air. It landed near the platform where she and Alexander had been seated for dinner.
Her eyes widened in horror as she saw the sparks beneath the table. Beside her, Fiona moved to sit up. Quickly Selene turned and threw herself back to the ground on top of Fiona just as the device exploded on the platform. Debris sprayed over them; Selene let out a grunt as what she assumed was part of a table slammed against her back.
Selene moved off Fiona. Her back ached, but she would get used to the pain momentarily.
Fiona sat up. She saw debris everywhere. Small fires, and smoke, people screaming, crying. There were injuries and a lot of fear.
“Luna Fiona!” a man shouted as he ran over and helped Fiona to her feet.
“Where is Alexander?!” Fiona shouted.
“We haven’t seen him, ma’am,” the man answered.
“We need to find him!” she shouted angrily.
Selene looked out into the people once again. She could identify the military members quickly now. They were in action, moving from place to place and staying covered.
Those from medical she could see as well. They were helping others, checking for injuries, huddling them together for easier access.
Fiona had gathered a small group of the military wolves already. Selene could hear her giving instructions, but they were all about finding Alexander.
There was another explosion. It wasn’t nearby. Selene looked in the direction it had come from, further into the forest near the northern mountains. Fireworks lit up the sky above the trees.
“Where did that come from?” one man asked..
“It doesn’t matter right now,” another stated. “Alpha Alexander is our priority.”
Selene caught sight of another firework display to the west and then an explosion in the same direction.
“They’re using the fireworks as a signal….” Selene whispered.
She got to her feet and moved towards Fiona.
“Luna Fiona!” she shouted. “They are using the fireworks to signal each other! This is an invasion force from multiple angles!”
“Damn it!” Fiona snarled. She took a deep breath. “The patrols will have to handle the borders. For now, our priority is to secure Alpha Alexander.”
The men and women surrounding her all nodded in agreement.
“What?” Selene asked in shock.
She looked around at the mess from one explosion, multiple injured civilians, scared and confused. These people needed to be guided to safety and treated for their injuries. The borders needed to be reinforced.
“Where was he last seen?” Fiona asked.
Selene listened for only a minute as they discussed Alexander’s location. She was worried about him too, but the truth was, he wasn’t the priority right now.
“Stop!” Selene shouted as they all spoke about where he could have been.
Fiona stared back at her with an angry glare.
“Alpha Alexander is more than capable of taking care of himself, not to mention he has Galen with him wherever he is!” Selene shouted. “He is not the one in need of your help!”
Selene pointed out to the wolves huddled in groups around them.
“These people need you! These are the people you need to protect right now. They need to be escorted back to safety and have their wounds properly treated,” Selene directed.
Fiona stepped forward.
“There are plenty of wolves from medical here that can treat the wounded. And the civilians of Summer are well aware of the dangers of wartime,” Fiona replied with a growl. “We don’t need to coddle them like children. They will wait until the right time, and they will be escorted back. But, for now, they are fine.”
Selene stepped up to Fiona.
“With all due respect, Luna Fiona, that is not what is best for these people,” Selene growled. “They are scared and defenseless. And the only military presence here is panicking over their Alpha.”
“Alpha Alexander is more than just our leader!” One of the men standing behind Fiona said. “He is family to us just as much as to Luna Fiona. We won’t leave him behind!”
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