Filed To Story: Secret with Betas Daughter: Skylar Story Series
My heart clenches a bit thinking about him. I can’t wish away the fight or what was said. I said it and I meant it, but things went so wrong before we could work through anything and come to some kind of understanding. He took his role as my protector so seriously and even furious with my decision to leave he still watched over me and made sure I had what I needed, even from a distance. I have to get a message to them, even if they couldn’t respond I would feel better knowing I, at the very least, tried reaching out and letting them know I’m okay. Maybe Luna Anne can help me get a message to them, or even Xander.
Around seven thirty the same guy in a fancy gray suit came into the common room where I took up residence with a book trying to get some school reading done, since my weekend time was going to be cut short.
“Are you ready Miss Skylar?
“Yes! Lead the way umm, I’m sorry, I don’t know your name.
“You can call me Barty, Miss Skylar.
“Thank you Barty. You don’t have to call me Miss’. I don’t have any kind of title.
“Any friend of the Luna deserves a title, Miss Skylar.”
He winks at me as we walk out the door where a very fancy black car sits waiting. It’s not a limo, but not your standard sized car either. I’m sure the Luna Queen, Alpha King and Xander could all ride comfortably in the back.
Barty opens the door for me and I slide into the soft gray leather seats. I could easily take a nap here. Once I am settled and stop gawking at the inside of the car, Barty slides in next to me, his phone up to his ear, letting someone know we are on the way.
Interesting. “Why do you use a phone Barty? Is it too far to mindlink?
“Actually, I can’t mindlink any longer. When my mate passed away, my wolf could not handle the separation and he got sick. I barely survived the loss of him. The Luna Queen and Alpha King have been very generous to me and I work as a kind of assistant to the Luna Queen. So, I do communicate like a human, but I am still as strong as I was when I had my wolf, so don’t get any ideas.”
He smiles and winks again. “I’ve heard a lot about you and your skills. You will be an asset, to whichever pack you are a part of.
“Whichever pack? Do you think I won’t go home then? That my mate is not in my pack?
“I think you are very special based on the way the royal family describes you and any wolf would be lucky to be mated with you.
I just nod my head. There really isn’t a response to that. “I’m sorry about your mate. I have never heard of someone losing their wolf and surviving. How did that work?
“It was actually Doc Ganon who figured it out. His research and experimentation extends very far and wide. He and his wife were able to help me through the transition. It was the most painful experience I have ever had, including losing my mate.
“Wow! Doc Ganon and Doc Sylvia are my best friends’ parents. They helped me recover when I got here.”
I froze for a second. I never openly share any story having to do with my trauma from Kaley. “Umm, yeah, my arrival was not under the best circumstances. The docs were great though, I got back to training pretty quickly with their help.
“Just so you know, I am privy to lots of information. It comes with the job. I am aware of your situation here. I kept the Luna Queen updated when she couldn’t visit you.
“Oh, man. Thank you, I guess, for keeping tabs on me.”
I just feel awkward now. I don’t really know what to say. He has seen me at my weakest. Not something I want anyone seeing.
“Hey, don’t do that. You are not weak.
“Are you a mind reader too?
“It’s my job to anticipate what the Luna Queen needs, which has me interacting with a lot of different people, including warriors. You all have a look when you feel inadequate in some way.”
He gives me a look like when Alpha Lucas is trying to get a point across without giving a direct answer. “I have seen warriors come back looking far worse than you from battle. It is just part of the dynamic here.
I nod and try to change the subject. “How old is the Royal Pack? Some of the buildings look like they grew out of the mountain.
We spend the next thirty minutes talking about all the different histories of the Royal Pack that Barty knew of. It was really fascinating. Alpha Reggie’s Great Great Grandfather was the first Alpha King of the Royal Pack. Which doesn’t sound like that long ago, but as wolves we age more slowly than humans, so many Kings, who didn’t die in battle, made it to close to a hundred before they even considered retiring. It sounds like they were all well loved and respected Kings too. Meaning Xander has some big shoes to fill.
“So, since you are so well informed. What is my role exactly? Everyone at the warrior camp seems very confused that I would be invited to protect Prince Xander, but I can’t think of any other reason anyone would want me there.
“Well, first, it is rare for the Alpha Prince to make friends as fast as he did in your pack. He talked of nothing but the couple of days he spent with you and all of your friends. It was a welcome break from all of the parading around he usually does. Second, you are a gorgeous female that any guy would probably cut his left arm off to have the chance to call his date for the evening. Third, you can handle yourself. These pompous assholes seem to think that because they have been elected as an elder, they are entitled to a piece of the royal family, among other luxuries. Those with daughters will not appreciate the Alpha Prince having you on his arm all night, and that is where the Prince will keep you. You are a trusted friend, so he might actually enjoy himself. You can help protect him as a warrior, but also as a woman, blocking unwanted advances.
“Politics sound awful. I’m kind of glad my brother, Cmeron and Dakota have to deal with all of that and not me.”
We both laugh. Before I can ask any more we pull up to the castle I saw from a distance on the hospital drive and my jaw hits the floor.
The castle is a whitewashed looking stone that extends from the side of the mountain. Another structure that looks as if it just grew out of the side of the mountain. The circular drive pulls up to a set of double doors made of thick dark wood with black metal accents and handles. This seems to be a theme on all of the older buildings I have seen on the territory. There is nothing else but the entrance doors on this lever of the castle.
Above that is a balcony with a stone railing, maybe for greeting guests who are really important. The wall of glass behind the balcony is either tinted to not be able to see in or the glare is just to strong for me to see anything in the morning light. From here the castle extends left and right with many windows and doors attached to various outdoor stone staircases. Going up there are at least five levels, but its kind of hard to count since they stagger upward toward the sky, several ending in tall turrets and towers.
“This way Miss Skylar, I will let the Alpha Prince give you the grand tour.”
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