Alpha's Blind Luna novel Chapter 100

Their coven always surprised me. A lot of covens had moved more towards the modern, city approach. Much like the packs now a-days. However, this particular coven still stuck with the grass roofed huts of the old days. They didn’t have dirt floors but they did have treated natural wood from the surrounding area. It was a sight to see and really made you feel like you were in a far more magical place than normal.

I followed Gale into one of the larger huts I knew to be hers. She kept many of the spell books and other larger items used in rituals and casting. They would either be borrowed or they would be done under her supervision within her hut. Alpha Evan had gone off with some of the children as they were planning on giving some of the celebration decorations as well as sharing truffles once they were cleaned. It left me with Gale alone.

We walked into her hut and it smelled of earth and forest. It was as close to feeling like home, smelling like Auri as I had gotten in a long time. Inhaling slowly, my eyes slid shut until the door to the hut closed.

“I feel like we should get the business you wanted to speak of out of the way before we talk about what has happened to you over the years.”

Her voice was no nonsense and I winced, knowing I was probably going to be telling my tale twice in less than 24 hours when I hadn’t spoken of it in years.

“Alpha King Vale is requesting your presence at a meeting of the leaders of the supernatural races. He has already asked the Vampire King and he has agreed to come to the meeting. Vale wanted to make sure he had everyone including the witches to speak about peace between our races.”

Part of me wanted to roll my eyes. It was something that Vale had come up with but it sounded rehearsed and stiff. I know she didn’t appreciate the tone of it, but hopefully she wouldn’t judge too much into that.

“So your king wants all the leaders together to what…assassinate them?”

I snorted. “The fact that the would have to start over I think would be the major thing stopping him. He’s genuinely trying to do something good. There is also him going around the High Council. I think he thought that should earn him some points with you.”

She smiled, but in a much more cruel type of way. “Well, everyone knows we have no love for the High Council here. I’m surprised though that he is reaching out to me. Would it not be better to have the Vampire King and the Fey King meet with the Alpha King?”

“I think you are just as much a King of the witches as they are of their own people. Vale acknowledges that. We also want to come to an agreement together. We all have had issue with each other. No matter what race or where we are located. This specific coven is a prime example of having issues with both werewolves and vampires. If we can come to a treaty agreement. One that everyone feels would be amiable…why not try?”

Gale sat down in a large chair made of bend branches that was a sight to behold. It was much like a throne but its feeling and how it was crafted felt so much more witch-like.

“Well, I appreciate the offer at the very least. What of the Fey King? He is not one to be found easily.”

“From what I understand, he has a meeting with a fey who converses with him on a regular basis. He should be meeting them within the next couple of days and will speak with the Fey King then. No date has been set yet but he still wanted an agreement from the leaders that they will try to converse. Not just air their grievances with each other but also be willing to come to compromises as we work toward a peace everyone can enjoy, not just a single race.”

She hummed, her eyes narrowing as she looked at me. “You are right about that.” Rubbing her chin and down her neck, her lips were pursed in a thin line. “And he sent you and not himself?”

“I believe he thought that I had a better standing with you. Though, I did tell him we didn’t have that kind of relationship. We really had an agreement and once finished, I hung out with the kids a few more times after that.”

Chuckling, Gale nodded. “Well, at least you understand that we don’t owe you anything and don’t need to go to this meeting.”

“Of course. I wouldn’t try to guilt trip or force you to go. I knew I wouldn’t be able to even if I tried.” The smirk on my face made her smile and she nodded.

“Well, I can’t see a reason why not. It will probably go up in flames. Too many Kings in a room isn’t usually good but what the hell. At the very least, I can get some good stories to bring back.”

Nodding, I let out the breath I was holding in. If we could at least get everyone together, it might actually work out. I kept telling Vale we needed a back up, something else but he refused to listen. For now, at least this is what I could do.

“Thank you, Mother Gale. I appreciate the willingness to at least meet. I’ll advise Vale that you will be waiting to hear about the time and place of the meeting.”

“Yes yes…” She waved the air. “Now, let’s get to the juicy details.”

I raised an eyebrow at her. “Juicy?”