Alpha's Blind Luna novel Chapter 48

It took over a half hour but the entire call was silent during that time. My mother and Ezekiel listening to Bryan as we signed back and forth. She would occasionally ask as question as well but I did all that I could to explain the situation and what I thought that I needed moving forward.

‘I think we should send Hector as well. He can leave straight from the coven he is currently at and be there in a little over a week.’ My mom signed and I nodded. ‘Ezekiel can take the car and it will be faster as well. I don’t trust you just having one.’

I laughed. “Me, or them?”

She shook her head. ‘Honestly, the fact that they are all still alive is frankly amazing.’

‘I don’t know how far this corruption goes but I think it is at least central to this castle. The people seem too afraid. Of both the outside and their Alpha.’ I signed back.

Bryan narrowed his eyes. ‘Is that even enough? Especially if you are having suspicions about High Councilor Mark.’

My mother’s face turned dark. ‘We will deal with High Councilor Mark but he would never openly defy, Vale. Even if he doesn’t fear Vale, as he should, he does fear me. Goddess knows, if I find out anything I will sever his head from his body.’

Smiling, I felt ten times better. Getting this off my chest and having a plan made me feel like we had a step forward. I didn’t know about having a plan to actually get the kids out of the dungeon back to their parents, but I would deal with that when Ezekiel and Hector came.

“I need to speak to Peter and Jess. Check in with them.”

I watch my mom narrow her eyes. ‘Vale, I know you have connections with Jess but…’

“I know, I know.”

‘Trust Peter. He’s an asshat but he’s a good one. I chose him personally with Morgan. He probably told you something dumb like you shouldn’t trust anyone, but you can trust him.’ She smiled and nodded to me. ‘You’re not alone, Vale. Always remember that. Even if you feel like you can’t trust those around you, there are people you can.’

Nodding, I let out a large sigh. “I’ll talk to you guys later. I miss you. Thank you.”

The phone moved and Ezekiel took the phone. It was turned back to his face and I could see he had his serious look. He was troubled by all this. I was too but there was something more.

“Something…” He narrowed his eyes before he set the phone down in the bedroom. Backing up, he slowly signed to me. ‘…doesn’t feel right about this.’

Rubbing my forehead, I shrugged my shoulders. “I don’t know, Zeke. I honestly don’t know. Every step I take I feel like I’m on a fucking tightrope. And that rope is ready to hang me at any point if I start to shift.”

“Just…be careful. Please. I can’t…I can’t lose you, Vale. I couldn’t bare to lose you.”

I smiled. “Oh Zeke, you’re stuck with me. Whether you like it or not. I’m just happy I'll get to touch your face and slap that ass of yours.”

He huffed. “Incorrigible.”

“Always.”

“I guess I better pack. I’ll leave tomorrow. Pack my firefighting suit.”

Chuckling, I nodded. My heart hurt and Naresh whined. “Fuck, I miss you so much. You know I love you, right?”

Ezekiel nodded. “I do. I love you too, Vale. I’ll talk to you soon, alright?”

“Alright.”

I disconnected the call and sighed. There was always a sense of relief when I talked to him but at the same time, a longing of missing him. It really made me wonder how my mom felt. Even when I spend the month or so with her, trying to get her to talk about Dad was like pulling teeth. How could she ignore this pain? The longing and deep need to always be near them. To have my mate surround my every sense. She even moved further away. Was my dad feeling it as well?

I pulled down the curtails that did very little to block out the light but I didn’t feel like eating or talking to anyone for the rest of the day. Honestly, I was drained but I needed to talk to Peter. This would need to be over text though. Really the best thing to do would be to go out and meet him on the edge of the territory but I didn’t really want to raise any more flags.

Vale: Peter. There has been a kink.

I waited but there wasn’t even a read receipt. Laying down on the bed, I put the phone on my chest. My eyes closed as I waited for him reply but the pillow was soft enough that I fell asleep after a few minutes of waiting.

Jolting awake, I noticed that the sun wasn’t streaming through the windows anymore. My phone was what woke me up. It had slipped from my chest to down my stomach and vibrated its way down between my legs.

Peter: Sorry, there was a sighting of an unknown group of vampires nearby and it threw everyone into a fit.

Vale: They good now?

Peter: No. But not much I can do about that.

Vale: I found them.

There was a moment between messages but before I could fall back asleep, my phone buzzed again.

Peter: Do you have a plan?

Vale: Part of a plan. I have some back up coming. It will be a lot more paperwork when this is over through.

Peter: What do you need me to do?

Vale: Hold them off as long as possible. I don’t want them charging in and putting their lives at risk. I’ll get them back home, I just need time. But it also needs to look like nothing has changed. We can’t raise suspicion.

Another long pause between the messages this time. I figured he was thinking from his side as well. This wasn’t ideal.

Peter: Are they easily accessible?

Vale: No.

Peter: I’ll speak to the head witch only. Tell her what is going on. She seems the reasonable one out of this whole chaos. How much time do you need?

Vale: At most, two weeks.