Page 16 of Blood Pearl
“Okay. I wish you hadn’t come and gotten yourself caught. Taria must be worried sick, and frightened.”
“I couldn’t wait any longer. It was eating my soul, knowing you were all being held. There has been a war since you were taken, but thankfully, it was over quickly.”
“A war! You’ll have to tell me all about it, but I need to sleep now. We are woken at different times so we don’t get comfortable. We grab what rest we can, when we can.” Wynona shuffles a little before settling and I hear her breathing slow.
I listen to whispering in other cells, guards walking past and now and again stopping to look inside. Making sure we are still here, I guess. Throwing my arm out, I feel that we have a dirt floor. Sitting up, I look as best as I can in the light I have. Running my hand over the floor, I dig my nails into the dirt and pull, and an idea pops into my mind.
Chapter 9
FLINT
I have as much information as I can get from Gerry, so now I have to speak with the other council members. We have traveled back quickly to be able to speak face-to-face with the other council members.
We have to get these pack members back, and Alpha Aurora along with them. If they also have an Alpha, then they are collecting strong shifters, and think they have bargaining tools.
Walking into my office, I make the call to Ulmer Oakfold to call a meeting. “We need a special meeting, and we need it today.”
“Okay, I’ll make it happen. Anything I need to know prior to the meeting?” Ulmer asks.
“The meeting is about Alpha Aurora, the Blood Pearl Pack, and the rogues in no-man’s-land.”
“I’ll get the meeting set for 3:00 pm. I’ll have to push that I’m the second in command of the council because we both know Eve is going to cause trouble when she knows it’s about Aurora.”
“Yeah, and if she does she’s going to get more than she bargained for, because I’m sick of her attitude toward what is a very capable Alpha. Her being female should not make a difference to how we treat her, or her pack,” I snarl. I’m not snarling at Ulmer, I’m snarling at the situation.
“I will get it organized, and we’ll be in the conference room on time.” Ulmer closes the call, and I take a seat behind my desk, wondering how we are going to get them all out safely.
Mind-linking Gerry to come to the office, I wait for him to enter. Resting back in my seat, I think about the times I’ve been in Aurora’s company. She is a strong, capable she-wolf, with a massive amount of care for her pack. The Blood Pearl Pack could not be in better hands and I intend to get her out of no-man’s-land if I possibly can.
Knocking on the door has me call, ‘Come in.’
Gerry steps inside, and I point to the chair in front of my desk for him to take a seat. “I’ve called a meeting with the other council members for this afternoon. I need you to have all the relevant information that we can get. I know you wanted to stay with Warrior Roul, but you are needed here. You have more experience than all our other warriors, and you also know how to deal with the council.”
“I think we are going to have a problem with Eve Planter. She’ll use this to stop us from helping Alpha Aurora.”
“I agree, Gerry. She may find herself in hot water if she stops us from being able to help an alpha in distress.” I rub my hand across my face, feeling as though I need a week's worth of sleep. This issue with the rogues has gone on long enough, and I think we are heading for a war with them, wiping out all that won’t bow down and submit.
After a very late lunch, I freshen up, then quickly make my way to the conference room. I’m sure the other council members will be there, ready for what I have to discuss with them. There are eight of us now, as Holah Hardmain and Anika Greenstorm are both deceased.
Walking to the head of the conference table, I take my seat before giving each of the members a slight nod of the head. “I’ve called the meeting today to discuss an urgent matter that has come to my attention.” Taking a deep breath and knowing I have everyone’s attention, I continue, “Alpha Aurora and ten of her pack members are hostages of the rogues in no-man’s-land.”
“Oh, my, that is distressing.” Cinder Walker quickly states and has her hand on her chest, showing all of us why she was such a caring Luna of the Spirit Walker Pack. Her mate, Roman Walker, takes her hand into his and rubs his thumb gently over her knuckles to still her distress.
“What happened?” Merry asks. Now, Merry came to us from the Blackshadow Pack, and has been a great addition to the council. She also is not afraid of Eve, and not worried about confronting her either.
“Trust her to get into trouble, and dragging her members along with her,” Eve states sarcastically, rolling her eyes and with a sneer on her lips.
“You don’t know what has happened as yet, Eve. Yet, you have shown your worth as a council member already, and I’ll say not a good show either.” Staring at her, I let her know I’m not impressed with her behavior or comment.
Sniffing, Eve quietens, but we can all see she is not going to be on the side of Aurora, no matter what the issue may be.
“Warrior Gerry has the floor. He will update you on what he knows, and what he advises the council to do about the information he has.” I sit with my elbows on the table and hands clasped before turning my head slightly to watch Gerry speak.
“Good afternoon, honorable council members. I was called by Councilman Flint to assist Alpha Aurora on a mission to find missing pack members. Members that have been held hostage by a rogue, who has called himself Alpha, creating a pack with the rogues in no-man’s-land.” Gerry begins to tell the story.
My eyes, however, are now on Eve, who is sitting at the conference table as though we have formed a knitting circle. It is coming to a time where something has to be done, and will be done about her attitude and her standing.
“I think the rogue alpha will try to force Alpha Aurora into being a chosen mate. She’ll be pushed into a no-win situation because we all know she’ll do whatever is required to save her pack.” Warrior Gerry finishes speaking, and relaxes somewhat in his seat.