Luna Aleksa's Escape
Luna Aleksa’s Escape Chapter 35

*Aleksa POV*

I looked up at the woman in front of me and I could sense that what she had to tell me was important. Even though I was anxious and desperately wanted to see my pups, and hold them in my arms. I knew I had to hear her out, and find out what she meant when she told Kingston that I wasn’t an ordinary wolf.

I looked at Kingston who looked unphased by the appearance of the Healer. I on the other hand was a little nervous about what I was about to find out. Kingston led us into a room in the hospital that was used for family conferences, and we took a seat at the conference table.

I started biting my nails, I know it’s a filthy habit, but it’s just something that I do when I’m anxious. The healer went on to tell me that her name was Xanthe, and she had been meaning to speak with me for some time now. She also told me that she foresaw my arrival here at Rocky Mountain and she had seen what happened at Evergreen, but that everything happened for a reason and led me to where I was right now.

“How could you know I would come here? How could you be expecting me?” I bit down on my l*p, furrowing my brows.

“I didn’t even know that I was coming here. I looked at a map and randomly chose Colorado. If I hadn’t found out about Lachlan and Eva, I never would have come here. So how could you possibly know?” I said a little breathless and a little taken back by the Xanthe’s words.

“I have been watching you since you were born. Who do you think left you in the basket outside that church, on that very night, at that very time, just as the Petrovs were leaving church service?” Xanthe questioned me, with a smile on her face.

“You left me there? You’re not my mother though. I feel no connection to you.” I told her, with a skeptical tone in my voice.

“You are right, I am not your mother. But I knew your mother very well. And your father.” Xanthe told me.

“Are they, are they alive? Did something happen to them?” I asked her hesitantly, not sure that I really wanted to know the answer.

“Your Father died protecting you and your mother. You see, you are a gifted wolf, as was your mother Kristina. You come from a lineage of gifted wolves, on your mother’s side.” Xanthe informed me.

I stared at her in disbelief. “Gifted wolves? I barely function as an average werewolf. I can’t fight. I know very little about being a werewolf. How could I be a gifted wolf? I think you have the wrong person.” I exclaimed, shaking my head in disbelief.

“I can assure you, Aleksa, you are gifted. Tell me has anything strange happened recently, anything you can’t explain, like a newfound power perhaps? Have you ever felt something was going to happen before it did, or, have you ever had a “feeling about someone’s intention or character” without knowing anything about them?” Xanthe asked me.

“Well, I guess, the other day, there was something. When I was being attacked by rogues, I felt a surge go through me, and I could have sworn my eyes were glowing. I still don’t quite understand what happened. One moment the rogues were charging for me, the next they were out cold like they had been electrocuted.” I blurted out to Xanthe. “And I have always had “feelings” about people, I figured I was just good at reading people. Like I could tell by their aura what their intentions were.” I told her. Starting to wonder if what she is telling me might actually be true.

“Aleksa, your birth parents’ names were Aleksander and Kristina. You were named after your father. Your parents loved you very much. Your father fought to his last breath trying to protect you from those who wanted to harm you. Your mother sacrificed herself, also, for you. They entrusted you in my care. But I knew you would never be truly safe as long as you were with me. So I did what I felt was best for you. I started observing the humans, to find a couple who didn’t have children but would love you as their own, and when I found the Petrovs, I knew you would be safe, and that you would be loved, so I manifested it so that they would find you, fall in love with you and adopt you as their own.” Xanthe told me, shedding a tear from her eyes.

I was stunned. I sat there open-mouthed, and I had no words. I just stared at Xanthe, dumbfounded and trying to digest what I had just been told. I felt sad that my birth parents had lost their lives trying to protect me. All these years I just figured that they didn’t want me. And now I was told that I am some gifted wolf. This is all too much. I needed some air, I thought to myself.

“I, uh, I need some air. Do you mind? Could we finish this talk later? I’m feeling tired and overwhelmed, and I just wanna see Liam and Layla right now.” I said rhetorically to Xanthe and Kingston. I quietly sniffed, with tears threatening to erupt from my eyes.

“I think this has been a lot for Aleksa to take in. It might be a good idea to pause the conversation here, for now, Xanthe.” Kingston suggested.

“Very well. But we’re not finished, Aleksa – there is more I have to tell you, I realize you are overwhelmed right now, but we will need to speak again, very soon. How about tomorrow afternoon? Will that be enough time for you to think about what I have told you today?” Xanthe asked me.

“Yes. Tomorrow afternoon will be fine. I’m sorry. I appreciate you coming here and speaking with me. It’s, just, a lot to take in.” I told Xanthe, trying to hold myself together. I felt like I need a shower and a cry. Just to get it all out. I gave her a half-smile and got up from my seat and walked towards the door. I heard Kingston thanking her for her time, and bidding her farewell. But I just keep walking. I only had one thing on my mind right now. I needed to hug my babies. That would make everything better.

***

A good night’s sleep made the world of difference. I felt so much better today. I had time to reconcile things in my head, and I was ready to hear what else Xanthe has to tell me. I would apologize for my behavior yesterday. I wasn’t nearly as polite or grateful as I should have been towards Xanthe. Now that I’ve had time to think I have so many questions, about my birth parents, my lineage, my gifts, and more importantly I want to know who was after me and my mother, and why exactly.

I would ask all these questions in just a few hours. For now, I had a brunch date planned with Quinn and Kaia, we had so much to catch up on. I wanted to hear all about what they had been up to, Quinn and her plans with Mason, Kaia with her training not to mention how things were progressing with a certain dashing Beta. It would be nice to just unwind with some girl talk and forget about my own complicated life for a moment.

Liam and Layla were still fast asleep, they had a late night. So I thought I would sneak downstairs to grab a coffee and then make my way back upstairs to wake Liam and Layla for daycare.

“Good Morning Aleksa, or shall I say Luna?” Mason mocked me, with a grin on his face, which soon turned serious. “We need to talk, Where is Kingston?” Mason asked me with a sense of urgency emanating from him.

“Is everything ok Mason?” I said suddenly worried by the grave expression on his face.

“I have some news but I would prefer to tell you and the Alpha at the same time.” Mason declared.

“Sure. I will mind-link him now. I was just about to make a coffee, would you like one? And, will the kitchen be an appropriate place to discuss this, or does it require more privacy?” I asked Mason.

“I think we should move this somewhere private,” Mason said discretely.

As we walked into the kitchen, Kingston was already there, sitting down drinking coffee, and looking at his laptop. Billie Eilish’s song “Happier than ever” was playing”, Gawd I loved that song I thought to myself. Kingston was looking quite relaxed. I really hoped that this wasn’t bad news.

“Good Morning my love,” Kingston said as he pulled me into him and kissed me passionately on the lips. I could taste the fresh blend of coffee that he was drinking was still on his lips mixed with a hint of chocolate, he tasted so good. I reluctantly pulled my lips from his, feeling a flush creep over my cheeks, I was still not used to this affection that he showered me with. Thank you Moon Goddess for pairing me with this man, he really was perfection, I thought silently to myself.

“Good Morning,” I said to Kingston with a beaming smile on my face, feeling smitten.

“So what is it that you wanted to speak about Mason?” Kingston asked. “Shall we take this into my office perhaps?” Kingston asked, to which Mason nodded and replied, “I think that would be a good idea, Alpha.”

“Oh, I’ve left Liam and Layla upstairs, I was just sneaking down for coffee. I didn’t expect anyone else to be up. They are still sleeping.” I told both Kingston and Mason.

“Aleksa, if you don’t mind I’ll mind-link Quinn, she was on her way here anyway. I’m sure she would be happy to watch and tend to Liam and Layla while we talk in the office?” Mason asked me.

“That would be amazing! Thank you Mason!” I said feeling relief wash over me. I watched his eyes haze over indicating he was in a mind-link.

I quickly poured a coffee for myself and for Mason, and we made our way to Kingston’s office.

“Thank you, Luna,” Mason said as he accepted his coffee from me.

“Please, just Aleksa, Mason you are like family to me, please don’t call me Luna” I insisted to Mason who just chuckled.

“So, Mason, what was it that you wanted to talk about?” Kingston asked, sitting back on his leather chair in front of his rich mahogany desk, which was for a change completely clear, a far cry from the messy cluttered desk only a few days ago.

“Well Alpha, Caleb (Aleksa’s previous Gamma) contacted me the other day. He had news about Lachlan. Apparently, although Evergreen’s trackers couldn’t scent us, they have managed to obtain visuals of us at the airport, and they have tracked us as far as Iowa. Sources have suggested that Lachlan has redirected and increased his search party. But there’s more.” Mason pauses, then continues.

“Apparently, there is a bounty out on you, Aleksa.” He says directing his eyes to me specifically.

“There is a huge reward for whoever can find you and your pups and bring them back to Lachlan unharmed. According to Caleb, they are distributing our visuals nationwide. It appears that we are gonna need a contingency plan.” Mason told us with concern etched all over his face.