The Tiger Prince's Witch
Chapter 65 - Moving the Wolf Pack

Anna informed Gary of Astaroth's plans for the pack so they could be on the lookout for any new people that came who may actually be working for the demon. She was concerned about him getting his claws into them before the battle, especially with Shila getting close to giving birth.

With the birth of the next two little ones coming, they have discovered that Shila and Gary's daughter will have the ability to slow time. The couple decided to name her Sasha. Jarek and Marcella's son, Sean, will have the ability to stop people and things from moving. Nobody knew what they would need these gifts for, but they were sure it would make itself clear when the time was right.

The training had been going well, with the six most powerful able to levitate for almost an hour while in their circle. Levitating was different than flying because it used their combined power to raise them from the ground. That's what they needed in order for their power to strengthen to defeat Astaroth.

Liana and Zack's abilities were becoming increasingly powerful, and they were able to fly for short periods without the assistance of their parents. It had only been a couple of months since their birth, yet their awareness about everything going on around them made them seem much older.

Santi had gotten stronger and was impressing everyone with his agility. Anna would never tell Randal, but Santi was looking more handsome and fit than he did.

Plans had changed for the wolf pack. Originally they were going to pretend to align with Astaroth to come to the palace. However, with the discovery that they were planning on using the souls of the pack, Randal asked them to leave early. He wanted the entire pack to come to the palace after the next visit from Alice and Marcus. They were one of the largest packs in the area, so it wouldn't be easy to move so many without it being noticed.

Kamryn and Micah volunteered to move everyone by teleporting them, but Anna wanted to be careful. She wanted to feel the area out to see if any additional spells were placed by Alice and Marcus. Kamryn shifted into Legend so he could take Anna to the wolf pack after telling Gary that they needed to have everyone prepared to leave as soon as possible.

They teleported near the pack lands staying just outside the perimeter. Gary had told them Alice and Marcus had already been there and left. Anna could feel the darkness that surrounded the pack lands. She could do a spell that made a gateway, but they would have to move fast, so Alice and Marcus wouldn't have time to return. Legend teleported back to the palace so they could tell Micah they needed his help. They were too far away for mindlink. Anna pulled out her phone to call Gary.

"Hello," He answered.

"It's Anna. I'm outside your pack lands. There's a spell placed over the area, so as people come out, we have to be quick. I'm going to place a spell that will give us some time before anyone knows something is wrong. Do you have everyone ready to leave?" She asked as Legend and Rocky appeared next to her.

"We're all ready to go. I want Shila out of here first." He stated adamantly.

"Meet us on the north side of the lands. Have everyone come and stay about twenty yards from where we are. The tigers can each do ten people at a time. They don't have to sit on them; they just have to touch them. We'll be ready as soon as everyone is gathered." Anna hung up and looked toward the two massive white tigers.

"They're coming. We have to be fast if we're going to get them all out of here. I know you two can do it. I'm going to wait here for the last person so I can make sure the spell remains strong." Legend walked over and nudged her hand. *"You need to leave with the first group, so you can remain safe. The spell will be sufficient; we can't risk losing you."* Legend mindlinked her.

"I'll be fine, my love. Here they come." The three of them looked toward the pack members walking toward them. Some looked nervous, while others looked terrified. The pups were the only ones that appeared to be excited seeing the two large tigers. Gary and Shila walked in the front of the pack with their arms around each other. When they were twenty yards away, the group stopped.

"This is all of us. We started at the last house and rounded everyone up." Gary stated.

"Alright, we're going to have you come out twenty at a time. Ten people to a tiger. Make sure your hand is on the tiger, and before you can blink, you'll be at the palace. Gary and Shila, you need to be with the first group." Anna knew the alpha would want to wait for the last person, but it was important that he remain safe to protect the pack.

"I want Shila to go, but I'll wait here," Gary answered just as she knew he would.

"That's not an option. You're the alpha, and we need you to be there as your pack arrives." Anna saw the conflict on his face, but eventually, he nodded. They began counting people out into groups of twenty. After everyone was separated into their groups, Anna started to chant a spell to counter the one Alice and Marcus had over the pack lands.

Once the spell was in place, Anna had the first group come to the tigers. They all placed their hands on them and disappeared. As Anna prepared the second group, the tigers reappeared. After the first couple of groups, everything ran smoothly. The entire process only took about thirty minutes, but that didn't help the weariness Anna felt at being so exposed. When the last group came out, she started to go toward Legend to go with them when she suddenly stopped. There was something or someone coming.

"Quick, get them out of here and come back for me. Now." Anna saw both Legend and Rocky hesitate, but she didn't have time to argue with them. "Go, now. I promise it will be okay. Come right back for me."

Anna looked toward the sky when the tigers left with the two groups. Just as she thought Alice and Marcus were coming toward her. She felt a shiver run through her body, remembering all the good times she had with them as a child. She had to keep reminding herself that they were no longer what they once were.

"Why are you here?" Alice asked in her chilling voice. Anna crossed her arms and looked at them with nothing but disgust in her eyes.

"That's none of your business. Why are you here?" She questioned them as they landed about ten feet from her.

"We have to make sure that the pack is intact, and from the looks of it, they have gone to the wrong side. Why are there no wolves on the pack lands?" Marcus asked.

Anna increased her energy perception to try and pick up if they were going to try anything with her. She didn't feel anything other than the darkness, so she assumed they had orders from Astaroth to not touch her yet.

"I don't know where the wolves are. I came here to see if they wanted to come to the winning side, but when I got here, they were gone. I assumed evil had already taken them over." Anna lied, hoping to convince them she hadn't hidden an entire pack.

*"Legend, don't show yourself right now. Alice and Marcus are here; I don't want them to know about your ability."*

*"I saw them before I appeared, so I'm about a mile away. Let me know when it's safe to get you."*

"We don't believe you. You're a cunning little witch. Do you know where Santi is?" Alice asked, moving ever so slightly toward Anna.

"Why would I know where he is? He's the one that's attacking us, so why would he be anywhere nearby?" Anna asked incredulously.

"He has disappeared like the wolf pack, and you're telling us you know nothing about either? I find that hard to believe. Why don't you come with us so we can all have a chat with the master?" Alice moved toward one side while Marcus moved toward the other. Anna could feel their intentions and knew when they were getting ready to attack, but she had a secret weapon up her sleeve.

"No, I think I'll stay here. I still have a lot to do to prepare for the coming battle. Wouldn't want to meet him before it's time." Anna watched them as they prepared their stances.

"Wrong answer," Marcus said as he and Alice both jumped in the air toward her.