Fourteen days with the Beta, Gamma, and their Omega friend from Eden Moon in the dungeons had proven not only annoying, but fruitless at best. Isabella and Erik had made it well known that the identity of those in the dungeon was to be kept within the walls of Lunar Snow. Their presence in the castle had been kept quiet and only those who needed to know were informed as such. One slip up and the outcome could prove disastrous, not only for the pack lands but also for the upper hand they now hold against the Alpha of EdenMoon. Isabella saw to it that all three men were treated with the most upmost respect, fed three meals a day and provided the proper amenities for those of their stations. The men had been kept comfortable for the most part, however the "ability to speak was mysteriously taken from them", were the exact words Erik and his men had used. Erik had done all he could besides any physical injury to them, they would not answer a single question and Isabella's patience was holding on by the finest thread of spun wool.
Isabella sat behind her ornately carved maple desk, the candlelight flickering in a flourish of dramatics casting shadows upon the stone walls of the office. She flipped through the folders of paperwork signing various documents and balancing the expense reports for her master of coin, The sound of the heavy wooden door creaking open caught her attention. The smell of cinnamon and warm vanilla permeating the surrounding air sent a tingle of happiness shooting through her. Olivia walked in first, the silken silver gown twirling between each step and the small sapphire snowflake pinned to the top of her dress. Olivia's spectacularly flawless braided crown perfectly suited her delicate features, she was the only person that could make a uniform look amazing. Erik followed a few steps behind, his curly silvery white hair falling freely around his broad shoulders. The lightweight silver armor had small details of rosegold, accentuating his crystal blue eyes sat in the tan skin of a tall muscular man.
As the sound of Rose's heels on the stone floor crossed the threshold, Isa stood up. Closing her quill pen back into its glass case, she looked up with a smile, the sight of her mate entering the room taking her breath away. Rose's long dark hair hung loosely around her small toned waist in perfect large ringlets. Dark purple satin clung to Rose's pale skin, exaggerated bishop sleeves swayed freely off her bare shoulders. The emerald and pearl necklace suspended between the ample cleavage that spilled from the plunging sweetheart neckline. A thin train of sheer moonstone weaved fabric flowed from the back of her dress, cascading atop the satin in a pool around her bare feet. Before she could make it close to the desk, Isa had rounded the chairs, grasping her hands and pulling her flush against her chest. Isa's hands wrapped hungrily around her waist, her fingers sending jolts of electricity shooting through their skin as Isas fingers kneaded and massaged Rose's lower back. A small nibble on the Rose's marking spot filled the room with a small muffled moan as Olivia averted her gaze, Erik simply yawning with feigned boredom.
The sound of Erik clearing his throat loudly elicited an annoyed scoff from Isa as she turned to face him, unamused.
Olivia took her chance and quickly interrupted, "The perimeter guards have tracked EdenMoons alpha to roughly 30 minutes out. I will be helping to set the table and double check all the needed items and food have been properly attended to. Would my Lunas require anything before I go finish?"
"No thank you Olivia, Rose and I will be just a few minutes behind you. And Olivia. Thank you for everything my friend. I insist you take the next two days off and just relax when this is all said and done. You more than deserve a few day's respite." Said Isa.
Olivia's face lit up in happiness, her and Isa exchanging a curt nod before turning in a dramatic flourish of silver fabric and skipping out of the doorway and into the large open dining hall. With a giggle from Isa she turned her attention back to Erik, waiting for the report he had promised her that morning.
"So, the two men that have been infiltrating EdenMoon for the past 3 weeks sent a letter stating several new crucial details to our list of concerns. First, The Alpha, whose name is Hendrix, is a complete ass. Sorry. Second, it has become painfully obvious that this Alpha is not living by our code of conduct as suspected. There have been reports of torture, neglect, and unfair treatment of mainly the lower level members and Omegas of the pack. Third, they have reported the higher ranking wolves, including the Gamma and Beta have been using the Omegas and poorer pack she-wolves as their personal entertainment. He has been observed using women in everything from target practice to acting as furniture. Any member that speaks up is both pubically whipped and left in the stocks for an unspecified amount of time." Erik's face tightened as he reiterated what the letter contained.
Isa's fingers drew small circles across Rose's waist, her irritation with this man now beyond repair.
"Well then. Can you get the prisoners ready for dinner? I want them to arrive after our guest of honor has arrived. They'll each need to remain shackled and will need extra staff on this level and around the perimeter until they have left." Said Isa, trailing off.
Erik cleared his throat again to get her attention before plastering on a large fake smile.
"Please prepare a letter to be sent out tonight. EdenMoon will be receiving a new set of leaders after tonight. Have the letter sent out before dinner has begun with a small group of soldiers. I'd like for them to arrive tonight and begin discussions with our two men on the inside about the best way to shift the power." Isa let go of Rose coming closer to look up at Erik. Her eyes clouded Onyx as she mind linked him. *Erik, please assure that the annulment requested has been canceled. Instead, we shall have the MoonShield come back to officially name Rose as acting Luna and High Queen. We have plenty of time to figure out the details of it all.* She smiled at him before cutting the link.
Erik nodded at Isa, a large grin stretching across his handsome face as he turned to leave, the door closing gently behind him. The sound of fabric dragging back and forth across the stone floor was the only noise in the room, catching Isas attention. Turning, Isa watched as Rose's small form paced quickly across the room back and forth while biting at her delicate manicured fingers. Walking back towards the desk, Isa caught Rose by the waist, her small squeal filling the air at the unexpected contact that threw off her absentminded pacing. Isa giggled at the sound, her hands using Rose's waist to push her back against the desk. Rose giggled softly, her fingers shooting up to grasp the front of Isa's velvety embroidered overcoat to steady herself.
" Im sorry, Isa dear, I got a little lost in my thoughts and carried away." Rose giggled again as she said it.
Isa's hands wandered down Rose's sides, her body pressing her between the desk and the tingling sensation of the bond pressed against her. " My wolf, you have nothing to apologize for. I just need you to relax, take a deep breath and know you are mine as i am yours. Those arriving from EdenMoon will be placed on the guarded third floor, Alpha Hendrix will be in one of the rooms right down the hall from us. Erik will be on watch tonight to keep an eye on him and us if he chooses to accept our hospitality. If not, they will be ushered out tonight and in the morning we can discuss who shall take over EdenMoon during breakfast." Isa smiled at Rose happily.
She watched as Rose took a deep breath, and smiled softly. Feeling the slight change in her mood. Isa leaned down, grasping the back of Rose's thighs and pushing her up onto the desk. Reaching up, she pushed Rose's dark gray hair back behind her ears. Her fingers trailed down Rose's sides before slowly pushing her thighs apart and beginning to gather the fabric of her dress to push the bottom up. Hearing the small gasp from Rose as her fingers slid up the now bare and silken skin of her little wolf's thighs made her heart flutter. Grasping her thighs roughly, she pulled Rose forward, her own hips pushing Rose's legs further apart and her own body flush to her mates. The smell of warm vanilla getting stronger as Isa leans in, trailing soft kisses down Rose's neck before softly biting the spot that will bare her mark. Rose let out a soft moan, the sound a sweet music, as one of Isa's hands caressed her inner thigh, slowly moving up. Rose's hands gently pushed Isa back,"Isa ... Isa ... we can't." she said between small shudders that traversed her spine.
"Quiet little mate, I need you to relax and be level-headed when they arrive." Isa said, her warm breath on Rose's neck causing a small whimper to emit from Rose. Without a second thought, Isa's hands trailed up Roses inner thigh, pleasantly surprised to feel no fabric blocking her way to what she wanted.
Rose's head rolled to the side, baring her neck to Isa. Isa bit down softly, not breaking the skin but hard enough to leave a faint mark. A wave of pleasure coursed through Rose's body, her hands tightening their hold on the front of Isa's coat. Rose let out a soft pleading moan, the feeling of Isa's middle finger swiftly pushing deep inside her sending another wave of pleasure through her body. Isa softly sucked on Rose's marking spot, her finger slowly pulling out of Rose before quickly pushing deep into her. Slowly pushing her finger up to caress the tender spot on her little mate before pulling her finger out and kissing her neck.
"Okay my little mate, for you, I will stop." Whispered Isa against her neck.
Rose made a soft sad noise, clearly now, wanting more attention. That was all it took for Isa to take two fingers and quickly push them deep into Rose, hitting that sweet spot with just enough force to be rewarded with a loud wanting moan.