The Cursed Luna

'Daddyyyyyyyyyy' came a sweet voice from across the room, 'daddy daddy daddy daddy' it continued persistently when there was no movement from the big bed. Charity raised her hand and started to pat the strong muscled arm that stretched across her chest 'You are being summoned Mr Cross' she muttered without opening her eyes. She felt the body next to her stir as her husband Aaron stretched out before he called out 'I'm coming princess.'  Swinging his legs over the edge of the bed he walked over to the white wooden cot, where the blond curly hair and piercing blue eyes of their two year old daughter peeked over the edge as she stood on tip toes to see. Placing his arms under his daughters armpits he lifted her clear before swinging her round and bringing her into a hug as she squealed happily with laughter.  'Someone needs a butt change' he said gruffly as he planted a kiss on her forehead and walked over to the changing table that was set up by the bathroom door.  Deftly laying his daughter down, he carefully unbuttoned the sleepsuit before whipping off the wet nappy and replacing it with a fresh one whilst making silly faces at her. Once dressed, he pressed his face to her belly making a raspberry sound making her giggle before scooping her up and returning to the bed where she immediately wriggled out of his grasp and crawled over to her mother, lifting the woman's eye lids with her chubby fingers saying 'Mummy wake?' Charity laughed and opened her eyes 'Yes baby, i'm awake' she smiled, reaching out her arms to the toddler who happily crawled between them and snuggled downwards, her head on her mothers chest, listening to her heart beat. Stroking her daughters hair lightly, Charity looked at her husband with contentment as he watched his family with love in his eyes. Isabella looked up at her father, her arms still wrapped around Charity's waist 'My hungry' she pouted cutely. Smiling happily Aaron replied 'And what does my princess want for breakfast this morning?' Furrowing her little brow for a moment, Isabella's face suddenly cleared and shouted 'Eggy Shoulder!' beaming. Roaring with laughter Aaron grabbed his daughter, covering her little face in kisses saying 'Dippy egg and soldiers it shall be' before looking at his wife and grinning 'This shall forever more be known as Eggy shoulders' he chuckled.  Smiling Charity replied 'would her daddy also like Eggy Shoulders for breakfast?' Aaron scoffed 'I am an Alpha wolf, I require a lot more than eggy soldiers' she scoffed 'full breakfast for me my love' he said as he lent over and brushed her lips with his. Happily, Charity rose from the bed, disappearing into the bathroom before returning and grabbing some clothes from the wardrobe as Isabella chanted 'Eggy shoulders daddy! eggy shoulders! peaseeeeee' Making their way downstairs, the family entered the dining hall to greetings of 'Morning Alpha, Morning Luna' from other early rising pack members, before two strong hands came in from Charity's right and plucked her daughter from her arms. 'Unca Yusyin' shouted Isabella as she threw her arms around the neck of Aaron's Beta Justin in excitement.   Justin grinned down at the toddlers little face 'Good morning my little god daughter' he growled lovingly 'what wonderful things are we having for breakfast this morning?' he asked. 'Eggy shoulders' replied Isabella proudly making him chuckle. 'That is a fine choice for a growing she-wolf' he agreed before turning with her and striding off to the centre table and placing her carefully in the high chair set up at the head of the table, talking animatedly to her whilst Aaron and Charity grabbed plates and piled them with sausages, eggs, bacon and all other forms of fried goodness before getting a soft boiled egg and some toast for Isabella and making their way over to their beta who was playing peek a boo with the squealing toddler. Settling themselves down across from Justin with Charity next to their daughter, they began to eat as Aaron and Justin discussed the forthcoming day.  'We have training all morning this morning remember?' said Justin as he shoveled an entire sausage into his mouth with a dramatic groan of ecstacy 'Oh my goddess' he moaned 'seriously Char, never have another kid I don't think I could survive another 9 months with no sausages' Charity rolled her eyes whilst Aaron threw a piece of bacon at his Beta, 'If my Luna wishes to have more children then that is exactly what she will get' he growled, putting a possessive arm around his mates shoulders 'and you' he added, pointing his fork at Justin's chest 'will go without sausages for as long as is necessary to keep her happy' Justin pulled a mournful face before leaning close to Isabella who was happily smearing the butter from her toast in her hair 'Your daddy is being mean to me Izzy Wizz' he whinged 'tell him to be nice to Uncle Justin' Giving his best friend a disgusted look, Aaron turned toward Charity who was quietly wiping their daughters hands with a wet wipe.  'Will you be spending the morning in the library again?' he asked, since their daughter was born, Charity had spent every free moment whilst Isabella was at preschool, searching the packs library for information about white wolves and curses. Shaking her head Charity replied 'Not right away, I actually need to ring Chloe' Aaron looked mildly surprised, though the two Luna's had been best friends since Charity arrived at Silver Cross and spoke weekly ever since Chloe and James took over from Charity's grandfather as Alpha and Luna, they normally had their girl chat's on a sunday evening whilst the Alpha's caught up on their paperwork.  'What's the special occasion?' he asked suspiciously Charity tried to look anywhere but at her husband until he gently caught her chin with his hand and made her meet his gaze.  'What's going on' he growled gently 'You know you are rubbish at keeping secrets Mrs Cross' Giving a deep sigh, Charity threw her hands up in surrender 'OK, but you have to promise that you will not get all crazy, hyped up and hopeful' she replied with a glare.  Aaron nodded, making a cross over his heart before grinning, 'You too' growled Charity toward Justin who looked shocked and protested 'I have NO idea what you are talking about, I am the king of calm and relaxed!' Charity scoffed before placing her hand on her husbands arm, 'Chloe sent me a text last night' she started 'She was clearing through an old cupboard in one of the recesses on the second floor and she found an old children's book' Justin and Aaron just stared at her 'umm ok?' said Aaron finally Glaring at him, Charity continued 'The book is about a white wolf and a curse' she growled, annoyed at being interrupted. Aaron's eyes widened 'And you are just telling me this now?' he demanded 'This could be a lead' he growled, pouting. Charity shook her head in exasperation 'It was 11pm when she sent it, you were already snoring your head off and I knew if I woke you that you would act just like this and demand I ring her immediately, and I was not going to disturb James and risk waking up Riley because you have no patience' she accused. 'We need to know what is in that book' replied Aaron impatiently, dismissing her accusation 'We should set off for Red Moon now' he muttered under his breath as he felt around his pockets for his car keys, whilst Justin started to rattle on about getting their Gamma Martin to lead the pack whilst they were gone. 'Hold your horses you two, this is why I don't tell you boys anything!' cut in Charity, holding up her hands 'We are not going anywhere, YOU are going to train the pack and I am going to ring Chloe and find out exactly what she has found' she said with a firm glint in her eye that told both men that she was not going to budge.  'We have had so many leads that ended in dead ends these last two years that I am not going to raise my hopes, or the hopes of this pack over a story book found at my grandfathers pack' she warned. Aaron looked like he was about to argue, but seeing the firm look on his wife's face, he backed down, his shoulders dropping 'OK' he conceded 'but promise me that you will tell me everything Chloe says when I get back from training. 'I promise' smiled Charity 'though only after you have a shower because you always stink after training' she grumbled. Feigning horror, Aaron grabbed his chest 'barbed words from my queen' he replied dramatically 'I thought my scent sent you into a frenzy?' he added as he ran his hand up her leg under the table making her shudder. Slapping his hand Charity replied 'Keep that up Mr Cross and I won't be telling you a thing!' she growled before breaking into a smile despite herself as Aaron stood from the table and placed a kiss on her lips, then walking round to kiss the top of his daughters head before he swept up their plates and walked out of the dining hall with Justin following.