The Alpha’s Goddess

Chapter 10

~JADE'S P.O.V~

We stood there for a moment looking at each other, completely unaware of our surroundings. My wolf seemed to praise Callie and her new wolf. But why? I started to speak but instantly closed my mouth again. What could I possibly say? My wolf has Beta blood. Not to toot my own horn or act as if I am better than anyone, but why do I feel inferior to Callie? She was only the bloodline of a Gamma. This makes no sense. She radiates this powerful aura that I don't even feel near our Alpha. Something isn't right.

"I know you must have questions, although I also am unsure of how to answer them because I too don't understand what is going on," Callie states, pulling me out of my thoughts and back to reality.

"Callie, how are you silver?"

"I'm not sure."

"And your eyes. They aren't normal wolves' eye color. What are you?"

"I'm just like you, I haven't changed because I gained my wolf. I don't understand what is going on. Only Emery is very strong. She hasn't told me why or how." Callie says.

I think for a moment longer before I speak. I've never heard of a wolf with a coat and eyes like hers. She is definitely a wolf; I saw that with my own eyes. But there is something else. Something more.

"We can go to the elders," I stated the obvious.

"No. I can't. I can't tell anyone. Nobody can know."

"Why?"

"Because, I can't explain it, but I feel like this could put our lives at risk and I am not willing to do that."

What does she mean? Does she know more than what she is saying she does? I want to protest but something in me is telling me not to. It wasn't Molly.

"What do you know?" I asked instead.

"Not much. I am still trying to put the pieces together. I know that the Rogue attack that killed my parents and many others was because of me. I still don't understand why though."

I stood there shocked. That was the first time she had spoken about that night since the night it occurred.

"You don't know that, Cal," I said to reassure her that all those deaths weren't her fault. Truthfully, they weren't. Even if they were after her, how would she have known?

"I do... He told me he was there because of me. He told me I was his. Maybe if I went with him then my mom and dad would still be alive. Maybe if I had gone with him that day many members would still be alive." Her confession broke my heart. Not because I think it is her fault, but because all this time she has blamed herself and nobody knew. All this time she wasn't just mourning her parents' death.

"Callie, why would a Rogue want you?"

"I'm not sure. I had a dream recently that the Moon Goddess came to me telling me I was special. She said I was her blood. That many wolves would want me, kill for me, die for me. But it was only a dream. It wasn't real."

I think for a moment back to history. I never paid attention in that class. Maybe I should have.

" You're a history nerd. When was the last time one mentioned speaking to the Moon Goddess?" I asked her.

She looks at me with a puzzled face contemplating my question.

"J, it was a dream. I didn't see her in person."

"I know that. But when the wolves did see her, was it the same as you? A dream?"

"Honestly, I'm not sure. That doesn't ring a bell. They talk about the Moon Goddess a lot. But I don't recall us in class discussing how the Goddess talks to us. It was centuries ago the last reporting of a conversation. So far back that our school books don't talk about it."

"We should do some research then."

"Are you sure that no science class has talked about a wolf's genetics altering at some point?" Callie asks me.

I ponder the idea.

"Of all the books I have ever read in and out of school has it ever mentioned that a Gamma bloodline radiates more power than an Alpha and nowhere does it talk about a wolf having the rare color of fur Emery has nor does it talk about having eyes like she does," I say.

"It's getting late. We should head inside." Callie says, changing the subject.

Why does she not want to tell me, or does she honestly not know?

'Stop doubting her, how could she know?’ Molly says in my head.

'But this doesn't make sense.'

'I have been around for a long time, kid. I wasn't just born the moment you came of age. I have heard of this. I've talked to other wolves while in dreamland and they've told us legends that we should not tell our humans. But since it's only fitting, I might as well. We were told of the possibility that in the future the Moon Goddess will bless us with a savior. One who will end the war. One who is special.'

'What war? There is no war.'

'Not yet.' She says.

'What else did you hear?' I asked her.

'Not much. We only had to know what was needed. They said if we ever were to come into contact with her, we'd know.'

I think about her words carefully. I don't want her to think I doubt her. I, in fact, trust Molly with my life.

'And with her wolf, do you know?'

'The only thing I know is that I have always felt at peace near Callie. I always wanted to protect her. I didn't know why, that is until today.' Molly stated.

You see, typically our wolves tend to only be really protective over very few things. 1.) Our Alpha, 2.) Our Mates, and 3.) Our Family. They care about others, absolutely, but they don't have a constant urge to check on them and they aren't overly protective just because they are friends. I always found our need to protect Callie weird. Secretly, I just thought maybe Callie was our mate. I know it sounds crazy, but not impossible. I do like girls too. I have never hit on Callie. Of course, she is absolutely stunning, literally the perfect female. Picture the most beautiful girl you know. Now you understand what I mean. To me, that was her. We have always been best friends and I would never sacrifice our friendship. Callie is straight and I know this. She knows I am bisexual, and she has never treated me differently because of it. Even when I came out to everyone. She stood by me and held my hand. When I got nasty comments, she was my shoulder to cry on. Of course, I never showed weakness to anyone else, but with Callie it was different. I felt like I could say or do anything, and she would always still be there to pick up the pieces I had dropped. She has literally always been my rock, even after her family was murdered in front of her, she still comforted me in my hard times even though she knew the real pain I couldn't possibly understand. She still has my back just like before. Callie's life changed, and it changed fast, and a part of her also changed, but with me, she was always the same.

"Earth to Jade." I heard Callie say. I looked over to see her vibrant smile. That's when it all happened so fast. I heard a crunch from behind her, coming from the forest we had just come from. Then a huge man appeared, causing my eyes to bulge. Callie saw my expression and turned around quickly.

"RUN JADE, DON'T STOP UNTIL YOU ARE INSIDE, INFORM EVERYONE. HE IS BACK!" Callie screamed.

'We can't leave her; I WON'T LEAVE HER!' Molly screamed inside of my head.

"NOW!" Callie's voice radiated with such power that made even Molly submit. What the hell was that? I didn't have time to question it as her command made me do as I was told. I turned and began to run to the pack house when suddenly I heard this voice that would haunt my sleep at night.

"Hello my queen, I'm back. Miss me?"

I wanted to turn around and fight for her, but I couldn't. So, I will do the next best thing. I mind-linked the entire pack.

'ALPHA JAMES, THERE IS A ROGUE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE PACK HOUSE, HE HAS CALLIE!'