The Stolen Children (book#1)

the attack

Kylie POV

I've been working so hard on myself. Training every day pushing my body past its limits, I'm determined to be the best I can be, but only so I can protect myself, my family, and my pack. Actually, it's so I can protect anybody that needs it.

Willingly killing anyone is a big no-no. I don't wish to hurt anyone and I hope with all my soul I never have to 'if it comes to that, we have to' Janey says quietly probably trying not to upset me 'I know Janey I just wish we never have to but we will if needed' I explain, I've been more worried lately as there has been more rogue attacks, on anyone travelling, even kids and it breaks my heart everytime I hear it.

Since last week, all packs have been on lock downs trying to minimise the risk.

I've been talking with Liam, Poppy, and Alora on the phone daily, giving each other updates and reassurances. we have promised to be careful.

Even though it has only been a week, the attacks have dropped drastically. Not giving them a chance to attack seems to be working.

In the meetings with our dads, everyone seems baffled because it's not normal for the rogues to attack like they have been because they are typically known as lone wolves and would never work together in regimented attacks.

Someone is behind it, but we can't figure out who or why.

I'm currently enjoying a walk trying to distress as I've got a free couple of hours before my meeting with dad and Garret.

As much as I've been trying to avoid him, he needs to be involved because it's now attacks on our pack.

He still hasn't apologised and just goes quiet when we are in the same room. The good thing is, is that he doesn't have any sly digs at me or leaves the room I enter. It's a shame really because I would like to have a bond with all my family but I can't just brush it off because he's my brother, he needs to realise that he can't say what he pleases because he thinks he has the right to, being the next Alpha in line doesn't mean he can act like a d**k head and get away with it.

I'm so lost in my thoughts that I hadn't noticed the rogues up ahead until now. I could now smell them, and Janey was on high alert. 'Be ready, Janey,' I say as she growls, telling me she is. She is focused. I know where they are before they both stand up tall above the overgrown grass.

I was calm, hoping that would also calm them enough to avoid a fight. I'm not afraid, but I've never been in a fight, but I will do what I have to do to protect myself and my pack.

Them being on pack land also endangers my pack but if I could talk to them 'they will not listen, we need to be ready' Janey says at my thoughts 'I know I'm hoping they do listen though Janey, they can leave and that will save them' I explain to which I felt her love spread through me giving me strength.

"Hi, this is Jade moon pack land, it's time to leave," I say quietly as I know they can hear me, but they just growl. Ok, that didn't help.

"I'm sorry, but if you carry on with this attack, I will have to kill you both, and I really don't want to.. please, " I said louder, already hurting at the fact of what I'm going to have to do. Why won't they listen 'because they are already hurt, when we kill them we will help them find their way back to our moon goddess' Janey said but before I could respond they both lunged at me I jumped out the way and landed at the side of one of the rogues, I punched him in his side and he yelped as he connected with a tree. 'Dad rogues to the west, I'm under attack' I mindlinked dad as the other wolf went for my throat, but I dodged, punching his snout. "You can stop this now and go, I don't want to kill you but I will" I shouted hoping they will come to their senses and see I wasn't an easy target but they ignored me again lunging again at the same time probably thinking I wouldn't stand a chance, they just missed me as I jumped and landed on one of them snapping his neck and jumping off before he hit the ground. s**t I didn't want this as tears blur my eyes. 'We need to keep it together until after sweet girl' Janey said giving me courage, we work together as the other wolf goes for our throat again but I duck and grab his neck before snapping it. "I'm sorry, but I pray you find peace with the moon goddess," I cried, feeling despair at taking another life. 'They are now at peace, Kylie. we helped them find their way back to the moon goddess she would care for their lost souls,' Janey said, making me feel a little better.

I heard a twig snap nearby but I couldn't see anyone or anything, I felt a strange pull but because I had been crying I couldn't smell anything either "KYLIE, ARE YOU OK" dads shouted but it made me cry more "I warned them dad, I didn't want to hurt them but they didn't listen" I sobbed and sobbed.

Dad picked me up after checking for injuries rushing me to the pack clinic.

"I'm not hurt physically dad" I say between hiccups "just to be safe angel" was all he said pacing the room as the door bursts open with a bang and mum rushed in pulling me into a hug "my sweet girl" she whispered which started me crying again wrapped in my mums arms made me unravel again.

"What the hell happened how did the rogues get in without being seen" mum said fuming turning to dad who shrank back slightly "mum it's ok I wasn't hurt, I'm upset because they didn't listen and I had to kill them" I said quietly "oh honey, you did what you had to do" mum said stroking my hair "I know I just wish I didn't have to" I say giving her a small smile, her attention was back on my dad she was still pissed I could feel it and looking at dad so could he "you find out what the hell happened, where was patrol, get them all switched now and I want them outside in 5minutes, if anyone hurt my baby because of negligence they will pay" she said with a growl I've never seen mum like this before. "Ok, my love, I will," dad said, looking at mum with a gulp, I take it a pissed off mate, and Luna is not a good thing.

He looked past mum at me giving me a smile "I know you didn't want to hurt them angel but I'm so proud of you and Janey, you protected yourself and our pack" he said before walking out the room.

"Mum, I'm not hurt dad just panicked and brought me here" I say smiling but she shook her head at me "he did the right thing honey, best to get you checked" mum said as the Dr walked in. "Right, let's take a look." he checked everything possible before releasing me. I tried to talk myself out of there, but none of them would let me go without the full works.

We were walking out of the room when I was pulled into strong arms, I could tell it was Garret "oh my goddess, I'm so sorry about everything, I didn't mean any of it, I'm so happy your ok" he said and everything clicked into place I finally felt at peace being here and I wrapped my arms around my brother "it's ok I forgive you" I say as he squeezed me tighter and I felt wet on my shoulder. "I wanted to apologise for so long, but I didn't think you would forgive me, I was a d**k," he said as I also squeezed harder and giggled. "Bout time," Billy said, also joining us in our hug "glad your ok, sis," he said. As we broke apart , Mum stood with tears streaming. "Aww all my babies together at last," she said, smiling.

After more hugs, we head out of the clinic, and dad is stood with a row of probably 20 warriors all looking sheepish and nervous. Mum puts her Luna mode back on.

"Now can anyone of you tell me how 2 rogues entered our land without being seen or smelt" mum said fuming the head warrior stepped up front head bowed and nervous "Luna we were switching shifts, day patrol was leaving we were starting on our night duties, they must have snuck past during that time. I'll take whatever punishment that is given as I'm head warrior on duty, " he said, getting down on one knee. "Please stand Warren. Punishments are not needed. It wasn't the fault of any of you," Mum said, walking to dad. "Thank you, Luna," he said, moving back in line.

Mum and dad are mind linking each other "ok my daughter was attacked on pack land, we need to up security at all times, from now on when switching shifts, it will be done at usual times but warriors do not leave your post until the relieving warrior gets to your location" dad said in his Alpha tone "yes Alpha" they all say still stood baring their necks.

"I'm proud of you all for always protecting our pack, as I know it was not your mistake. We need to keep a tighter security, especially if they dare to come on our land. Luckily, our daughter is a great fighter and dealt with the situation, but I dread to think if it was a pup. We will be holding a pack meeting in the morning, but you are all free to go back to your post, " Mum said, and I could tell her words boosted their morale to work harder.

As we made our way to the pack house something was niggling at me, well a couple of things were. I decide to ask dad "dad.. why do you think they were hiding?, like they were waiting for me, probs not what I'm thinking but I walk there same time everyday to clear my mind. It felt like they were waiting for me even though I'm more than likely wrong" I say my suspicions out loud causing dad to stop "that would mean they are watching you, watching our patrol for a weakness to get in" dad says as everything clicks "why would they do that?, I don't understand. I've never hurt anyone, but they were determined to kill me, " I say a little freaked out and confused.

"It must have something to do with the shithead that tried causing us all to go to war," Garret said, and ok, that does make sense.

"I need to warn the others" I say now worried for Alora, Poppy and Liam, they must be in danger also "come on lets go to my office we have to move the meeting up sooner than a week" dad said and I was already walking.