Page 14 of Rejecting the Future Moon Goddess

“Comfy.” She states while buckling in and putting on a pair of sunglasses. I chuckle, putting the car into drive just as adazed Amberle climbs into her own car and winks at me. Now, I start the journey to my new pack.

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The journey will take twenty-four hours to complete, as Ira had stated yesterday, so we stop at a motel as soon as the sky turns dark.

“Double Baconator, extra-large fries, and a large Coca-Cola for Gems.” My father calls out as soon as he enters the room Ira and I share. Alex and Connor walk in with both arms full of takeout.

“I wanted the same!” Amberle calls out, coming over and sneaking a fry from my bag, making me roll my eyes and shove the fire-haired she-wolf away with a playful growl.

“Ooooh, feisty." She teases with a giggle, taking a bite of the stolen fry. Alex chuckles, handing her a bag and another to Ira before sighing and taking a seat on the floor.

“So, what’s the plan when we get to this perfect pack place?” My brother asks before tearing into a burger of his own. Ira holds out a finger, her mouth full of food with a look of bliss on her face.

“One, I am so glad to be out with you and taking you to your new pack location. I haven’t had a burger from any fast food joint since the 1970s.” She says before taking a sip of her drink. My father starts to laugh in response.

“That’s like fifty years ago!” Connor exclaims in shock, speaking through a mouth full of food.

“Connor, chew, swallow, speak!” Amberle scolds, and I high-five the feisty she-wolf as my father chuckles and Connor looks awayembarrassed.

“Yep, and two—there is already a wolf who works for the temple there to ensure the area is cleared of Rogues and Soulless. We will meet up with him tomorrow.” Ira continues, answering both of my brothers.

“Can we trust him?” My father asks and Ira smiles.

“All I can say is he had a rough past similar to Geminie here. Considering he is a Rogue himself; he may ask to join the pack.” I smile at the prospect of my first packmate after Alex. I eat in silent, thinking of what this wolf may be like, hoping he has some form of training that can be used to help grow the pack in the next few weeks. I want to be stronger than Hidden Claws.

“If he is a good wolf, I’ll let him join as a third member.” I state, already seeing Alex poised to argue. He sends me a pointed look; one I ignore for the moment as we finish our Wendy’s meals. Soon, my father announces we should get to bed for the long journey tomorrow and makes sure to drag Alex out behind him before he can start a fight.

“Your brother sure is overprotective.” Amberle states and I groan, laying back onto my bed.

“That’s a good thing. My brother was one of my tormenters growing up.” She continues on and I sigh.

“He has always been there for me in Hidden Claws, helping and protecting me when I needed it. But now that we’re away from the pack and I can finally shift, his overprotectiveness is suffocating. I’m no longer a wolfless Omega, I am an Alpha and the Future Moon Goddess. I need to be able to learn and grow.” I explain, closing my eyes and releasing a deep sigh. Since becoming a Rogue and learning my true heritage, I’ve been able to experience life without the fear of a beating or being screamed at. I’ve been able to train both my human and wolf forms without worry, and finally been ableto eat my fill of food without any worry or fear of consequences.

“Hopefully, he eases up after a few weeks of starting the new pack. Your brother loves you, even after learning you two aren’t related.” Ira chimes in.

“Hopefully. If not, I will have to kick his ass a few times.” I agree, yawning as sleep creeps in and I drift off. Tomorrow, I will finally be able to seemy new pack.

?Chapter 15 – A New Pack?

“See that trail just ahead of us?” Ira asks, pointing to a barely touched trail which I assume is for ATV use.

“Yes.” I confirm, slowing down as I wait for her to continue.

“Good, turn left onto it and keep driving until we reach a clearing,” She exclaims. I smile as I switch my left turn signal on and slowly turn onto the barely there dirt path. I cringe as the tires to my precious car bounce on the bumpy terrain, Ira clinging onto the handle above the passenger window. Only one vehicle can fit, with the bushes and grass brushing against the side of my car. Hopefully, there will be no scratches by the time we reach our destination.

[Remind me to get this godforsaken path cleared and properly paved.] Alex links and I chuckle.

[Trust me, this will be priority number one when the pack is established.] I agree instantly. The final stretch is slow, with the speed of our cars staying around twenty kilometres an hour so as to not drive into a tree or flip the car over if a tire hits a large root or rock.

Feeling like an eternity under the cover of trees, something that makes me itch and want to run in wolf form under, the “road” grows slightly bigger as the shadows blend into dazzling sunlight and we exit into a large clearing. Noticing a black Hummer parked just to the right, I steer in that direction and park beside it, the others following suit.

Climbing out of my car, I walk around to see the area better, a grin on my face at the sight before me. The clearing is huge, wildflowers covering most of the ground in the late fallweather, making me smile. We would have to dig up a few and make a couple of gardens to preserve these flowers.

Off to the west, just outside the forest, is a large, crystal-blue lake. I can picture a pack house here, one with a path leading to a small dock we could use for fishing on or docking small rowboats. On the north side and directly opposite of where we all stand are tall mountains that would provide great training terrain for future pack members, giving us an opportunity to train in higher altitude.

“There is an entrance in the mountains by a waterfall, with a river that flows into the lake. You can have your friend move there.” Ira whispers low enough for only my ears to hear. I grin, excited to explore the new hidden valley for Lizaria and the Unicorns to move into, knowing the Elf will need to have the herd move away from Hidden Claws quickly before Mika becomes Alpha and the Blakes could find them.

“Hey Ira, what took you so long?” A deep voice calls out to our left and I turn to see the man I met the first time I shifted. Turning to face the black-haired, tattooed man who helped me through my first shift, I smile and take in his appearance once more. He stands there with no shirt or shoes on, a pair of jeans hang loosely around his hips. For once, I get a glimpse of his tattoos, noticing them all designed in black ink; the intricate lines, swirls and pattern running along his muscular torso.

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