Page 25 of Rejection to the Alpha King's Daughter

“It seems my magic has not dimmed.” She chuckles.

“Did you create this?” I asked, shocked as I instinctively reach for the stone.

“With the help of Elves, yes. Although those Elves have disappeared, their magic lingers, just like it does in the necklace Geminie holds.” Shocked at the mention of Elves, I wonder if the Library in the Temple of the Moon Goddess will have any record of them. I know of Lizaria as I have spared with her in Geminie's pack, but i would be nice to see if I can find the original Elves that knew my parents and learn from them after taking back the throne.

“Why are you here, and why haven’t we met until now?” I ask Cassandra, wondering where she has been all my life.

“Geminie and Amberle told me they had a theory about you four years ago, about you being the Lost Princess. I wanted to make sure before I met you. Then you moved to Toronto before I could meet you and I decided letting you find who you are on your own was important.” She begins to explain, her fingers gently running through my hair as she continues to stare at me.

“When Ira told me you were going to create a pack, I knew that today is the right time for us to meet. It became even better when she told me you would need a barrier in place and I took the chance to build the best barrier possible and made sure the lands became yours the moment you claimed them.” The care this Witch has for me causes mytears to spill over, and I am once again pulled into her embrace. First it was Uncle Atti, and now Witch Cassandra. Who else does Ira know that was around when my parents were alive?

“Cassandra, I think it’s time for Crystalline claim this as a new pack. You have years to catch up with the young wolf.” Ira cuts in, waiting just behind Cassandra and me. I notice a delicate dagger in her hands, the blade I realise being a sharpened moonstone.

“Since you are claiming land that used to belong to a different pack, you will have to slit your palm open and place it on the doors to the pack house, infusing the blood with the magic of this land.” Ira explains as Cassandra pulls away from me and nudges me towards the she-wolf.

[Whose pack was it?] I asked curiously in the private link as I take the dagger and follow Ira up the front steps.

[The one Atticus reported to us two years ago. Amberle and Geminie took in the wolves and then we renovated this place with the intentions of you taking over.] My eyes widen as I look back to Blake and Alice, their demeanor not showing any signs of distress.

[Their old pack?] I ask. Ira nods, confirming my suspicions and I sigh, not knowing if this will bring more harm to the two pups than good.

[Trust me when I say nothing is the same as they remember. And if I am not mistake, they never saw the pack house nor most areas in the pack. The buildings are all new, with the old ones destroyed because of the attack on Nightmare Moon. You can trust me when I say Cassandra cleansed the lands for them and for you.] Taking in Ira’s words, I turn the dagger in my hands as I debate weather or not to become Alpha of these lands. It would have been easier had it been absorbed by other packs, but it seems Blake andAlice truly have no bad memories from where we currently stand.

“Blake, Alice… Is this where you want to call home?” I turn, asking the pups. What ever they say will be the answer I accept.

“I don’t know why, but I feel at peace here. Is something wrong?” Blake states and I shake my head, happy to know he is fine while we stand here.

“Can I have a big room!” I chuckle at Alice’s outburst, realizing that I have nothing to worry about. This will be our home.

“I am pretty sure Albot and Crystalline will give you a big room.” Marcie states, giving me a wink. With their approval, I turn back to the door and hold the sharp blade to my hand, slicing it and quickly placing my bleeding palm on the wooden doors.

“I, Princess Crystalline Evangeline Rose Thorn, declare this land and those who come seeking for a family as my own. As Alpha, I will protect and serve my pack to my fullest as well as uphold the law of wolf. This pack will forever be known as Astraea, Greek for starry night." A shimmer spreads from my bloody hand before enveloping the mansion, the magic and power of royal blood coursing out from inside me.

I watch as the shimmering silver light flows down the mansion, enveloping the land. I can see the forest I now own; the large lake I promised Alice we can swim in and the mountains that border the west. The claim to the land ends at the barrier, merging with the magic Cassandra left seamlessly.

Finally, the shimmer ends and the power of Alpha courses through me. But I lost the connection to my rogue pack. With a smile, I stand before my friends, scanning eachand every one of them until landing on Albot.

“Albot Everrette, please step forward and accept the role as Beta to Astraea.” I call out. I see my friend smiling at me, making quick strides till he towers above me, taking my bleeding palm in his hand gently and swiping his tongue across the bloody cut. I feel our bond snap into place once more, this time stronger as my chosen Beta looks down at me.

From there, I called each wolf to me, accepting Marcie as my Head Tracker, the ex-mercenary having the perfect training to train our future Trackers. Matrix, as requested, became my Head Hunter, the pride in his eyes evident as he ruffles my hair like he always did when we were pups and causing me to growl in annoyance at him.

“Blake, Alice. I never officially adopted you, but will you come and accept me as your mother?” I ask the pups, leaving their initiation for last. Blake looks at me in surprise before rushing into my arms, the sixteen year old already my height and still growing.

“We already consider you our mama.” He sniffles, holding back the tears. I smile, wrapping my left arm around him while motioning for Alice to come join the hug. She quickly joins us, my right arm wrapped around her as I hug my pups.

I can feel the bond snap into place, my blood recognizing them as my own. Albot joins us, wrapping his arms around me from behind and I realize in that moment that when the mate bond with Narin breaks, I want Albot to be my mate and father to these two. With a smile, I invite everyone inside allowing everyone to enter the pack house first.

“Mama.” Alice calls out, her hand grasping my shirt.

“What is it?” Concerned, I pull her into my arms and smooth her golden hair away from her face.

“I don’t like Maya… something is wrong with her aura.” She explains. I sigh, placing a kiss on her forehead before taking her hand in mine.

“I know. I don’t trust her either.”

?Chapter 20-A Hard Conversation?

Sunlight filtering through my window and onto my eyes has me waking from the sweet dream I was having. I sigh, closing my eyes for a moment to feel the power humming through my veins.

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