Page 39 of Red and the Alpha
A young woman who looked to be in her early twenties stepped forward to the front of the room and stood before Kamila and Maxius. She bowed her head to them then straightened to her full height.
“Morning. I’m Ava, and my question is…” Her cheeks grew rosy pink. She glanced over to the young lady who had come with her before focusing back on Kamila and Maxius. “We were wondering, now that there has been a truce between the Wolffang pack and Eternal Flame, would matings be honored?”
Kamila grinned. She looked over at Maxius who was chuckling at the question.
“Hello, Ava. Thank you for being brave enough to ask that important question. Hazel and I have been working to bring wolf and witch together for some time. My mate and I are proof that fate has the true say in who we are meant for,” Maxius responded.
“If you feel in your heart that a wolf is for you, then go for it. I promise you that you won’t regret following fate.” Kamila reached out for Maxius’s hand.
Ava’s lips spread into a wide grin. “Thank you, Priestess and Alpha.”
She spun away and strode back to her seat.
Since Kamila and Maxius had gone public with their mating, they were at first met with resistance. But then the elders and council members of the pack and the coven began teaching and reviewing the history of their people.
They could not harbor on the past. The future would be affected by it.
So, they wiped the slate clean.
Not that they would forget the witches killed by the wolves, no. They would not blame the present wolves for the actions of the ones in the past.
Their town was adjusting, and life was getting back to a new normal.
They continued on with questioning and discussions for another hour.
Kamila motioned for Athan to come to her.
“Yes, Priestess. How can I help you?” Athan asked, arriving at Kamila’s side.
“I think we need to take a little break,” Kamila complained. Her lower back was aching slightly from sitting so long.
“The doors can remain open. Let me take my mate for some fresh air and a walk to stretch out her legs,” Maxius said. He stood from his chair and offered Kamila his hand.
“Yes, of course.” Athan nodded and stepped back. She jogged over to the other guards who were posted around the room.
“I think my butt was going to sleep.” Kamila giggled. She would not be gone long, for her people loved these forums. It was very important for her to get to know the members of the coven and allow them to get to know her.
Standing from her chair, she took Maxius’s hand and entwined their fingers. Kamila was met with smiles from the members sitting around the room.
She rested her hand on her rounded belly and allowed Maxius to guide her toward the exit. All eyes dropped to the future of their coven.
The baby gave her a hefty kick, and Kamila knew deep in her heart that this baby would be powerful.
The future of the Wolffang pack and Eternal Flame would be interesting. A child of mixed heritage of witch and shifter would soon be born.
In a few months, they would meet their baby.
Kamila couldn’t wait to find out if they had a little witch, warlock, or shifter on their hands.
