High Moon High School
Chapter 16

The summit

The month goes by quickly with small improvements from the twins but not enough for them to wake, I’ve gotten used to training at 5am and Luna training from 7am, I am now confident in the knowledge I have in pack laws and duties, the hierarchy and peace treaties. The meeting for all Alpha’s and Lunas is tomorrow and I must head to silver moon for it, Rach will accompany me as the twins and I’s future Beta female. The current Alpha and Luna are tied up with pack issues and still looking for the culprits of the attacks, the attacks have moved further north now and seem planned but their is no pattern though all packs are still on high alert and are ready for the attacks so luckily have been ready.

I finish going through the affairs that need handling from our pack which is just a minor trade issue. We are accepting treaties with two new packs and luckily I don’t have to head this meeting silver moon are hosting so I just have to say my part. Nervous is an understatement for what I am feeling going to my first summit alone apparently the other Alpha’s mates will be there and I am the only Luna that will have a seat at the meetings instead of doing activities with the ladies. Luckily Rach has extensive knowledge of the pack as she’s been training her whole life to be Beta.

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The summit

I arrive at Silverstone, unfortunately without my mates by my side but with Rach and two warriors in their stead. The pack house at silverstone isn’t as intimidating as half moon, it is smaller and only around four stories. The grounds surrounding are full of beautiful healthy green grass and wild flowers. The building is alot more modern than Half Moon’s pack house and looks homely from the outside. I gracefully climb out of the car glad Rach chose my outfit today my simple black pencil skirt showing off my figure, white blouse and a fitted black blazer to match my skirt and a pair of black ballet flats, actually Rach chose heels but I didn’t want to embarrass myself and fall on my arse infront of a room of intimidating Alpha’s.

I walk to the entrance my hair blowing around in the breeze, my curls bouncing as I walk keeping my eyes directly on the people waiting to greet me as though I’m feeling immensely confident I am greeted by the Alpha and Luna of Silverstone at the entrance to their packhouse.

“Luna Cierra, how good to meet you. I am grateful for your packs help in the Rogue attacks and we pray to the moon goddess herself that the young Alpha’s may recover to full health soon. It must be terrible to be without your mates. The lady extends her hand to me in greeting, her deep blue blazer riding slightly up her wrist as she stretches out. “I am Luna Cleo and this is my mate and Alpha, Leo. One of the Omegas will show you and your Beta to your guestroom in the packhouse and someone will call you tomorrow in time for the summit. Not to worry we know its your first weve all had our firsts just relax and prepare.” Luna Cleo tells me.

She has beautiful long black hair, soft green eyes and looks alot younger than I was expecting, Cleo and Leo have no heir as of yet from what I understand and their Beta is away on pack business whilst they host the summit.

We walk through elegant halls and are taken to the second floor to a spacious apartment looking room, guests here would never have to leave their rooms, the place is pure luxury, bed area, bathroom, closet space and a small kitchen area off to the side.

The warriors stop at the doors and hand Rach our bags and head off to be shown to their own guest room. I take my bag from Rach throw it down next to the bed and climb on closing my eyes and letting out a breath i didn’t know i was holding.

“Woah Luna, no napping” Rach snaps at me.

“Luna? Since when did you use that title, also not napping, sleeping until tomorrow’s summit I don’t want to be here.” I bark back.

“OK, Cici were at a summit I am your Beta I have to address you as Luna you know this, we need to eat and shower first.” She says calmly this time. I huff but I know what she says is true. I tell Rach to order something and have it brought up I do not want to be away from my mates any longer than I have to be I would like to sleep the whole time, I will be attending the summit and leaving directly after. I do not wish to stick around for the festivities.

Once me and Rach had tucked in to our chicken and bacon potato bake with a side of garlic bread and sweet potato fries, the first full meal I have eaten since I found out about the twins state. I climbed in to the shower letting the hot water pour over me helping to lessen the tension in my shoulders. Basic daily tasks have become a chore like washing, dressing even eating and I look and feel like crap. I am sick of the flashes of sympathy from people I don’t even know, everyone feels sorry for the human turned ware who’s Alpha mates are not dead nor alive at 17 years of age I have the weight of a pack on my shoulders, just months ago I was a human and didn’t even know their kind existed. I wash up, dry off and climb in to my bed clad in Aries black boxers and Ajax grey tee-shirt, I needed their scent with me to help me stay calm and sleep.

After a night of restless sleep, I sit sipping my coffee waiting for Rach to arise. I decide I might as well get ready for the day and get freshened up. I put half my hair up in a hair tie and leave the rest to flow in its natural curls. I look in the mirror at my pale complexion, it’s clear to see that I have not been kind to myself over the last few months. I put on my pale blue skater dress and white cardigan with my signature white over the knee socks and some pale blue pumps with white soles, dab my cheeks with some blush to put some colour in to my face and smack my lips together with some nude gloss. As I finish up Rach comes walking in to the bathroom, “ooh la la good morning Luna Cici, you look good today my girl.” She cooes. I laugh her off. A knock sounds at the door and I make my way to answer it. At the door stands a kitchen Omega with two plates of food on a tray covered by a silver dome, a card in between. I take the tray and thank the young omega girl as she shuts the door behind me. I lay the tray of food on the table and take the card.

Summit will commence @ 11.30

Please make your way to the main meeting hall at this time.

We are on common ground and all packs are at peace during the summit.

Regards.

Alpha Leo & Luna Cleo.

Rach comes out and plucks the small card out of my hand. I remove one of the lids from a plate and the smell of bacon eggs sausage and beans floats to my nose, heavenly.

I poke around in my food as Rach all but inhales hers. I’m feeling extra nervous today but I am hoping the others can’t tell, who am I kidding they’re Alpha’s they will smell the fear on me!

Rach and I enter the summit room flanked by our two warriors from our pack. Their are 8 packs here in total, As one of the larger packs we do trades with smaller packs and make treaties to help them along so that they can stay afloat. All of the Alpha’s take it in turn to introduce themselves around the room, the introductions come to me and I steadily stand tall with my chin jutted out. Fake it til you make it huh. “Hello Alpha’s, it is a pleasure to meet you all here today. Some of you I have met some not. For those of you who I have not had the pleasure of meeting I am Cie......” my introduction was cut short by the hall doors being thrown open. A tall rugged looking man comes striding in, clearly an Alpha, dressed in all black, a fur Cape as though a fallen enemy lined his back. His face held a stern look as he approached the group.

“Cousin, no seat for me and my men? I must have missed this years invitation.” He growled out a little too calm.

Someone came scurrying in with a chair and then scurried back out of the room, I didn’t take notice of who it was that delivered the chair, my eyes locked on to this man while I tried to regain my composure. He sat and his cold steely grey eyes met mine. I hadn’t even realised I was still standing. “Aren’t you a pretty thing, why don’t you scurry along and play with the other Lunas? This is men’s business” He snarled out whilst raking his eyes up and down my body. “Actually I was just introducing myself. I am Cierra Cardle, future Luna of High Moon Pack.” I am clueless as to how I managed to keep my voice from quivering.

The man laughed out loud a booming sound filling the hall.

“So the old fart and his twins didn’t bother to show up themselves?” He quipped, “They sent a cute little play thing to fill in for them huh?” Before he couod say anymore Leo cut him off, I took my seat Rach’s hand on my shoulder from her place beside me and I could feel the closer presence of the warriors who had also moved closer to protect me. “Argon, the twins aren’t able to come due to them being in a coma for over a month, show some respect! Cierra is a more than capable young woman. Please let’s go through all the matters quickly and have this done with I clearly have some things to talk through with my cousin.” Leo’s voice carried around the hall and the other Alpha’s nodded in agreement clearly as keen to leave as I were since Argon had arrived.

The treaties were lain out to each pack and went off with not many changes.

“What say you stand in and future Luna of High Moon?” Leo asks me. “In the stead of the current Alpha I would like to continue with the current treaties and accept the trade deal put forth by Celestial Cove.” I reply. “Are their any new treaties you would consider?” Leo questions. ” None have been put forward and I remain happy with High Moon’s position, thankyou Alpha.” I say confidently.

I hear a low purring like growl and look to the source of the sound. “Come here baby and call me Alpha, or Daddy I’m easy I don’t mind.” Agron says as he smirks at me, taunting his stare causing goose bumps to spread across my body in disgust. I hear a chorus of growls from Rach and my warriors behind me whom I order to stand down with a hand gesture. I stand and step towards Agron not knowing what has come over me, where this confidence has come from. I feel Ersa push forward to take control I’m suddenly in the back seat of my mind watching.

“Alpha, ” she purrs out, I belong to Ajax and Aries Reign future Alpha’s of High Moon Pack, one of the largest packs in the realm and intend to remain theirs until my dying breath. Take your disrespect, your taunting words and your shit attitude and shove it up your arse! I’m sure she wolves usually fall at your feet but I am not one of them.” Ersa continues I can feel her beginning to bubble with rage as she speaks. “Now, if that is pack business done I’d like to take my leave and tend to my mates.” Ersa let’s me back in control, Agron looking like he’s just been slapped in the face clearly not used to anyone, never mind a she wolf talking to him in that manner. I look at Alpha Leo and he smirks and nods, I turn my attention back to my Beta and Warriors and motion them to show me out. We head to our rooms, grab our things and bundle ourselves back in to the car for the trip home. As soon as we made it into the car and it was me and Rach alone I burst into tears.

“Hey Cici, you did amazing there. Noone stands up to Agron that way! You are a badass. I can’t wait to tell aunt Jas about the events of the summit. She will be so proud of you!” She boasts whilst wiping away my tears.

We arrive back after a long, mostly silent car ride and I don’t wait for the door to open, I push it open myself and climb out. I run straight to the pack house and to the elevator at the back of the corridor.