The Silent Alpha novel Chapter 57

Bloodlines *““Natalia*** “Look, Mommy.

Pretty wolves,” Kota murmurs, everyone in the room staring at the pup.

He examines the picture, his tiny finger tracing along the wolf.

“So he’s gifted as well,” Aurora whispers to herself, her brows furrowing in confusion.

“But neither of you are Silver wolves.

I would have sensed that by now,” she thinks aloud, tapping her chin with her finger.

“And your ex-husband was the average Alpha.” “Average Alpha,” Oliver grumbles in annoyance, Aurora grinning mischievously at him.

“Aww, is the little French man mad he can’t see the pictures in the book?” she teases him, Oliver rolling his eyes at his mate.

“My poor little French snob,” She giggles, Oliver’s eyes narrowing to slits as he glares silently at her.

The Queen turns the page over for Kota, letting him look through the pictures and drawings in the enchanted book.

“Not all Silver and Gold wolves are the same,” the Queen continues.

“ Like with everything in the world, there are exceptions to the rules.” “L-like what?” Zane asks.

Aurora shrugs.

“Well, we all know Silver and Gold wolves are all gifted, right? They receive ONE gift on the day of their shift, but on very rare occasions, a gift is received earlier than expected or later,” she explains.

“I was 18 when I received my earth and healing powers and I had not yet shifted.

On the other hand, my aunt tells me my cousin Salavador first used wolf,” she smiles.

“And of course, every once in a while, Moon Goddess throws in a curve ball.” “What do you mean?” Lask, the little Queen smiling proudly to herself.

“Sometimes, our Goddess has mercy on our pain,” she says quietly.

“I was raised by my uncle Emiliano who had one of the rarest gifts a Silver wolf could ever have: Healing.

It's a gift Moon Goddess bestows only on her purest wolves.” Her voice becomes small and her brave smile trembles a little.

“He was killed 6 years ago.” “lam sorry for your loss,” I say, reaching over to squeeze her hand.

“It’s alright.

I can still feel him sometimes,” the Queen replies with a whisper.

She takes a moment to collect her thoughts before continuing.

“ Anyways, my uncle’s twin sister, Valentina, was attacked and after nearly losing her life, she woke up with my uncle’s gift.” A single tear rolls down her cheek and she quickly wipes it away.

“Silver wolves don’t get second gifts but I like to think this was Moon Goddess’s way of letting my aunt have a little piece of her brother.

In the end, Moon Goddess does as she pleases, so perhaps you are just another exception to the rules.

My family is full of exceptions,” She laughs.

“You could say we are an exceptional Silver wolf clan.” “W-what is your clan na-name?” Zane asks, the Queen puffing out her chest with pride.

“my father was the Alpha of the Altamirano Silver Wolf Clan,” She says proudly.

“My mother was his Queen, and he, her loyal soldier.” “Y-you’re an Alt-Altamirano?” he asks, wide-eyed and amazed.

“I-I thought th-they were extinct?” Silver wolves in my Kingdom are Altamirano wolves,” she adds, Zane’s shock intensifying.

“What’s so special about Altamirano wolves?” I ask, completely lost in the conversation.

“The Silver wolves in my family’s clan were known for their powerful gifts,” Aurora shrugs.

“My father possessed telekinesis.

His father could create storms on a whim.

His father before him could slow down time.

Several of the gifts from my family have never been replicated again, making them one of a kind wolves.” “T-to be an Alt-Altamirano is t-to be like royalty,” Zane further explains.

“M-my father ha-has great respect f-for your clan,” he says timidly.

“I can’t say the same,” Aurora sighs, Zane lowering his head in shame.

“ I have great respect for you, though, Zane.

Perhaps you can start a new clan with Talia once we figure out what she and Kota are.” My wolf purrs ecstatically, pleased with the idea and even I cannot deny the butterflies that flutter in my belly, nor the heat that flushes my cheeks at the thought of starting a clan with my mate.

Zane’s bashful smile only makes my heart soar and I shield my face in Kota’s hair to hide the tears gathering in my eyes as I imagine giving Zane another pup.

“I know you are likely tired so we can discuss this later when you’re ready,” Aurora says, rising to her feet and taking the book.

“I will invite Alpha Patrick of Blood Moon to help.

He’s Gwen’s old pal and perhaps he knows something we don’t.” We decide to meet at the River Moon pack house at noon for lunch, and as the Queen turns to leave, she waves giddily at us.

“By the way, congratulations.” wicked grin on her lips as she runs away before we can ask what she means.

The doctor gives me a final examination and I am allowed to shower before being discharged.

I convinced Zane to take me to the River Moon pack house for my meeting with the Queen immediately.

I want to be ready to defend my mate as he defended me and I can’t do that whilst being clueless as to what I am.

Zane carries Kota in one arm and holds my hand in the other, Devina purring happily as we make our way to the pack house.

I think Moon Goddess punished me and gave me a cat instead ofa wolf, I mutter, Devina snarling in return.

Oh it snarls too,

chucklein amusement, the wolf growling once more before shutting up.

In the meeting room, we find the King and Queen sitting at the head of the table, two older couples to their right, and Toran to their left.

Rionna and Tylen seem to be missing from the meeting, Toran staring intently at the empty seat beside him.

“Have a seat,” Aurora gestures to the chairs meant for us.

“Let me introduce you to my aunt, Valentina and her husband Danny and over here we have Alpha Patrick and his Luna, Ellen.

They are Gwen's friends and my allies in the Kingdom,” the Queen explains, sliding the black book over the table.

“They're here to help.

I’ve already explained to them your circumstances and they have a few questions.” We say our awkward hellos and take our seats, Kota curling up in Zane’s arms with his stuffed wolf.

“What exactly did Moon Goddess tell you when you met?” Alpha Patrick asks, getting right to the point and leaning forward in his seat.

“She gave me a choice.

Live as a human or become a wolf,” I reply, “So you were a human?” Valentina chimes in.

“Not a hybrid of any kind?” “l’ve always been human,” I nod.

“She said my wolf could only belong to a human of my kind.

I don’t exactly know what that means,” I shrug sheepishly.

“I just know Devina was blessed by the Goddess of Night before being given to me.” Alpha Patrick suddenly sits up straight, exchanging looks with the Queen.

Aurora pulls out her phone, dialing a number.

A young man answers.

“Chava, are you with Gwen by any chance?” She asks into the phone.

“Yeah, do you want to talk to her?” Chava laughs.

“You know she hates this century and all its tech.” “Just put her on.

It’s important,” Aurora hisses, putting the phone on speaker and placing it on the table.

We hear some rattling and wind blow against the microphone before Gwen’s soft little voice comes through.

“Yes, Hello? Hello? Who is this? Salvador, who am I speaking too? Can they hear me?” she asks, a soft laugh coming from the other side.

A number of beeps can be heard as Gwen presses random buttons.

“How do I turn up the volume? I can’t hear shite! Stop laughing! You know I hate these bloody things!” “Haha, that never gets old,” Alpha Patrick chuckles, his wife sighing in annoyance.

“Patrick is that you, you old fart?” Gwen snarls, Patrick roaring with laughter.\

“Oh yes, sorry.

 

How can I help, darling?” Gwen shouts, Salvador instructing her to lower her voice.

Annoyed, Oliver leans over the phone.