I nod and turn to walk back up the stairs. “You were put up with Cameron and Dakota?” She takes a deep deliberate inhale. Obviously catching the
scent off the sweatshirt to answer her own question. “How did you manage that? I was told no one but warriors were being added to that floor, even
when all of the beds had been given out. I know, I was the last to be assigned a spot, and some moron tried to put me on the floor in the formal living
room. I had to explain who I was and then move a lesser pack member myself.” She sounds almost shocked, not like her usual high pitched voice.
For sure still that entitled elitist attitude though.
“Seeing as Skylar is both a warrior and lives in the Packhouse, I see no reason for her to explain the arrangements she has with your Alpha and
Luna.”
Osiston answered before I could. I took another couple of slow steps up the stairs trying to make some distance between her and I before she
decided to use her claws against me. But her attention was no longer on me.
Kaley turns to face him fully, throwing a hand on her hip. “And how do you know her name so well, when you Call the rest of us child or children? I an
going to be the next Luna, you would do well to learn my name warrior.” There’s the condescending tone I know.
Osiston stands to his full height, his chest looks even wider like this. “Let’s be clear, Luna or not I would still outrank you, so knowing your name is of
no priority to me until such time as the Moon Goddess herself decides you are worthy of being a Luna. And even then you would do well to speak witl
respect.
Next, everyone of significance knows Skylar’’s name because of her efforts in the trials. She has made a name amongst the King’s warriors and
guards because of her fighting skills, which are unmatched by anyone else in this pack and her respectful nature towards everyone in her pack and
visiting packs. You, child, must earn the right to have your name known and more importantly remembered.” He stares at Kaley for a moment before
his eyes glaze over briefly.
“Skylar, your Luna would like to see you in her room, it will be faster for you to take the elevator from this floor. Nickolas is waiting for you.” He moves
to step more in front of Kaley to give me space to pass. Once I have rounded the banister and started walking toward the back of the staircase I hear
him finish, “You, child, will be put into the cells if you cannot follow an instruction as simple as “stay in your room until you are called.” This is your last
warning. Move.” He didn’t yell the last word, but the growl that accompanied it sent a shiver down my spine, there was no denying the menace and
power that was rolling off of him.
I got to the elevator and smiled at Nickolas. “Are you going to give me answers, or are you going to be vague like Warrior Osiston? I went to bed early
last night, what’s going on? I woke up with five boys and my best friend in my room.”
“I can’t say much, not here anyway. There was a threat and we went on lockdown. Anyone that lives inside a mile of the packhouse was escorted
home, which was most of the pack members that were still here last night. The rest of the warriors who were still here were divided up into the guest
rooms and, as you saw, throughout the packhouse. The guys volunteered to stay in your room and give up their space to the elite warriors taking
shifts to run extra patrols.”
“Okay. Well that is at least more than I got from Warrior Osiston.” I shrugged my shoulders and let it go. I figured we were playing it safe for security.
I’ll get my answers, whatever the Alpha thinks is necessary, in time.
“Someday you’re going to have to tell me how you got him to soften up to you so quickly.”
“Huhu”
“Warrior Brogan. He doesn’t usually give his name so quickly, let alone his first name.” That was all, no other explanation.
