Chapter 36

Atticus' POV

I left the cabin after Selene. I needed to shift, my anger was getting the best of me. 'How can she say we are not ready? How can she make that call? This is our mate! We have to protect her!" My wolf growls. 'If Selene won't tell us, then we will have to figure it out by ourselves. Let's run back to the pack and speak to Cain. He may know something.' I suggest. "Okay." He agrees, and I take off running towards my packhouse.

When I arrive at the border I immediately see Cain sitting on the front porch with a grim expression. I walk up to him and he looks at me with a sad smile. "Did you find anything, brother?" He asks. "I'm not sure. I need your help." I say. "Anything to get her back. She may be your mate but she is my best friend. We grew close over these last few weeks of her being here. I miss her too Atticus." He says sadly. "I know brother, I know. Let's go to my office, in case we have listening ears." I suggest. He nods and stands up, walking to my office.

I sit down at my desk and grab a couple of files and begin reading. "So Cain. What do you know of the Moon Goddess?" I question. "As in what brother? That is a pretty vague question. I know a lot about the goddess." He says. "She said she spoke to Zaraphine at the cabin and told her some important things. I asked her to tell me what it was and she refused to tell me, claiming me and my wolf were not ready. I need to know what it is. I believe it will help me to save her but Selene will not disclose the information." I explain. "I'll call Leo in and have him begin searching with us. Leo knows a lot more than I do about all of the gods and goddesses'." He says getting up and walking out the door.

After a few hours of researching everything we can about the Moon Goddess Leo jumps up startling me and yells, "I think I found something." I look over to him with an expectant look, "What is it?" I question. "So to start, I'm not sure if this is true but Selene has a daughter. After she was born Selene sent her to live on earth with a couple that was unable to bear a pup after their firstborn. The couple took her in as their own and after she reaches a certain age she is to take her mother's place as the next Moon Goddess. It is said that the Moon Goddess is in search of her daughter because she went missing almost 2 years ago. The timeline matches perfect, but if Zara is the next Moon Goddess, I don't know why Selene wouldn't just tell you that." He explains. "I think I know why. The Moon Goddesses mate will become the King of Werewolves. With that comes a huge responsibility. The King does not live in the temple for one. He must leave his mate for long periods and stay on earth while the Goddess stays in the clouds for the majority of her life. The Goddess prepares everyone with mates and blesses the females with fertility, while the King sets the laws and insures that everyone abides by them. He travels all over the world to keep in contact with all of the packs. He must deal with any wolves gone rogue, or anyone who has broken any laws. He must have a clear head when doing so and his emotions can not get in the way of any judgment he may place on someone." Cain explains.

"Wait! Selene said that she couldn't tell me what she told Zaraphine because I let my emotions control my actions. Does that mean that what you are saying is true? Is Zaraphine the next Moon Goddess? Am I the next King? What if we're not ready for that? What if I'm not ready to leave my mate after just getting her?" I question. "If that is exactly what she said then I do believe we are correct. You and Zaraphine are to be the King and Moon Goddess." He says. "Okay so with this information, how do we find Zaraphine?" Cain questions. "I think I can help with that."