Chapter Thirteen: The Missing Wolf

"I hereby declare today's festivities over! May the moon goddess give you her light as you journey home," Artemis said declaring the feast of the night over.

"Love, the festival is over and Velma..." Esmeray was saying.

"You don't worry about the child. I sent her to do something for me. I will return with her," Lord Creon said as he kissed his wife on the cheek.

"You do not follow us home?" Esmeray asked.

"No, I have to see the Alpha on something of urgency,"

"I see"

"Love, if anyone asks do not tell them where I am, okay?"

"Everything is not fine, is it?"

"Esmeray..."

"You're hiding something from me," she accused.

"Just trust me, okay?" Lord Creon appealed his wife in a whisper.

"How can I trust you when you're being so vague?"

"Esmeray, please, I need you to trust me, okay?''

"Then answer me this, Velma she is..."