Alpha Markus and Celeste

Chapter 70

Chapter 70 – Markus

Markus P.O.V.

I probably should have consulted with Celeste about offering Gamma Richard a place in the pack as

she and the girls were the ones that had dealt with them for 12 yrs, but something inside me moved

when his wolf challenged me when I told him we were taking the girl. I believed him when he said he

thought she was his mate. Gillian’s words that morning I met Celeste had replayed in my head. The

way Celeste squeezed my waist after, told me she approved, which was a relief.

We walked into the Pack Hospital to find it chaos. The two guards that were tasked with getting all the

girls were fighting against 4

warriors trying to get in through the double doors. I could hear and see the girls screaming each time

one of them stammed on the door. A very pale and slightly bloody doctor was on the other side of the

door holding it closed. I felt Celeste’s arm leave my waist and I grabbed her arm before she could join

the fight, Atlas coming forward. “The pups,” he growled as we pushed forward. Gillian, Danny and the

guards followed behind. I sent a quick mind link to Maya to make sure Celeste didn’t follow. I grabbed

the first guard trying to push through and rolled out my aura to make the rest submit. Gillian and Danny

grabbed and pinned another as the guards grabbed the other

two and helped the other guards up.

“What the f**k is going on here? Why are you trying to attack my pack members?” I growled. None of

them spoke. I looked at the one I was holding by the throat and pushed the full Alpha command into my

voice. “Why were you trying to attack these minors?” He whimpered and tried to fight the command

until Atlas pushed forward. “Answer us!” He said.

“Luna Luisa left instructions that if anyone came looking for the girls, that we were to kill them so no

one would find out who they

were,” he answered. I looked at the men pinned. They were all older.

“Where all of you present at the m******e?” I asked and I saw Gamma Richard running into the hospital,

taking in everything that was

happening.

“Yes, we were there,” he answered after trying to fight my command and failing.

I turned to Gamma Richard. “I want these 4 taken to your dungeons and left there for the council to

question. They appear to have more information of what happened the night of the m******e. My guards

will assist you,” I said and a guard came over and took him

from me.

“You two,” I turned to the two guards, “Thank you, my men will take it from here.” They bowed their

heads and headed out the

double doors. I looked back at Celeste, stretching my hand out. She came over to me.

“Ready Tuli?” I asked. She was slightly pale and before she could say anything she put a hand to her

mouth and her eyes went wide. She ran to the nearest trash can and threw up all of the fruit she’d

munched on the way here. Theld her hair back until she finished and Maya handed me a bottle of water

and some anti-nausea tablets.

I looked at her with a smirk. She shrugged. “I asked Dr West about her lack of nausea. He said it was

common for some not to get it

until after the first month, which he said was probably within the next few days, so I thought I’d be

prepared.”

Celeste came up and took the bottle from me. She swished some around her mouth before she spit it

in the waste basket and then

took a sip. “Goddess love you Maya,” she said as she took one of the tablets.

Maya smiled brightly, “Dr. West said your nausea might hit worse than usual because it’s twins. I

stacked my purse with stuff for

you.”

Celeste glared at me before she got up and that had me confused. “Wait, what did I do?” I asked as I

followed her to the double

doors.

Kara said we caused this – Atlas said torn between amusement and sadness, that our mate was mad

at us.

I sighed, that was not a fight I would ever win. I simply took her hand as I opened the double doors for

us. She approached the girls

and I could see their surprise at seeing her there. Even more so when Maya walked in with Danny and

Gillian behind us.

No one said anything until a girl that looked to be about 13 pushed through everyone and ran straight

at us, arms open, Celeste bent

What are you whining for? – 1 asked.

Kara told me to shut it. – He whined and I laughed – Apparently I’m not allowed to be concerned for my

pups. She said if they can

kick Sandra’s ass, they can hug a terrified girt.

She’s not wrong – I pointed out.

She’s never snapped at me before. Are mates going to be mad at us from now on? -”

He asked, as we felt Celeste’s annoyance at his

growling through the mate bond.

I don’t know. We may be in for a rough few months. I think we’re about to get used to being put in our

place.

I predicted.

f**k, no one tells you these things when they talk about having pups. – Atlas said with his tail between

his legs.

They certainly f*****g don’t. We’ll have to ask dad for some advice when we get home. Maybe then

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this.- I commented as Celeste and Maya went to hug the girls, who all seemed to be scared and in

tears.

Tuli?” I said tentatively. She was also fairly teary. She turned and walked back to us. She wrapped her

arms around me and got on

her tippy toes. I bent down and kissed her softly. She pulled back and turned back to the room, her

hand in mine.

“Alpha Markus has been investigating Alpha Geoff for a long time now. Alpha Geoff has not been

exiling us as we got our wolves. He and Luna Luisa had been selling our friends on the black market.”

When the girls started shaking and crying, Celeste let out her Luna

aura. It was so strong, as strong as an Alpha aura, but still somehow gentle. The girls started calming

down and looked at her in awe. “We

had a meeting with the council this morning. They have stripped Alpha Geoff of his title. We are taking

you home with us. Crescent Moon

Pack is a place where we have been accepted,” she said.

“But you’re mated to ranked members,” one of them said, “We are just slaves.”

Celeste was going to respond when Maya surprised us both, taking a step forward and speaking, “I

wasn’t always mated to Daniel. I spent an entire month at Crescent Moon before I met him. Everyone

at the pack was kind to me, helped me, and cared for me. Alpha

Markus allowed me to study. They never beat me or touched me or made me feel worthless. The short

time I’ve been at Crescent Moon,

I’ve come to realize that what we’ve gone through here is not how an Alpha treats its pack members,

no matter how low ranked they are.

Celeste is an amazing Luna.”

Celeste stepped forward too, “We won’t be forcing any of you to come with us. You are free, but I would

hope that after everything we have been through together, that you give us the chance to take care of

you. Beta Gillian, has been giving Dr Castle money to feed you

since we left. Gamma Daniel has been investigating the black-market sales, often putting himself in

danger. Without his effort, we would

not have had the proof to present to the council. We are bringing Dr Castle and his family with us. You

will have a full assessment by

doctors and therapists. You won’t have to work until the Dr. clears you and when you do you will be

paid for your work. Maya and I have

been organising this since we left. You will go to school and once you have an education, we will

discuss what you want to do. If you

choose to go to another pack, you are free to do so. We’re giving you back that power. Your life is yours

to choose again.”

“The council is also doing some research on each of you. They will look to see if you have any family

that had been outside the Pack

before they were murdered. You see, no one outside of this pack had known that you were survivors of

the Sky Moon. We had been led to believe you all died,” I told them. I could see them thinking and

talking to each other. Finally, it was the same little girl that rushed Celeste that spoke up first.

“I want to go with Celeste. She always stopped Sandra from hitting me,” she said, and Celeste smiled

at her and took her hand with

her free one. Slowly, all of the girls accepted coming with us. Celeste let out a breath.

“We have a bus outside ready to take us home. Bring what you want to take and meet us outside. We

have clothes waiting for you at

home.”

“It’s about a 5 hour drive back and we will be stopping to get take out on the way, so the sooner we hit

the road, the better,” I said

and the thought of take out seemed to get everybody excited. I grinned at Celeste, happy with the joy I

could feel through the mate bond coming from her.

“Dr. Castle, my men are at your house. They are helping your mate and kids load the moving truck. We

can drive there to pick them up. Someone will drive the truck back. You can ride in the bus with the girls

if that’s OK?”

“There’s also a girl. Gamma Richard…”

“Oh yes, he mind linked me earlier. She should be OK to transport. She doesn’t need any special

equipment. She’s just in a healing sleep. I’m sure we can set up some seats in the bus into a makeshift

bed for her.” I nodded and then I felt sick. I frowned and it took me a moment to realize the emotion

wasn’t mine. Celeste suddenly took off and ran straight for a waste basket, Maya right behind her. I

went

and rubbed little circles on her back as she threw up again.

“Oh god, please tell whoever has been eating jerky to grab something else to much on,’

she mind linked me as she heaved

again.

“Umm, odd request, but if you’re eating jerky, please throw it away in a different room. We will get food

on the way home. The Luna

is expecting and the morning sickness just started to hit,” I told them. I heard a quick “I’m sorry!”

squeak and a girl of about 15 ran out of the room, running back in 30 seconds later, her face beet red.

“Let’s head home!” I said and they all started moving around, picking up some bags with their

belongings.

*They are coming out. Make sure to help any that need it,’ i mind linked my warriors.

‘Yes Alpha,’I heard back.

Celeste stood up and groaned. “Tuli?” I asked as she swayed.

“I’m fine, just stood up too quickly. Let’s get out of this place,” she said and we headed out behind the

girls.

Gamme Richard met us outside. He was carrying an unconscious girl very gently. You could see how

scared he was to hurt her and

how much he cared. “Zack, please grab any blankets and pillows you can find. We need to make a bed

in the back of the bus,” I

ordered.

He struggled with his wolf as one of the guards came to take the girl from him, but he finally let her go.

He looked wistfully after her

as he took her up into the bus, his eyes following her through the windows until she disappeared as

she was laid on the seats. I took out

my phone. “Here, add your number on there. I will make sure to update you on her condition regularly.

Once you are done with all of this,

let me know if you’re coming to visit or to stay.”

He looked at me gratefully, “I already feel Odin losing his mind at the thought of being away from her. I

think you can count on me at your gates as soon as I can,” he half laughed and frowned, looking at the

bus.

I slapped him on the shoulder. “Celeste will make sure she’s under the best care,” I told him.

“Yeah, she was always like that. I always felt bad that she was always so stubborn. Letting them beat

her instead of the girls instead

of keeping her head down. I guess she was always meant to be a Luna,” I nodded before one of the

guards came over.

“The moving truck is full and the Doc’s family is ready to be picked up. All of the girls are loaded and

accounted for. Luna Celeste is

making sure everyone is comfortable and they have snacks for the trip. We are ready to head out

Alpha,” Gabriel said.

I turned to Gamma Richard. “Good luck with the council. Celeste already told them you never

mistreated them, so they won’t be

arresting you too. I’ll wait for your text when you are on your way. Thanks for helping,” I said and shook

the man’s hand before I saw

Celeste coming towards the front of the bus. I walked to the entrance and held out her hand to help her

down. She rolled her eyes but

smiled and took it.

“Let’s go home Tuli,” I said as I picked her up and took her to the SUV. She sighed and placed her

head on my chest.

“Let’s,” she said. She looked truly at peace for the first time in a long time. I put her in the back seat

and then slid in after her.

“Are you not driving?”

I shook my head, “Danny and Maya will be riding up front for the drive back.”

Celeste snuggled up against me and was fast asleep by the time Gillian, Maya and Danny got in the

SUV. Maya looked back and

giggled. We made a stop at burger place. Danny went inside with Maya as they placed an order for

about 50 people. An hour later,

everyone was munching on some much-appreciated burgers and fries, then everyone had to throw

their tomatoes out the window as

Celeste’s nausea kicked in.