Alpha Code

[Kin’s POV]

A month later

When I opened my eyes for the final time, I was more than rested and ready for my little ember to join me. I wanted to finally hold him in my arms with his eyes open and his voice to reach my ears. As promised Arion woke me up each week’s end for only a short time to explain to me what had been going on with the Pack and with Ra’ne. Thankfully he had been healing and after a full months rest, he was now fully healed and at his much-needed weight, but he was still not mentally ready for the things he needed. He needed Skie to function properly and that was why he had been put to sleep to begin with.

The spell had worn off in the middle of the night and I was full of energy so I called for Arion to come unhook me from all the machines and wires I was hooked up too. I needed to go for a run or something. Julius was stretching and he needed to be let out too. I heard the bedroom door open and looked to see both Callum and Arion quietly walking into my bedroom.

“Good evening Alpha.” Arion said with a smile as he came over to me. I grunted sleepily, getting a chuckle from them both as I was quickly unhooked and released from the sleeping effects of the sleeping spell. I was glad to be awake but I wanted my Mate.

My first action was to look over to still find Ra’ne sleeping soundly, his breathing even and his face still peaceful. I smiled as I sat up to kiss his forehead. I had dreamed of the day when I had my Mate and now, I would be able to see his beautiful eyes again and hear his wonderful laughter. I just wanted him to be ok. I wanted to always be with Ra'ne. He had become my everything so quickly.

I looked back to Callum and Arion, “Will he be able to talk to his Wolf again?” I asked hoarsely. Cal handed me a glass of water that had been on the bedside table.

Arion already knew I was going to ask him this question because his hands were shimmering with his powers. He walked around the bed, my eyes following him, as he went to Ra’ne’s side to gently place his hands on my little Mate’s chest. It took only a few seconds before Arion looked up at me with a bright smile on his face. I could feel his relief rolling off him it was that tangible.

“You’re little Mate’s Wolf is becoming agitated that he is not awake. I will say that Ra’ne will be able to speak with him without any problems now.” Arion said as I felt Julius come to the forefront. He had been just as attentive as I was but now he wanted to say something.

“Skie, calm down. We will wake Ra’ne in a little while. It is still dark outside.” Julius said softly, through my mouth to Skie who had been apparently wanting to wake up. They could obviously hear us if Skie was coherent, at least I hoped he could. For us that was enough, we were beyond happy. I even allowed Julius full access to my body functions as he caressed Ra’ne’s face lovingly. He had been just as worried about them as I had been and I couldn't deny him touching what was ours. “I promise not to keep you waiting for much longer, but think of Ra’ne.” Julius added kissing Ra’ne’s forehead

‘He is scared still. He thinks I left him’ Skie thought, surprising both Julius and I both. He shouldn’t have been able to communicate with us, because we had not established that bond yet. ‘You are our True Mate. We can hear you all the time regardless. At least I can always hear you. We are special and it’s a long story but it’s in our blood.’ Skie replied to our thoughts.

I didn't really know how to handle that information. He had always been able to hear me or is it because we are close? There were so many things I wanted to ask Skie but I would wait for them both to be a little more accustomed to their new surroundings. I needed to know something a little more important, except of course for his health. “Skie, Do you remember your family? Your mother and father?” I asked softly as I watched Arion work on Ra’ne, making sure his body was ready to be woken up. I wanted him to wake up normally though, when the sun rises in the sky.

‘Neither of us do, we were still too young when were taken by the Ironclaw. I remember only fire and burning houses, the sounds of screams in the night and then nothing.’ Skie said a sadness in his voice that had us whimpering a little. That sadness was bone deep and it hurt even me.

“Don’t think of it anymore baby. For now, just let Arion help Ra’ne and you. Callum and I will be in the kitchen for a little while. Arion won’t wake Ra’ne without us.” Julius said running our fingers across his forehead gently, wanting him to settle so Arion could work quickly.

‘Ok, I’ll rest a little more. I need to let Ra’ne know I didn’t leave him before he really wakes up though. I don’t want him to really panic.’ Skie said as he settled down and faded back into Ra’ne’s mind. I heaved a sigh of relief and nodded to myself knowing Skie was right to worry about Ra'ne.

Arion and Callum looked at me a little shocked when my eyes focused on them again, because they had heard Skie as well. I had projected his voice so they could hear it and so that I didn’t look like I was going insane talking to myself. They were just as shocked as I was about what had just happened. No normal Werewolf could do what they just did. Not without serious harm to themselves.

“They should not be able to do that.” Able, Callum’s Wolf, said his deep voice filled with worry. Ra'ne was my Mate but he was the Packs future Luna and my Beta was automatically worried right along with me.

“I have only heard of one type of Wolf that can do something like that.” Tyler, Arion’s Wolf, said his voice very thoughtful, as he and Arion worked on Ra’ne and Skie methodically. They had not stopped during the conversation and it was more than interesting to know what they had found.

That got my attention, actually it got EVERYONE’S attention. “Please, fill the class in Ty.” I said pushing the Wolf into filling us in on what he knew. Ra’ne and Skie were my Mate. I needed all the information I could get. I needed to be able to protect him.

“Here is the problem, oh mighty Alpha. You will not exactly like my answer.” Tyler said rolling his eyes a little. He was still doing something; he had pulled out the tubes and wires from Ra’ne but he and Arion were still standing next to my Mate with their hands glowing with their healing powers. Something beyond Healing my sleeping little Ember was going on and I was curious.

“What are you doing to them?” Julius questioned as we took a step toward them making sure we could get to Ra’ne quickly. We trusted them but we were still very protective over Ra'ne.

“I’m looking for something. However, do you want to know what your Mate is Kin?” Tyler asked me as I stepped closer, trying not to be obvious about it. I even noticed Callum moving closer to us. We were both curious as to what Arion and Tyler had found.

“Tell me.” I said my voice dead of all emotion. I was getting tired of this waiting game.

“He’s a Sentinel.” Tyler said shocking me and Callum into stillness. That's not possible. Sentinel's were damn near extinct if not already all gone 30 years ago.

Even Julius and Able were still. None of us knew what to do. We had no words for that revelation and I had no idea what it really meant.

A Sentinel.

Ra’ne and Skie?!?!?

“How is that possible?” I finally managed, completely stunned. They were so small. I had always expected a Sentinel to be massive in both forms.

“We don’t know.” Arion said, as he sat back away from my Mate, letting me get closer to him. “However, there is no doubt in my mind that Ra’ne is in fact a Sentinel. The birth mark is there.” He added his voice serious. His eyes were dual colored at the moment, letting me know that both of them had checked.

“That’s what you were looking for.” Callum stated matter-of-factly. I didn't bother looking at him, already knowing he was just as stunned as I was.

“Yes, it’s the only way to make sure of Tyler’s words. He’s had a hunch of Ra’ne’s origins since we healed him, but I told him it was impossible.” Arion explained. "There is no good reason for it to be real but it is."

“What about now?!” I exclaimed, I was in full panic now as I had remembered calling Solon and The Shadows for help. “This is not a damn joke!! If what you are saying is true and I’m not doubting you at all right now but we will have a problem on our hands!! The Sentinels keep to themselves and are very protective of their young.” I said as I jumped from where I was and ran to grab my phone. I knew I wouldn't be able to settle until I spoke with my other brother.

I needed to call Solon right now!!!!

He needed to know not to tell anyone about my Mate. I mean I know I told him keep all of this secret but if Ra’ne was a Sentinel it might have changed things. He may have been bound but the Laws to tell the others about Ra'ne's heritage. That worried me beyond measure.

[Phone call between Solon and Kin] K- Kin S-Solon

K- Sol!

S- Hey Alpha boy! I was going to be calling you soon with some information about your little Mate’s family. I found a few interesting things.

K- I was glad you got my message that I was going to be out for a month but I was hoping you were going to put all that on hold while I was out.

S- Na, I was too interested by what you had told me. I was surprised that your father had let Ironclaw live for this long to be honest.

K- There are too many other things going on with that. I want to know what you know and what you have told other people about Ra’ne.

S- I haven’t said anything to anyone about you even finding your Mate. You asked me as my brother and I have kept my word. On the other hand, Kin you will need to keep a very close eye on your Mate.

K- Why is that Solon?

S- He is the last Royal Sentinel. I dug really deep for you, and I found that Ironclaw were the ones that attacked the Sentinel Palace. They killed the Royal family and took Ra’ne as their prize. Ra’ne is not an Omega. He is a Sentinel White Wolf. Technically he is the next Werewolf King.

K- …………………………………...

S- I know that was my reaction. There hasn’t been a real King in almost 30 years. Ra’ne is how old?

Kin- 22

S- He must have been just a little thing when they took him, poor thing. He must not remember much then.

K- Skie says that the only thing he can remember is burning buildings and people screaming before darkness. Ra’ne must have been too scared to focus on anything.

S- The Sentinel King had been on the run from those who sought the Royal line’s death for 10 years before Ironclaw finally caught up to them. It was thought that the entire family perished in the attack but I did not find any traces of a death certificate for their young son. I searched for a while when I found a few interesting things in the Ironclaw public books. They had too many pups and they had no way to account for only one.

K- Ra’ne.

S- That’s right. Do you know why the other Sentinels keep to themselves? Why they have faded into the background of Were society?

K- My father told me that it was because their leader told them to hide. All Sentinels were being threatened by the Rouge Packs we have now.

S- Almost. The Sentinels are our ruling class. They are all faster, stronger, smarter and heal insanely fast. Their Healers are like nothing even the Shadows have.

That shocked me. The Shadows were Wolves born to be one with the darkness. They had powers beyond anything I had ever seen before and the ability to do just about anything they pleased. They tried to stay away from others, but they were built as assassins, they needed to Hunt to survive. They were damn good at their trade too. Their Healers would put what Arion could do look like child’s play and parlor tricks.

K- So what happened to them really? If my little Mate is a Sentinel there are obviously more.

S- They had to scatter to be able to survive. Your Pack is the last Pack that openly practices the Old Code and it puts you in danger Kin. A danger you don’t realize. Packs like Ironclaw are very violent and have become more commonplace in this world. They will come together to wipe you out if you cause too much of a stir in their minds.

K- I care little for what the others do. If they want to act like animals and hurt their own kind then they will face the Moon Goddess just like the rest of us all have too one day. I care about any danger to my Pack and my Mate. Ra’ne means more to me than my own life and I will do anything to keep him safe.

S- Good to know. Now, for your answer. You know to that nagging question I know you want to ask but won't. The Sentinels need to return, they will put this world back to the way it should be. The world needs to return to having more Packs like yours because if we do not then our race is doomed. The Oracle has had another vision.

K- What did she See?

S- The world on fire.

K- How do we stop that from happening?

S- She said it could only be stopped by an Ember Eyed King. She said that his kindness would change the entire world. With the help of a few strong allies, of course.

K- I can see Ra’ne’s kindness being a force to change the world but right now he is still sleeping. I am scared to wake him up because of his mental state. It was part of the reason I had been unavailable for a month.

S- What do you mean?

K- The Alpha of Ironclaw mistreated him. He was beaten and tortured every day of his life. Ra’ne is a very scared little thing, while his wolf Skie is a very dominating thing. When I found him, Ra’ne was hanging from the ceiling of their basement by his wrists, a bloody mess with a wire to tase him to death if he fell asleep or passed out.

S- Do you want me and my friends to take care of them? I would go alone if that was possible but I don't think our other brothers would let me.

His words gave me pause. Did I really want The Shadows to take out people that were not really responsible for everything? But could cause future problems?

K- Let me talk to Ra’ne or Skie, ok. I need to know a little more of the extent of this.

S- You don’t know everything they did to him?

K- He was awake for a week before I had to put him into a month-long spell induced coma. So, I’m going to go with FUCK NO!!! I have been more than worried about him and now all of this is happening!!

S- Calm down. How bad was he hurt when you found him?

K- He had broken ribs, and they had whipped him till he bled. His wrists had been dislocated for so long that a layer of cartilage had built up. It was really bad Solon.

S- I can tell by the tone of your voice. All right, I will give you one week to get me something to go off of. I need to know what they did to him, Kin. It’s the only way we can start putting our world back the way it’s meant to be.

K- Ra’ne is not ready for that Sol. He is too fragile mentally right now. I'm not going to push him into anything I know he's not ready for.

S- Then I will come there and guard you both until he is ready to face this.

K- Will they let you do that?

S- This is sort of top priority and I really don’t give a flying rat’s ass what anyone thinks. Protecting the future always comes first.

K- Thank you Solon.

S- Anything to help out my little brother, you know that.

K- I know but you didn’t have to go this far.

S- You knew I would, don’t try to hide it.

K- I don’t know why you do all of this for me. I know we had our moments back in the day and we saved each other’s asses a few times, but ….

S- You became my brother remember. You are my blood regardless of what anyone says. To me I will protect you as if that were true. I may be Shadow but you are still my brother. Always. At least until we die.

K- I will be forever grateful for all you do for me Solon. You were always there for me when I was a very lost soul and your brotherhood will always matter.

S- This time I do it for us all, little brother. Not just for your happiness but everyone's

K- Thanks. So, when should I be expecting to see your ugly mug? I have to warn everyone, especially my skittish Mate.

S- Probably tomorrow, at the rate I’m going. I only stopped to answer the phone.

K- You were already on your way you snake in Wolf’s skin!!!! I should have known!!!

S- Of course I was. You and your Mate are the future rulers of Werewolf kind. I needed to be on my way to you before you had the chance to disagree with me and I needed to make sure you were safe.

K- You said you haven’t told anyone about this. You lied and you have already done something haven't you!!

S- No. I said that I didn’t tell anyone about you having a Mate. I told my friends about the next True Monarchy of Werewolf kind being threatened and they asked who needed to die. I simply told them which Pack could be a possible threat. I did not tell them to act on anything. I actually told them to wait for my word to do anything. Now whether or not they listen will be another story.

K- YOU STUPID IMBICILE!!!!! YOU HAVE SET SOMETHING INTO MOTION I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP!!!!

S- What do you mean? If Ironclaw gets wiped out who would really care?

K- Ra’ne has visions. He saw Grissa, current Alpha of Ironclaw, kidnap him sometime in the spring or summer. He woke from a dead sleep screaming in fright, he was so scared that he had to ‘show’ me what he had Seen because he couldn’t even speak. Grissa was filthy and there was something in his eyes that made me think he had gone a bit mad.

S- I’m almost there, Kin. We won’t let your little Mate out of our sight for one second.

K- You can bet your ass I will be with him for every breath he takes. I will not let anything happen to him. Damn his genetics and who his parents were and what he is, I love him more than anything because he brings me happiness.

S- Good. Now I will see you soon. Hold on little brother.

K- Yup

[End Call]

I ended the call and just fell in on myself. How was I going to deal with all of this? Ra’ne was a Sentinel King!! How was that going to go over with my little Mate? I didn’t know what to do. I was lost in my thoughts. Both me and Julius were very lost in our debate on what to do about all of this, when Callum came out into the hallway. He didn't say anything but I could sense his uneasiness.

I heard him sit next to me and I looked up, a curious look on my face. “Is something wrong?” wondering what was bugging him.

“Yeah, you’re not in the room with your Mate like you should be. He will be waking up soon. Arion said that if he keeps them under any longer it might be bad.” Callum said, a thoughtful look on his face. His answer shocked me because I wasn't expecting him to be uneasy.

I jumped to my feet and ran back to my bedroom to where Ra’ne and Arion were, Cal was right behind me without me even having to really ask about him at all. When I got there, I almost cried. The sight before me was that wonderful to me.

Ra’ne was sitting up drinking a glass of milk, his favorite.

I ran to his side of the bed, getting on my knees in front of him to lay my head on his lap, tears flowing down my face. I was not ashamed of them either. I was so damn happy to see my Mate awake and I couldn’t hold it in. I had felt his absence more than I should have but I didn't care. He was awake and that was what mattered to me the most.

“Kin,” Ra’ne said to me, his tiny fingers finding their way into my hair the way I loved. His touch was so soft and gentle as he wove his fingers through my hair.

The sound of his voice was like the most heavenly music to my ears and to add to it all he had said my name. “Ra’ne,” I said as I nuzzled my way into his lap, getting an angelic giggle from him. The sound filling me with a warmth that only Ra’ne could give me. His melody calming my chaotic mind instantly.

“I love you” he said, getting me to look up at him with a little bit of a shocked look on my face. He had never said it first to me and it surprised me that he had.

“I love you too, my little ember.” I replied kissing his hand and holding it to my face, inhaling his scent. I missed his scent and voice more than I had realized

“I’m sorry.” He whispered; his voice suddenly sad. My head shot up, confusion on my face.

I looked up to see that he had hung his head and was looking down in what looked like shame. “What could you possibly be sorry for my angel?” I asked, I placed my finger and thumb under his chin to pull his eyes up to meet mine. He had no reason to be sorry. He had no idea what had been going on with himself and he had panicked as anyone would.

“I thought Skie had abandoned me. That I was no longer a Wolf and that you would leave me. That’s why I lost my mind a little.” Ra’ne admitted to me his eyes still downcast. I could see how horrible he felt about the whole thing.

I sighed, my poor little ember. “Baby, please look at me. I need you to know that I am not lying to you.” I said as I waited for him to look up at me. When he did his eyes were filled with unshed tears, “You are more important to me than anything. Why would I leave you? I would love you even if you were Human, Ra’ne. I love you for the wonderful person that you are and that will never change.” I said, kissing him on his lips quickly, getting a deep blush from him. I understand his fears but they were not needed in this. I would never betray him nor my heart.

I looked back to Arion a curious look on my face. He smiled at me, already knowing what I wanted. “The both of you will need to take it easy for a little while. I will tell Alpha Faelan that you are awake but that you will still need time to rest and recover. I can only buy you so much more time Alpha Kin.” Arion said his voice growing sad, almost a little disappointed in himself. He had always tried to do far more for me than his position in the Pack had allowed.

“It’s alright Arion. Thank you for all you have done. I have some friends coming that will help with a few things.” I said getting everyone to look at me curiously. Ra'ne had to actually scoot back a little I had been holding him so close.

“Is that why you rushed out of here to make a phone call?” Callum questioned curiously, his eyes searching my own for an answer.

“Yes. I was more than worried about my Mate and I had asked someone to help me out. Well he decided to take it too far as usual because he’s an asshole. Now I will have more than one headache to deal with. However, that is not the point at the moment. The only one you will see is Solon.” I said in a little bit of a warning to them. Knowing I would need to explain myself better, later.

Ra’ne, my little curious pup had no idea how anything really worked and he was too curious for his own good sometimes. “Why only one?” he asked curiously as he pulled on my arm to make me crawl back into the bed with him.

“It’s hard to explain my little ember.” I said a thoughtful look coming to my face. How exactly do you explain things like this? For normal Wolves this sort of things was taught at an early age but not for him.

It was just a sort of natural thing to everyone that was in the natural part of the Wolf world but I guess Ra’ne had been taken from all of that. He had no clue about any of this. Skie and Ra’ne knew only the basics. Like Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Omega. However, there was far more than just that and it was Pack wide based. Lineages and Bloodlines. Packs that had dated back for centuries, having a specific set of Bloodlines in each of their ‘houses’. The breakdown was fairly simple, the history not so much.

It had been that way for a long time until for some reason it changed and the Rouges had started to take over and run things. They were beating everyone and it had been like their strength had more than doubled somehow. There was something going on but no one was able to figure it out. My father had told me about what his grandfather had told him.

That once there had been a peace between all Packs that had lasted for a long time. A peace where everyone could trust on their allies not to betray them. Where Packs could travel between lands without any problems or permits. No escorts or guards needed at meetings when they were called by the Alphas. A truce that was real but was something that had only lasted in the written time for a short while but they had said it had begun long before anyone could even remember. Not something easy to explain to someone who had barely been in the outside world for little over a month's time.