"Thank you Wyatt, for reminding me of who I am." I remarked. He is such a wonderful mate, I am so lucky to have him in my life. " I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. By finally coming to accept that Zed will never be able to accept that I have found my place.'
"Do you want to make your promise to the pack?' He asked, eagerly.
"Yes, it's time that I move forward and stop looking back on my past." I declared, confidently.
"Follow me." I followed Wyatt through the cave, my inner wolf felt at peace. Everywhere I looked was beautiful, I could feel my necklace was glowing. "This cave is filled with all of the previous alpha's moonstones. That's why it feels like there's a moonstone here."
Finally, we arrived at the podium where I will make my promise to the pack. I walked up to the podium, my emotions are all over the place. But the strongest emotion I am experiencing is excitement. Finally, I placed my hand onto the podium.
"I know that i wasn't raised as a werewolf, but i promise to learn the traditions of my pack with the guidance of my Beta. The safety of my pack is my number one responsibility. If my mate is a threat to the pack, I will do what is necessary to keep them safe. When I don't know what to do in certain situations, I will look to my pack's elders for guidance. I, Addison the Great Alpha promise, this to my pack for as long as I live." I promised. My moonstone started glowing a bright blue, I could feel my eyes glowing. Finally my moonstone stopped glowing, my promise to the pack has been made. "Let's go back to the den."
Wyatt smiled at me, I followed him out of the cave. Once we were back outside, I howled. Wyatt joined me, after we finished howling. I heard the pack howling their approval and excitement.
"Follow me, Addison." I followed Wyatt through the forest as we sprinted back to the den. We passed the rock where I saw Willa howl, then we passed by the creek. Finally, we arrived back at the den Bucky and Willa were waiting for us outside.
"All of the zombies are in Z-portal custody, your parents would like for you to come to an emergency town meeting tomorrow." Bucky revealed. I nodded my thanks, and walked into the den. Wynter tackled me once she saw me.
"You made your promise to the pack!!" She yelled, excited. I laughed at how excited she was, the entire pack was happy.
"Go easy on my mate, Wynter." Wyatt commented as Wynter let go of me. I looked at him and glared at him, he rolled his eyes at me. "Because she and I need to take care of some stuff tomorrow."
I went up to the balcony, Wyatt followed me. The entire pack was looking at us, I felt Wyatt squeezed my hand. I looked at him and smiled, finally I turned my attention back towards the pack.
"Tonight has been filled with challenges, but it has also made our pack stronger. I have claimed Wyatt as my mate, and made my promise to the pack. This night is one that I will never forget, because I have finally fully embraced who I am now. I feel that I can finally lead the pack to the best of my abilities. Many of you will never forget this night, because of Zed's actions. But I promise you that our pack's future is bright, there may be some challenges for us. I know that as long as we stay united as one, there is nothing we can't survive!" I declared. The entire pack howled in agreement, after they finished howling. They started to curl up for the night, Wyatt joined them. I layed down by him, He wrapped his arms around me. Sleep came quickly for me, but I felt safe knowing Wyatt's right by me.
The next morning
I woke up, most of the pack was up. Some of the pack was gone, I quickly got up. I noticed that Wyatt was gone, all of a sudden I felt him wrap his arms around me.
"Wynter and some of the pack is with the werepups. sorry for scaring you, I just got up 2 hours ago." He explained, I relaxed at hearing his explanation. "I already talked to Willa, she is going to look after the pack while we are gone."
"Thank you, Wyatt." I remarked. "Let's go talk to my parents."
I walked out of the den, and sprinted towards city hall. My parents are probably both at city hall, holding an emergency meeting about what happened last night. Wyatt followed me, As we got closer to city hall. I slowed down, Wyatt did as well. Finally we arrived at city hall, we entered city hall. Everyone looked at us in shock, some looked at us like we are monsters, others looked at us with respect. They must have heard about us, saving everyone at Prawn. So they respect us, since we saved everyone from Zed and the rest of the Zombies. My parents looked at me in shock, but also with pride.
"What are those furballs doing here?" One of the Council members yelled, furious.
"My presence was requested by the mayor." I answered. Everyone looked at me in disbelief. "I am not a furball, I am a werewolf who helped stop Zed."
"I see that everyone's here we can begin." My mom announced. " we are all well aware of what happened last night. But we must decide on what shall be done about the zombies involved last night."
"All the zombies involved last night are in containment, until further notice." Dad revealed.
"Zombies should be separated from humans, they have taken advantage of our kindness." One council member commented, bitterly.
"I disagree, because this all started when I first became werewolf. Zed couldn't accept the fact that I wasn't in love with him anymore. So he told the Zombies that the werewolves kidnapped me and forced me to become one of them. That isn't what happened at all, I became a werewolf because I wanted to. Anyway, I think that for the time being it would be best to allow the Zombies to still be allowed at Seabrook high. But with requirements, like having to do a mental health exam every three months. Among other safety precautions, to ensure everyone's safety." I explained.
"I agree with Addison, they were miss informed. They were only following Zed, because he is like their leader." Coach commented.
"Okay, next order of business: what should be done with Zed." My mom announced. I felt Wyatt tense up at the mention of Zed's name.
"He is being expelled from Seabrook high, regardless of what is decided." Mrs. Lee declared.
"After what i saw last night, I think that it would be best if he receives help. Since it is clear that his mental health has declined. He will become even more dangerous to Seabrook and my pack, if he doesn't receive help. I believe this hopefully will give him time to reflect on what he's done." I remarked.
"I agree with Addison, but also I think that after he has recovered. He will have to do a monthly mental exam, then a quarterly Z-band check." Wyatt suggested.
"There is a special Facility, that Zed can receive help at. He can finish his high school courses at the facility. He can be transferred there by tomorrow night." Dad revealed.
"Final order of business, werewolves." Mom revealed. Wyatt and I looked at one another confused. I looked at my dad confused, he noticed my confusion and smiled at me."After the events of last night's events. We have decided that werewolf history shall become part of the Seabrook high curriculum. As well as allowing werewolf's to attend Seabrook high."
" I disagree with werewolf history becoming part of Seabrook high curriculum. Instead it should be an optional after school sport or something so that way those who want to learn about werewolves can. Because werewolf history is sacred, I will allow those who are truly interested in werewolf history to learn about it." I remarked.
"I agree with Addison's idea, because Seabrook is still getting used to the idea of werewolves and zombies living among us. Especially werewolves, since we recently found out that they are not like all the stories we have been told." Mrs. Lee commented.
"Well then the meeting is adjourned." Mom declared. Everyone left town hall, Wyatt and I stayed behind. My parents were talking to one another, they kept looking at me nervously. This is the first time that they have seen me since the power plant explosion. They don't know that I have mated with Wyatt. I walked over to them, Wyatt followed me. "Addison!"
"We are so proud of you." Dad remarked. "Your mother and I have been talking about how we have been acting. We are sorry, I know that we haven't been accepting about zombies and werewolves. But I promise you that the Z-patrol will be changing its methods. We are going to try to be much more supportive of monsters now."
I looked at my parents in shock, did my dad just say that he will be changing the Z-patrol because of me being a werewolf now.
"That means a lot to me and my pack. Also there is something that I need to tell you. After I became a werewolf I fell in love with Wyatt. As my feelings started to develop for him, so did the urge to claim him. Once you claim your mate, you basically have just married your mate for life. What I am trying to say is please don't freak out but Wyatt and I have claimed one another. So I am basically Wyatt's wife and he is my husband." I explained. My mom fainted at hearing what I just revealed, Dad looked at Wyatt and glared at him.
"You hurt Addison in any way, I will have all of Z-patrol hunt you down. I will make you regret breaking my daughters heart, am I clear?" Dad asked, bitterly. Wyatt nodded his head, I rolled my eyes at my dad's warning.
"I love Addison and would never hurt Addison in any way." Wyatt answered.
"Wyatt and I need to head back to the den. Maybe sometime we can talk more about what else has changed." I remarked.
"Your mother and I would love to talk sometime. But we need sometime to accept that you are no longer our little girl, that you have grown up." Dad answered. I smiled at him understandingly, Wyatt and I left city hall and sprinted back towards the den. Bucky was waiting outside for us, he was wearing black combat boots, black ripped jeans, Seabrook cheer shirt, and a black vest with fur around the collar.
"Hey Bucky, everything went well. My mom fainted when I told her that I am married to Wyatt. Other than that everything else was fine." I explained. Bucky started laughing at hearing my mom fainted.
"Seabrook will never be the same, and it's all thanks to you cuz." Bucky remarked, he walked back into the den.
"He's right, you have changed Seabrook for the better, But there still is a long road ahead for us." Wyatt commented, seriously.
"But we will face those challenges together, I protect what is MINE. Tell me Wyatt, do I back down from a fight?" I asked, protectively.
"No, you fight. That's one of my favorite things about you, You're a fighter." Wyatt answered passionately."I will always support you Addison, regardless of what the future holds."
I have loved writing this story, the sequel will be posted on august 22nd. It would sooner but school is starting soon for me, Also I am working on Darkness of the White kingdom. The chapters for that story are at least 2k words long.