Chapter 39
Loiza's POV:
The moment I looked into Moira's black eyes my brain registered my place in the hierarchy compared to her, I saw a hint of surprise in those unyielding eyes. I am no longer a subordinate of Avalon but to the Goddess herself... just like Moira. We were in equal footing, neither less or more than the other. I still don't think I could snap at her like Bayoán does, she was my mentor, my guide in the Misteries, she molded me from childhood to be powerful and even though she's a thought bitch to handle, I respect her.
I notice the expressions of those there when she curtsies me. Never would I imagine the Grand Prime Priestess of Avalon to curtsy to me, a plain Priestess. But she had no choice, by not acknowledging the position where the Goddess has placed me she risks angering her. I unconsciously gulp hard but give her a pleasant smile. I see Kayden with the corner of my eye and feel myself blush, I feel his need and satisfaction to my blush...shit, I have to keep it together but I MUST talk with him soon, to feel the blissful contact I felt from him yesterday. Yesterday... so much in such a short amount of time.
"My Lady, I was surprised when the Guanín was placed around my neck, it is an heirloom of our people...maybe I could wear it in more formal occasions." And I wait to hear by what title she will address me.
"Cacique, you have been commanded by the Goddess that you should wear it everytime eyes other than your mate's look upon you... at least for now." And my blush deepens, shit, she could have worded it another way, I can feel Kayden's pleasure at those words and I involuntarily glance at him and a small sigh left my lips just as his gave me a seductive smile. Keep it together Mirabal thousands of lives rest on your shoulders and I am able to look away and control my blush.
"You will have time with your mate later Cacique I swear by the Goddess, we have important matters to discuss now." She says, I nod.
"We have prepared one of the tents to plan our next move sister, it's time we took what our people sacrificed and bled for centuries ago." And I turn to see Ura with a girl with his same scent.
"Ura! You found your mate?... a Twin Soul!" And I embrace him, I know how much he has wanted his mate, but a Twin Soul is a rare Blessing indeed. I look at the girl and I hug her as well. "Welcome to our family sister!"
"I am honored to finally meet you in person Alph--" I cut her off.
"No, you are my sister, you don't have to refer to me by title, what's your name?" She takes my hands and squeezes them, exactly like Ura does when he wants to reassure me. She is basically him as much as he is her and I squeeze her hands back and it's as I have known her my whole life. I look at Ura again and link to him all the happiness and congratulations I can and he returns his love. And Maco's Jane Doe pops in my head... I have to check her progress after we are done with this and I am grateful Moira ordered more sleep for him.
"I am Freya sister. But I also swear my fealty to you, to The Osupa, to Karaya and to Avalon. I had no home or hope before, all of you have given me more in hours than I have ever had." I kiss her cheeks and embrace her again.
"Cacique, I have the reports on the organization of the military branches the one for OPIA (Osupa Pack Intelligence Agency) are in the tent with Director Gloria." Braka informs me. Sigh, to have to deal with Gloria is not something I am looking forward to, last we spoke it ended in unpleasant terms. However it is imperative to have her insight, she knows the location of every one of our spies over the world, our intelligence network has been crucial in our survival.
"Have they contacted the ships with the rest of our people?" We are scattered over the globe.
"Yes Cacique, they are standing by awaiting your orders." He says. It's time we get our shit together.
"Then let's go to the tent. Alpha Kayden I feel you are in dire need of rest. If we are to speak later you should take some time to sleep and regain your strength. It is my wish that you are well and that you accept a gift from me, do you accept it?" I feel his pulse rise and he steps forward, I can see him raise a hand to reach out to me... I need to keep my mind clear but one touch shouldn't be a big deal, right? Also I don't want to embarrass him here, I step forward and put my hand in his and I feel every vein in my body spark and to my surprise he pulls me to him. We are so close I feel his breath, it takes all my will power to hold on to myself.
"I will accept ANYTHING from you Love." He whispers in my ear and I feel every hair in my body on edge, still I hold. As his head is so close... "Then go rest, my gift is my best healer who will assure you find dreamless sleep to restore your strength until sun down for The Gathering and Feast for the dead, we will speak after, alright?" I whisper back and cup his cheek. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath of my scent and I of his, which actually helps me calm my mind a bit.
"Yes my love, I will await for you latter." He whispers breathless filling my stomach with butterflies.
"Then go, I will count the hours." And I let go of his hand with as much strength I can muster I step back. I order Daniella to accompany him, it shouldn't take her too long to help him and I can feel he really needs it. I make sure that they are headed to the pack house and see him look back giving me another glance and I give him a smile. And I turn to the others.
"Shall we go to the tent and fix this mess already?" I am eager to set everything into motion.
And they lead me to where the now command tent is. 'That was a risk you took by taking his hand.' Of course Bayo would give me shit for that. 'A necessary one brother, do YOU want Kayden in that tent?' And he looks at me surprised. And gives me an thoughtful nod approving my tactic. 'Damn Izzy, when did you get so smart?' 'Don't test me right now idiot, my mind is overwhelmed as it is!'