Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future

Chapter 211

Chapter 79

"Here come the Alpha and Luna now," Ashley motions to US as we enter the great room.

I hold up the books and look at the children who all still look pretty tentative about their new environment, "Who wants to hear a story? Follow me!"

I walk backward slowly, with a big smile, as children look up to their parents for permission. Moms and dads gratefully set toddlers down and let go of their children’s hands, encouraging them to follow me, so they can have a few minutes of peace.

I lead the children over to the corner with all the comfortable cushions and bean bags. Once we are all settled in, I give the kids a choice, a book or a story about the Moon Goddess. They all agree they want to hear about the Moon Goddess, so I tell them the story of how the Moon Goddess and Endymion fell in love and had fifty daughters together. I leave out the parts about factions, abilities, and that I am one of those daughters. I let Lex help by using her voice for the male characters in the story.

As I tell the story, I see Ashley out of the corner of my eye give me a thumbs up with a big grin. Even some parents are listening in. I glance over to see some of them smiling and whispering happily to each other.

"Is that it?" One of the girls cries out desperately as I finish the story.

I feel myself chuckle, "Yes, darling. For now, that's it, but guess what. Every Thursday afternoon, I go to the pack library and we have story time. Ask your parents to get the information from Gamma Ashley."

The girl's eyes brighten when she hears she will get to hear more stories from me.

"Now, who here is going to school on Monday?" I look around at the group. More of the children raise their hands, "Oh! So exciting! I bet your teachers are going to be thrilled to meet you."

A little girl sitting near the back looks up at me with a worried face, "Is school scary, Luna? I've never been before."

'Well, school can be scary at first, but a lot of new things are scary. Once you see that there is nothing to fear, then it's fun. What’s your name, darling? What grade are you going to be in?" I reassure the girl.

"I'm Hannah Fisher. I'm going to be in first grade," she says, a little more confidently. As I look more closely at her, I realize it’s the little girl from the basement.

'Well, you are in luck, Hannah Fisher. The first grade teachers are the best," I emphasize the word best, making my eyes big, "And the first graders are learning a play for Winter Solstice. I bet they can find a role for you.”

Hannah smiles and her eyes get glossy, "Really?"

"Okay everyone, it looks like your parents need you back so we can get lunch.

find your Moms and Dads. I will meet you in the dining

look grateful I could provide a quiet moment for them. Hannah is still

okay, Hannah?"

sure what to say. I slide off my bean bag and sit on the

man in the basement. B-but

I’m going to tell you a little secret. I have a lot of sisters. One of my sisters looks like she could be my twin, but she's older than me. That’s who you saw in the dungeon. She, well, she’s influenced by dark magic. She doesn’t realize what she did is wrong, but I’m trying to help her understand it was," I watch

speaks again, she looks at her hands in her lap and her voice is lower, "Luna, l-l'm sorry

at you. No one is. I have a question though," I tilt my head and lean down to get her to look at me, ’What were you doing in the dungeon with that

so complicated. Her watery eyes spill tears, "Umm, he told me if I

promised you money?" I try not to sound suspicious or accusing, but I can feel anger

I’m not supposed to go with strangers, but I just wanted Mommy and Daddy to be happy again," she cries, wiping her sleeve

you a hug? A lot

tentatively. I turn my head and see them nod to her before she slides into my lap.

here at Blood River, no one will ever ask you to go anywhere without your parents knowing first, okay? No one will ever touch you without your permission, even if it’s just to hold your hand. That is how we raise our pack," I tell her gently as I smooth

nod against my chest as

in the dungeon and I want

slightly stiffen, and she takes a ragged breath. I close my eyes and brace myself for whatever it is she is about to say. Lex is already growling, prepared

way you are thinking. He told me I was brave for helping him and thanked me for going into the dungeon with him. And he held my hand to go down the stairs since it was dark, but after that, he didn't

I needed to," Lex snarls as she and I breathe a collective sigh of relief. I smell Bronx

information to give him?" I ask, still rocking her

were pretty, and that you were going to let US go

Hannah, it sounds like you are a very brave and smart young lady. We are lucky to have you as one of

kneeling behind me, looking very serious. Milo and the girl's parents are right behind him. Milo has a worried expression on his face and

there are some people here who would also like to give you a hug," I jostle her gently so she will look up. She smiles when

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