Chapter 45: Three Promises, Two Castles and One Princess named Chasity Alex

Chasity was fast asleep in our bedroom. I perched lightly on the edgeof the bed so as not to wake her.

"Well tell her our agreement in the morning then," I whispered to my brothers.

Felix nodded.

Calix smiled.

Chasity stirred.

s**t! She was such a light sleeper.

She blinked and looked at me, her pretty face confused.

I touched her cheek.

"I'm sorry for waking you, Luna!" I murmured.

"Alex?" She mumbled.

"Yes, Princess," I said.

"Did...um...did..." she began, pausing with a nervous glance at Felix.

She probably did not want to reveal him if he had not asked us about helping find Chasity's parents yet.

"Yes, I talked it over with them," said Felix, guessing her thoughts.

"Your boys want to help as much as I do, okay.”

Chasity looked at Calix and me for confirmation, a small smile tugging at the corners of hermouth.

Calix winked at her.

I tweaked her nose.

Her little smile widened.

She rushed into my arms and I wrapped her up in them, holding her tightly to my chest.

I instinctively buried my nose in her fragrant silky curls and inhaled the sweet familiar scent.

I kissed her ear and whispered in it.

"I promise to do everything in my power to find your parents, Chasity, but you must promise me three things," I said.

She pulled away slightly to lock eyes with me, her expression startled.

"What three things?" She asked, unnerved.

"The three promises relate to the three possible outcomes of the investigation of your parents' disappearance," I said, holding her shoulders and giving them a squeeze.

She nodded to show she was following.

"One, if we find them alive and well, you must not go running off with them," I said, holding up my index finger.

"Yeah, she knows, trust me," muttered Felix.

"We spoke about that."

"It bears repeating," I said.

"If they're somewhere avoiding their responsibility to you and they're just peachy then they don't deserve to reunite with you, Chasity," I said gently, cupping her face.

She opened her mouth to say something but I spoke again first.

"Even though they wouldn't deserve a reunion in such a case, I shall still allow it against my betterjudgement," I said, my jaw set.

She sighed and cast her eyes downward.

I grasped her chin and encouraged her look at me again.

"I would do anything for you, Luna Chasity," I murmured.

She smiled slightly.

"Two, if they're found alive but somehow incapacitated, then you must not expect to go live with them when they are brought backto the pack.

Visits only.

As often as you like but within reason.

You'll be happy to know if this is the case, they will be pardoned on all accounts, debts and negligent abandonment included," I said.

Chasity nodded eagerly.

"Three, if they're found...to be no longer with us, you must not attempt to avenge them or investigate their case, Chasity!" I said sternly.

Her eyes were watery and my heart hurt for her but I had to lay out the three mainoutcomes and what was expected of her in each case.

She was a Luna now, marked and mated.

Everyone with two brain cells to rub together would see and smell that plainly when we returned to thepack.

"In this case, Felix, Calix and I will investigate further and avenge them, assuming there wasfoul play, "I promised her earnestly.

She nodded.

"Tell me what you just promised," I said.

"Um," she said.

"Alex, c'mon! You said like a million things just now," said Calix.

"I went home to Winter Moon, took a nap there and came back all while you were talking," said Felix.

I rolled my eyes.

"I remember," said Chasity softly.

I smiled.

"Of course you do, my clever Luna," I purred.

"Remind me of your promises.

It's ok if you want me to say them again." She shook her head.

"One, if my parents are alive and well, I promise to not go running off with them.

Two, if my parents are alive but unwell, I promise to not go live with them but to just visit.

Three, if my parents are...

not with us, I promise to not try to...investigate or...avenge them...but you all will do that...if necessary," she said, struggling with the last possible outcome.

back tears as she pondered on the possibility that her

and gathered

Baby, your fantastic memory

a time like this but to my surprise Chasity

me on too," said Calix slyly

coming to pack meetings with a recall like that." Chasity blushed

nuzzled her to comfort

her parents were

a fully-fledged

one last promise,"

Chasity huffed.

simple I

She eyed me suspiciously.

you promise to enjoy what's left of our vacation as much as you possibly can?"

looked at me,

best," she said

you want to do today!" Said Calix,

Calix

go to the

sailed to the nearest one and docked

I walked hand in hand across the white sand, marvelling at the perfectlyclean clear waters frothing as the waves crashed against

like living in

best to hide her

fingers and gave her small hand a gentle

build sand castles?" I

grown, Calix,"

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

We're too old

building sandcastles I mean," clarified

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

trying to build

and beach items including bathing suits, surf gear, snorkelling gear, floatsand most importantly plastic shovels and

all out as we added them toCastle Chasity, "I have an

knew instantly that she was thinking what I

She nodded.

took a deep

Alex actually looked excited.

did not like Felix's "

could perfect his technique

minutes," decided

build the best sand castle! On your marks..." "Wait, what does the winner get?" Asked Felix,

Ugh.

Goddess Chasity? Does there have to be something init for us?" I

said Felix dismissively, "Felix, on the other hand, will take cash, credit or his

are we being

Oh good grief.

like..." began

integrity?" Suggested Alex, "And creativity?" "I

Alex go home back to the yacht and Chasity and I enjoy anuncomplicated beach day." Chasity giggled at this and my two

Get set! Go!" Squealed Chasity, jumping up and

usually so

nice to see her so happy

all got to

fairytale with a

barely had time at the end to rushto to the water and fill a

Werewolf speed

wanted to find hermit crabs and place them as

found three! When, she called time,

touching your castles!"

to use materials other than Sand?" Asked

and Calix has

at the tip of yours so be quiet,"

Troared with laughter.

castle did look a lot wetter than

mix so it'll be

extra what, Felix?" I asked

In the mix to..."

guess water and rocks can be used," he said, grinning He tried to shove me playfully but I dodged

perfect

Alex," said

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

feel." I

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

was a few moments before she could speak

Felix's turn, guys," said Chasity

modern as Chasity rightfully

my muse, my stimulant so I would describe my castle

and I were

Your turn!" Said Chasity

I composed myself.

decoration because I

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

not a word! That's three!" Said

context of that sentence, it could be

up for me like decent big brother should ! Felix rolled

have to pick just one

Chasity lit up.

winners in my

but Chasity put her palm up, silencing

your individual

We exchanged glances.

individual prizes be based on the castles?"

could be, you know, a stimulus

be something protective like a...padlock or something and Calix's prize could be imaginary," suggested

Alex snorted with laughter.

and

all of the prizes," said Chasity simply." And I want to see you with them allthe time!" Huh? "Ok, deal!" said Felix eagerly without

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

Said Felix with a pointed look

he was still kinda pissed at

did not

angry with

have carried her out of the

also should not have told her that secret while in the

her full share

she did

it up

I picked up my little

glance at

She frowned.

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