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.

tears as she pondered on the

and gathered her up

Baby, your fantastic memory

a time like this but to my surprise Chasity

too," said Calix slyly with a

like that." Chasity blushed andsmiled but there was still so

nuzzled her to

her

fully-fledged happily

one last

Chasity huffed.

is simple I swear," I

She eyed me suspiciously.

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

at

best," she said

you want to do today!" Said Calix, extending

Calix

wanted to go

nearest

the white sand, marvelling at the perfectlyclean clear waters frothing as the waves crashed against the coast

water are so clean! It's like living in a painting or something," she

she was trying her best to

and gave her small

build sand castles?"

Calix,"

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

We're too old for..,"

building sandcastles

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

hour was spent trying

up away from the sand on a grassy knoll selling refreshments and beach items including bathing suits, surf

had and we were currently testing them all out as we added them toCastle Chasity, "I have an

thinking what I

She nodded.

a deep

Alex actually looked excited.

" lumpy" buildings and

could perfect his technique without

minutes," decided

what does the winner get?" Asked Felix, a sly smile

Ugh.

it to entertain Goddess Chasity? Does there have to be

other hand, will take cash, credit or his personal favouriteChasity as payment." "HI decide the prize when I

being judged on?" Wondered

Oh good grief.

like..." began Chasity, seeming

Suggested Alex, "And creativity?" "I have a suggestion," I

Alex go home back to the yacht and Chasity and I enjoy anuncomplicated beach day." Chasity

set! Go!" Squealed Chasity, jumping up and

was usually

to see her so

got to

something that resembled a fairytale with

moat around the castle, I barely had time at the end

Werewolf speed and

to find hermit crabs and place them as guards

three! When, she called time, they began walking away from

touching your

to use materials other than Sand?" Asked

used rocks and Calix has used

of yours so be quiet,"

Troared with laughter.

look a lot

sand mix so it'll be smooth!"

what, Felix?" I

the mix to..." he

said, grinning He tried to shove me

perfect word for

you, Alex," said

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

how you make him feel." I collapsed

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

so red, it was a few moments before she could

guys," said

modern as

my muse, my stimulant so I would describe my castle as

I

Your turn!" Said

I composed myself.

decoration because I wanted my castle to be like the ones from fairytales because

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

word! That's

context of that sentence, it could be one hyphenated word,"

me like decent big brother should ! Felix rolled his

pick just one word...then I pick enchanted," I

Chasity lit up.

in my eyes,"

began to complain but Chasity put her

each get your individual prize later," she

We exchanged glances.

be based on the castles?" Asked

could be, you know, a stimulus of some

like a...padlock or

Alex snorted with laughter.

him an indignant look and he took

want to see you with them allthe time!" Huh? "Ok, deal!" said Felix eagerly without

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

call holding Chasity!" Said Felix

pissed at me about the pool

not

angry

her out of the pool as soon as she

have told her that secret while

her full share of

Promises, she did not

make it

little minx and walked into the

at the frothy water lapping at

She frowned.

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