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.

on the possibility that

and gathered her up in

memory has Alex

indignant look for joking at a time like this but to my surprise

on too," said Calix slyly

gonna dazzle them when you start coming to pack meetings with a recall like that." Chasity blushed

nuzzled her to comfort

her

a fully-fledged happily ever

last promise,"

Chasity huffed.

is simple I

She eyed me suspiciously.

you promise to enjoy what's left of our vacation

at me,

she said as

tell us everything you want to do today!" Said Calix,

Calix

go to

the nearest

as Chasity and I walked hand in hand across the white sand, marvelling at the perfectlyclean clear waters

It's like living in a painting

was trying her best to hide her apprehension about the

and gave her

build sand castles?" I

Calix," grumbled

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

We're too old for..," began

to building sandcastles I mean," clarified

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

next hour was spent trying to build a castle around

including bathing suits, surf gear, snorkelling gear, floatsand most

mould they had and we were currently testing them all

that she was thinking what I was

She nodded.

a

Alex actually looked excited.

did not like Felix's " lumpy" buildings

could perfect his technique without

have...three minutes,"

your marks..." "Wait, what does the winner get?" Asked Felix, a sly

Ugh.

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

credit or his personal favouriteChasity as payment." "HI decide the prize when I see

are we being judged on?" Wondered

Oh good grief.

began Chasity, seeming

about Structural integrity?" Suggested Alex, "And creativity?" "I have

I enjoy anuncomplicated beach day." Chasity giggled at this and my two elder brothers

set! Go!" Squealed Chasity, jumping up and

usually so

to see her

got

a fairytale with a drawbridge and

had time at the end to rushto

at Werewolf speed and filled

find hermit crabs and place them as guards of the

she called time, they began walking

touching your

to use materials

rocks and Calix has used water!" He

the tip of yours so be

Troared with laughter.

a lot

sand mix so

Felix?" I asked

the mix to..."

said, grinning He tried to shove me

perfect word for

Alex,"

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

make him feel."

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

was a few moments before she could

turn, guys," said

castle is modern as Chasity rightfully

my castle as stimulated," said Felix, knowing exactlywhat he was

I were beside

Your turn!" Said

I composed myself.

I wanted my castle to be like the ones from fairytales because Chasity ismy happily-ever-after!"

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

not a word! That's

sentence, it could be

like decent big brother should

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

Chasity lit up.

in my eyes," said

but Chasity put her palm up, silencing

your

We exchanged glances.

individual prizes be based

my prize could be, you know, a stimulus

protective like a...padlock or

Alex snorted with laughter.

an indignant look and he took on an

I want to see you with them allthe time!" Huh? "Ok, deal!" said Felix eagerly without knowing what he was

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

I call holding Chasity!" Said Felix

pissed at me about the

not

was angry

have carried her out of

secret while in the pool in the first

had had her full share

she did not need

make it up

little minx and

gave a nervous glance at the frothy water lapping at

She frowned.

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