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.

pondered on

and gathered her

the bright side, Baby, your fantastic memory

an indignant look for joking at a time like

said Calix slyly

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

nuzzled her to

her parents

a fully-fledged happily

last promise,"

Chasity huffed.

one is simple I swear," I

She eyed me suspiciously.

left of our vacation as much as you possibly can?"

looked at me,

she said

to do today!" Said Calix, extending his

Calix

wanted to go to

sailed to the nearest one

Isn't it beautiful, Goddess?!" | exclaimed as Chasity and I walked hand in hand across the white sand, marvelling at

so clean! It's like living in

trying her best to hide her

at our interlaced fingers and gave her small hand

sand

Calix,"

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

agrees! We're too old for..,"

building sandcastles

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

spent trying to build a

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

all out as we added them toCastle

was thinking what I was thinking! "Sand Castle Building Contest?!"! said

She nodded.

took a

Alex actually looked excited.

" lumpy" buildings and

could perfect his technique

have...three minutes,"

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

Ugh.

there have to be something init

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

are we being judged on?" Wondered

Oh good grief.

began

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

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

marks! Get set! Go!" Squealed

was usually

to see

all got

that resembled a fairytale with a drawbridge and a

around the castle, I barely had time at the end to rushto to the water and

at Werewolf speed and

to find hermit crabs and

called time, they began walking away from their

more touching your castles!" Chuckled

allowed to use materials other

Calix has used

at the tip of

Troared with laughter.

castle did look a lot wetter than

water in my sand mix so it'll be

extra what, Felix?"

In the mix

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

perfect

Alex,"

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

make him feel." I collapsed onto

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

was so red, it was a few

guys," said Chasity

castle is modern as Chasity rightfully

I would describe my castle as stimulated," said Felix, knowing exactlywhat

I

turn!" Said

I composed myself.

a moat with hermit crab guards and shells on the roofs for decoration because I wanted my castle to be like

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

a word! That's three!"

it could

me like decent big brother

one word...then

Chasity lit up.

all winners in my eyes,"

Chasity

you will each get your individual prize

We exchanged glances.

be based on the castles?" Asked

my prize could be, you know,

prize could be something protective like a...padlock or something and Calix's prize could

Alex snorted with laughter.

him an indignant look and he took on an apologetic

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

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

call holding Chasity!" Said

still kinda pissed at

not blame

angry with

carried her out of the pool as soon

told her that secret while in the pool

had her full share of bad experiences with

did not need

make it up

little minx and walked into

a nervous glance at the frothy water lapping

She frowned.

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