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 her

her forehead and gathered her up in my

fantastic memory has Alex

him an indignant look for joking at a time like this but

said Calix slyly with a

them when you start coming to pack meetings with a recall like that." Chasity blushed andsmiled but there was still so much sadness in

nuzzled her

hoped her parents

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

looked at me,

try my best," she said as she

to do today!" Said Calix, extending his hand to

Calix

wanted to go to

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 the coast

It's like living in

could tell she was trying her best to hide her apprehension about the water

fingers and gave her small hand a

build sand castles?" I

Calix,"

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

We're too

to building sandcastles I mean,"

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

next hour was spent trying

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

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

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

She nodded.

a deep patient

Alex actually looked excited.

did not like Felix's " lumpy" buildings and my

he could perfect his technique

have...three minutes,"

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

Ugh.

Chasity? Does there have to be something

on the other hand, will take cash, credit or his personal favouriteChasity as payment." "HI decide the prize when I see the winner's castle," insisted

being

Oh good grief.

began

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

the yacht and Chasity and I enjoy anuncomplicated beach day." Chasity giggled

set! Go!" Squealed Chasity,

usually so

was nice to see her

got

resembled a fairytale with a

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

Werewolf speed and filled

wanted to find hermit crabs and place them as guards of

time,

more touching your castles!"

we allowed to use materials

used rocks and Calix has

of yours so be quiet," snapped

Troared with laughter.

castle did look a lot wetter than

mix

extra what, Felix?" I

In the mix to..." he

guess water and rocks can be used," he said,

perfect word for this

you, Alex,"

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

make him feel." I

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

face was so red, it was a

Felix's turn, guys," said

is modern as

is my muse, my stimulant so I would describe my castle as stimulated,"

I

turn!"

I composed myself.

I wanted my castle to be like the ones from

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

word! That's three!"

context of that sentence, it could

big brother should

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

Chasity lit up.

winners in my

Chasity put her palm up, silencing

will each get your individual prize

We exchanged glances.

individual prizes be based on the

you know, a

protective like a...padlock or

Alex snorted with laughter.

indignant look and he took on

already decided on all of the prizes," said Chasity simply." And I want to see you with them allthe time!" Huh? "Ok, deal!" said Felix

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

call holding Chasity!" Said

still kinda pissed at

not blame

was angry with myself

of

her that secret while in the pool

full share of bad experiences with

did not

would make it

my little minx and walked

gave a nervous glance at the frothy water lapping

She frowned.

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