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.

holding back tears as she pondered on

forehead and gathered her up

bright side, Baby, your fantastic memory has Alex hard as stone,"

a time like

me on too," said Calix slyly

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

her to

hoped her parents were

fully-fledged happily ever

last

Chasity huffed.

one is simple

She eyed me suspiciously.

what's left of our vacation as much as you possibly

looked at me,

my best," she said as

do today!" Said Calix, extending his hand

Calix

go

sailed to the nearest one and

in hand across the white sand, marvelling at the perfectlyclean clear waters frothing as the waves

are so clean! It's like living in a painting

was trying her best to hide her apprehension about

fingers and gave

sand

Calix," grumbled

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

too

sandcastles

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

hour was spent trying to build a castle around

a grassy knoll selling refreshments and beach items including bathing suits, surf

mould they had and we were currently testing them all out as we added them toCastle

what I was thinking! "Sand Castle

She nodded.

took a deep patient

Alex actually looked excited.

" lumpy" buildings and my

perfect his technique

have...three minutes,"

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

Ugh.

Chasity? Does there have to be

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

being judged on?"

Oh good grief.

like..." began

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

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

set! Go!" Squealed

usually

nice to see her so happy and

all got to

a fairytale with a drawbridge

castle, I barely had time at the

at Werewolf speed and filled the

and place them as guards of

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

your castles!" Chuckled

materials other than Sand?" Asked

has used rocks and Calix has

of yours so be quiet," snapped

Troared with laughter.

a lot wetter than the

water in my sand mix so it'll be smooth!" Said

what, Felix?" I

In the mix to..."

I guess water and rocks can be used," he said, grinning He

the perfect word

you, Alex," said Chasity

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

feel."

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

it was a few moments

Felix's turn, guys,"

modern

would describe my castle as stimulated,"

and I were

Your turn!" Said

I composed myself.

for decoration because I wanted my castle to be like the

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

That's three!" Said

the context of that sentence, it

decent big brother should ! Felix rolled his

pick just one word...then I

Chasity lit up.

winners in my

to complain but Chasity

you will each get your individual prize later,"

We exchanged glances.

based on

my prize could be, you know, a stimulus of

could be something protective like a...padlock or

Alex snorted with laughter.

indignant look and

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.

holding Chasity!" Said Felix with a pointed look at

knew he was still kinda pissed at me

not

was angry with myself

of the pool

her that secret

share of bad

did not need

it up

picked up my little minx and

glance at the

She frowned.

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