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 parents were already

forehead and gathered her up in

your fantastic memory

at a time like this but

too," said Calix slyly with a

like that."

nuzzled her

hoped her

deserved a fully-fledged happily ever

one last

Chasity huffed.

simple I

She eyed me suspiciously.

to enjoy what's left of our vacation as

at

she said as she

want to do

Calix

go to the

nearest one and

the white sand, marvelling at the perfectlyclean clear waters

clean! It's like living in a painting or

her best to hide her

fingers and

sand castles?" I

Calix," grumbled

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

too old

sandcastles I mean,"

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

was spent trying to build a

knoll selling refreshments and beach items including bathing suits, surf gear,

every mould they had and we were currently testing them all out as we added them toCastle Chasity, "I have an idea!" Said Chasity

knew instantly that she was thinking what I

She nodded.

took a

Alex actually looked excited.

did not like Felix's " lumpy"

could perfect his

have...three minutes,"

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

Ugh.

Goddess Chasity? Does there have to be something

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

we being judged

Oh good grief.

like..." began Chasity,

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

and I enjoy anuncomplicated

your marks! Get set! Go!"

usually

nice to see

all got

a fairytale with

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

Werewolf speed and filled the

had wanted to find hermit crabs and place them

When, she called time, they

more touching your castles!" Chuckled

allowed to use materials other than Sand?" Asked Felix

Calix has used water!"

at the tip of yours so be

Troared with laughter.

did look a lot wetter than the

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

Felix?"

the mix

said, grinning He tried to shove me

the perfect

you, Alex," said

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

make him feel." I collapsed onto the sand,

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

a few moments before she could

turn, guys," said Chasity

modern

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

and I

turn!"

I composed myself.

and shells on the roofs for decoration because I wanted my castle to

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

a word! That's three!" Said Felix,

the context of that sentence, it could be one hyphenated

like decent big brother should ! Felix rolled

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

Chasity lit up.

in my eyes,"

began to complain but Chasity put her palm up, silencing

get your

We exchanged glances.

be based

be, you know, a stimulus

or something and Calix's prize could be imaginary,"

Alex snorted with laughter.

look and he

already decided on all of the prizes," said Chasity simply." And I want to see you with them allthe

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

call holding Chasity!" Said Felix

kinda pissed at me about the

did not blame

angry with myself

out of the pool as soon as she

should not have told her that secret while in the pool

her full share of

did

would make it up to

up my little minx and walked into

at the frothy water

She frowned.

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