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.

as she pondered on

her forehead and gathered her up

fantastic memory has Alex hard as stone,"

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

on too," said

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

nuzzled her to comfort

hoped her

fully-fledged happily

one last

Chasity huffed.

is simple

She eyed me suspiciously.

to enjoy what's left of our vacation as much as you

looked at me,

my best," she

everything you want to do today!" Said Calix,

Calix

go to the

the nearest one and docked

the white sand, marvelling at the perfectlyclean

clean! It's like living in

trying her best to hide

fingers and gave her small

sand

grown, Calix," grumbled

"Yeah," said Chasity sheepishly.

too old

building sandcastles I mean,"

I grinned, Felix scowled.

Alex was impassive.

next hour was spent trying to

grassy knoll selling refreshments and beach items including bathing suits, surf gear, snorkelling gear, floatsand most importantly

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

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

She nodded.

took a deep patient

Alex actually looked excited.

not like Felix's " lumpy" buildings and

could perfect his technique without

minutes,"

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

Ugh.

do it to entertain Goddess Chasity? Does there have to be

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

being judged on?" Wondered

Oh good grief.

like..." began Chasity,

integrity?" Suggested Alex, "And creativity?"

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

Go!"

was usually so

nice to see her so happy and

all got to

wanted something that resembled a fairytale with a

at the end to rushto to the water and fill a

back at Werewolf speed and

hermit crabs and place them as guards

found three! When, she called time, they began

more touching your castles!"

we allowed to use materials other than Sand?" Asked

rocks and Calix has used

of yours so be quiet,"

Troared with laughter.

a

my sand mix so it'll be smooth!"

Felix?" I

mix to..." he

can be used," he said, grinning He tried to shove me playfully but

perfect word for this

Alex," said

"Felix?" "Erect," said Alex.

you make him feel."

Alex snickered.

Felix shrugged.

face was so red, it was a few moments before

guys," said

modern

I would describe my castle

and I were beside

turn!"

I composed myself.

roofs for decoration because I wanted my castle to be like the ones

"Aww,"cooed Chasity.

That's three!"

that sentence, it could be

like decent big brother should ! Felix

have to pick just one word...then I pick

Chasity lit up.

all winners in

began to complain but Chasity put her palm up,

you will each get your

We exchanged glances.

based

you know,

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

Alex snorted with laughter.

him an indignant look and he took

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

Alex nodded.

I nodded too.

"Water time!" Said Felix.

Said Felix

he was still kinda pissed at me about the pool

not

was angry with

her out of the pool as soon as she

secret while in the pool in the

share of bad experiences

Promises, she did

would make it up

up my little minx and walked into

glance at the frothy water lapping

She frowned.

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