Chapter 9

• Maleah’s p.o.v.
• “Maleah drew the map of our Pack territory that is hanging in the Alpha office, she had heard me tell your Mom the kind of map I wanted.” He explains and all three of them stare at me for a moment.
• “How old were you when you drew that?” Alpha Dax asks and I tell him that I was ten when I started with it.
• “Dad got me the pictures I needed for inspiration and he made sure I had the right size paper to draw it on. To make those details come out in the right way I had to take my time and sometimes I made it on a separate paper first, just to get it right.
• Once I knew I would be able to finish it before his birthday I started to give your parents their drawing on their birthdays and when it was Alpha Max’s birthday I had another challenge. I mean, it wasn’t like I could just pick it up and walk over to the Pack-house with it.” I say and I hear everyone laughing.
• “Dad and I wrapped it together and he took it to the Pack-house at night to make sure no one saw us walking around with it. After Luna Elyse’s birthday Alpha Max started to ask the others what I might draw for him, because the drawing I gave to Luna Elyse is with both of them in it.
• We had a lot of fun just tossing ideas around and one day I found your Father asleep in the chair behind his desk, I made some outlines in one of my sketch books before I woke him up.” I smile at Alpha Max and he chuckles at the memory.
• “I never confirmed or denied that would become his present, but I know your Father feared I would make him the laughing stock on his birthday. Fortune and I have laughed our asses off a lot in the days leading up to his birthday, everyone could tell he was getting more and more nervous the closer we got to his birthday. I believe only Luna Elyse knew why he was so nervous and even though I have no proof of it I think she teased him with it.” I say and Alpha Max is nodding his head profusely.
• “We weren’t there because of our training with the Council of Elders, but we have heard a few stories throughout the years. I just don’t remember Dad telling us how he got that drawing.” Alpha Dillon says as he looks at me. “There was a big party for the Pack-members and quite a few Alphas were invited as well, I think that was the main reason he feared my present.” I say teasingly.
• “Dad warned me once all the invited Packs were present and Luna Elyse drew everyone’s attention towards Alpha Max, she told them that he was going to receive his last present. Dad had gotten the drawing from its hiding place and Alpha Max went pale from the sheer size of the present.” I stop talking to allow everyone to laugh at Alpha Max’s expense and once everyone has settled down a bit I continue with my story.
• “I saw some relief on his face when I said it was something he had asked for himself, but he told me he never asked me to draw him something. He was correct about that because he never asked me directly to draw a map of the Pack territory. I asked Dad to stand next to Alpha Max before I started to remove the wrapping from the frame, I wanted everyone to see what I drew for him.
• Your Dad was just staring at the drawing for a few moments while all the Alphas were mumbling in awe, it took him a while before he could say anything. To say he was surprised is an understatement and it was the topic of every conversation during the night.” I say as I look at Alpha Max, he was so stunned by my drawing ability and the accuracy in which I had drawn the territory.
• “I can imagine it was the main topic. We got home a few days later and when we walked into the office it was the first thing that caught our attention, the only thing Dad ever told us was that it was a gift from a very special girl. I think special girl is an understatement when it comes to you, Maleah.” Alpha Dominic says and I know I am blushing in a few different colors of red.
• I ask Luna Elyse why they never told their Sons that I made the drawing, “Yeah, right.” Levi’s Father says. “And have those boys chasing after you to get themselves a drawing of their own.” I think he is over exaggerating, but looking at the other males in the room I think he was spot on back then. I already know I am going to draw Mack, the cold look in his eyes this morning makes others fear him and even though I didn’t get the feeling it was personal it still gave me the chills.
• Fortune has been popping to the front of my mind only twice tonight and I know she is on our next assignment already, “Someone has to.” She states and I ask her what she will do if we ever find a male that is suited for us as a Mate, as usual when I ask her that question she is stunned to silence. Dad and I wish the others goodnight and I am glad I didn’t have to explain if I had more than one ability or not.
• “Maleah.” I hear Mack call out my name and a shiver runs down my spine. “Besides the ability to hide your scent and your Lycan, is there any other abilities you have?” He asks and I turn around as I point out he forgot about my aura. “I never told anyone I shifted and I wasn’t allowed to train, so who knows what else there is.” I state and I can tell he is thinking about my answer, but he just nods his head before Dad and I leave the Alpha floor.
• The next few days I spend talking to my friends about my new project and Arial asks me about the contract I have everyone signing, but when I explain to her why I never asked her to sign it she nods her head. Dad and I make a few changes to the interior of the house and the room my Mother used to sleep in becomes my home office, just in case I ever need or want to get away from the hectic routine that is my life.
• I have seen Mack and Levi near the house a few times, but not once did they approach me and even though I am not looking for a Mate I feel a bit disappointed I didn’t get a change to get to know Mack. The night before I have to leave for Albarr Dad and I have dinner at the Pack-house and I enjoy talking to Luna Elyse about my project, I even get a chance to talk with my Alphas.
• Just as I am getting up from my seat my phone buzzes and I take it out of my bag to see who send me a message, I growl softly when I see my Mother’s name pop up. Alpha Bradley and I would like to invite you to his Pack for dinner tomorrow, we need to discuss you moving here and my Luna Ceremony. I stare at the message and wonder what the hell was unclear about my response to her trying to move my stuff without talking to me about it or the transfer she tried to force onto me.
• “Maleah, make sure you never meet them on their turf. Alpha Bradley will make sure you never leave again, he will make sure you stay within the territory one way or the other.” I hear Levi say behind me and I tell him I have no intention of ever going there on my own, “I know I can handle myself, but I am not a complete idiot and if she invites me to her Luna Ceremony I will attend. However, I will not go there alone nor will I stop a project or assignment for her.” I answer him.