Chapter 5:
Alley POV:
When we arrived I took notice of how neatly decorated the area was with canopies wrapped in lights and vines wrapping around the poles, several tables that had been covered with different color flowers and chairs each table sitting about 15 people per pack. It had to be held outside because we don't have a room big enough to hold everyone. My mother had a huge flooring company come in and set wood flooring down outside so everyone could walk comfortably, mainly the women. Wearing high heels in the grass can be difficult at times. The floor reminded me of the inside of a tree with all the different markings but it had a gloss coat over it to make it smooth. At the back of the floor there was a bar where people could go to get any extra drinks that they wanted. On the opposite side was where the food tables were.
The tables where everyone would sit surrounded the outer edges of the floor leaving the middle open for those who wanted to dance. Overall it was beautiful and I was amazed that my mother had it all done before the night arrived. We walked over to the buffet tables and saw the different amounts of food that was chosen, it's hard to tell what everyone likes so we decided to have one table that held seafood with shrimp, crab legs, crab cakes, lobster and different types of fish. On the other table it held more meats like steaks, burgers and chicken with a salad bar at the end with all the sides anyone could hope for. I could feel my mouth water at the sight of all the food.
"Did you not eat lunch?" Tye asked while Jackson's face held a frown.
"I had a small lunch and we had snacks in between." I said grabbing a plate and heading to the meat table before my brothers had the chance to get on to me for not really eating.
My brothers stayed close by me, always scanning their eyes. One by one everyone slowly piled in and started to mingle. It amazed me to see so many people get along for once. Everyone was dressed to perfection. Each Luna from a pack had nearly 4 guards plus their alpha mates. None of them looked worried at all, everyone looked rather happy and relaxed. After we got our food we sat at our table with a few other people from our pack when I overheard my brothers talking about the recent rouge attacks and I couldn't help but be curious about what their angle was or if anyone had figured it out yet. Surely someone had captured one and questioned them right? How else are we going to know why they are doing what they are doing? Some believe they are looking for a source of power but it's unknown what power if that holds any truth.
"What is the latest on all the rogue attacks on why they are attacking everyone"? I asked Jackson.
"Who the hell knows with those dirt bags, they have no sense and live to make others lives hell". I couldn't agree more but something was telling me that it was something bigger than we all realize. Feeling a little flushed from the wine I decided I needed to get a little further out in the venue to get some fresh air, needing to get my mind off of all the issues that were currently going on.
"I need some fresh air if you boys don't mind". Jackson turned to look at me and I guess he saw my face and decided not to argue.
"You are to take at least one of us with no acceptations". Jackson replied.
"No worries, I will walk with her". An all too familiar voice said.
We all turned around to see Duncan.
"Like hell Duncan unless you want her to break your nose again". Tye responded with a grim look obviously still mad that he took a cheap shot at me and then insulted me.
"I never got the chance to apologize for my remark and I would like to talk to her about it if you don't mind". Duncan said.
I became immediately annoyed, he had the balls to tell me I was the weakest link in my family even though I could beat our best fighters. Hence his broken nose not to mention he had the audacity to take a cheap shot at me.
"I am willing to hear you out but anything you have to say to me you can say in front of my brothers or you can take that apology and shove it up your ass." I snapped.
Both my brothers coughed to hide their laughter but didn't bother to hide their smiles full of pride.
"That's fine by me as long as I can get the chance to properly apologize". Duncan replied back with his eyes cast down to show his respect. As we walked a little farther out I welcomed the cool air breeze that felt nice against my warm skin.
"You have 5 minutes to say what you have to say". Jackson snapped clearly feeling impatient.
"Listen, what I said about you being the weakest link was out of hand and disrespectful. I spoke before I had the chance to think. I knew you were strong but my pride got the best of me when I lost to you. I do apologize for my behavior and hope that you forgive me, I would also like to apologize for my cheap shot that was uncalled for and unacceptable again I hope you forgive me". Tyler finished in a rush.
"I do accept your apology however, if you dare disrespect me or anyone else in this pack I will come back to kick your ass. No one is beneath you, remember that." I replied back to him letting out my alpha aura to show that I was serious and as I looked at my brothers as if they wanted to say something but they didn't. Tyler dismissed himself and we stood outside a little bit longer before walking back into the ball. "Do either of you feel uneasy about the attacks?" I asked "Alley they do it just to do it, sure there are rumors but we don't know the actual truth." Jackson said. "Don't worry little sis you'll always have us, you can't ever get away from your brothers protection." Tye said, giving me a soft smile. Tye has always understood my worries a little better than Jackson did, not that Jackson was mean or anything but he's trained to think a certain way. Have facts before speculating."We should probably head back in, I'm sure mom will be looking for us." Tye said "I'm surprised she hasn't started yelling at us through our mi-" I couldn't even finish my sentence, I raised my nose up inhaling a scent that stood out and hit me like a ton of bricks.