For the next hour, everything became chill after everyone congratulated Namir and praised him for being the newest alpha. His mother and the elder only known as Mama Eba was removed. Never to be seen or heard from for the rest of the night. Raven held the sleeping baby in her arms to give Himora a break. Namir’s mother and my mother didn’t speak to one another. Draco and Maze were attached to the hit, showing off her stomach to everyone who cared. Namir was finally washed off and cleaned in a pair of jeans when he came over to take a seat. His bare feet dug into the ground while hair laid against his chest and arms when he called his people over. It became a private meeting of families coming together to discuss what weknow so far and what can possibly happen over the next few days.
“The games are this weekend. If they’re planning any sort of attack or takeover, that would be the best time to do it,” Namir said as he leaned forward. “The entire Underground would be centered around this one event.”
“Marvin also believes there will be an attempt on his life,” I said as my mother looked at me.
“When do we start looking for our newest sister again? Any news or updates on where she is?” Diego asked, one of the alpha leaders to a neighboring pack as he stood behind Namir.
“Out the way where she needs to be because that is who they’re really after,” Namir said while leaning back. He gripped his chin in thought while I kept my eyes on Himora with a slick smile.
“What do you think, Auntie Himora?”
Trevor grinned with a jump of his shoulders while Himora pushed her square frames up against her nose. Raven’s brows raised with interest as she looked from me to Himora while my mother crossed her arms over her chest.
“What happened to you from the elder was a form of witchcraft that was planned,” Himora stated. My mouth dropped as Namir sat up at attention.
“What do you mean?”
“She was performing a totem pull on you in an attempt to break the tether or pull she believed the moon or Maggie has over you. Long ago, it was suggested…”
“Y'all got her started…” Trevor muttered.
“If a wolf stares at a moon too long, he becomes moonstruck… It’s my belief that there are a few here that knew this was going to happen, therefore this was a set up to beginwith. Before we can even discuss what we’re going to do, I need to be assured that your pack is on the same page.”
“I told you; Namir has always been nature’s boy,” Seth said. “The chosen one… The golden child…”
“Please…clean your camp up if we are to continue to have a good working relationship that is safe for everyone involved.”
“Beautifully said baby,” Raven smiled as she looked down at the baby. “Your mother is so smart…”
“No need to figure it out,” Seth shrugged. “His mama planned it.”
“She was not alone,” Himora said.
“I will take care of it,” Namir cut in with a stern tone. “You have my word.”
The silent understanding that settled between us, eased tensions as Seth popped open another can of beer.
“Alright… So what's the plan for this weekend?” He asked as he looked around. “Anybody have any suggestions?”
My phone began to vibrate as I felt Carmilla’s hand come up on my shoulder to take a listen. Flipping through the screen, I saw a text from Birdie that made my heart swell into my throat.
Let me find out you’re harassing another man’s wife.
What followed next was a series of screenshots of Trevor stating in detail what all I said and apparently did to make his wife feel uncomfortable. That’s when the final message came in.
You’re out there acting like a fucking creep while you’re engaged to me?
Play with me if you want to Bellamy Adrias Holmes.
I will creep on to the next dick in waiting, and you know I will.
I attempted to text her back before realizing she blocked me just that fast. Taking in a deep breath, I glanced at Trevor who simply blinked at me with an innocent expression. Carmilla leaned down to read the phone before I flipped it over, irritated.
“Let me just ask,” Raven said with her hand out. “Where do you all think she disappeared to? Ain’t no way she just…fell off the face of the earth with no sight of her? No phone, no nothing? You know these youngins can’t move without that phone.”
“I’ve been to mediums, seers, and priestess all telling me the same thing. She does not exist,” Namir said. “I’ve tried everything even when people think I haven’t…I’ve tried. I know it has something to do with what she is–––”
“The police might have done a better job,” my mother said as Raven pinched her fingers together to silence her.
