Bella's POV

We all walked out and joined the rest of the pack who came and honored their fallen pack member.

Some were in tears, others were smiling saying her mission in life was completed and that she's in a better place.

We gathered around the stage as her father went up to speak.

"I want to thank you all for joining us today. Today we burry someone who meant a great deal to us. Evangeline Everlast. She was a strong, determined, bright, young women and it brings me great pain to know she is gone."

He spoke of her, not as a daughter but as a pack member. I didn't say anything of course. It wasn't my place.

"I shall turn this over to my son, Alpha Nathaniel."

Her father stepped back and Nate stepped forward. He looked calm, and collective which was great because it showed how strong of an alpha he really is.

But at the same time, I wished they showed more compassion for her.

But again I said nothing.

"This was something I wasn't expecting. My sister was very close to my brothers and I, and it is with a heavy heart to say she is gone."

He stopped and looked around. Probably not realizing how many people lives she really impacted.

"She was funny, and smiled even on her darkest days. She was selfless. She always put others before herself and made sure they were okay. When my mother was killed Evangeline took care of us. She stepped up and took my brothers and I in. Although we are all older than her, she still sacrificed so much. And at times, we took her for granted. And I wish I could change that but I can't. So I ask as you all stand her before me that you cherish your loved ones. Hold them tight and appreciate them because tomorrow is never promised."

All around mates pulled in their mates and held onto their children's. More of them started to cry and you could tell Nate was really holding it together right now.

"But I know my sister. She would have wanted us to be strong, and honor her memory so I present a little film that my brothers, their mates, and your Luna put together to show you all."

A screen came down, and the song "Forever and Always." By the Script started to play.

First it was a picture of Danny and Alex as they were little and Eva was just as little and she was crying with cake all over her face. She had cute little pig tails and a pink puffy dress.

Then another picture came on and it was when they were a little older and they were all covered in mud. Nate was holding the camera with a smile and mud all over his face while Danny, Alex, and Eva were all hugging each other in the background.

Another was a cake that Eva held and what I was guessing she was giving to one of the twins. Couldn't tell which twin..... they look so much alike.

But my guess was that she baked that cake herself.

Another picture came up and it was them with their friends, and they looked like they were at some party.

More and more pictures were shown of all types of memories that they all shared with her and although I didn't know her for that long I felt like at the end of the video I got to know her a little more than I already did.

A tear slipped down my face and I smiled as I wiped it away.

As bad as this is going to sound, I was glad that Eva was dead.

Knowing that shes resting in peace instead of fear, and not being tortured made me happy and sad.

Sad that my brothers mate is gone forever and he will never be happy.

Sad that her family lost a sister, friend and daughter.

Sad that I will never see her ever again.

Sad that I lost the only friend that had ever cared about me.

Sad that we are all hurting.

But happy that she is no longer in pain.

Happy that she helped everyone here even if she didn't know it.

Happy that she made my brother feel something in a very long time.

But most of all I was happy that I had the chance to call her my friend.

I looked up at the sky and smiled hoping that she was looking down at all of us right now.

"I miss you already Eva." I said as another tear came running down my face.

We saw Nate come back on the stage and everyone started to quiet down.

"That video held many memories that my family and I shared together. From begging to end. Now, in honor of that video I would like to bring up another Alpha. Will you please join me Alpha Braxton."

A lot of gasp were heard from people in that pack and it kind made me cringe. Was he really that feared?

I looked around and I saw mothers gabbing their children's and putting them behind them.

Mate's stepped forward in front of their mates in a protective stance and I just couldn't understand why.

Everyone started to whisper and a lot of people had a worry expression on their face and it made me question what was so bad about my brother but it kind of went without saying.

I had to remember what my father told me.

How vicious Braxton had gotten because of my disappearance and our mothers death.

But I didn't see him as that. I saw him as someone who was hurt because he lost everything and everyone he ever'd cared about.

People just don't get it. And I don;t think they ever will.

He walked onto the stage and he looked just as cold and heartless as everyone makes him out to be.

He nodded his head at Nate and Nate nodded his head back at him.

"As you all know we have had some issues with rogues in the past couple of weeks.

So many of us have lost mates, sons, brothers, and fathers. I lost my sister. We have suffered enough. Although, I feel the rogues are no longer and issue I would rather be safe than sorry"

Everyone looked around confused and even I had to admit, I was lost.

"Alpha Braxton and I have came to an agreement. We have decided to make a peace treaty."

More whispers broke out and some even voice their opinion.

"You can not be serious?"

"With him?"

"We trusted you!"

"You are siding with the enemy!"

Everyone was yelling at them and both Nate and Braxton let it continue.

They might have been okay with this but I wasn't.

Where was their loyalty? Where was their faith?

"ENOUGH!" I screamed. I had to close my eyes because I could feel my heart pounding and If i didn't calm down anytime soon, I was going to shift.

That's the problem with being the Alphas daughter you don't have very much control over your anger.

Everyone quieted down and looked over at me.

"Where is your loyalty? How DARE anyone of you speak to your Alpha or any Alpha's that way. They deserve your respect, and you will do well to listen to them first before you start spitting your hateful opinions."

Some looked down in shame, others looked in awe, and there were very few who looked angry but none of them dare to question me.

I turned over to Nate and Braxton and gave them both a nod so that they could continue.

"I can understand your uncertainty with this treaty but as your Alpha I know what is best for this pack. I know what is needed for this pack. I know what will keep you all safe and this treaty will do exactly that. I will not put up with any hate or disrespect from my pack members. If any of you feel as though I am making a mistake, well then leave. Become rogues. But if you choose to do so, be warned if you ever step foot on my territory again there will be consequences."

Everyone kind of looked around but no one moved. Except one. A man stepped forward and he nodded his head.

"I, Ronald Welson hereby break the vowel I once vowed when I joined this pack. I, Ronald Welson agree to the terms of never rejoining this pack ever again."

Hisses were heard from some pack members as he said those final words. I guess it literally hurts them if someone where to leave the pack.

"I, Alpha Nathaniel Everlast hereby banish you from this pack."

People gasp but Ronald nodded his head.

He shifted then, left.

We all watched as some of the guards followed him off of the territory until we could no longer see them anymore.

"Anyone else?" Nate asked and no one moved.

He waited a minute then continued.

"Very well." The bell for the burial ceremony rang, and Nate walked over to his Mate and grabbed her hand.

"It is time." He said to us as we followed him to where a stone laid with Eva's name on it.

"Please say your final good-byes and enter the pack house where there is food waiting, we will all celebrate and mourn the lost of your pack mate together."

I watched as all the pack members said their final good-byes leaving a rose or two next to her grave.

After about an hour everyone had gone. Now it was just her brothers, Braxton and I.

Her father didn't even stop by. He just left. Maybe that is his way of mourning.

First to go was Alex and Athena.

"I know this was your favorite thing to use on us. Thought you might want it." It was a blow horn that was covered in paint and glitter. Alex placed is beside her stone and Athena left a flower.

Athena started to cry and Alex walked her back to the house.

Then Danny and Destiny went.

"When we first convinced you to ride with us you were so scared. But then you got on it and you liked it. Then we bought you your own motorcycle, that's when I realized you were one of us." He placed her helmet next to her grave. Destiny placed a rose.

Just like Athena she started to cry as she held her stomach that had her unborn baby in it.

Lastly it was Nate and Ariana.

"Life will never be the same without you Eva. We love you so much and I am so sorry." Athena bent down placed a pink teddy bear on her grave.

"I thought you would want company so I thought Ms.Pinky would be good company. She was always my favorite bear remember? Hope you like her. I love you Eva." A tear slipped and Nate picked up his crying mate and walked her back to the house.

"Will you guys be saying your good-byes?" Nate asked as he looked at Braxton and I?

I shook my head and Braxton did the same.

" I already said my good-byes. Braxton?"

"No." Was his simple answer.

"Braxton.... she was your M.."

"She was nothing but a girl that my wolf wanted. She meant nothing to me."

With that he walked away and all I wanted to do was scream at him. Yell at him. Hit him. Because as much as it hurts to say, he doesn't deserve him and Eva is way better off without him.

Nate watched and turned back to me.

"On second thought, I will meet you all inside."

Nate nodded his head and I went and sat next to her stone.

"I don't know if you could hear me or if you can even see me. But I want to thank you Eva. You saved me and without you I would still be in that prison. You gave me back time that I had lost. And I could never repay you for that."

Another tear slipped and I wiped it away.

"Watch over Braxton Eva. He's hurting. He's scared and H-he's l-l-lost."

More tears started to come out and I finally broke. tears came out and I couldn't stop them.

A body was next to mines, arms wrapped around me and I just couldn't believe it right now.

"Don't cry Arabella." I looked up and my eyes couldn't believe it.

"J-jackson?" I said.

"Look, I have a lot to explain to you. So please don't push me away let me explain first. But not right now. Right now you need me."

I didn't bother to argue. I let him hold me and as I cried.

A couple of minutes later I stopped and he lifted my chin so that I could look at him.

"Lets go inside with the others."

I nodded my head and we headed over to the house. With him supporting most of my weight but I just couldn't find the strength to walk right now.

When we reached the house I saw a black car pull up and Braxton get in it. He didn't see me but I saw him.

He was leaving. Like if this was nothing to worry about. As if losing his Mate meant nothing to him.

I turned to look at Eva's grave.

There lays a wonderful soul right there and yet no one knew she was a Luna. A Luna to one powerful Alpha and yet.... she was just a pack member.

But I guess shes going to die as the Alphas Secret Wolf.

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