I head up to the attic and walk through the doors. The windows have medal bars on them now and the door is replaced with silver. I have to use a glove to get in.

I walk around the room where a couple cots lay on the wood floor. Beside them is some coolers full of Water and Gatorade. I made the motion to bring a few boxes of tissues for my nose bleeds I get when I am tuning into my abilities.

The rest of the room holds some family pictures and antique items in the corner. They have a drape across from them and thankfully they are out of the way so no damage would come to them.

I don't know how many rogues are coming, but from the way Theo got nervous it has to be more than the last times. Plus, he's bringing in another pack to help us. It's more serious this time.

I keep thinking about how he kept it from me. What if it had happened before I even knew about it? I wouldn't had been prepared.

The women and children are always prepared. They have been for weeks in that underground bunker. It's like a large living headquarters underground. It's good for natural disasters, and well-this kind of thing.

I'm thankful that I don't have to worry about them as much. The entrance is in a secret location that I myself, don't really know about. I guess that's for the best, in case I ever get captured.

I think about that a lot, like what if they manage to kidnap me? What kind of torture will I endure? How many people would die once the rouges got what they wanted?

A knock sounds at the door, interrupting my thoughts and I put the glove back on my hand and open it.

Jared is waiting, rubbing his red hand. The door must have burned him, but he smiles once he sees me. "Hey." I greet him and allow him in.

Jared walks in, looking around the room. "This is nice." He compliments and I nod. I hope it will hold up.

"What are you doing here? You should be in the bunker?" I ask. He's only fourteen, he's not even fighting age.

"I can't be down there. I'm needed up here." He says walking to the window and viewing the field.

"You're too young Jared. You will get yourself killed, or mistaken for one of them out there." I argue. I've done enough arguing today, and I'm tired of it quite frankly.

Jared is still technically a rogue. I wouldn't want him killed because a warrior not recognizing him.

"No, I'm not a rogue anymore. Alpha Theo swore me in. I'm apart of this pack now." He says happily and I widen my eyes in shock.

Theo didn't tell me this, when did this even happen? How come this is another thing I didn't know about?

Jared must have read my expression because he says, "Don't be mad that he didn't tell you. I wanted to be the one who did first. Everything's been so hectic lately though."

I nod my head in understanding and my angry thoughts for Theo retreat back slightly. I'm still upset about the other thing he didn't mention.

"Why did you want to be the one to tell me?" I questioned because it doesn't seem like something that would be a huge deal. It is for him to become a member of this pack, but to be the first to tell me?

"I wanted to be able to look you in the eye, like I am now, and thank you." He says, growing emotional. One thing about Jared is that even though he grew up as a rogue and was forced to do bad things, he never let that change him into a bad person. He never let it change his personality.

I walk up to him and immediately hug him. He has happy tears, and that makes me have happy tears. I haven't had those in a while.

"There is no need to thank me." I pull away, and Jared shakes his head.

"You gave me a home Claire. You gave me a good family. I can never repay you for that. " He uses the name I first gave him when we met, which makes me laugh. I guess it feels the most natural to call me that, and that's okay.

"You deserved it. You've saved my life and saved my mentality." I laugh and remember the time he pushed food in my face and made me face Theo. He saved me from growing darker.

And I was going down that dark road fast, and hadn't even noticed it.

"We saved each other." He says wisely and I agree, hugging him again.

"You can pay me back by not being in this fight." I suddenly say. He doesn't need to risk his life. He's just a kid. He has so much to learn, to do, to become.

I have no doubt in his fighting skills, but I'm afraid that if he's out there that I will be constantly looking for him and trying to protect him.

It will distract me.

"I need to protect my family and you."

I look down, his loyalty amazes me and I can't grasp how amazing this boy is. He thinks of us all as family already. But it's still not okay with me.

"You will, one day. For now, I need you safe." The thought of losing him sends a deep blow to my heart. Like I've mentioned, he's like my little brother.

I love him.

"Claire..." He sighs and runs his hands through his hair, "I can do this."

"No. I won't allow you to." I sternly say, not giving him the slightest sign I will surrender and let him do this.

Jared let out a huff. He looks like he's done arguing. As I said that the authority came out of my voice and it was a command, not a request. I am his Luna, and he knew what my command meant.

I get an idea. "Why don't you stay up here with me? Guard the door?" I ask, and Jared doesn't even think before he says yes.

I laugh, sitting on one of the cots and turning toward a window.

(two days later)

"Alpha Bellamy, Luna Kelly, thank you for coming." I extend my hand for Bellamy to shake and he grasps it firmly.

"Let's meet this mate you've talked about." He says, raising his eyebrows and looking for her behind me.

JC has not come out of the attic in two days other than to sneak Jared to get her food. I think it's childish, but JC decided she needed time to practice her skills in peace of mind. She doesn't want me to "distract her." Jared's words, not mine.

He has basically become her servant since she told him he could guard the door during the fight. I can't argue against it because she is the Luna and it is a good job for Jared to do. How can I protest someone wanting to protect my mate?

"I'll get her shortly." I end up replying. Bellamy nods, and proceeds to walk toward the pack house.

Kelly follows him. Some wolves start emerging from the trees, members from his pack and vans of warriors pull into the driveway. We should have enough space for them especially since the women and children are in the bunker.

I've wondered if I should move them to a different pack until everything is over, but the bunker is completely camouflages and can't be found easily. They are safe in there better than anywhere.

I follow Bellamy to the house and open the door, welcoming them in. "Your rooms are in the upper left wing. Room 216. The elevator is right there." I gesture to my right where the elevator is. We don't usually use it much since we are so active. We use it in medical care and in case someone in hurt but that's about it.

"Thank you Alpha Theo. We look forward to meeting your mate and learning about her. We need to know what we are fighting for after all." Bellamy says warning me. I knew that when he agreed to help me that he could back out after hearing the full story.

But honestly, if you are a decent person you will and should want to fight to save the world. JC should have all the protection in the world behind her back.

"Your warriors can sleep four to a room. They are free to sleep in any of the rooms that don't have a occupied sign on the door." I say and then walk away to go back outside.

Kelsia should be here soon and I am anxious to get this process done to become a "Spellbound Lycan." The sooner the better.

After waiting outside for about fifteen minutes, I decided I should head back in and try to get JC out of the attic.

I walk up the stairs and knock on the door with my shirt covering my hand. Silver was a good idea for the door, no werewolf can touch it without protection. Jared opens the door and JC is putting her hair up in a high ponytail in the corner.

Sleeping away from her has been torture, but I've tried giving her space. I know she has trust issues and I lied to her.

JC walks toward me, giving me a kiss on the cheek. I'm stunned in place since I didn't expect that to happen. I thought she was mad?

"Let's go." She says, grabbing my hand leading me down the hall. "Wait, what's going on?" I ask, and try to stop walking but she keeps pulling me along.

"I've got to meet the Alpha and Luna right?" She must have heard what the Alpha said to me in the yard. It is within her earring range and eyesight.

"Yes, but we should talk first." I gently say. JC looks at me with hurt in her eyes. She stops walking and turns toward me.

"You called me a flight risk." She angrily voices.

I look down and bite my lip, "I'm still learning about you JC. We may be mates but that doesn't mean we know everything about each other or what each other will do."

"You should have known I wouldn't just leave. Not after everything."

"I should have known, and I'm sorry for not seeing that." I say sincerely. I grab her hand and pull her close, hugging her body into mine. I couldn't loose her, I can't. Despite the fights we have every now and then, we deserve to be together. I need her.

"JC, I want you to know something." I say nervously. My hands twitch slightly, and JC has a slight smile creeping up on her features. A few pack members walk by and I decide I can't say it here.

I pull her into a utility closet down the other hall and JC lets out a little laugh. "What are you doing?" She asks.

I press my lower half of my body against hers. "I've really missed you." I kiss her neck softly and she lets out a small moan.

"That's it?" She asks in a small insecure voice. I stop kissing her, and steady my breathing.

"You can't stay gone from me for that long."

"I was trying to teach you a lesson." She breathes, watching my lips and then flicks back up to my eyes.

"Lesson learned. I love you Jacqueline Claire." I blurt out the last part. It's true, but I've loved her longer than this. I've loved her since I first learned her name and slept in her sheets.

I watch as her expression changed to lust to love in a single moment. I unconsciously push her gently against the shelf of toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Some rolls fall down but our eyes are locked on one another's. Nothing else existed except for us. Together. Here. In this dusty utility closet.

"I love you too." She softly touches my face and brings her lips to mine.

I think the utility closet scene is cute! What do you think?

What about Alpha Bellamy and Luna Kelly? Do you think they will join the fight?