Chapter 60


    Chapter 60 – Celeste


    Celeste P.O.V.


    “I’m sorry you need me to do what?,’ Gillian asked. I could hear the panic in his voice.


    ‘The pictures are not pretty. As is helping Markus stay calm right now. That will change when As


    sees the pictures too,


    said.


    ‘Yes Luna,’ he said sadly.


    The phone connected and I went through the pictures until I found the ones I was looking for. I grabbed


    the remote to turn on the TV.


    “These pictures were taken 3 days after we arrived at Crescent Moon. When I realized Alpha Geoff


    was selling my friends, I asked Maya


    to take some pictures of myself in case they could help free them and condemn Alpha Geoff. When I


    exined to Maya, she agreed to let


    me take pictures of her as well. Councilman Matthias, this is how every one of us looked before Gillian


    began helping my friends.”


    I turned my back on Markus and my friends. I did not want to see the looks of outrage and pity. I turned


    on the TV and I heard Kelly


    and Councilman Matthias gasp. It was a side view of my body, every rib visible, my stomach orck


    there of indented inwards. The next


    picture was of my back. Every bone in my spine protruding and scars littered the back. My legs had


    very little muscle. The pictures of Maya were almost the same, except she had fared a little bit better


    than me in terms of scars and food. At thest pic, that showed my body from the front, the raised


    scars from Sandra’s ws on my stomach still healing, I heard the cracking of bone.


    I turned around to find Markus shifting with Gillian on top of him. I ran to him. I wrapped my arms


    around him. It would force As to


    stop shifting or he would hurt me. Gillian released him. The rest had stepped back, knowing the kind of


    rage As was in, they didn’t


    want to be identally on the receiving end of it.


    “Let us shift, Tuli,” As growled, trying to push me away without hurting me with his ws. I looked up


    at him. He looked like he


    was in pain from stopping mid shift, but there was so much anger in his eyes.


    I just pushed my head into his chest and cried. “Please, As, it’s not worth it. You already saved me,


    you saved Maya. Help me save


    the rest,” I told him.


    I could hear Kelly crying behind me and Gillian was now restraining Danny as Maya tried to calm him


    down. He was also mid shift. Markus and As were breathing so heavily. I moved my hand to their half


    covered fur back and ran small circles, hoping the bond sparks


    would calm him. Eventually, it seemed he did calm down because I felt his arms wrap around me and


    his face dip into my neck, kissing my cheek.


    I’m sorry, he said, and I felt the dampness on my neck.


    It is not your fault. You are the reason why those are but a memory now. I am sorry you had to see


    them. This nightmare is almost


    over for all of us, thanks to you’


    Councilman Matthias cleared his throat. I pulled from Markus but he wouldn’t let me go. Instead, he


    allowed me to twist in his arms


    so we were both facing the councilman.


    “I am sorry this happened to you and your people under our watch. Please add these to your


    presentation tomorrow. I can safely say, they will not leave this ce free wolves.”


    “Thank you Councilman. May I ask, what will happen to the girls once Alpha Geoff is under arrest,” I


    said.


    “We will look to see if any of them have any family in other packs that will want to take them in. Any we


    aren’t able to ce, will need


    a ce to stay.”


    “I would like them toe here, with me. To our Pack. As thest remaining ranked member of Sky


    Moon Pack, they are my responsibility. We can house them, provide the health measures they need as


    well as therapy and education. They would be full members


    of our pack,” I said, and I could feel Markus’ pride through the bond.


    “I believe that request will be granted. As someone who’s gone through it yourself, I believe you and


    Maya will be the most qualified


    people to know what their needs are. Now I must take my leave. It was a long flight here and I would


    like try to rest. Tomorrow will be a


    happy day, but it will be followed by a long one,” he said as he made his way to the doors.


    “Councilman Matthias?” Markus said.


    “Yes, Alpha Markus?”


    “I would like US,” he motioned to the group, “to be the ones to retrieve the girls. They will find it easier


    to trust us with Celeste and


    Maya”


    “That is an excellent idea. They can also remain here while we conduct the investigation to see if any of


    them have rtives in other packs. Good night,” He said and left.


    The moment he left, I heard something hit wood. I turned around to see Danny had punched a hole in


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    the conference table. He was


    visibly shaking with anger and rage, “I need some air.” He growled and left. Maya tried to follow him but


    Markus stopped her.


    “I’ll follow him and talk to him. Go rest, you have a big day tomorrow,” he said. He turned and gave me


    a kiss on the forehead. “I’ll be


    up in a while. As also needs a run,” he told me and I nodded.


    I went to Maya to lead her out and suddenly we were engulfed in giant hug. Kelly was bawling as she


    tried to murder us with her


    affection.


    “I’m sorry, I knew you were mistreated but I didn’t know how badly,” I turned to look at Gillian and he


    had a mixed face of


    amusement and restrained pain, like he was stopping himself from doing something and it was


    physically hurting him. I rolled my eyes


    and motioned for him to join us. He grinned and embraced all three of us.


    “Alright, let’s get to bed,” I told them, “The stylist ising tomorrow and we all need out beauty sleep.”


    ‘Will this take long?” I asked Markus.


    ‘I would count on it. He’s pretty broken.’


    will take Maya with me to our bedroom. He can carry her down when you are both back,’


    I told him.


    OK. I love you,’ he said before he cut the mind link. I stepped outside the conference room to find two


    guards waiting for us.


    “Maya, you’reing up with me. Danny will get you when they are back,” She nodded and sniffled a


    little.


    “Uh uh, none of that. He will be fine, he probably just needs to punch something for a while. We can’t


    have puffy eyes in the morning


    or Kelly will kill us,” I said and that got a smallugh out of her.


    We slept in the bed together until I felt Markus’ arms move my arms around Maya. I felt her body lift as


    I struggled to open my eyes. Danny gave me an apologetic look and I nodded to him as he left. Markus


    closed the door behind them and crawled into bed with


    me.


    “What time is it?” I asked, yawning and curling up into him.


    “Around 2am,” he said.


    “Are you guys alright?” I said.


    He was quiet for a little bit, then he kissed the top of my head. “Yes, we will be. Two days from now will


    make it easier to know what


    you’ve gone through.”


    “I love you,” I told him.


    “I love you more,” he said and we started falling asleep. “I like your new lotion. Makes you smell like


    apples,” he mumbled in his sleep


    as I drifted off myself.