Saving Windfall (MXM)

Chapter Twenty-three: A Mate And A Betrayer

"That was interesting," Charlie says with a chuckle. "I'm actually going to shift now and lay on the floor, ya know, get used to being in my Wolf form." I laugh and nod.

"Alright," I say. Charlie then stands up and walks around the corner out of everyone's view. A few seconds later he walks back around the corner in his Wolf form.

"Such a beautiful Wolf," Jess says causing Charlie to swish his tail happily.

"Russell?" Dante says catching my attention. "I was wondering what it would take for a rogue Wolf like me to join your pack?" He asks seriously.

"You want to join my pack?" I ask then he nods. "Well, so far, you've shown Dax and I nothing but loyalty and that is great but I will need a little while longer to decide. And to be honest, I only have the authority to initiate the mates and kids of the Wolves who are already in my pack," I admit.

"I will do anything it takes to be able to join your pack. I have seen how well you treat your members and I respect that. Eventually I-" Dante is cut off by Irelia talking through her Magic again.

"Attention, a single unknown Wolf has crossed into coven territory. Stand by." I look at the others then stand up.

"Lets go," I say then I turn around and walk out of the guest house towards the portal enclosure. On our way there, I notice it is just getting dark when we see Irelia and the girl who talked to us in the parking lot.

"Your not expecting anyone are you?" The girl says in a snarky voice.

"As I said to Irelia, we may have been followed by another packs members and it isn't the first time ether. Irelia and I decided we'd fight together," I say adopting a formal tone. The girl scoffs in response.

"Enough Poppy, you will go with them in case they need help, though doubtful," Irelia says causing Poppy to roll her eyes. She says a quiet 'whatever' under her breath then gestures towards the portal. I nod then start walking towards it again.

Once we get to the portal, I walk through it, knowing what to expect, without a second thought. I step onto the wood flooring of the portal room then walk to the door, open it, and walk out of the building into the parking lot, followed by my pack members, Dante, and Poppy. Standing there for a second, I smell the air but don't pick up on anything.

"The Wolf isn't anywhere near here yet," I state. "Be ready for anything though."

I watch as everyone gets into their own fighting stance. Charlie is still in his Wolf form standing next to Jess, trying to look threatening, though he hasn't been taught how to fight properly yet. Poppy pulls a necklace off of her that I didn't notice before, then it transforms into a staff that looks like it is made of oak wood with a huge quarts crystal which is secured on top of it by, what looks like, roots twisting around it holding it down.

After a few minuets of waiting, I glimpse something moving in the shadows across the street but I am not the only one. Dante and Orion visibly tense, ready for a fight. Instead of a Wolf stepping into the dim moon light a minute later, a short girl does instead.

As she gets closer, I notice she has light dirty-blonde hair, a backwards hat on, black skinny jeans, and a black tank top on. She makes it to the parking lot and almost up to us when she stops suddenly. Just then Dante gasps and takes a step forward but stops himself.

"Mate," they say at the same time.

"So its you who I smelt back in Green Bay? Interesting." she sniffs the air again. "Ooh, you smell fucking amazing when your scent is fresh." I look at her oddly. Her Wolf eyes are similar to Dax's, as the inside half of her iris is green while the outside half is teal blue.

Weird.

"You followed my scent all the way from Green Bay?" Dante asks a little shocked.

"Of corse, I'm not going to pass up meeting my mate." She smiles then looks thoughtful for a second. "Oh by the way, I am Accalia Cameron also known as Neelkamala. It's loose translation means blue lotus," she says proudly.

"Dante Sorrel, also known as Helix," Dante replies then he begins to introduce us all.

"Hi, all! Even hi to you Witch," Accalia says with a smile. Poppy snorts and rolls her eyes but doesn't say anything. "Rude," she states.

"I was wondering... if I could um... hug you?" Dante asks Accalia nervously, causing her to chuckle.

"Sure, I love hugs!" She says as they walk to each other then embrace. They break apart from their hug then Accalia curiously asks, "you smell different than him and the other's smell, are you not part of his pack?" Dante nervously shakes his head.

"I am a rogue, but I hope to be part of Russell's pack one day." She looks at him then nods.

"Well, if he'll have me too, I want to join with you," she says as she kisses him on the cheek.

"Wait, so you accept me?" Dante asks hopefully.

"I accept you," she says with a nod, making Dante get excited.

"I accept you too," he says with a huge smile. I sigh then turn to Poppy.

"Would Irelia allow her to stay there?" I point to the building that has the portal room in it.

"I'll ask," she replies. Her staff then turns into a wand which she waves around a few times then she waits. "Irelia says she can stay with you guys but to keep her out of trouble." I sigh.

"Alright then, follow us. Dante? She is your mate. I trust you. Make sure she doesn't do anything stupid," I tell him as I walk towards the building.

"I will," he says excitedly. I begin walking away when Poppy starts talking.

"I promise I won't do anything stupid. Though I am curious to know why you are here with Witches, I thought all of them hated us?" Accalia asks.

"Dante can explain everything to you, I wanna cuddle my mate," I say, feeling the need arise after watching them two come together.

"I have been meaning to ask you, Russell, why you come here to us when you know other Witches?" Poppy asks curiously. I stop walking and turn around to look at her confused.

"What do you mean? I don't know other witches," I reply.

"She," Poppy starts as she points to Jess, "has the mark of a Witch on her. It's used for communicating over far distances," she explains as I look at a very frightened Jess.

"What is she talking about Jess?" I ask her pointedly, gritting my teeth.

"I-I can explain don't b-be mad please," she pleads, making my anger rise more.

"Explain! Now!" I command angrily while flashing my purple eyes and using my Alpha authority, so she knows that she has no choice but to answer.