Chapter 21: Chapter 21

**Cassie's Pov**

Strangely, the attack that had been coming from rogues for the past three days has halted completely, as if it had never happened. Now that winter is almost over, it is a good time to go hunting, and you should head deeper into the forest where the majority of the animals have emerged from their state of hibernation.

When I opened my eyes, Kaiden was not there to greet me. He mentioned night before that he will be quite busy on the day after tomorrow. As the alpha of Blue Moon, he will be attending a number of meetings and other events in his capacity.

If I state that all I want is more time to spend with him, am I being greedy? I am aware that this is only a part of his responsibilities as the alpha, but does it make me sound ungrateful?

I was upset because even after I did the fight against rogues in that section of the forest, in the middle of a winter storm, he did not let me, or should I say restrict me a lot of what I could do in that area of the forest.

Even though I am aware that he is doing it on purpose, I cannot stand it. I despise the fact that he is unable to have faith in my ability. I really want to have a conversation about it with him, but I know that he has a lot going on right now. My behavior should never resemble that of a child who is throwing a fit, because it is the last thing I want to do.

I heaved a sigh and dragged myself out of bed. I go through the motions of my standard practice, which entails cleaning and organizing this space. I had made his breakfast the night before, so I'm assuming he warmed it up and consumed it previously.

I have a feeling today will be much like any other day in that regard. I despise being by myself in this enormous packhouse, and despite the fact that I want to go outside or hunt, I am aware that my astute mate has asked some experienced warriors to search for me.

So, what am I going to do about it? I will be the one to instruct the younger pups here because I have been schooled by humans and because I am part of the final class of alphas to attend Clayland for all of my education, from kindergarten through college.

Yes, it is not essential for us to learn how to read and write, know something about science, and have a deeper understanding of mathematics and history right from the bat. However, we are gradually coming to terms with the fact that in this ever-changing world, we must go along for the ride.

After I had finished my lunch for the day as quickly as possible, I looked up and found Kaiden's letter sitting next to the microwave.

Have a good day, and know that I'll work hard to get everything done for you as quickly as I possibly can. I only wanted to say "I love you," but instead I found myself having a mini heart attack, which caused me to shake my head.

What a surprising turn of events: the man of my fantasies is now my spouse; we have recently tied the knot; our home, bed, and affection are shared; and we are now living together under the same roof.

No matter how many times I tell myself this, it will never stop feeling unbelievable, like though a dream has suddenly become a reality.

After that, I walked straight to the school that we are building here for young pups who are at least 5 years old. Because we cannot afford to put the younger generation in danger, I, together with the other volunteers, will instruct the younger generation so that they do not need to travel on Clayland.

I must confess that our population is gradually declining. The death rate is significantly higher than the birth rate. The persistent assault from rogues is the root cause of this problem, and the lives of our pack members are the casualties as a result. It causes us unease and concern, particularly due to the fact that this pack will gradually disappear in the near future.

“Luna?” Suddenly, Gabriel, one of the young puppies whom I am instructing, approaches me.

“Yes?” I inquired of him while keeping a grin on my face. They exude an upbeat and optimistic demeanor despite the fact that there are only a few more chilly days left of winter. They have to wait until spring, but then they'll be able to go outside again.

"You appear to have such profound thoughts, Luna." Am I really that self-evident?

"I am sorry, Gabriel, I am just preoccupied with things," I murmured to Gabriel in a calming tone of voice.

"I want all of you to go to the chair that has been assigned to you so that we can begin today's lesson."

I give thanks for the fact that they are so kind and submissive. Teaching them is not a particularly challenging task. I get so much joy out of witnessing their daily laughter and growth.

But I noticed one of my students, Mike, looking downcast in the back of the room. His eyes appear to be welling up with tears at this very moment.

"Mike, do you know if there is a problem?" I questioned him with concern. "Are you the target of someone's bullying? Tell me," I said to him.

He immediately gave me a hug after looking at me with tears in his eyes. "That is no longer a concern, as my mother assured me that he will never come back to us."

When he said that, it really broke my heart. It's possible that one of our fallen pack warriors was his father.

I told him, "Hush, I know it is hard, but your father right now is in a peaceful place, where he cannot feel any pain, where paradise it looks, and he is with our Luna, our goddess right now." I told him, "I know it is hard, but your father right now is in a peaceful place, where he cannot feel any pain, where paradise it looks." He is so young to feel the weight of such a responsibility.

"He still left us."

I let out a sigh before hugging him. "My child, you are still too young to understand all of this but trust us when we say that there is a purpose behind everything that takes place in the world. This too shall pass very quickly. Those nefarious scoundrels will be eliminated.

I swear.

However, I am also experiencing fear at the moment. At this moment, I cannot even begin to fathom what it would be like to be in his position. My son Kaiden is always in peril, and this fills me with irrational dread. He is at the forefront of the battle against those nefarious beings and is holding his own.

I took a deep breath and tried to push out all of the negative thoughts that were running through my head.

When we resumed our classes, I instructed everyone to read their notes in complete silence. The lesson for today is going to be all about us, as well as the various legends.

The conversation will center on romantic partnerships and the miraculous nature of meeting one's soul mate. I can still vividly recall the day that I found out that Kaiden is going to be my mate.

There is probably nothing more satisfying than being aware that he is my complementary half.

“Lune? How could we tell if someone is meant to be our partner?" Gabriel inquired while maintaining his childlike demeanor. I have this dream that one day, God will grant us the opportunity to adopt a puppy. I hope he or she looks like Kaiden.