Chapter 77: _Summoning The Moon Goddess

Chapter 77: _Summoning The Moon Goddess "I can sense some hidden tension from you, Alpha King." Elder Davina suddenly blurted when we navigated our way through her residence and finally got to her main room on the last floor. There was a circular glass ceiling that allowed sunlight to seep in like a greenhouse, and there were also several flowers and small shrubs at different spots. Anyway, Elder Davina dropped her staff before taking a seat on a regal-looking carpet at the center of the room. She gestured for me to sit as well and I did after a little hesitation. I cleared my throat before I responded to Elder Davina’s question. "I... Don’t think I get what you’re talking about, Elder." However, she chuckled, shaking her head before she grabbed a beautiful ceramic kettle with floral designs. She poured herself a cup of tea from the kettle as she continued speaking. "I watched you grow, Alpha King. I know more about you than you think." She remarked, grabbing the cup and taking a sip before sighing with satisfaction. "For example, I know how you act cold and distant when you’re trying to avoid emotions which you see as ’distracting’." I clenched my jaw, shaking my head before I responded. "It’s not an ’act’, Elder." Once again, she chuckled softly, clearly enjoying this interaction more than me. "Really? So you admit that it’s just the way you are and you think that’s... Good?" I paused, clicking my tongue with annoyance. I was getting increasingly uncomfortable with these questions and I didn’t like the feeling one bit. ’Maybe that’s because deep down you know there’s truth to her words.’ Damon said casually, causing me to grit my teeth before I mentally snapped at him. ’Shut it!’ Anyway, I cleared my throat before I spoke again to Elder Davina who had a small smirk on her face as she sipped from her tea. "With all due respect, Elder, I came here to seek answers from the moon goddess. Not to receive unsolicited therapy." Elder Davina’s expression remained calm despite how harsh I sounded as she stretched her hand and picked up the kettle again. She poured its contents into another cup, remaining silent throughout while I stared at her with uncertainty. "Have some tea." She muttered softly, handing me the cup. I stared wearily at the steamy cup of tea, my nose scrunching as its herbal scent wafted into it. Eventually, Elder Davina simply dropped the tea in front of me before clearing her throat. "Alright, back to business. I am going to use my spiritual connection to the moon goddess and reach out to her. If she’s willing to speak, she’ll use me as a vessel to communicate with you through me." I nodded my understanding, watching as she adjusted her sitting position before closing her eyes and drawing in a deep breath. "Please, remain silent." I followed her instructions, but I couldn’t help myself from feeling anxious. This would be my first encounter with the moon goddess since... Well ever. Other Alpha Kings before me have used their spiritual leaders to reach out to her but I’ve never had any reason to do that until... Odessa. That girl was beginning to bring in a lot of ’first experiences’. Anyway, elder Davina began praying out loud to the moon goddess after several seconds of silence, her eyes still closed and her voice loud and firm. "I plead with you, Selene, mother of werewolves. The personification of the moon and she, who controls the waves and the natural order and tied to the lunar cycle. Use me as your avatar to communicate with one of your chosen leaders, Kaelos Bloodoak. He seeks your divine guidance." Suddenly, I noticed a gentle breeze blow into the room, rustling the leaves of the plants and causing me to subconsciously tense up. A weird but warm feeling surged through my body, making me feel like I was home... Wherever that was. However, despite all that and the several seconds of silence from Elder Davina, nothing else happened. I fiddled anxiously with my fingers, silently wondering if I should close my eyes as well. Just when I was about to let out a sigh, Elder Davina’s eyes shot wide open, a pulse of invisible energy flowing out of her and hitting me like a wave. I nearly stumbled from my sitting position, dimming my eyes and watching as Elder Davina’s eyes lit up with a silver light that seemed fierce yet oddly gentle. I didn’t need anyone to tell me that I was now in the presence of divinity. The moon goddess. "Alpha King Kaelos." Elder Davina’s lips moved but it wasn’t her voice that I heard. The voice I heard was smooth like silk, as calming as a lullaby, and nothing short of angelic. My mouth parted in awe, my eyelids fluttering as I tried to regain my composure. Meanwhile, Elder Davina— or rather, the moon goddess, had a small smile curl up the corner of her lips before she spoke up again. "I’ll advise you not to waste my time, child. There’s only a limited amount of time divinity can remain in a physical vessel before they break." Hearing that, I shook my head before I cleared my throat and began with a stutter. "G– Greetings, goddess. I– I seek your presence today for... For... Uh..." Damn it! I couldn’t even say anything sensible because of the residual shock I felt. Luckily, the goddess gently shook her head before she remarked knowingly. "You summoned me here because of your mate bond with a witch. Odessa Pierce." My eyes widened at first but then it made sense. She was a goddess after all. "Yes, goddess. I’d like to know more about the bond, and I want to ask you why..." I paused, clenching my jaw before I let out a small sigh and continued. "... Why did you make her my mate? Is there really a divine reason beyond my understanding that’s behind it?" I stared at the moon goddess expectantly, the tension I felt causing my heart to pound heavily against my chest.