Hello everyone,
Well this is it. This is the final chapter for the story. I want to thank everyone for reading and encouraging me to continue. I was not sure where the story was headed, but I think we have gone in the right direction.
Sit back, read, and relax. Oh, and for those that will find yourselves hung up on errors. Let me apologize in advance. I am not perfect, nor have I ever pretended to be.
So now I present, the final chapter, chapter 7.
Chapter 7
The next morning, Declan stood with Jackson as they bid farewell to Kwame, Alexia, Lexi and Deacon.
"Declan, listen, are you sure you want to stay here by yourself?" Deacon asked. He liked Jackson, but leaving his brother here did not sit well with him.
Declan smiled. Deacon never wanted to be separated. He remembered when they were pups and the teacher in their preschool class placed them in separate cribs, Deacon had a fit. She had to put them together to calm him down. He thought, out of all their years alive, they had never been truly separated. They'd taken trips without each other, but never over extended periods of time, like now.
"Listen, she needs me here. Let me win her heart, and then one day, we'll come home." Declan whispered.
Deacon sighed. He liked Evangeline. She was amazing, and he could tell that this was so new to her. He nodded.
"Just call, ok." Deacon whispered. Declan nodded, and hugged his brother once more before the group departed. As they drove off, Declan stood and watched until the small vehicle was no longer in sight.
"Are you ok?" Evangeline asked.
She had the sweetest voice.
Declan smiled, "I'm perfect, now that you're here."
Evangeline sighed. Her wolf danced. She smiled for once, and quickly covered her mouth. She was glad that he stayed.
Kwame drove first before stopping so the ladies could relieve themselves. Deacon was really quiet. He had to distract him. "Deacon, I need some time with my mate. Can you drive and let us have the back seat? You can keep Ms. Lexi occupied so I can get some alone time with my baby."
Deacon laughed, "No problem." So they switched drivers.
As they loaded the car, Kwame was smiling as he tossed Deacon the keys. Deacon pretended to be annoyed then laughed.
"Come on Aunt Lexi. We get to choose the music." Deacon declared.
Lexi smiled. She knew exactly what Kwame was doing. She'd play along. "I want to listen to some hip hop. Play some Migos." she teased.
Deacon looked shocked, "Auntie, what do you know about that?" he asked.
Lexi laughed, "Baby boy, I know more than you think." They laughed.
The four headed home. The drive home was uneventful. Lexi talked about Jackson and how fascinating it was. The history intrigued her. One day, she wanted to go back and visit with Bo. She became quiet when she mentioned Bo.
Momma, he'll agree to the change. He has too. We need him.
Alexia sent.
Soon, they were home. Everyone greeted them and then Lexi heard the sweet baritone voice she'd missed so much.
"Welcome home, Lexi. I missed you." Bo whispered.
Lexi faced him. He looked so handsome, and so much stronger. She smiled, and then rushed into his embrace. Bo held his wife. He was not giving her up. He'd agree to the change. If he survived, then they had a lifetime together. If not, well, he had to survive it.
"Wait, I need to speak with the alphas, and then we can go home. Will you wait for me?" Lexi asked, expecting him to become upset.
Bo smiled, "Go, I'll be here."
Lexi went to speak with Margaret and Reina.
"Lexi, welcome home." Margaret hugged her. She really missed Lexi, because it was rare that Lexi left home.
"How was your trip? What was Jackson like? Did you meet the Madam Alpha, what was she like?" Both Reina and Margaret fired off questions.
Lexi smiled. "Jackson is unlike any place I've ever seen. The land is amazing and beautiful. There is so much rich history. The people are fascinating." She went on to describe the unique make up of Jackson. Both Reina and Margaret were enthralled. They both wanted to meet the Dark female alpha.
Lexi was happy to talk with Margaret and Reina, but her mind was really on her husband. She had so much to tell him, and this time she'd make sure she listened to what he had to say. Her visit to Jackson revealed to her that she was much more than just Lexi, wife and mother. She was a woman, a black woman, and that meant something. She was stronger than most, smarter than many, loving and kind, but she was also a fighter. On her visit, she talked to the women and learned that women of color fought. Often they were underestimated and marginalized, but they were the backbone of their people. The male was the head, but his wife, his woman, was the neck. He made the decisions, and she helped steer the course.
Lexi was fascinated with the stories of strength and survival. She smiled, as she thought of the spirits that ran free, frolicked across the land. When she saw them the first time, they scared her. Then she learned more about the history, their alpha Alphonso. For some reason, she understood him as no one else could. She, too, knew how it felt to be isolated. She had her parents, her Bo, her daughter, but she was different, just like Alphonso. She smiled at her sisters and knew what she needed to do. It was time to allow her husband to lead. "Margaret, Reina, I need time with Boaz. There is a lot to talk about concerning Jackson, and I promise to share all that I know, but right now I need to sort things out with my husband."
Reina smiled, "Go, and tell Bo, we're ready when he is." She hugged Lexi, as did Margaret and they watched her leave.
"Bo will be a wolf by morning." Reina surmised.
Margaret laughed, "Wait, why do you say that? He is still upset."
