18 Chapter 18: (1/2)

I stared up at the pack house, blankly looking at the home that gave me so many memories. Alex, Claire, and Ajax spoke with Zavier about me training the people as a few ladies walk by and waved happily to me, the fear that once clouded their judgment was gone.

”Lovely to see you in the daylight again, Luna. Why are you here? Is there anything you need?” One of the older ladies, Betty, asked me as her blonde bob bounced up and down with every step she took.

”Oh no, Ma'am. I am just waiting to see if I am going to become the trainer. I heard that the previous trainer was retiring and I was going to take over. I hope that isn't a problem to either of you.” I inform them as smiles rose on their old faces.

”Why of course dear. It's always lovely to see you, Luna. I'm sure the pack would be honored to be trained by you. You are the strongest out of all of us.” The other older lady, Danielle, says to me sweetly making me smile to her.

”Thank you for your kind words ladies. I really appreciate it. You ladies remind me why I remain here.” I admit causing both of them to release kind laughs.

”It's no problem dear. I hope to see you training my grandson in the near future, Luna. After all, you saved him from the rogue vampire.” Danielle tells me seriously but in a gentle way making me smile more to myself.

I've saved a lot of people here due to rogue attacks.

It's only reasonable to be liked by everyone around me.

I actually liked the feeling of being liked by others.

”I will be sure to train him in the best way I can. Thank you for trusting him in my care.” I thank the woman as she resting one of her hands on my arm and nods to me.

”Of course dear. We must take the first leave. I promised to go to my daughters baby shower. Please excuse the both of us.” Danielle tells me before both of the old ladies left but waved their goodbyes before leaving me.

I waved back and allowed my hand to drop by my side once again when the back door opened revealing the three people I've been waiting for the last hour. My posture tensed a little, hating the fact that I had no idea what had happened in the room with Zavier.

I always hated people speaking behind my back and this was one of the only times I would ask someone to do so.

”So? What'd he say?” I ask them, my fingers twitching a little bit while Claire and Alex shared a look causing me to grow cautious. ”What is it?” I growl, not liking their reactions.

”He wants to be present at all the training secessions and the previous trainer wants to test your skills before you begin to train the other pack members,” Ajax told me when I felt myself grow angry and turn away frustrated.

”What am I? Twelve?” I snarl underneath my breath as Ajax came around and grabbed my shoulders.

”It's not that. There are many candidates for being the overall trainer. The previous trainer is picking from the best of them all. And Zavier... Just don't even pay attention to him alright? He isn't going to be there to pester you, he's just going to be there for the first few training secessions. It's not all the time.” He told me seriously trying to pull me back to his attention.

”Was it you that said this was a bad idea? I'm suddenly agreeing with you.” I said in a snarky tone and shoving his hands off my shoulders. ”Don't try to make this any better,” I warn him while brus.h.i.+ng past him and hitting my shoulder against his hard enough to make him stagger back a little bit.

”So what? You're gonna give up? I never knew you were that weak.” Ajax scoffed making me stopped and clench my fists and turn to him once again.

”You have no right to say that to me.” I snap at him taking a step towards him. ”You have no idea how much I've done for this d.a.m.n pack that I am not even apart of. Do you even know how many people I've saved? How many people call me their true Luna? No? I thought so. So don't you dare act like you know me.” I throw in his face and turned away from him once again.

”Then you should have no reason to refuse this, Xenon. In their world, you are more a part of this pack just as their family and friends are. I would accept you not doing this if you felt like you couldn't do it, but I will not allow you to decline this opportunity because of a man. You are better than that Xenon.” Ajax tells me truthfully when I glanced behind me and noticed his disappointed face.

I wasn't sure when he grew up, but G.o.d d.a.m.n he grew up.

He was more mature than I was at this point and that was disappointing to admit since I was a few years older than him. Plus I was usually the rational one and here he was being the mature one.

My eyes tore away from his face and up at the window, a faint outline of a man at one of the large windows overlooking the yard. Something inside of me told me it was Zavier watching the both of us argue.

I wasn't sure what his end plan was, but whatever it was. I didn't trust him one bit.

”You must think of me as a better person then, Ajax. I will be taking my leave.” I nod to three of them and let my gaze linger at the window for another second before turning away.

”If you change your mind, the trail is today at sunset,” Ajax informs making me frown and disappear without another word.

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”I can't believe this s.h.i.+t.” I cursed more to myself while sitting in a tree and watching the trail from above, seeing the worthless wannabe trainers barely doing the deeds.

If the a.s.sa.s.sins decided to attack the trainers, they'd have no chance and this was hurting my eyes to even watch.

”If you can't believe it, why aren't you done there showing them how it's supposed to be done?” A voice broke out underneath me nearly making me fall out of my hiding spot. Clutching onto my chest, the pendant s.h.i.+ned brightly green as the red beneath me s.h.i.+ned as well.

I wasn't sure whether to be surprised that I didn't detect him coming up to me or angry that he was in my presence.

My heart felt like it was going to burst out of my chest while I swallowed down my nerves and narrowed my eyes down at the man.

”What do you want?” I hissed, standing from the tree and inching myself higher away from the man who literally haunted my memories and every little thought of mine. It felt like I could never leave the thought of him.

”It's been awhile. Just saw you scolding my future trainers. Thought I'd get your input on the newbies.” He says, a hint of amus.e.m.e.nt in his voice kind of irritating me a little bit.

”They suck. Their technique and moves are so slow that it horrifies me that you are even thinking of these boys being the next trainer. Also, by the look on the trainers face it seems like he is second-guessing his choice in retiring. I almost feel bad since he may not be able to retire right at the moment. They are that bad.” I criticized, seeing no room for improvement for the boys.

It was so disgraceful and their moves were scaring me.

And I am a f.u.c.king a.s.sa.s.sin.

Was an a.s.sa.s.sin.

”Then why aren't you out there? We both know that you can kick all their a.s.ses with one hand and no magic.” He compliments making me roll my eyes and continue watching the kids.