“Similar to my mother and me!”Logan declared.
Annabella acquiesced, then permitted her wolf to advance and revealed her own wolf’s white eyes to him.
We are all akin to Iris… Now, dear child, you shall become the most coveted wolf, yet your desire will be solely for your Mate, as Iris experienced. When your wolf Rowan fully manifests, you will also need to don your own magical charm.
“Shall I?””
“Indeed, young one, a ring to wear perpetually.” Your mother possesses it for you, and when you reach maturity and identify your mate.” Annabella smiled directly at him, “and you are already quite handsome. Furthermore, those eyes. Observing the northern aurora is truly exceptional. I am confident that you will possess an exceptionally beautiful Mate. However, Logan? What is your method for acquiring her?Annabella enquired of him in a playful manner. “Did you pay attention?””
Observed Logan smile broadly. “My blood!” he exclaimed with enthusiasm.
“Indeed, although unlike our Princess Iris, only a minuscule amount of blood is required; a mere nick, and your Mate will rush into your embrace.”
Brianna observed him smiling contentedly. Internally sighed, contemplating why her mother never recounted that story. It could have alleviated a lifetime of solitude and suffering as well. Annabella was proficient in elucidating this to him, likely due to her role within her pack.
“May I view my ring?”Logan now faced her. Although Brianna was reluctant to allow her son to possess that object until it was absolutely essential, she ultimately handed it to him for inspection. He examined it from various angles and then smiled at her, saying, “It’s the same colour as yours, Mum.”
“Indeed, it is.” She nodded and gazed directly at Annabella. “His offspring?””
“Not all offspring in the lineage inherit the gene, yet any wolf possessing white eyes carries it.”
“How do you ascertain that prior to the child’s wolf manifesting?””
“Indeed, an excellent inquiry.” It was somewhat more challenging to resolve, but we ultimately succeeded. We are now experiencing Dieng’s shift for the first time in a locked room, typically accompanied by either your mother or father. If the wolf’s eyes are white, a charm is bestowed prior to exiting the room.
“From where does one acquire a charm?””
“From us, naturally, my dear. We possess numerous items. They are not customised for an individual, but rather for the gene itself. It can be transmitted and conveyed to another. As you don your mother’s attire now. We will provide a pendant or ring for each of your children, as well as one for Logan, should it be necessary. We shall perpetually remain allied packs; simply call and enquire.
It appeared exceedingly simple to those who comprehended it. She genuinely hoped there were no others like her in existence. Annabella, she recognised, was not as unpleasant as she had thought. “Thank you for conversing with Logan.” I was uncertain about how to proceed with this task.
“I am pleased to visit all of your children, Brianna. You may either explain it or feel free to visit the Ice Moon Pack at your convenience.”
Brianna grimaced at the prospect; she was reluctant to engage with Nathan Avery and did not wish to expose Logan to him either.
I personally defeated him, just so you are aware. Your cousin Tim, along with his mother and two sisters, experienced a humiliating incident. She chuckled, recounting how his mother publicly confronted him in front of the pack, allowing the Dieng’s to witness her discipline of her own son, the current Alpha. One of our minor Dieng regulations. You may find those entertaining to read.
She dismissed the incident, although she was pleased to learn that he had received punishment for his conduct towards her and Logan.
“You mentioned that not all children would inherit the gene,” Ryder stated.
“No,” Annabella replied, shaking her head. “Currently, it occurs in approximately one out of every three or four instances, contingent upon the genetic diversity of the Dieng Mate, whether it is inferior or superior to that of the Mates.”
“Very well,” he acknowledged with a nod.
Brianna regarded him directly with an arched eyebrow. She understood the reason for his inquiry; she had not yet reached a decision, yet he appeared to be contemplating additional children. He merely shrugged at her, a faint smile on his face, likely finding it amusing that she discerned his thoughts. Exhibited ocular exasperation.
Ryder’s Perspective
Ryder escorted Annabella from his office and expressed his gratitude for her assistance with Logan, as well as for addressing Brianna’s enquiries, which he had also found troubling. He desired additional children, and once he won Brianna’s affection, she would struggle to restrain his advances.
He was likely going to engage in copulation with her incessantly for several days. He smiled at the thought, then shook his head and dismissed it; it would be some time before that occurred. He needed to divert his thoughts, he reminded himself as he re-entered his office and checked his watch; he still had thirty minutes remaining before training concluded.
“Logan’s son.”
The boy gazed upward at him, still toying with the ring he would eventually acquire, ideally much later in life. He was no longer seated on the floor but positioned between Brianna and Stella. There is a small rogue pack.
“We must discuss Rowan,” Ryder stated as he approached and seated himself in the chair opposite them.
“You have now heard Annabella’s remarks regarding the emergence of your wolf.”
The boy affirmed with a nod.
“When he does, you will be required to wear that ring continuously.”
Affirmative
Brianna scowled at him before directing her gaze downward at Logan. “Dear, your father is not executing this correctly.”
Ryder appreciated Brianna’s direct acknowledgement of him as the boy’s father, which elicited a warm feeling within him.
