Chapter 3

It was time for dinner and I could hear already noises coming from downstairs as others have gathered for a feast in Michael’s and mine honor of finally returning home.

I was happy to see my father as well as the rest of my family pack mates, and it did felt good to be finally home.

The knock at my door sounded and a moment later Michael peaked his head searching for me, "O there you are." He said, "Are you ready to go downstairs?" he added.

Taking a final look at myself in the mirror, I walked towards the door and said, “Yes, let’s go.”

We walked down the stairs and soon enough we got crowded with many of our pack friends. Talking and hearing everyone’s news about what was happening with them while we were away, we got asked so many questions about our travels and the world itself.

The clinking of glass sounded through the room as we all stopped talking and turned towards the sound of it.

"Dinner is served if you would all please go through the main room and take your seats." My father said to everyone and soon enough we all started to walk inside the big dining room.

What I noticed first was that they have reorganized the room as tables were all connected in a huge long square. A little bar with two barmen’s were in the middle of the tables, serving drinks as people started to sit down.

The Alpha table higher up so can look over the room and its members and that was where I was walking towards.

Nearing the table I saw my father happily chatting with an older man sitting next to him.

When he saw me approaching, smiling he said, “Wonderful. Come her my son and let me introduce you to Sir Thomas, Alpha of Calypsos pack.”

Father introduced us and I took my seat as the dinner has begun.

Sir Thomas turned towards me after we finished eating, "I heard such impressive things about you Jonathan, and have to say that for such a young male you truly managed to accomplish a lot."

I politely smiled at him, placing my glass down on the table as I answered, “Thank you.”

“You see I passionate about archeology and history itself, and if I was any younger probably would love to join you on your expeditions and explore the world, find rare artifacts." Sir Thomas said as my father proudly looked over at me, glowing with joy.

"I always wanted to find and I will not lie to you Jonathan, many have tried and failed as you must have known that already trying to find the family tombs of the 18^th dynasty Royals, the pharaoh Ahmose, I am sure you have heard the legends about the mysterious death of his daughter Amara?” Sir Thomas asked me as he leaned on the table and excitedly spoke to me.

“Yes of course I have heard about her. They said that Ahmose tried to find her killer but never succeeded nor did they actually ever found how she died.” I told him knowingly as I was remembering the story of the Royal family from the 18^th dynasty.

“Exactly. They were the wealthiest Royals ever said that lived but as you know, all the clues that were found to be able to find their family tomb were cleverly made, diverting every explorer by misleading them in successfully finding the tomb.” My father was carefully listening in between mine and Sir Thomas’s conversation.

“So I heard.” I looked at the old man and asked directly, “If I may Sir Thomas, my father told me while I was still in Italy that you were seeking for me as you wish to speak with me about something?”

He smiled, looking even more excited with what he was about to say, “Yes I did. I have been given the opportunity in participating well better said more financially participating to be a part of a National archeology museum team, and we would love to have you onboard to lead the expedition to find the Ahmose family tomb and I was hoping that you will accept this opportunity and help us in our attempt?" he concluded making me raise my eyebrow as I listen to him speak.

Before I could say anything he cut me off and continued, "Jonathan you are one of the best in the field of archeology and findings rare relics. And because of your enormous experience and knowledge, I am personally here asking you to please accept this quest and opportunity and for us together to reveal the truth that is wrapped so tightly in the never-ending mystery of that family and their misfortune."

I took a moment to think and get in his words. Yes true I manage to find many historical items and truths that came with them, and I loved Egypt and many mysteries that came with its past and pharaohs and tragedies that followed some of them. But everyone knew that this certain family was the only one with a veil of mystery so tightly wrapped around them that I couldn't lie and say that I wasn't intrigued by the thought.

There were many false leads saying where their family tomb was, and just the thought of finding it was making me feel the rust off my adrenaline flooding inside of my body.

If I was to accept it, I would need to be extra careful in looking into every lead that I will come upon, otherwise, I could spend years searching and end up as many others before me have, to never actually discovering the Ahmose tomb.

I looked at Sir Thomas and could see he was holding his breath, the wolf inside of me stirred at the thought of going again into a new adventure. It was strange to see my wolf has spiked up interest in such quests, yes he loved it but never was he this excited.

Finally deciding I spoke, “You want me to lead the expedition?”

Sir Thomas nodded his head as he answered, “Yes, and you are even free to assemble the full team and anything you will need would be provided and given to you. What do you say?”

I looked over at Michael who was sitting quietly and listening at my exchange with Sir Thomas, and when he saw me looking and that look in my eyes when I would set my mind to go after something or to do, he groaned, "Oh come on. We just came back." He told me, exhaling dramatically making me chuckle.

I turned back towards Sir Thomas and spoke, “I accept your offer.”

He clasped his hands in joy same time as my father did, making me look at my father in question as he laughed and said, "One of the silent partners for this expedition is also me.” My father told me with a huge cheeky grin on his face making me to shake my head and laugh.

“Your father didn’t want to be the one to ask you, but I was the one more than happy to have the privilege to do the honors.” Sir Thomas added laughing.

I looked at them both and having my mind already gathering all the information’s and what we might be possibly needing for this expedition I spoke, “So when are we leaving?”

Another groan came from Michael making both my father and Sir Thomas to laugh.

“Soon as you can and everything is settled and prepared.” Sir Thomas answered.

I nodded my head and the rest of the evening we discussed plans and materials as well as historical facts we knew about Ahmose and his family.

Finally, sometime later, I was in my room, having a late-night drink in my hand as I stood on the balcony, watching at a beautiful, big, shiny moon that was illuminating everything it touched with its peaceful bright light.

Drinking the rest of my drink, I walked inside my bedroom and placed the empty glass onto my desk heading towards my bed as slowly I got undressed, placing my clothes on the side on the chair while I got in bed.

Closing my eyes, sleep took over me, and soon enough I was consumed by another dream.

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I looked around and found myself next to the huge white pillars that were decorating what seemed to be like a widely opened balcony. I stood and watch at the horizon in front of me, as I could see far in the distance under me, tiny houses as some had lights glowing from the inside and the quiet night breeze gently caressing my cheeks.

I felt two tiny arms wrapping from behind me, making me to turn my head around just to see the same beautiful blue eyes looking up at me as she laid her head onto my back.

“It is so peaceful isn’t it?” she asked me making me feel the hammering of my heart inside my chest at the sound of her velvet sweet voice.

I took gently her hands as I turned around and placing my hands on the sides of her cheeks, looking into her eyes in silence.

The sight of her was breathtaking, pulling me closer to her as all I could do was want nothing more but to place my lips onto hers, to taste her, to feel her, to claim her….

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