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rings in the pack, for pack ceremonies, parties organised by the Alpha family, and sometimes rented at a discount for pack

n, and Hunter and I were supposed to celebrate

lpha heir made him of noble blood, and it was customary that after his ascension as Alpha, he ought to have an official mating ceremony during which his fated luna or chosen

he importance of the mating ceremony in my ears. I had to meet up with her every day f

when it came to being aware of the needs of the pack members, meeting those needs, being a listening ear, sometimes handling finances, being in charge of ceremonies, and hosting meaningful gatherings betwee

he finally completed his ascension; I wanted to do my best, and for two years I had learned diligently. While I thought this was my

able in the far corner. I've been told that the council hall was occasionally used for important council meetings that

er to his right. A few unfamiliar faces sat around each side of the table-some elders I knew

lationship? Had they been preparing her to take on the role of Luna? Had Hunter been planning to take her as his chosen mate bef

e. Pressure built up on my chest, and my guts twisted. They knew about Hunter and Arya's history but never thought to tell me. Why? Their betrayal stung deep, and my stomach twisted in a knot as pain speared my heart. Why had they kept it

; the sound carried his voice to where I stood, breaking me ou

e I wasn't expected to speak until they permitted it. But I continued either way; if that was a rule, I had already bro

lpha Orion's left brow quirked in a silent question, Hunter's mom narrowe

– If the elders will permit it, of course." I added the last bit so it wou

e grant your mate's request." His gaze flicked to Hunter, and my mate rose from his seat, growling in disapproval as he m