el

usy and in front of a room full of people. I read the last text, "You were warned there would be consequences." That

u tonight before bed. Love you." I hoped he might understand, and I could avert disaster. I toss my phone into my bag and hand it to one of the ladies putting mine and Hope'

wearing black suits. We headed outside to the stage that had been set up. Dad's Beta, Lucas, announced our arrival. Lucas was also my

he stepped out, I felt the same pull I had earlier in the day. I could catch the slightest scent of eucalyptus; it was so comforting. I wondered why? As Alpha Gideon came up onto the stage, our eyes met. He had the brightest green eyes I had ever seen. They reminded me of the foliage of morning gl

the Moon Goddess's guardians, the guardians of knowledge. One thing Alphas and Lunas had besides their rulers' marks was a connecting pattern. Gideon's was swirls of clouds and leaves that looked like his moon symbol w

get up and hug him and tell him it would be okay. I didn't know why. I h

proudly on display for all to see. I could see the pride in my father's face as he walked to the

start with the Moon Goddess blessing." He turned to us la

bless you with the wisdom of the ages. May you lead your Pack wisely and justl

Moon Goddess and bless you with the strength of a thousand wolves. May you

ent the Moon Goddess and bless you with focus as clear as a summer day. May

ed water on his head. Then, he steps back, and father again takes over. "The goddess

, "I receive these blessings wit

ont of the three Alphas. At that moment, I noticed how small my

into his blood. He made a line across my brother's chest. "Never forget your duty to your fa

under our father's. "Never forget your allies and friends. As Packs, we are str

a Mason's. "Never forget you are a warrior. You fight so your Pack ca

k to the crowd as his heir mark came into view. A lunar eclipse that would one day turn into a full moon. His pack mark changed from dark forest green to a deep purple and started to connect to his heir mark with growing branches. I could see his blue eyes turn dark as his wolf came

to the ballroom for food and beverage to celebrate." Celest announced wit

round her trying to figure out what c

are growing up. I just want you all to stay my little

food is gone." Hope took both our hands and led us into the ballroom. It was a grand affair. Ce

e issues after I left?" Roth pop

don't know if we would have been able to make th

te unit as a sign of respect to my father. They were a small unit with a big appetite. "Perfect. You know where I wi

Amelie." With that

p buttons undone. Gideon's suit looked like it would burst at the seams any moment. He wore a forest green button-up with his jacket slung over his shoulder and sleeves rolled up to his elbows. The top buttons

ut his hand. "Amelie, right