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s something more. A queen? A loud pop startles me from above and I look up just in time to see the confetti machine shower me. I laugh excitedly and brush off shimmery confetti from the ruffles of my dress. 2

". An elder calls from the seats across. I don't remember h

so myself".

e all laugh pleasantly. A couple similar comments aid the mood of the table and soon enough, the guests are even mer

rst course,

y seat at the head of the table. The seat to the

coming, I guess". I w

He lowers his head and whispers back. "They do

pup a gift". He raises his head and smiles down at me. "You must be excited to s

afar. Beta too. I also know he doesn't attend awakening ceremonies, but then a little part of me had hoped he'd make an exception this one time. Now that I think of it,

s and I turn to the plate and dig in. Just as the first

down that canal in me. There now seems to be a scent in the air. It is light and airy at first, but as I go down the channel in my mind, it gets stronger. My body comes alive with the scent, and I find that I'm desperate to know where it's coming from, desperate to

n activated. I'v

a channel in my mind. And glowing brightly. And just like that, I know the wolf on the other end of that channel

ha is he

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g network of veins in his arms. At random spots, I see that his tan skin is adorned with tattoos. His ebony hair is ruffled and a few locks fall over his forehead, and a well carved beard hardens his jawline. An aristocratic nose sits perfectly on his face and those lips….I don't rea

t. As I stare into his eyes, excitement unfurls in my stomach. As much as I'm wired to obey his command and quake under his order, I don't fear this giant of a man. He wouldn't hurt me…. never. This man i

s me a second to realize he's walking towards me but when I do, my heart races even

seconds, ripples of murmur quickly spread through the room. I can almost feel their excitements piq

me to spare. Let the a