Chapter Fifty Six

Rose

After I was officially announced Luna of the pack, the celebration lasted into the early hours of the morning. Harriet managed to get herself drunk, which was a testament to the amount of alcohol she consumed. Alastor did his best to keep her clothes on and keep her from doing anything foolish. He eventually gave up trying to enjoy the festivities and carried his sloshed mate over his shoulder back to the packhouse.

By the tail end of the party, I was sure I had talked to almost everyone in the pack. My social quota for the month was maxed out. My soul craved to hide away from the people around me, but I did my best to put on my friendliest face for everyone, no matter who they were. When Orion finally said we could leave, I was thrilled. Just like my first ceremony at Black Moon, Orion offered to carry me on his back. As I latched my arms around his neck, I had the eerie familiar vibe of watching. Of course, I probably was being watched since we were the main at