LOGIN"Florence please tell me you've ticked all the boxes required to ensure that this anniversary celebration does not go south" Otis inquired eagerly.
"Yes I have, we have every box ticked as Luna Caroline instructed." Florence confirmed. The Alpha never missed an opportunity to brag about Luna Caroline's beauty. His friends had journeyed from afar to celebrate with him, each with their mate except for John who had clearly refused to "be distracted by the responsibilities that accompany tolerating a mate" in his words. "And there comes my Luna!" Alpha Denparlio announced. "Isn't she just beautiful! She's got the fairest skin in the entire region, no offense to y'all" he teased. "None taken!" John shouted which incited a brief giggles. Alpha Denparlio continued: "Her aura accompanies her into every room she graces, like right now. Caroline is the best thing the moon-goddess ever did for me, if I had to choose. I would choose her over and over again. Please welcome my moon jewel. Everyone applauded as the Luna approached the table blushing uncontrollably. Nine inches above the ground was the most intimidating shoes the guests have ever seen. She swirled her long silky ginger hair from side to side as her hips swinged with poise. The scent of her spices clouded the room rendering the he-wolves utterly dazzled and hypnotised. Almost every she-wolf gasped in unison. Each whispering into the ears of the other. "Indeed, the Luna is the truest and purest representation of real feminity, charisma, and elegance. Look at that..." Evelyn whispered to Nova. "You d*mn right." Nova affirmed with a half smile. " She's a jewel indeed. The moon Goddess did us well. "Wow, I love how she maneuvers them nine inched shoes!" Mark excitedly whispered behind the ladies. "You can say that again", Florence confirmed. "She IS the outfit. Aura-second-to-none!" "d*mn right, girl?" "All rise?" Aden announced. "Please welcome our esteemed Luna, Caroline..." Applauses filled the hall and cheers erupted. Alpha Denparlio gave her a hand as she stood up from the table and climbed up the stairs to the stage. "Thank you, thank you so much. It's so good to be home". She elegantly cleared her throat before she proceeded with her welcome speech. "I welcome you all to the twentieth anniversary of the Fortress Cave Wolf Pack. Over the centuries we've thrived, and for two decades now we have opened our doors wide. Our house has served and has been widely recognized as a refuge indeed to young wolves who seek purpose, rouges who have been rejected and literally every wolf who is committed to connecting to something greater than themselves. " She paused, then continued. "Thank you to all our friends and allies for honoring our invitation. We are so pleased that you chose to celebrate today with us, this means so much. To the newbies of Fortress Cave, especially those who are yet to officially meet with me, my name is Caroline. Mother of this pack and fated mate of our esteemed Alpha. It is my pleasure to invite you to embrace this family wholly. You'll never walk alone from now henceforth. We will be there every step of the way, to hold your hand when you feel afraid, to celebrate your little wins with you. To protect you against all external threats and to guide you on your journey to becoming... As usual, I will only be around for a short while, but the royal chambers will open to you for the next three days, you are welcome to show up to say hello to me, to hang out, and of course help me know you better. I want to be your mother, but only to the degree that you allow me to. And to Eliana, she paused and took deep breaths..." A sudden awkwardness errupted among the moon-walkers and generals. The pause was so long that the guests started to wonder. Eliana immediately panicked because she thought to herself "how could the Luna have already found out if she only arrived yesterday and if anyone here is sworn to secrecy?" Then the Luna finally broke her silence... "Who's there?" "It's me Bubba, open up..." "Care? Caroline?" Thirty minutes ago Luna Caroline was with the newbie wolves. Welcoming introductions, answering questions and providing assurance in preparation for the forthcoming full moon. "Hello my Darling, what's your name?" She asked a seemingly withdrawn young lady. "It's Charlotte, my lady." She smiled. "It's nice to meet you Charlotte. How are you finding the pack house?" "Absolutely thrilling, my lady. I met Liz and Doris and they as well as everyone else here have been quite welcoming." "Well that's amazing. Would you say you feel at home?" "Absolutely, my lady. I've never felt more at home to be frank. Thank you for your hospitality". "You are very much welcome, Charlotte." "Charlotte Darling, I think you are very brave and as a result I have a present for you. If you'd kindly accompany our Pack's beta over here, who would show you to Miss Nova." She gestured at Otis
"I would like to borrow one of the containments below the Beta chambers." "Yes, my Lord" Otis responded. Still looking dazzled because there were much more comfortable containments beneath the royal chambers. Secondly, why does the Alpha need a containment for the full moon? "This must stay between you and I, Otis. Neither Luna Caroline nor anyone else must find out, do you swear?" "I swear to you, Alpha" "Good. Eliana will be transforming for the first time tomorrow. I have been prepping her myself and she's ready." Even though Otis has always had his suspicions, this admission still caught him off guard and intrusive thoughts evaded his wolf brain. "Eliana has never shifted and she is a moon-walker? She has never shifted and she is the Alpha's personal watcher? Did the Alpha not claim the same Eliana as his backup Luna?..." "OTIS" Otis startled out of his head. "Yes my Lord" " Is there a problem? Did you hear everything I said?" "Ple
"Ashton, in only a couple of days the full moon would finally arrive, we know that the pack can already feel the pull in their bones, because we feel it in ours as well." Ashdon nodded in confirmation so, he proceeded. "This morning I almost snapped. That already informs us that tempers are currently shortened especially among the newbies therefore, I need you to spearhead a mobilization to reinforce the dungeons and it's walls for the new wolves as soon as possible. Additionally, appetites are consequently going off the charts so the hunters need to increase their quotas and bring in enough meat to ensure that everyone has all the calories they need to survive the full moon. "Do you understand?" Ashdon as well as every other official, understood and was highly trained to recognize when it was just their pal who was addressing them and when hierarchy was speaking. This was one of such times, it wasn't just Otis speaking, it was the Beta of the Fortress Cave pack. S
"I want to thank you for all that you do for this pack, Eliana" I have heard so much about you and I genuinely look forward to knowing you better. Thank you for the helping hand you've been in ensuring that things run smoothly in the packhouse while I'm away. Your service has not gone unnoticed.And to you all; thank you for paying such keen attention. Please enjoy all that is set before you..."The applauses and cheers erupted again as the Luna made her way down the stairs of the stage with the help of the Alpha.Azra could hear Eliana exhale sharply, as though she had just escaped a sharp arrow." So, do you feel good about yourself?" Azra sneered at her sister Eliana." It must feel so refreshing betraying a woman this harmless, doesn't it? What did she ever do, open her doors to us?"Eliana could feel the tears swelling in her eyes, but she had to summoned the courage to respond."Not right now, please Azra. Someone might hear you. And let's not corrupt the jo
"Florence please tell me you've ticked all the boxes required to ensure that this anniversary celebration does not go south" Otis inquired eagerly. "Yes I have, we have every box ticked as Luna Caroline instructed." Florence confirmed. The Alpha never missed an opportunity to brag about Luna Caroline's beauty. His friends had journeyed from afar to celebrate with him, each with their mate except for John who had clearly refused to "be distracted by the responsibilities that accompany tolerating a mate" in his words. "And there comes my Luna!" Alpha Denparlio announced. "Isn't she just beautiful! She's got the fairest skin in the entire region, no offense to y'all" he teased. "None taken!" John shouted which incited a brief giggles. Alpha Denparlio continued: "Her aura accompanies her into every room she graces, like right now. Caroline is the best thing the moon-goddess ever did for me, if I had to choose. I would choose her over and over again. Please welc
"I, Alpha Denparlio, accept you Eliana Niklaus, as my backup Luna."The entire ceremonial room went quiet at once. It was total pin drop silence as the moon-walkers exchanged looks among themselves and the generals did the same. Regardless of how awkward it felt, Eliana had no choice but to accompany the Alpha out of the room because that was her primary responsibility as the Alpha's personal watcher. "That was scary what you did back there, dada". Eliana finally mustered the courage to comment. Even a deaf werewolf could have heard the shakiness in her voice as she spoke but the Alpha couldn't care less. "Ana" he responded. "The generals and moon-walkers are sworn to secrecy, not even their mates would learn of what transpired here today.Additionally, you seem to forget that I am the Alpha of this pack, the supreme authority. I run this pack and my decisions MUST NOT be questioned." "Forgive me. It is not my intention to question your decision, dada. I am terr







