Chapter 3 - Promises

Marly POV

                  I finished putting the meal together, as the doorbell rang indicating the guests had arrived.  For these types of events, my parents insisted on putting on a show so I would join them for the meal.  I was to eat a minimal amount of food and only speak when spoken to. 

                  I heard voices but could not make out who was here.  I was silently plating food, when my mother walked in behind me.  “Hurry up; everything had better be hot!” she scowled.  She hated that I would be joining them for the meal, and I knew I had to be on my best behaviour. 

                  I carried the plates through to the dining room and almost tripped over my feet when I saw Maxwell standing there with his father, Alpha Luke.  I caught Mason’s eye, seing him smirk at my surprise.  I think looked away before I dropped the plates and placed them on the table, before returning with the final plates of food.

                  “Everyone, please take your seats,” my father requested.  Even though it was my father’s home, the Alpha took the seat at the head of the table.  “This meal looks lovely, Gamma female,” the Alpha stated.  Everyone knew I had prepared the meal, but we all pretended my mother did the work.

                  “Thank you, Alpha.  Please begin,” she encouraged as everyone started to eat.  “You are probably wondering why I wanted to visit,” the Alpha stated.  My mother and father paused their eating, waiting for the Alpha to continue.  “I have decided it is time to hand over the Red Pines Pack to Maxwell,” the Alpha shared.

                  Congratulations were expressed, as I held my breath.  Alphas only took over when they found their mates.  Had Maxwell shared with his father he had found his mate?  Had he decided that Maxwell would be ready with me by his side?  I felt excitement roll over me, as I considered the response my family would have.

                  They would be shocked at first, but then there would be excitement.  And perhaps then they would be proud of their Omega daughter taking on the role of a Luna.  The highest honor bestowed upon a she-wolf.  Although my wolf had not shown herself yet, I knew she would be spectacular.  Maybe that is what she meant when she said we were special.

                  Nerves filled my stomach.  Would they tell everyone now?  I had been so lost in my own thoughts, I had missed my mother speaking to me.  I felt my sister shove me, drawing my attention back to the covnerstiaon.  “Clear the table, and bring the dessert,” my mother spit out.

                  Embarrassed, I quickly stood and cleared the plates.  As I walked back into the kitchen, my mother was on my heels.  “What is your problem?  Have you lost your mind?  The Alpha is here requesting your help with planning the ceremony, and you completely ignored him!” my mother hissed at me.

                  Help plan the ceremony.  Was he testing me?  Testing my abilities.  “You will return there with the dessert and coffee and you will advise him that you would love to help plan the event.  Do you understand?” my mother demanded as she grabbed my arm in her hand.  I felt her claws slip out and pierce my skin.  There would be a bruise there shortly. 

                  I nodded in fear of making her angrier, as she turned and left the kitchen.  I scurried around to turn the coffee on.  I plated the chocolate dream cake and was about to re-enter the dining room when Maxwell came through.  “Is there anything I can help with?” he asked.  I was so shocked and then went flush with excitement that he had come to help me.

                  “You could take the coffee,” I suggested shyly.  Before he did that, he moved closer to me, taking me into his arms.  “I cannot wait to be with you again,” he murmured as he teased my lips.  “What?” I asked, confused.  “You didn’t let that little thing with Cassie bother you, did you?  I just have to wait to announce you as my mate.  But soon, I will,” he promised me as his lips captured mine.

                  My heart was going to explode; I was going to be the next Luna of the Red Pines Pack!  Before I could think of anything else, the door slammed open and Cassie spit out, “What the fuck?!?”.