LOGINIt's always nice to be part of the family conversation in those big mealtimes.
PiperNever having had sisters, well, other than Vivienne who I didn’t know was my sister, I’ve never had moments like what I had before my Luna ceremony. The champagne and the laughter flowed freely all afternoon. My new friends and family helped me get dressed, do my hair, and my make-up. It was loving, sweet, fun, and perfect, except for one thing.“Kennedy, where is Vivienne? She promised she’d be here.”“She will be. There’s no one in this world more important to her than you, Piper. She would not miss this. But one of the she-wolves she’d been talking to went missing and she felt the need to go search for her. She knows the time of your Luna ceremony. I have faith that she’ll be here.”As the time drew closer to my ceremony and Vivienne hadn’t arrived, I became more sure that she wouldn’t make it. I tried not to be disappointed, knowing that what she is doing out on the streets is important, but I still wanted the only two blood relatives that I care about here to see this momen
HenryIt’s finally the day of Piper’s Luna ceremony. I’m not sure who is more excited, her or me. I will finally, finally have my mate and Luna officially instated in the pack.Quirin, Kennedy and their pack of pups arrived last night, causing the decibel level in my pack to double. I’m pretty sure that they are feeding off the positive energy in our pack. Everyone is excited to accept Piper as their Luna.Warren and Yara arrived at breakfast and the rest of the family will arrive at lunch time. There’s not enough room for all of them on the Alpha floor, so I had Dallas talk to Nicolette about having the overflow stay on their floor. Since Philip has gotten close to Quilla and Quinlee, he pleaded with her to allow them to stay on that floor wi'th them. I called Yara, to make sure that a bunch of pups running around on the Beta floor wouldn’t impact Nicolette’s healing. According to Yara, pups are food for the soul, so she should be fine. Since I’d like her to stay close, just in case,
PiperWhen Henry and Gavin picked me up on Friday, I was surprised to see that Gavin has started to respond to Henry in a similar way to how he responds to Yara, like he’s seeking approval and attention.And my amazing mate not only rolls with it, he seems to encourage it, feeding my brother’s emotional needs without even thinking about it.The weekend was amazing as always and went by much too quickly. While I was in the pack, we spent the time preparing for my Luna ceremony next weekend. Henry insisted that I go shopping for a dress and when Cyra and Cyrus showed up to take me, I knew I couldn’t argue. Cyra doesn’t have time to waste on clothes shopping, so for her to come take the time to do this with me was special.“How are you feeling about graduation?” she asked over lunch.“I’m excited. You?” I ask, rocking baby Cyrus so Cyra can eat.“Nervous and excited. You’re a natural, you know?” she says, nodding at me holding her son.“I don’t know about that. He’s a good baby.”“Have y
HenryWhen we get to the restaurant, the waitstaff remembers our large group. I’m not sure if that’s because there are so many of us, or because we make sure to tip well. Either way, we were seated quickly.I keep Piper beside me and she keeps Gavin beside her. Vivienne sits across from us, next to Kennedy who takes a quick look at her face, touching it gently.“I don’t believe anything is broken, although I am concerned about why you aren’t healing,” she says.“I am healing, Luna. I look a lot better than I did last night,” she tells her, making Piper growl. I stroke my hand down her back to help calm her. I know this work is important to Vivienne and I want Piper to recognize that as well. I know my mate would do suffer through some pain if this was her calling and this seems to be Vivienne's calling.“So, Still Waters isn’t a good name for you after all, Little Hellfire,” Zach says to Gavin, looking at him intently. “There’s more to you than I thought. So perhaps Tartarus. Although,
PiperWhen we sit, Councilman Edward addresses my father and his attorney.“Alpha Glenn Conley, you stand accused of selling women into unwanted mate bonds. You are accused of initiating and soliciting buyers, then attempting to sell your daughter Vivienne Abbott into a mate bond with Gamma Nathan West. You are accused of initiating and soliciting buyers, then attempting to sell your daughter, Alpha Piper Conley, into a mate bond with Alpha Peter Moore. How do you plead?”“Excuse me, Councilman. I would like to make one change to the charges you’ve presented,” the prosecuting attorney says.“What is that?” he asks.“Alpha Piper Conley has officially completed her mate bond with Alpha Henry Bishop. She is Luna Piper Bishop now, not Alpha Piper Conley.”My father sneers as he turns to look at me. Henry glares back at him, wrapping his arm around me in a show of protective possessiveness. I just smirk at my father, knowing I’ve gotten the better of him again.“Noted. The record will show
PiperIt’s one thing to know that you’ve been accepted into a large, loving family. It’s quite another to see that family show up for you when you didn’t even ask them to. Perhaps Henry did, or perhaps Yorick let everyone know that my court date was today, but either way, every one of them, every single one, is here.“Where is Vivienne?” I ask Quirin after hugging my family and thanking them all for coming.“She’ll be here,” he says.“Well, well, well. Look who we have here,” I hear my brother, Gage's, familiar voice say.I turn to see him with about ten warriors walking into the courtroom. I have a moment to wonder if he thought he could take Gavin home by force today before a wall of protective Alphas blocks my view of my brother.“Move along, pup. You have no business here,” Quirin growls.Gage is stupid enough to not keep his mouth shut.“Who the fuck are you? If anyone has no business being here, it’s you. It’s my father on trial and my lying sister and her bitch friend who put hi







