Chapter 69 - Citra

I’m up the next morning by 5:30 to get ready for our handfasting ceremony. Lunar and solar times are important in our culture. The start of a new day symbolizes new beginnings and I couldn’t think of a better time to have my handfasting with Michael.

Surprisingly, Charlie’s there with me. She and I had become close during my time in the pack, but I didn’t expect her to leave her mate and comfortable bed at this time. But she knocked on the door by 5:45 with coffee and muffins in hand. She hurriedly ushered Michael out of the cabin, telling him to make sure that Zak isn’t sleeping in and actually helped him get ready.

I quickly shower and we eat before we start getting ready.

As she’s fixing my makeup, she chatters about the ceremony and my pregnancy. By 6:30, she’s starting to work on my hair.

“I had no idea that this wasn’t your natural hair color.” She’s running her hands through my white blonde locks to get a feel for how my hair behaves.

“It’s a special potion that chang