Luna's POV:"Ladies and gentleman, I would first like to thank you for coming out tonight on such short notice. There are a few things I would like to announce before we all begin to eat." Tatum begins to speak."First I would like to announce that we have successfully expanded our clan reach in Asia and Africa." Tatum says as he motions towards a beautiful African woman with silver eyes and towards Kyle at the bar."It has been our pleasure." The woman says in a distinguished voice.Kyle just lifts his glass in the air gesturing towards the young woman."Now the next few weeks will be crucial for the expansion. I will be reaching out to several of you who have underlings who have shown an interest in moving up in our ranks.

Luna's POV:"You gonna be ok?" I ask teasingly."Yeah mom knows I hate desk work. She did that on purpose." Kali says as she drags a chair around the desk."I'll have most of it done by one Kali. I promise you won't have much to do if anything." I reply as I look at the clock and get back to work as Kali sits quietly next to me.It's almost 12 and I've sent multiple emails to Tatum with reports and approvals but I've still not heard back about anything so I print off the necessary papers and head towards Malcolm's office. I knock briskly on the door and wait"Come in." I hear Malcolm call out.I gently open the door to see there are various clan members in the chairs around the la

Luna's POV:"Yes Titan?" Malcolm says with a kind expression."When were you going to tell me about our newest addition to the board?" Tatum says dryly."Ah well it's only been a week and I didn't think it would be a problem." Malcolm replies."Then why waste my time by having me attend this meeting as well?" Tatum growls as Malcolm begins to walk around the table towards him.Tatum's phone suddenly begins to ring and he quickly answers. I catch the faint voice of a woman on the other end and I begin typing slower as I focus on the conversation."You are flying back today right? You left so quickly last night I didn't get to say goodbye." The voice says softly.

Luna's POV:I am almost back to the familiar clearing when I hear Malcolm howling in the distance signaling the end of their run. All the others howl in unison to confirm they are done and on the way back to the house as well. I waited a few moments then let out a low howl to let the others know I was close by but not quite done. A confirmation howl echoed back and I sat down in the middle of the forest looking through the tree line at the clearing ahead. Tatum's familiar scent drifts through the air and I'm suddenly brought to my feet. I look around in every direction wildly as my ears flick back and forth trying to detect the faintest sound. I wait for what seems like forever but there's no sign of him anywhere. I huff loudly and begin heading towards the house with confusion in my heart. Once I'm back and redressed everyone but Angel and Malcolm are in the pool. I quickly run in and change into

Tatum's POV:  I've been gone for several weeks at a time only getting to come home for a few days here and there. Once I had landed back in the states I remembered what this weekend was and I kicked myself for forgetting. Luna had helped me schedule the business trip so I had constantly asked myself if she wanted me around for her birthday. Kali had sent me multiple messages throughout the week taunting me and updating me on Luna and work but it was my mother who had dealt the final blow. Though I was raised in clan life there were still things I was learning about the union and having a mate with powers such as Luna's. Though no one else had noticed Luna's distraught state due to my continued absence my mother had noticed and gave me a warning. Though I had assured her I would be home within a week I had this dark feeling in the pit of my stomach.