Sadie's POV Tatiana took Sadie on a whirlwind tour of pack territory. Sadie needed some girl time with Tia. They ended the evening having cocktails on the main street at Tia's favorite Italian restaurant. Duncan met them there for dinner. When he arrived, they were both tipsy. "What have you done to my mate, Tia?" Duncan scolded when he smelled the alcohol. Tia shrugged and giggled, "I gave her a proper tour of the Kalaloch property, and then we discovered together how good the Mojitos are here." Duncan shook his head, "Well, at least you both stayed within the pack boundary." "Another round of Mojito's," Sadie called out to the waiter. "Don't you think you should eat something first?" Duncan frowned. Sadie scowled back at him, "Aren't you a party pooper!" The waiter returned quickly with another round of Mojitos and took their food order. Sadie nuzzled up to Duncan, "Are you upset with me?" "No, you are allowed

Tatiana's POV Everyone had been working hard all day, and it all came together perfectly. The Omegas were completing the finishing touches while everyone else was getting ready for the ceremony. Tatiana stayed back to help before heading in to shower and get dressed. As she entered, she found Luca sitting in the lounge talking with Duncan's Grandfather, Augustus. All the pack Elders returned for the ceremony. Most Elders stayed with family members or at the packhouse. Tia met Augustus earlier when he and their Grandmother Elspeth arrived. He was a very stately gentleman, and Elspeth was beautiful with her long flowing gray hair and striking green eyes. Duncan got his eyes from his Grandmother. They were both warm and friendly, and Tatiana liked them right away. It struck her as strange as she watched them speak that they looked the same age at one time. Since then, Augustus had aged, but Luca barely changed at all. Zeta's aged much slower than the average Werewolf. I

Tatiana's POVThe food was delicious, and the champagne was heady. Once people finished their meals, the wait staff began clearing away the plates. Tia felt more awake and was looking forward to dancing. She knew tomorrow would bring a lot of change, so she wanted to squeeze every last bit out of tonight.The music started, and everyone began to loosen up. Duncan and Luca grabbed their partners and spun them out to the dance floor. Sadie laughed as Duncan wiggled and squirmed in front of her. His moves weren't terrible, just unexpected for his size. However, Luca pulled Tia close and rubbed his body against hers, making her and Talia pant. It was hot enough to make other she-wolves on the dance floor hot and bothered. She looked up into his eyes and wondered what had gotten into him. Whatever it was, she did not want it to stop. She looked over his shoulder and caught Sadie's eyes. She fanned herself and mouthed OMG. The feeling of his body so close to hers brought Tal

Luca's POV Sadie agreed to stay with Zoe's mom while Luca drove Tia and Gaby back to the packhouse for a nap. They got Gaby situated in her old room and then went back to Tia's room. Tia flopped on the bed, exhausted. Luca slipped off her shoes and massaged her feet. "Why are you so bloody good to me," she signed. Before he could answer, she was asleep. He covered her with the blanket, kissed her, and whispered, "Sleep well my goddess." Luca hurried down to the office where Bran and Augustus were waiting for him. "How is the girl?" Bran asked. "She is expected to recover, but she had not regained consciousness yet. Tia came back with me and is resting upstairs." "That is good." Augustus nodded. "Any news about the Gamma?" "No, everything has been quiet. Not even a sighting." "Last night, Tia sensed the attack on Zoe before I did. I have never seen anything like it before. It was as if she could feel it.

Tatiana's POVThe Luna dinner was an informal event. Sadie was satisfied with a simple barbeque. As dusk fell over the property and the twinkling lights popped on, Tatiana and Luca made their way out to the yard. Sadie was already there mingling amongst pack members. Luca looked unusually informal in his jeans and t-shirt, but it suited him well. His butt in those jeans was enough to do her in, she giggled, and Luca looked back at her."What is so funny?""Nothing, I appreciate the view is all."He shook his head, realizing what she was viewing, and asked, "Are you going to stare at me like a piece of meat all night or are you going to help me serve some BBQ?"She raised an eyebrow, "Can't I do both?"He grabbed her and kissed her, "You better not start something we can't finish," a soft growl rumbled in his chest as he nipped at her lower lip.Tia fanned herself with her hand.Luca laughed and turned, heading over to the servi