I get up early because I didn't sleep well at all. I clean the house from top to bottom. I make Lunch for William with instructions on cooking times for Summer. Then I take a shower and do my hair. After that I go clean out the van and check the freezer. All three freezers are half full so I decided to put in a call to the butcher to restock. I also remember the two freezers in the pack house are low so I add on for that.
Then I thought about canning. Since Cassie is the pack cook I send her a text message asking her about it. She replies that she was thinking the same thing and we talk about a list of supplies we need for that. I tell her I will pick up the things we need today. She tells me to make sure and keep all receipts. I say I will and let her get back to work.
Once that's done I finish making my check list. First making Williams lunch is done.
Second give blood.
Third Steve and I go to town.
Fourth get Williams gifts
Fifth get lunch
Sixth pick up meat
Seventh pick up canning supplies
Eighth Bring it all home and unload it.
Nine choose a body guard
One item down eight to go.
Then I hear the knock at the door. I open the door to Steve standing there in a t-shirt and jeans. He looks really good. William comes out of his room and Steve says good morning. I go get my lists and bag then I tell him I am ready. I remind William To go get his blood drawn and that his lunch is in the fridge and instructions are on the counter. He waves tells me to have fun and go away. As Steve and I head out Summer comes walking down the path. We wave at her and keep going.
"What is all that? I thought we were just going to the mall."
"Sorry little change in plans if it's okay with you, We need to pick up a meat order and also a canning order."
"Um I understand what the meat order is but what's a canning order?
Things for canning. You know jars, pectin, fruit, vegetables, fish, meat. other things you can use for canning. It's already paid for and will be ready for pick up by two this afternoon."
Do you have a name and address for these places and do you have to be there for it to be picked up?"
"Sure here are the addresses for both and I can call Jill and Karen to let them know I'm sending somebody else."
"Wait Jill and Karen, from Meats and More?"
"Yes I have used them for years. They are awesome."
"Yes I know they are. We use them to. They also belong to the pack. Hang on a second."
He pulls out his phone and calls them.
Hey Jillybean how's it going this morning? Listen I am sending Mark and Danny down with the refrigerated truck to pick up Kayla's orders. Yes she is actually our Luna so refund her payment and put it on the pack account please also add the packs order to that. Really okay I will tell the boys to pick up a couple more freezers as well. Okay have a good day, talk to you later.
You really like to be prepared for anything don't you. Jill said you put in an order three times the size that you normally do and now the canning project."
"Yes, I like to be prepared. And Cassie and I were talking this morning, she thinks it's a good idea to do some canning. I guess you guys had a bad winter last year and some of the family's were hit by bandits so I want to make sure we don't have any problems this year. The basement is more than big enough to hold everything and if the other women want to do some canning I ordered enough supplies to go around. Can you call Jill back and add on three more dozen jars all sizes, one dozen more canning pans. She knows what I'm talking about and two cases of pectin, and two cases of veggie canning seasoning. This time leave it on my account. This is my pack to right."
"Yes it is your right. I will call her now."
As he is calling Jill I get a glimpse, that is a fast picture of what's to come. I grab his arm and say,"Tell Jilly to double both orders we will need it."
He shakes his head and tells her everything. Then he hands me the phone." Hey Jilly I'm back. Yes double all the orders, and if you come out to the pack before October 21st you won't be going back till January. Have I ever steered you wrong before. Steve will have the truck there by two unless you need more time. Give me all the canning supplies you have. I will even make you the salsa you love and I will make Karen her raspberry jelly. Deal okay here's Steve."
They talk for a minute then we get moving again.
"So how bad is this winter going to be?"
"Lets just say any wood William and the crew is chopping down needs to be cut up and distributed to the family's who have wood burning stoves. I know it's only May but it's better to be prepared. Now I know the pack grounds cover the whole Valley so is there another area where pack members can get to meat and other food items without much trouble?"
"Yes tomorrow I will show it to you. Now let's go get the blood done so we can have a good time."
"Okay, and when you link the boys tell them they need to pick up six freezers. Two needs to go to the other place, two in the pack house and two goes in our shed. Tomorrow I want to see all of the pack grounds. If I am to be the Luna I need to know right. That's your job tomorrow. Now let's get this torture done. And have you decided who my body guard will be? By the way did I tell you I hate needled?"
"No you didn't, I'm sorry to put you through this. And yes Derrick is one of our best hunter trackers. He will keep you safe."
Then he motions to someone, a big man comes out of behind the tree. He shakes my hand and then backs away. Then we continue our talk.
"No it has to be done. Great here already. Let me go in first. If I pass out I don't want you to see it."
"Okay you go first. I will wait in here till he calls me in."
Then Mike come out of his office.
Mike before we start do you have a basement here?"
"Yes Luna why?"
"I know it probably holds medical supplies right? How big is it?"
"Come this way I will show you. Alpha would you like to see as well?"
Steve shakes his head and we all go down a flight of stairs. Mike turns on the light. There are two refrigerators for medications, Two cupboards for other supplies and a lot of open space. I get another glimpse. I draw it and give it to Mike.
Who ever does your supplies I want you to stock up. Get two more refrigerators and fill them with medications. Anything you can think of. Stock up on things for cold and flu season. I want blankets lots of extra blankets. Get at least three more large cupboards in here fill them with any other supplies you will need. You should know after October 21st you won't be able to leave the pack grounds. You need to be prepared for anything and everything. We will be putting two freezers in here as well as canned foods both homemade and store bought. Can I see the rest of the clinic please?"
"Yes Luna this way please."
We go through the rest of the clinic, it's bigger than I thought. There is an operating room with all the latest equipment, there are two delivery rooms with two baby beds in each. There are six recovery rooms with two beds a piece. A good sized kitchen with two refrigerators, a full stove, two microwaves, a full sink and dishwasher. There is plenty of cupboard space.
"Stock up on formulas, drinks, coffees, whatever you need for this room. Whatever you normally do for a winter prep up this year do times ten. Do you understand. Even the little things toothbrushes, combs, toilet paper, everything. IF you need help let me know. I will be back in a week to check on your progress. Now let's get the blood thing done. Just to let you know I really hate needles."
"It's okay Luna most people do. Let's go down here to room two. Alpha are you coming?"
"He smiles and says," Not yet get her started then I will come in. Besides I need to set up today's shopping trip for the boys."
"Yes Alpha, right this way Luna."
We go into the room he has me lie back on the bed and put my arm on the armrest. I put my hand over his and say," Can you run a genealogy test on my blood? The Alpha thinks I am not fully human because of the visions I get. And keep it between us for now please."
"Yes Luna I can run the test. Do you have any idea what we are looking for?"
"The Moon Goddess said I will get my wolf soon. So there has to be wolf in there somewhere, other than that I don't know."
"Okay I will run a full spectrum test, I will check every species. I will also run a test to see if you come from a royal line."
"A what?"
"It's a test to find out if you were born with Alpha blood."
"Okay, just run every test. I want to cover all my bases. Please say this won't take a lot of blood. I really do hate needles. And not a word to anyone. Also when William comes in later I want the same test run on him. But not a word to him. Give me all the results please."
"Yes Luna, now relax and close your eyes. You will feel a pinch."
And that's where things go dark then the dream starts. I see a beautiful young woman laying in bed, I am standing in a corner with my mother. There is a doctor in the room. He sits down on the bed. I can't hear what they are saying. The women screams, I flinch. The doctor gets up and moves to the end of the bed. Soon I hear a baby cry. She gives the baby to the women. Then I walk over to the woman. She hands me the baby and says," Your father and I both love you very much, I know your a little young yet but I need you to protect your brother. You get to name him so make it good okay. Just remember we love you." Then another women pokes her head in and says," We have to go now if we are going to get them our before the war reaches the castle."
Then we are all running down the hall.
Then I sit bolt upright shouting,"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?"
Both Mike and Steve come running in, they stare at me for a second before Steve says," Sweetheart I need you to close your eyes and relax. Take a few deep breaths for me."
As Mike comes over and checks on things I lay back, and close my eyes. Then I take several deep breaths. While I'm doing this Mike sets Steve up. Once he's set up I open my eyes and look at the men. Mike nods his head and walks out.
Steve asks," Why did you yell like that and why were your eyes all blue?"
"What are you talking about. when Mike first started putting in the line to take the blood I closed my eyes next thing I know I am seeing my brother born. But our mother is not the one we grew up with. And the moon goddess was there. She helped to get us away before the war got to the castle. Then I opened my eyes. You said they were blue? Why would they be blue? I don't understand."
"Something is not right. This is why I think we should get your blood tested. Don't think about it anymore we will work this out."
"Well I asked Mike to do the test myself earlier. He said after he was done with us he would do it."
"Good now lay back and relax then twenty minutes from now we will be on our way out to do some major shopping."