The next morning I wake up with Steve beside me. His hand is resting on my stomach while one leg is wrapped abound mine.
I manage to wiggle loose and go shower. Once I am in the kitchen I start making my breakfast. I sit down to eat and work on my list for Williams birthday tomorrow when I hear a noise. I look up to see the Moon Goddess standing in front of me.
"How are you feeling my daughter? Today will be hard for you. Be careful, tell no one about the child. You must be connected to the pack before anyone knows. Keep Steve and his trusted few close today. Do not leave the pack grounds it is not safe. Good luck my daughter."
After she vanishes I go see Cassie and ask about what happened after I went to bed.
"Well Tiffany took control. Since you were tired she made sure things got done.Once all of the blankets were washed and dried Tiffany had us separating the blankets by size. I am amazed you can get twenty large blankets in a tub that size and fourty-five smaller ones in the tubs. We did the same thing as before. We split them evenly and put them in the different areas. Tiffany agrees that we have a great start. She also took over the biggest common room to make it the new sewing room. All of the supplies you got are in the room to the left. I believe Tiffany wants to make the no sew blankets first. "
"That's fine with me. I got enough material that if the kids wanted to make their own blankets they could. Oh we never did get to talk about tomorrow's party. Do you have time now?"
"Of course Luna, what do you have planned?"
" I intend to take out the meat tonight so it will thaw. As long as I marinate the prime rib in my special sauce we can do whatever you want to with the rest. Also I don't want the pack to have to keep bringing salads to be able to eat. Do you have any suggestions?"
" We can make the salads today and the meat tomorrow. That way we don't overload ourselves today. After all its going to be a busy weekend."
"Okay we will make the potatoes salads and the noodle salads today. Tomorrow we will do the green salads I don't want them to wilt to much. I'll be in early to make the cake. Now what's on the agenda for today?"
"Well I'm waiting for Tiffany and the girls to come in so we can do some work on the blankets then we have a large meal to cook. Also you should know the elders will be here tonight. Tiffany has decided to do your Luna Ceremony today. This way you are connected to the pack. We already know you are our Luna but after the ceremony you will be as one with us."
"Okay what do I have to do for this?"
"Well right now the Alpha is looking for you so you might want to see what's up."
"Okay I'll be back in a bit."
Once I get back to my place I walk in thinking it will be like yesterday, instead I find William, Steve, the Beta, the gamma, the delta, Summer, and Derrick all in the front room. Steve sees me and comes over. He kisses me and slides his hand gently across my stomach. Then we go to the table. Once we are seated Steve starts talking.
" Okay guys I'm assuming you all got the same wake up call I did or you wouldn't be here. This evening will be Kayla's Luna Ceremony. Apparently mom has decided it shall be done now. You all saw the Goddess right?"
Everyone shakes their head and looks at me. William has a huge smile on his face. He gets up and hugs me. Then everyone follows suit. Once everyone is seated again Steve continues.
"As I was saying they all know about our little surprise. They were givin strict instructions not to say a word. We have strict instructions to guard and protect you. Today is going to be a hard day. Everything depends on the Luna Ceremony."
"What must I know about the ceremony? What am I going to have to do?"
"The elders will have a speech, then they make you repeat something after them, someone cuts your hand and then your bound to the pack. Sorry I don't know the exact words but you will find out soon. Mom should tell you."
"Okay so when will they get here? When do we do the ceremony?"
"It is held at dusk. Mom and the aunts will be cooking for it."
"Speaking of cooking I need to put in a new meat order today. I also thing we need a few more freezers maybe two for each location."
"I love this women rather than stressing about her ceremony she is still trying to figure out and take care of the pack."
" I know Derrick, I think the ceremony is just a formality. She has been our Luna since the first accident. She took control and helped the girl."
"Don't forget the young girl who burnt her hand."
"Okay guys it was nothing I don't like to see people in pain. If I can help I will, It's that simple."
Everyone smiles and says,"Yes Luna."
While everyone is sitting around the table coming up with a battle plan I go and make breakfast for everyone. I get out seven steaks and season them with my special rub. Then I get the potatoes going. next is the toast. Finally I do the eggs. The guys all get three eggs except Derrick he gets four, all sunny side up. William doesn't get eggs. I make Summer an omelet with bacon and cheese. Then at the last minute I run out and get sausage. Once it's all done I put the plates in front of the correct person.
Everyone is completely quiet as I sit down. I look up at them and say," What now?"
They look at each other and back to the plates, then William says," I get why you know my meal but how did you know what they wanted?"
"Do you honestly have to ask that question? It was in last night's dream. Any plans you come up with won't work the way you want. What's going to happen will happen. I am trying not to stress over this so all of you need to stop stressing as well. Without giving away any details you should tell your mom what's going on, she doesn't need to get hurt on my account. Nothing major but still not happening. Summer stick by William, Tonight's not going to be easy for anyone. I know you all have your own places but tonight your all staying at the pack house. The strike will be deliberate and fast. Tell your mom I'm sorry about Stacy and the pastor will be sorry as well."
Everyone is silent for a moment then they start eating. Once everyone is done we all go outside.
Personally I can't believe the changes in the area. Tiffany has been hard at work while I am telling them about my dream. William and the boys work on the fences but stay close. Summer goes and helps Tiffany. Steve takes me to his office, we sit in the couch for a moment before I reach over and kiss him.
He pulls back and asks," How bad will it be tonight?"
"The two pictures I showed you earlier this month, they bring hunters with them. But they are neither human or wolf. They only go after the group that the Goddess called on. When they fail to get them it ends. But I don't want to take chances, no one will get hurt because of me. Oh and the pastor needs to stay the night. He must see it. He will not be pleased with what happens but we can't tell him what to expect. It must all be natural."
"Why are you so calm? I mean this isn't you. What else is wrong?"
"Kayla be honest with him. Steven, she knows that if she doesn't remain calm today the baby will die. Lavender is what saves them. But it will start a chain reaction. If she remains calm it will save the pack. Let her do what she must to save everyone."
"If there is a chance we loose the baby today why force us to conceive?"
"I'm sorry my son to put you through this but she had to conceive to survive. Have faith your child will survive. Kayla knows what she is doing. She knows how to keep all of you, even this one alive." As the Goddess talks to Steve she puts her hand on my stomach and looks down. She smiles and says," Everything will be fine just follow her lead Steve. She will get you all through this." Then she kisses my forehead and is gone.
I lean in and kiss Steve then he takes my hand and pulls me to my feet. Sends his mother a message that we are not to be disturbed until later. Sends another message to the guys saying the same thing. Then he takes me down the hall to his room.
" I want some time just for us. No one exists out there until later. There will be no stress, Only love."
First Steve shows me around the room. Then he takes me to the bed. We strip each other and make love for the next few hours. Then we take a nice bath. There is a knock at the door and Cassie calls to Steve. She brought us food also Tiffany will be up in an hour to steal the Luna to prep her.
We eat and make love again. This time we shower and five minutes later we hear the knock at the door. Tiffany has come to get me.
We go down the hall where she has a dress laid out for me. After I put it on Tiffany does my hair. Then we go downstairs. When we get to the door Derrick comes over."May I escort you both outside? The elders are here and would like to speak with you Tiffany."
"Thank you Derrick I best go see what they want."
Tiffany walks away as the others come over.
"Hey bro you clean up really well. What did you have to bribe him with to get his to dress up Summer?"
"Come on Luna it didn't take much. I just had to ask nicely. "
"Okay since he listens to you more than me he is all yours."
Everyone starts laughing at this. Steve comes over and asks,"Hey what did I miss?"
"Well I think my sister just gave me away. Summer gets me now. I feel like an animal that has just been traded."
"That's not good. I thought you loved your brother."
"Oh honey I do but look at how well he gets dressed for Summer. I have been trying for years to get him to look this good. It takes her a few weeks. So I told her she can have him."
" Aahhh I see. Well I'm sorry William but I want sex later so if your not happy with this arrangement you deal with it. I'm not getting involved."
"Wow Alpha is wiped. And no ring either. Damn sis your good."
" It's a gift what can I say."
Everyone starts laughing again. Then Tiffany comes over and says we are starting now. Kayla come with me. Steve go to the elders. The rest of you stand guard. Let's go.
Once everyone is in there place I start getting nervous. Tiffany tells me to relax. Derrick puts his hand on my shoulder and squeezes. Then we walk out to join the group. Once the elders speeches start I zone out a bit. Then Derrick nudges me so I walk up to the podium. As I step forward I can feel Lavender is purring with excitement. Pastor Anderson kisses my cheek and says," If you are to be the true Luna of the pack you must pledge your life to the pack. What say you?"
"I pledge my life to the pack. Their needs and lives will be put before my own."
"To be the true Luna of the pack do you swear to uphold our laws?"
"Yes I swear to uphold all laws of the pack."
"To be the true Luna of the pack do you swear to give The pack an heir?"
"Yes as the Luna I swear to give The pack an heir."
"Alpha come forward please. Your right hand Alpha. Your right hand Luna." He makes a cut on both our hands then he puts Steve's hand on mine then tips them sides ways. As soon as The blood touches The ground I can hear everyone. The Everyone claps. Mentally I say thank you. Then I put up large shields. Everyone claps harder because they heard me. As I look out in the crowd I see them. The men who form the circle are watching. Mentally I reach out to Steve and tell him they are all here. They are at the back of the crowd. He smiles and shakes his head Then he kisses me. The doctor comes over and bandages our hands. When he is done he looks at the elders and says," Forgive me for being rude but who are the seven strangers you brought to my pack without at least informing me that you are bringing them."
Elder Wilson steps forward and says," They are here with me. They are here to make sure everything is done properly. We will also be taking the Luna with us for testing."
Everyone starts screaming and yelling. "All I can think is everyone keep calm we will fix this."
Right away the pack members calm down. The seven move forward. And just like in the dream I am now surrounded by the men.
They start closing in and that's when lavender comes out. I don't remember much just that everyone backs away. Then there is a lot of talking. After a minute I feel Steve step up to us and he is talking to Lavender. Then I am in control again. Steve helps me up and says," Elder Mitchell please get Elder Wilson out of my sight. I think she has proven herself tonight. And take these men with you please."
"Yes Alpha, I'm sorry the ceremony had to end like this. Good night. Lavender was it, nice to meet you."
Then the Beta, Gamma, Delta along with a dozen hunters get them off the property. After that the party continues slowly. I feel wobbly So I tell Steve I need to sit down. Tiffany hands me a glass of water. As everyone comes back I say," Why is everyone staring at me?"
"Well Luna it might be because none is us has ever seen a purple wolf before."
I look at Steve as pastor Anderson walks over," My child you are beautiful. You never mentioned being a wolf."
"Because we did not know until just recently that we were anything but human. We also found out we were adopted."
"Wow that is a lot to deal with how are you both holding up?"
"We were doing very well until tonight. Who knew me becoming Luna would bring out Lavender like that."
"Well congratulations Luna. I'm glad your both happy now. When you get married and have kids I hope to preform the ceremony for them."
"Of course pastor. Actually Summer and I have some news to share if that's okay sis."
"Go for it guys."
" We are getting married. and since your here we would like to do it now."
"I would be honored to marry you."
After Summer and William get married it is quite late. Once the party winds down we all go to bed.