Chapter 51 - Birthday Escort

There's 5 hours left? When did time speed up? I'm worried about hours 6 and 7. That's when the celestial moon will be at it's peak and it will be time for my first shift as Luna. I'm comfortable having a party with the pack, that I've grown to love. The uncertainty of hours 6 and 7 is what scares me the most. Will I be okay? Will we be attacked? Will the pack be okay? Will I turn into my parents? So many question plague my brain. As I'm lost in thought, my mom snaps me back to reality. "Jackson, sent your father and I a message, he's over in the pack gym waiting" my mom said. "Yes, he picked up his suit and then went to the gym to blow off steam" my dad stated. "Oh, that's a much closer walk" Dahlia stated. "Are you alright?" my dad asked. "Yes, I'm okay, I was lost in thought there for a second" Dahlia stated. "It will be okay honey" my mom said. "I know, I'm just starting to get a really bad vibe, the closer we get to the party. I think it's just nerves" Dahlia stated. "I think you're right baby, just stay focused and you should be okay" my dad said. As I reflect on what they say. I can tell they are communicating with each other. "If there's something you want to tell me, might as well spill it" Dahlia stated. "Oh its nothing, we were just talking about how we can make you feel at ease before, well you know" my mom stated. I wasn't convinced, something is definitely up, I can feel it in my bones. My parents and I take the route to the pack gym. It seems like a faster than normal walk, but my mom has been in a hurry all day. We reach the doors to the pack gym and walk in. At first I don't see my trusted royal guard anywhere. "Wait here I'll go check the men's locker area" my dad stated. I nod my head in compliance. I see my dad walk towards the men's locker area and my mom starts to make conversation while we wait. "You look very beautiful baby" my mom stated. "I actually feel beautiful" Dahlia replied. "You've always been beautiful" my mom said. "I've never really felt like it, I always had my childhood insecurities" Dahlia stated. "I know baby, but you look great, in fact like a queen" my mom stated. I blush at her comment. My mother has always been my biggest fan and always brags about me whenever she can. It's embarrassing at times. As silence creeps between both of us, we see figures starting to appear. I see my dad, who he looks great! He's in an all black suit. He has a red rose in his jacket pocket and his hair is styled. I have never seen my dad like that. I glace over at my mom and you can tell she just fell in love with him all over again. "Milady" my dad said grabbing my moms hand and kissing it. "Oh Ethan, you're too much. You look very handsome" my mom said. "You look great dad!" Dahlia said. I notice the second figure coming into view "Holy crap" Dahlia said as a whisper. My mom and dad turn to see what I see. Jackson, who I've never seen in anything other, than bodyguard clothing is approaching me, as if he's a completely different person. Like he's my prince? His light red hair is styled, his tall muscular figure is covered in an all black fitted suit, with a red tie. I didn't know he had it in him. He looks gorgeous this way. "You look great Jackson!" my mom hollers at him. His cheeks turn red at her comment. "Thanks?!" Jackson said more like a question. "You look amazing!" Dahlia said. "I can't believe you went the whole 9 yards to be my escort for tonight" Dahlia said. "I wanted to match you, and we are going to be going together so it's natural I try to look nice. You look like a queen my Luna!" Jackson said. Jackson made me blush unexpectedly. "Where are the other guards?" Dahlia asked. "They are all back at the barracks getting ready for your party" Jackson replied. "You mean to tell me, they got dressed up for me?!" Dahlia asked. "Yes Luna, it's an extra special occasion and they want to show their respect" Jackson replied. "That's so nice of everyone" my mom said. "Emma, why don't we go get you ready my love" my dad said. "Okay, honey walk me back" my mother stated to my dad. "We will see you two shortly, don't run off the party. We have 4 hours left now" My mom stated. "Time is really flying" Dahlia stated. "I'll take her to the barracks to meet up with the rest of the squad" Jackson replied. "Okay, sounds good, we will meet up in the main kitchen in 1 hours" My mom stated. Jackson and I watch as my parents leave the gym. We stand there awkwardly for a few minutes until I break the ice. "Thank you for doing this for me" Dahlia replied. "Anything for you my Luna" Jackson replied. "Let's go head to the barracks and round everyone up" Jackson replied again. "Okay, let's go!" Dahlia replied.