Chapter 55 - Cake and Presents

Sitting here up on the stage is really uncomfortable. My nerves are shot and I have to, open everything in front of the whole pack. It looks like I have a present from each pack division and a couple small ones from my parents and one from the soilders and infirmary personnel. This is crazy, I don't think I've gotten this much attention, or received this many presents before. May the moon goddess bless me with the willpower to overcome all this. My mom starts with the Deltas gift "This is from the Delta wolves" my mom says as she handed it to me. I take my time to unwrap it, the paper was a beautiful. It was wrapped in a black and red plaid with gold ribbon. I opened it and I couldn't believe my eyes. They gave me my own bottle of wine that they had made themselves. "Thank you so much! I'm not drinking age yet, but thank you for taking the time to create this for me" Dahlia stated. "This gift looks to be from the Beta wolves" my mom said. She handed me a medium box. It was heavy, I wonder what I could be. I neatly unwrap the present, this wrapping is beautiful as well. A metallic gold wrapped present with black and white plaid. When I opened the box, I was stunned. "Oh my god, this is beautiful. Where did you guys find these?" I was staring at, four 17th century vintage Victorian black and bronze candle stands, that were easily a couple pounds a piece. "We may have had a little help from your dad" The leader of the Betas said. "Awesome find guys" Dahlia said. "Now this one, looks to be from the Omegas" my mom said. My mother handed me another medium size box. This one was beautiful, where did they find this wrapping paper? I carefully opened the box that was covered in black and white flowers, paired with white and black ribbon and a bow. "I love the wrapping paper" Dahlia said. I open the box and oh wow! "A 17th century antique Victorian mirror!" Dahlia beamed. "I'm glad you like it" the leader of the Omegas exclaimed. "That's really beautiful" my mother said. "Now let's open this one" my mother said, handing me another box. "Looks like it's from, oh the royal guards!" My mom said with excitement. She handed me a smaller box, that was wrapped in what looked like packing paper. with a twine ribbon. I thought it was beautiful. I opened the box and I pulled out a frame and black combat boots. The frame had painted designs and said lucky 13 on it and had a picture of us, the day I made my selection. "I love it!" Dahlia said. "When did you guys take this picture?" I stated. "Your mom secretly took it, and the girls painted and designed the frame" Jackson said. "I love it and the boots are prefect" Dahlia said again. "This one is from the infirmary personnel" my mother stated. My mom handed me a gift bag that had a huge Happy Birthday plastered across it with a bunch of glitter stuck to it. I opened the bag and it had this really cool red and black plaid wool jacket in it. "Oh wow, thanks guys!" Dahlia stated. "You're welcome my Luna" Lockhart said with a bow. "Saved the best for last!" my mom squealed. She brought over 2 small boxes and 1 larger box. My parents always go over the top. I started with the small boxes. I can tell my dad wrapped the small presents. The wrap job definitely screamed OCD. The wrapping paper was amazing. It was black with white wolf outlines that were covered in glitter, paired with white and black curling ribbon. I start to open the boxes and I can't believe my eyes. One contained a Victorian bronzed quill pen and the other contained A Vintage looking leather journal with a branded moon and star. Our lineage crest. "A Luna needs somewhere to write her thoughts and the pen is a bonus" I heard my dad say as he is smiling ear to ear. "Thanks dad!" I say unable to contain my excitement. Next I had my last present, I knew this one was from my mom. It was wrapped in Red glitter paper, paired with a giant black bow. I open the box and I am super excited to see what's inside. It has tissue paper that I thrash through. Inside I see a giant throw blanket, it's red, black and white plaid and it also contains a pair of little black slippers! "Awesome mom!" I said nearly yelling. "You're welcome baby! I hope you like your gifts" my mom said. "I love every single one!" Dahlia said. "Paige, Phoebe and Mavis, please take the presents to Dahlia's room" my mother said. "As you wish" they say back. My mom is definitely on a mission, it seems like she has every second of this celebration scheduled. "Now, it's time for the cake!" my mom says over the loud speaker. I watch as a group of people come through the garden gates, in their chef uniforms carring a three tier cake. "Holy cow" I whisper. As I'm watching them bring it towards me, they stop to light the candles and start walking straight towards me and the pack break out in song "Happy Birthday, to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Luna, Happy Birthday to you!" The pack is in an uproar at this point, as the chefs stop in front of me to blow out the candles. "Make a wish!" I hear my mom say. I blow out the candles and the cheering only grows louder. "Let's cut the cake!" my mom says. I watch as my mom delicately started to cut the cake. The cake is beautiful. Black decorative icing around each tier, paired with red and black flowers that cascade from top to bottom. It's a shame to see it get cut into. "Here baby try this!" my mom said as she hands me a slice of cake. I grab the fork and put a piece in my mouth. "Oh wow! This is Amazing!" I tell my mom. "I'm glad you like it!" my mom said. My taste buds explode in flavor. Buttercream frosting, with vanilla bean cake and Raspberry filling. This cake down right makes you feel sinful after each bite. "Have some cake" my mom says as pack members are in a line being handed slices of cake. I wish I could just eat the rest if this cake all night. We spend a few minutes eating, laughing and talking. Everyone seems in high spirits. After I finish my cake. I go to the snack and drink table. I grab a bottle of juice to wash down the cake. That cake really made me hungry. I find myself stalking the snack table like it's my prey. So many goodies are laid out, ripe for the picking. Finger sandwiches, fruit tray, veggie tray, cheese, meat and crackers, chips and some kind of dip I've never seen before. I can't control myself and I grab a little of everything. "Hungry?" I hear from behind me. I turn around and I see Jackson staring at me, chuckling. "You have a little something on your face" Jackson said as he hand motion led like I have some kind of food mustache. I take a napkin and wipe my face real quick. "I was really hungry!" Dahlia said sticking her tongue out at him. "I'm not hear to judge, I'm just trying to help you save face" Jackson said with a wink. I jab him with an elbow to his side. "Ouch" Jackson said still laughing. "Dahlia! where did you go?!" I hear my mom yell. "Over here mom" I reply back. I watch as my mom.walks over to us. "Feeling hungry, I see?" my mom said with a raised eyebrow. "I couldn't help myself, the cake made me really hungry!" Dahlia replied. My mom chuckled at me. "It's your party sweetheart, remember not to ruin your appetite, we have a huge dinner planned after the shift" my mom said. "Okay, I won't go overboard!" Dahlia said trying to convince her mom. My mom points to the sky. "We have about an hour before the blood moon starts" my mom stated with a serious face. "I know, I'm ready but first let us celebrate more!" Dahlia said. My mom smiled at me and gave me a hug. "I love you sweetheart" "I love you too mom". "Hey, save some love for me!" my dad said as he made his way towards us. "It's almost time, let's go dance some more" My dad said wiggling his eyebrows at me again. I roll my eyes and I stick my hand out. My dad takes it and he drags me off to the dance floor again.