LOGIN"Florence please tell me you've ticked all the boxes required to ensure that this anniversary celebration does not go south" Otis inquired eagerly.
"Yes I have, we have every box ticked as Luna Caroline instructed." Florence confirmed. The Alpha never missed an opportunity to brag about Luna Caroline's beauty. His friends had journeyed from afar to celebrate with him, each with their mate except for John who had clearly refused to "be distracted by the responsibilities that accompany tolerating a mate" in his words. "And there comes my Luna!" Alpha Denparlio announced. "Isn't she just beautiful! She's got the fairest skin in the entire region, no offense to y'all" he teased. "None taken!" John shouted which incited a brief giggles. Alpha Denparlio continued: "Her aura accompanies her into every room she graces, like right now. Caroline is the best thing the moon-goddess ever did for me, if I had to choose. I would choose her over and over again. Please welcome my moon jewel. Everyone applauded as the Luna approached the table blushing uncontrollably. Nine inches above the ground was the most intimidating shoes the guests have ever seen. She swirled her long silky ginger hair from side to side as her hips swinged with poise. The scent of her spices clouded the room rendering the he-wolves utterly dazzled and hypnotised. Almost every she-wolf gasped in unison. Each whispering into the ears of the other. "Indeed, the Luna is the truest and purest representation of real feminity, charisma, and elegance. Look at that..." Evelyn whispered to Nova. "You d*mn right." Nova affirmed with a half smile. " She's a jewel indeed. The moon Goddess did us well. "Wow, I love how she maneuvers them nine inched shoes!" Mark excitedly whispered behind the ladies. "You can say that again", Florence confirmed. "She IS the outfit. Aura-second-to-none!" "d*mn right, girl?" "All rise?" Aden announced. "Please welcome our esteemed Luna, Caroline..." Applauses filled the hall and cheers erupted. Alpha Denparlio gave her a hand as she stood up from the table and climbed up the stairs to the stage. "Thank you, thank you so much. It's so good to be home". She elegantly cleared her throat before she proceeded with her welcome speech. "I welcome you all to the twentieth anniversary of the Fortress Cave Wolf Pack. Over the centuries we've thrived, and for two decades now we have opened our doors wide. Our house has served and has been widely recognized as a refuge indeed to young wolves who seek purpose, rouges who have been rejected and literally every wolf who is committed to connecting to something greater than themselves. " She paused, then continued. "Thank you to all our friends and allies for honoring our invitation. We are so pleased that you chose to celebrate today with us, this means so much. To the newbies of Fortress Cave, especially those who are yet to officially meet with me, my name is Caroline. Mother of this pack and fated mate of our esteemed Alpha. It is my pleasure to invite you to embrace this family wholly. You'll never walk alone from now henceforth. We will be there every step of the way, to hold your hand when you feel afraid, to celebrate your little wins with you. To protect you against all external threats and to guide you on your journey to becoming... As usual, I will only be around for a short while, but the royal chambers will open to you for the next three days, you are welcome to show up to say hello to me, to hang out, and of course help me know you better. I want to be your mother, but only to the degree that you allow me to. And to Eliana, she paused and took deep breaths..." A sudden awkwardness errupted among the moon-walkers and generals. The pause was so long that the guests started to wonder. Eliana immediately panicked because she thought to herself "how could the Luna have already found out if she only arrived yesterday and if anyone here is sworn to secrecy?" Then the Luna finally broke her silence... Eli you need to see the werewitch already! Azra frantically suggested. Eliana still had her face turned to the laundry she was folding. "Who are you suggesting, Margaret? Azra you know she is literally blood bound to the Luna and if I'm indeed pregnant then Luna Caroline will sure be the first to know!" So, what are you gonna do now, Eli? "I have no clue, but I know I will figure it out." Eliana assured. Then suddenly a loud sound blared. That must be the horn. I hope the Omegas have put everything in place. Doris mumbled just before Brielle inquired. "Doris do you hear the horn?" "I sure do, Brielle." "The horns only sounds when an important guest arrives at our packhouse! Who could it be?" "Brielle did you forget? Alpha Denparlio had informed us that Alpha Emerson would be stopping by for two moons..." Alpha Denparlio had recently sent word to Alpha Emerson seeking counsel especially because as much as he didn't think Luna Caro
"I will burn my essence and permanently flip open the door to our bond. What is good for the goose should equally be good for his Luna, I'll let the moon goddess decide." These thoughts solidified her decision as she approached her wagon and mounted it. Off she went back to the Academy. Over two decades ago, Luna Caroline accompanied Alpha Denparlio on a journey of seemingly no return because even though he had built almost his entire life at the Diversity Academy, he could no longer return there because he wasn't only laid off, but was completely banished from ever setting foot at the academy. "The moon-goddess is strongly leading me to the acid rejoin in Europe, Care." The then Professor Denparlio informed his then personal assistant Caroline whom he would fondly call Care, about his strong inclination to travel towards the east of London instead of towards the south, and the acid region which was popular for it's ability to sustain multiple life forms seemed like a
"Margaret, I will not be returning to Fortress Cave for a long while. My wagon is parked over there, I just wanted you to know." Caroline informed Margaret, pointing to the wagon facing the castle gates. "Please come inside briefly... I will miss you very much Caroline, and I will not relent in sending you word. Please don't shut me out, because I know how you can get whenever you feel stressed. If I don't hear from you Caroline, I will be showing up at the academy." Caroline squinted a little bit when she heard this, but Margaret didn't budge. She stared even more convincingly into Caroline's eyes and reaffirmed: "I mean it. Every word of it. I will show up at the academy if you ignore me." "That will not be necessary, Margaret. I will keep in touch." "Better." Margaret responded hugging her tightly. "I can't breath Margaret, your hugs are always suffocating" They both laughed it off as Margaret responded " I have something for you" She went into her
"I don't feel well, Lucy. My energy levels are persistently draining and my breaths feel heavier, sharper, and much more strenuous to draw. It feels as if I'm breathing not only for myself but probably for five additional people as well, and no matter what I eat I don't just get satisfied anymore. Last night was tumultuous because I couldn't find any comfortable position to lie in and this morning it feels even more frustrating and conflicted. I don't even want to get out of bed today, Lucy." Eliana sulked. Two days ago was the important event of the full moon and that was when Eliana met her wolf Lucy, for the very first time. The first thought that clouded her mind the moment she beheld her wolf was: "It feels like I've known you all my life, you smell familiar and also feel overwhelmingly familiar" Clearly, Lucy could hear her thoughts and feel her every emotion instantly. So she smiled warmly, hugging Eliana by putting her head against hers, then she kissed Eliana fai
"But I choose you, I always have and always will, Honey." Alpha Denparlio attempted to convince Luna Caroline. "So have I chosen you over and over again Bubba!" She snapped. "Even when my parents threatened to disown and disavow me if went ahead with our marriage plans, I still chose you. Even when YOUR mother, threatened to cast a hex of barrenness over me if I went ahead to marry you, even then I chose you just because the moon goddess had destined for us to end up together. And when you brought the offer concerning the Alpha's Ritual I didn't refuse you, I supported you. When Luna Brenda divorced and rejected you back at the academy before you decided to move here to begin the the foundations of this very castle in which I stand, I was there! Every step of the way, brick by brick!" Then Luna Caroline leaned against the wall, arms crossed and head tilted to one direction. Mucus drooling, and her entire face turned tomato red. "So did you indeed and i
Luna Caroline rose up from the floor, and began to pace the royal chambers responding to Alpha Denparlio's question in a monologue. "How would I feel about Eliana being your backup Luna? Shouldn't the real question be, how do I feel right now? Bubba, ten moons ago the Alpha's Ritual was performed. Whether or not a similar ritual is performed in any other pack, Fortress Cave has no idea and may never find out. Every werewolf in Fortress Cave who had spent at least twenty four moons in the pack qualified for the Alpha's Ritual but here's the twist, the he-wolves only had to make entries and receive tags to be registered on the Pack's ledger system, however, they were not welcome to outrightly participate in the said ritual, just as it has been over the years. During the ceremony you made a declarative speech: "This is the Fortress Cave pack and I Alpha Denparlio am the Alpha of this pack. In this pack, as much as there is absolute equality, there is also hierarchy and
Between Eliana's panic and the mating tie that had ensued, laid the Alpha's opportunity to either make a decision that will make the pack or break it's neck. "Honey just a moment, I'll join you soon. I'm currently in the middle of a little something in here..." "Bubba, no. I need you to op
"Who's there?" "It's me Bubba, open up..." "Care? Caroline?" Thirty minutes ago Luna Caroline was with the newbie wolves. Welcoming introductions, answering questions and providing assurance in preparation for the forthcoming full moon. "Hello my Darling, what's your
"I would like to borrow one of the containments below the Beta chambers." "Yes, my Lord" Otis responded. Still looking dazzled because there were much more comfortable containments beneath the royal chambers. Secondly, why does the Alpha need a containment for the full moon? "This mus
"Ashton, in only a couple of days the full moon would finally arrive, we know that the pack can already feel the pull in their bones, because we feel it in ours as well." Ashdon nodded in confirmation so, he proceeded. "This morning I almost snapped. That already informs us that tempers are







