The Perfect Luna

***Steven POV*** "Good morning. Happy birthday, Steven." Margaret said as I walked into the dining hall "Thanks, Mags. " I walk over to the tables lining the front wall. Inhaling deeply the smell of bacon making my mouth water. I look over the options, pancakes with all the toppings, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, biscuits, grits, fresh fruit, and many more choices. I grab a plate, fill it full of bacon and eggs and walk over to the dining table to sit them down. I head back to the buffet and grab a bowl, filling it with pineapple and cantaloupe chunks, and finally grab a large glass of orange juice before heading back to my seat. As I sat down down Margaret walked over with a plate of pancakes for me. "Birthday pancakes for the birthday boy." she smiled as she sat the plate in front of me before saying with a wink "I couldn't risk putting these out for anyone else to grab." I smiled and inhaled the scent of birthday cake. I love these pancakes. She makes them every year for my birthday. Pancakes made with sprinkles in the batter, topped with a mountain of whipped cream, sprinkles, and drizzled with chocolate sauce. 'Do you have to eat such junk this early in the morning? It isn't good for us.' Nix said 'It's our birthday, which only comes once a year. Let's enjoy this.' I replied 'I know you will but wolves don't enjoy eating junk. I need proteins, preferably meats.' Nix said 'Hence the plate of bacon and eggs. I know how to take care you, Nix.' I replied As I started to cut into my plate of pancakes I heard someone enter the dining hall behind me. "Good morning, Alpha. Good morning, Luna." Margaret said with a bow "Good morning, Miss Margaret." the Alpha said as he walked over to the buffet tables "Good morning, Maggie." the Luna said with a smile, "You did a wonderful job as usual." I stopped cutting my pancakes and stood up. It is considered rude to remain seated when the Alpha entered a room, the same goes for eating. The Luna walked over to me before pulling me into an embrace. "Happy birthday, my sweet boy." she kissed my forehead "Thanks, mom." I hug her back before she takes her seat next to me. More members of our pack file into the dining hall and begin making their plates. Stopping to greet the commanding families as they enter. My father made his way over to the table and sat down both his and my mother's plate as he sat down at the head of the table. Following him sitting down everyone also took their seats. The Beta and Gamma families sat with us at the main table, leaving one empty chair. The rest of the pack sat at the various tables spread around the remainder of the room. Everyone started to eat. "Good morning, everyone." my sister Alexa said walking into the room "Good morning, Alpha." everyone replied between bites Alexa grabbed her plate and took her seat next to me. She was a year younger than me. With her waist length curly brown hair, caramel skin and light green eyes, she had my mother's looks. But she definitely had my father's no nonsense attitude. She was an Alpha and proud to be so. She would make a strong Luna one day. Everyone continued eating, even helping themselves to second and third helpings of breakfast. Wolves were almost insatiable when it came to food. With such high metabolisms we had to keep our caloric intake high. "Happy birthday, bro." Alexa said kissing my cheek "Thanks, sis." I smiled and continued eating. Finishing my food and drink I stood to clear my spot at the table. "I've got it, Alpha." Margaret said as she appeared at my side, grabbing my dishes "Thanks, Mags. You're way too sweet. You don't have to clear the tables, I can do that." I tried to stop her "Alpha, anything I can do for the commanding families, I will." she smiled politely while picking up my dishes before walking away to put them in the tub designated for dirty dishes. "Steven, give me a second and I will go with you. We need to speak before I head into the office." my father said before turning to my mother and giving her a kiss He stood up and we walked out of the dining halls together. We walked to the elevator, passing several people who all greeted the Alpha. Once we were on the elevator and heading up to the third floor he spoke. "Steven, you're 16 now. Are you ready to start your Alpha training?" "Dad, I've waited for this day my entire life." "Good. Starting today you will being training with Sven and the rest of the warriors as well as shadowing me to help you get a feel of being an Alpha. Everyone has always given you respect due to you being an Alpha, but now you will have to learn that there's more to being an Alpha than just getting your way all the time." he chuckled "Does that mean that I'll be making actual decisions for the pack?" I asked as we exited the elevator and walked toward our apartment and stopping outside the door "Not yet. But one day I'll definitely consult with you to check your progress. You're still new to having your wolf, although you both have extreme maturity for your age." 'Damn straight. We could run this pack. We're born leaders. Tell him.' Nix interrupted 'Hush. No 16 year old is ready to run a pack. Let alone the biggest pack in the United States.' I said "Fair enough." I say to my father "Also before I forget. We're having a birthday party for you later tonight. I will be naming you as my official successor. You will also have to officially decide who you will name as your Beta and Gamma." Beta Garret and his wife Amanda have twin sons Nick and Alex who are my best friends. Gamma Spencer and his wife Olivia have a daughter named Piper who's Alexa's age and a ten year old son named Ben. "I know what you're thinking. But the choice of Gamma is completely up to you. Pick who you believe is the best for the position. I trust your decision." he said before walking into the apartment, leaving me standing in the hallway alone 'Nix, Nick and Alex are my best friends. Of course they'd expect me to pull them in both the Beta and Gamma positions. But Olivia is more than capable of handling her own as Gamma. What do you think?' I asked 'How should I know? I've never heard of a female Gamma. They're usually more of a supporting role to the men.' he shrugged 'Some help you are.' I sigh before heading into the apartment