Lucy settled upon two things that day at the pool. First, she would invest some time and money into looking like the elegant Luna her pack deserved, as matronly should never be used to describe a woman still in her twenties. And second, the less time Danielle spent in the packhouse at Northern Forest, the safer for all concerned. Therefore, she planned a trip.
Ashlee was the first to accept a stay on Kiawah Island with Lucy and Danielle. She figured that distance was the best way to get closer to her boyfriend, Owen. A bit counterproductive to what Lucy thought of relationships, but Ashlee was adamant. If Owen missed her intolerably, then he would realize how important it was that they committed to spending their lives together. It was a risky maneuver. What if he didn’t miss her? Perhap
