Aeliana
"I can't believe your Luna ceremony is tomorrow already! Stella squealed.
I smiled, tired but happy. "Me, neither."
We were in Stella's room, where I had developed the habit of taking refuge when Derek was busy in the evenings. The Luna suite was just too lonely for me. Not to mention the close proximity to Luna Carlotta. Being with Stella just felt more like home. I was really going to miss her. Our parents were due to arrive early tomorrow morning, and stay for a few days to join in the celebration of my birthday, mating, and Luna ceremony all at once. When they left, Stella would go with them, and I would be truly on my own here for the very first time, without anyone from my family here. I'd be part of a new family, Derek's family.
"I'm going to miss you," I said in a small
