SLY’S POV After I told Xander my plan, we discussed it and agreed it was a good plan. We immediately set it into motion. I mindlinked Stone and Tom and instructed them to gather everyone in the big hall. As I was about to leave the room, Xander suddenly held me back by my arm. “I am a little worried. Dalia is new here; do you think it's a good idea to just put her out there without warning? That's like throwing her into the lion's den without warning and expecting her to survive without help.” I could see the worry marks on his face. It was a reminder that even though he acted tough, he was still worried about our mate. “We love her; she is our mate, but if she is going to be Luna, she will need to prove to the pack that she is capable. And what better way to show it than to stand up

