I was brought to Mother Kai's house to get dressed for the ceremony. I have been a ball of nerves all day. Adriel left early in the morning to gather the wood for our room. I did not get to say goodbye, Kele came for me early. She wanted me to take a nap so that I am rested for tonight. "You have to rest and look your best. You need to take his breath away when he sees you." Kele said. "I am so nervous, I don't think I can sleep." I replied, wringing my hands together. "You will do just fine, but you need rest for the marking. It will take some energy from you." she said. "I have never been to a mating ceremony like this. Ours were small ones in the community." I said. "This one is different because you will be part of us now. You will be the future Luna, so that is why yours is dif

