Sasha
The celebration was winding down, the Great Hall now half-empty as pack members slowly made their way home. My head was spinning, not just from the wine I'd sipped throughout the evening, but from the whirlwind of emotions the day had brought.
"You did wonderfully," Vega purred in my mind. "A true Luna."
I smiled, warmth spreading through me at her praise. "We did it together," I replied silently.
Kieran's hand on my lower back pulled me from my internal dialogue. "Ready to call it a night?" he asked softly, his breath tickling my ear.
I nodded, suddenly very aware of what traditionally came next. The mating. My heart began to race, a mix of anticipation and nerves fluttering in my stomach.
Vega sensed my unease. "It's okay to be nervous," she soothed. "But remember, this is Ki
