A few hours later…
I got the okay from Marie, so it was finally time.
“Moonlake, please gather in the auditorium for a mandatory ceremony. Thank you.”
As I stand on the stage of the auditorium, I see groups of pack members coming in and finding their seats. As the seats fill quickly, I see Marie enter the side entrance along with a very nervous looking Peter. I smile and then look out into the crowd.
“Moonlake, welcome!”
Everyone quiets down and listens intently.
“I know it has been a stressful time as of late, but I wanted to use this time to acknowledge a particular pack member.” I pause, and turn to Peter, “Peter, will you please join me on stage.”
He adjusts his collar of a dress shirt I’m sure Marie forced him to wear as he makes his way to me and stands next to me, facing the
