Veronica
Aric and I made our way out of the packhouse and down to the training field. The majority of the pack was already there waiting for us. My team was standing at the front of the group with Demetri beside them and my parents were standing in the ‘transition circle’ awaiting my arrival.
Aric and I walked up hand and hand. He pulled my hand up to his lips and gave it a gentle kiss before he released it and took his place beside Damon. I stepped into the circle with my parents and gave them a bow. My mother stepped forward and hugged me as my father gave me a bright smile.
“I’m so proud of you,” my mom whispered in my ear.
I squeezed her and then they both stepped out of the circle. I turned to face my pack, they all returned my smile and waited patiently for me to speak.
“Thank
