The hall was decorated with the finest materials for the mating ceremony. 

The NightShade pack was busy with people preparing for the event. Unlike other mating ceremonies, this one was special because Zeus would be picking a bride who would in turn be their Luna. 

Expectations were high with the rumours of the death of one of the contenders and the arrest of the other. Tara wore a bright smile as she sat in the chairs allocated for the candidates alone. 

Zoey was in prison and Candice ...