TWO MONTHS LATER

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On the night our Bonding Ceremony took place, there was a full moon. The elders of the pack declared it a sign that the Moon Goddess blessed our union, but after what happened with Meredith, I was still having a hard time believing my mother cared about anything that went on down here.

The ceremony was a grand and glorious affair, with the entire town—yes, the entire town—in attendance. It was befitting of an Alpha and Luna to be sure.

I had ...