The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 64

ADIRA

The first dress Rie had me try on was a large, pink, puffy dress. It seemed like something a fairytale princess would wear, but it felt like it was absolutely too much for a luna ceremony. I walked out of the dressing room and into the room full of people waiting for me. Eyes went wide, and I heard some instant snickers echoing through the room.

I shot my eyes at Rie, and she stopped laughing and put her hands in the air, trying to act innocent.

tely after told me it was a complete lie.

time.

ion.

st happened!”

same thing with Mason.”

when I looked at her, her face was glowing

ve my Rie would

me, a smile still covering her face. “I know. I never understood the appeal to finding your mate, so I was never that concerned that I hadn’t found my own. I always thought you and Mark were a little sickenin

hands.

things to do.”

?”

ome moments it hurt so much that I couldn’t breathe, but I had to keep fighting. I couldn

ll laugh escaped my lips. “Because I know Mark and I know you g

ing on these dresses and lighten the mood. E

, until I had tried on over ten of them. They were all beautiful. I would wear them on any other

more than anything.

“Just one more. I saved the best for last!” Rie seemed

st? We could be done already?”

ped up and jumped into my lap. “But Adira, it was fun seeing you in al

about everything else.”

ing dress up,” Rie added.

wish you were my future luna. I hat

rt.

her or not you are part of the pack, you can always come to me.” I

ut of my eyes. “Don’t cry, Adira. You’re supposed to be happy right now.”

d at her. “I am happy. I’m so happy that you look up to me like that. Sometimes

in a group hug.

you’re

been made our luna so much sooner than this.”

You’re the

k. I was relieved and touched that so many people cared this deeply about me and were excited about me becoming the luna.

ou okay? I can feel your emotions, Mark linked.

otions. Don’t worry.

about you.

cared about me more than I thought anyone else would, and I knew all of this kidnapping business got to him just as much as it did to me.

ait to see you.

conds.

away from the group hug. She grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the dressing room for the last dress.

gave me a wink as she pulled out the final dress.

s made with sheer fabric on the arms and the upper part of the dress, and it sparkled in the light. The bottom was long and flowy, layered with a gold fabric and then the sheer fabric on top of it. It made me think of royalty with the colors and complexity of

d my curves in the perfect places, and I felt like I was glowing. I could only imagine how perfect it all would be once it was all put together with makeup and a hairdo.

ne?”

to announce me.

ee the future Luna Adira loo

e dress. For a moment, everyone was stunned into silence.

,” Scythe said, knowing.

rcy said.

s, surprised by his unusual comment.

the time.”

lush. Ever since I had returned to the pack house, it was difficult to keep the PDA to a minimum, and I knew it was an issue. I just hadn’t realized how many people had

children here,” Rie said, her eyes still bugging out of her eyes.

ine. I’ve seen people makeout before,” Eva said. “It’s gross, but I’m used to it. I’ve seen Cindy do it p

an eye at

boyfriend I don’t know about?” I asked.

too.”

Eva with a pillow again, making me la

For now, let’s talk about the after party!”

to a luna ceremony before, so I only knew what my mother had told me about growing up. She never mentioned an after party, so I wasn’t sure if that was a custom, or a Rie and Scythe touch to it. They definitely loved throwing parties when given a chance.

my blood instantly turned cold. I slowly looked over my shoulder, kn

approval tearing down my very soul.

ort of frat party. I thought I taught you to act more respectable than this.” Her voice cut through the room, silencing all of the conversations going

didn’t have the right to disrespect my pack.

hange your tone right now.” I stood firm, but inside, my blood was shaking with fea

how disrespectful you were to your own mother

ther was taller than me, but I refused to back down.

e allowed to see Cain today.”

rk and I will find you when we are ready.” I looked her straight in the eyes to show I was being serious.

storming out of the room. My mother was never the nicest p

was physically shaking now that she was gone.

okay?”

talking. Unfortunately, that means it’s time for me to leave.”

making his way down to me. Rie helped me get out of the dress and into my regular clothes again. Just as we finished, Mark found us.

e you okay?

rabbed his hand and forced a smile. “Let’s get this over with.”