A Secret Alpha Mate

(Jennifer) What. The. f**k. “Mom, what is this?” “You didn't tell me about your ceremony?” She yells, “You didn't even tell me that he took you as his chosen mate! You know how huge this is for me, for all of us. How long have you known?” She demands her face beet red. “This is the first time I'm hearing about it" I throw the ugly invitation on the floor, if Jackson would have asked for my inp it would be more flashy, more in your face, not some stand in the shadows dark script. “So, what? Jackson is throwing a ceremony without telling you, I don't believe that” She scoffs. “That is exactly what I'm saying." I get up, “I don't understand this at all She seems to believe me, “Was it a surprise then?” She studies my face. “I-1 guess." I try to think back, he said he was busy with pack things, said things would be perfect in a few days. Was he surprising me with a Luna ceremony? I wish he would let me plan it but I could make the baby shower even bigger, and I' sure I could get a wedding out of him. “Mom, am I going to be Luna in two days?” I look at her, her angry face changed into shock and adoration. “My daughter, Luna of Moonstone,” She grabs and pulls me into a hug, “That is exactly what that means, come on, we nee to get you a dress, I need to talk to Gianna. Goddess knows what their taste will pull off, they're way too simple.” “Did you see the invitation?" I scoff, my mom laughs with me. “Plain and simple. Thankfully, they will have you to show this pack what class is." (1sta) Most of the decisions were made and we were just waiting for a few confirmations from some of the vendors. I was back in Gianna's silk dress to get my measurements. “Almost a perfect fit, angel’ She spun me around, “Just a few small adjustments, I will work on this myself tomorrow and come back for a final fitting tomorrow night The seamstress pinned a few things and wrote a few notes while 1 was standing on a small stool. Gianna and Abigail were watching me misty-eyed until Gianna's eyes clouded over for a few minutes. I hope everything w okay. It looked like such a long conversation. Gianna looks annoyed when she’s done with the mindlink, but puts on a smile, “Thank you so much for accommodating L remember, nothing about this will be spoken to anyone else, not even anyone that works for you.” The seamstress nods. “Of course, Luna Gianna, your word is law. Isla, it was a pleasure to meet you and I am looking forward to calling you Lun: in a few short days." She packs up her things and carefully wraps my dress and leaves. “Is everything okay?" I turn to Gianna who is pouring a glass of wine, taking a long sip immediately. She turns to me and pinches the tip of her nose. “Lisa, Jennifer's mother, wants to know why she wasn't involved in the planning. I knew this would happen, but its still annoying” “What did you tell her?” Abigail asks. “I just said that we wanted it to be a surprise for everyone.” Her eyes cloud over again, “William just linked me and said that she showed up at our house” She takes another long sip of wine, finishing the glass before pouring another. “Why don't you appease her?” I suggest, “Just tell her a few decisions or bring some binders, pretend there's more to do” shrug. “You're right, I just don't want to see her, she was so annoying accusing me of all this stuff. She hated the invitations by t way." She said looking at me with a smile. “Of course she did." I roll my eyes. “I guess I should go save William if I'm not back in two hours, send help.’ Pouring another small glass of wine and downs and grabs few binders. She takes one look around the place with a sad look on her face like she would be leaving it forever and sighs before turning and walking out the door. Abigail and I smile at each other. “Let's get tidied up, it's almost dinner time and I'm sure all the boys will come back here soon." I get excited at the thou! that Jackson would be back here shortly and we got to have another perfect night with everyone. “What should we do for dinner? Do we make something?” I ask “Ym not sure if there's much time, especially to cook for a group that big with how they eat” Abigail responds, “I think the are some delivery menus in one of these drawers.’ She looks around, “Ah here they are.” We sift through a few of them, “Mexican? Chinese?” I ask. “Hmm this Mexican one offers catering, a burrito bowl type bar, we could see if they could accommodate us” She grabs t phone and calls the number while I load the dishwasher and arrange Gianna’s binders that she left here. “It's all sorted, they are having a slow night and can get some catering to us in a few hours.’ “Great! I'll text Jackson and tell them not to worry about food tonight.” (Benjamin) Meghan knocks on my door and comes in without me telling her to. “Your mail is here." “since when did you start delivering my mail? Or is this an excuse to see me?” I look at her before going back to my pape She was starting to lose her appeal. I wanted something new. I had already been sleeping with her for almost a year and the excitement was gone. “There's something you might want to see, it's from Moonstone." That got my attention. She drops a thick envelope on my desk and I waste no time opening it. 1 almost forgot about our little omega Luna problem. We hadn't heard anything abot a Luna ceremony yet, and 1 hated to admit it slipped my mind with everything else going on around here since the Elder’ men showed up. “So, they are finally having a Luna ceremony. But they don't mention Isla’s name here. That's strange.” “Hm?” Meghan comes behind me and bends over my shoulder to take a closer look, “That is weird, I've never seen a Luna ceremony invitation without the name of the Luna on it, maybe it's because she is an orphan rogue she doesn't have her own family to be there.” She scoffs. “Maybe. The ceremony is two days away, they probably forgot to invite us, or just decided at the last minute and we got a last-minute invitation printed” I would not lose my alliance with Moonstone over an omega. The fact we were invited as afterthought angered me. “There's something else in the envelope,” Meghan says, going to grab it but I grab it first, she was still an omega and needed to know her place. She was not my Luna. Alpha Benjamin, I am writing to you to explain the late invitation. Due to some recent unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to thro\ a bit of a last-minute Luna ceremony. Although it is tight on time, I can assure you that the Luna ceremony will be an official event. We would love to have you in attendance. However, we understand that you might have previous commitments. Rest assured that you and your family will be more than comfortable here and welcome to stay the night and join us for brunch the next day. Please RSVP and send your regrets or how many people will be joining you. - Gianna, previous Luna of Moonstone A rushed Luna ceremony after she’s been there for over a month? It didn't make sense. There was no reason to rush it, ev for pregnancy, wolves weren't as traditional as humans. Once we found and marked our mates, that was more binding th: any human marriage could ever be. “This is strange, see what you can figure out.” I throw the letter back on the table next to the invitation and turn to Megha who is already getting on her knees. Fine, I might as well take a blow job since she's already up here. “Lock the door” (1sla) jim gets off duty soon after Gianna leaves. Cameron, Lucas, and Jackson arrive an hour later. jackson sweeps me in his arms, “I missed you, my love!” He whispers in my ear before setting me back down. “Where's my mom?” “Lisa wanted to speak with her." explain, “I think you should link her or your dad and see what is going on. We sent her home with some binders to pretend.’ His eyes cloud over for a minute. “They're on their way over. She said she gave Lisa the binders and told her to talk to Jennifer and write down everything they wanted and mom would order it. She sounded annoyed.” He adds with a small chuckle. “That's smart, less contact with them but they think they're planning something. 1 almost feel sorry for Lisa, it's not like s was in on it and she thinks her daughter is going to be a Luna." I say it wasn't her parent's fault. “You're too nice, I guess you are right though. But they still get a grandchild so they get something out of it.” The door opens Gianna and William walk in. “Are your parents disappointed that they aren't getting one?” I ask Jackson but Gianna must have overheard. “Not at all. As much as I would love grandchildren.” Gianna gives Jackson a pointed look, “We want you to be their mother not that odious witch." william comes up and puts a hand on her shoulder, “We would have accepted it being Jackson's child if it was, but neithe of us were excited because of the situation and how it tore Jackson away from you." He adds. Another knock on the door sounds, “Lucas, Cam, do you mind getting that and bringing it in here?” Abigail asks. They carry in ten large tin trays of different meats, vegetables, and warm tortillas. There were bowls of guacamole, five different salsas, cheese, and sour cream. “This looks incredible, ladies, thank you so much,” Lucas says while setting everything out. “Let's dig in, after we finalize the details of the ceremony, I have something for us to do” Jackson looks at the doctor, “I found a 10,000 piece puzzle.” Abigail and 1 laugh and Jim looks thrilled. “Game Night" Lucas cheers, “Little known fact, I am amazing at puzzles.” He tells no one in particular. Once everyone had second and third helpings, whiskey and wine were broken out again and Jim it a roaring fire. We all huddled around it in a food coma. “So how are we going to do this? I mean logistically, where is she heading after we out her to the pack?” Cameron asks, propping himself up on his arms from where he was laying by the fire. “It's a tricky situation because she is pregnant, but I say the dungeon.” I stiffen, “Is the baby going to be okay down there? I don't want anything to happen to him because she’s staying in a cold dungeo I turn to Jackson. “You're right. Again’ He says, “Lucas, can you make one of the rooms a bit nicer? Maybe a proper mattress, pillow, and comforter. We can bring a heater if need be and bring her food that the pack eats.” Lucas nods. “ll arrange it tomorrow.” “She can leave for doctor's appointments but that's it’ Jackson says, finality in his voice. “I can actually conduct most of the appointments from down there.” Jim cuts in. Jackson nods at him, an agreement. “What about visitors?” Cameron asks. “Her parents can come, maybe once a week.” Jackson looks down at me. “I think that sounds fair” “Then when she's had the baby we can decide on a more permanent punishment. Banishment, death, or permanent dungeon sentence.” Jackson says, Lucas and Cameron smile at him. “How is it going to go for the Luna ceremony? I don't want any fighting, it is still Isla’s night” Gianna looks at the three bo “I was thinking we just go on with it as normal. I can go on the stage and welcome the pack and our guests, then invite m parents to the stage. Then, announce the Luna.’ Jackson squeezes my hand when he says this. “You think Jennifer will come up to the stage then too?” William asks, “I know she will" Jackson replies. “She's going to want to see you beforehand, probably want to check out the decorations or something,” Gianna says to hi “How do we get her away for the day?" Jackson asks. “send her and her mom on a spa day outside the pack.” Gianna suggests, “Then have them get ready and tell her to come outside right before shes announced.” jackson looks at me, “Do you like the sound of that?” “Sure,” I shrug, “I guess she deserves one last spa day.” He smiles down at me. “Alright, I think we have a plan then. I'l inform my men before the ceremony to be ready, and after the drama that will definitely take place on stage, to seize her and take her to the dungeon.” Jackson nods at him. “I'll have to apologize for the confusion and chaos but then we can get back to the ceremony and make Isla the official Luna of Moonstone.”

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