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Nora rolled her eyes dramatically. “You saw Alpha Dayson this morning. Does he have such an effect on you that you can’t focus?”
Marcy plastered a stiff smile. What was Nora up to this time? Marcy cursed internally for not paying attention. “I was thinking about something, don’t make a big deal out of it. Will you explain what was that about the party, or should we drop the topic?”
“There is a party tomorrow, for you.”, Nora said meaningfully.
Marcy was surprised. “For me?”
Talia hoped that her confusion was not showing on her face. She was surprised by this ‘party for Marcy’, just as much as Marcy was.
Mindy winked at Talia before saying, “Talia is the main person to answer your questions. Everyone who is someone in the Shadow Fang pack will be at the party tomorrow. It’s to…”, Mindy leaned over the table and spoke in a whisper, “Introduce the future Luna of the Shadow Fang pack.”
Marcy perked up and a bright smile slowly bloomed on her face as Mindy’s words sank in. Her first impression was that Alpha Dayson was trying to wiggle it out, or that he won’t treat her well. However, now Marcy realized that she misunderstood him completely.
Alpha Dayson was mysterious because he wanted to surprise her with a party!
Marcy thought how she was silly. Of course, Alphas don’t have time for courting, chit-chat, and romantic stuff. They are busy with their matters like managing a pack and training and fighting against rogues. But no matter if Alpha Dayson has women on the side, or how much work he has, he was still preparing a grand party for Marcy. Isn’t he the sweetest?
While Marcy was processing the idea of a party that changed her opinion of Dayson, Nora noticed one odd thing about how Mindy delivered the information.
“Why did you say that quietly?”, Nora asked Mindy suspiciously.
Maya responded, “Because of where we are. This party is only for important people, and the ones who are not invited might get offended or want to crash the party.”
“Oh…” Nora nodded in understanding. Who would want to mingle with those low-level characters anyway?
Nora looked at Marcy enthusiastically. “Did you hear that? A party for you.” And for me as well! This will be an amazing chance to mingle with important people!
Nora turned to Talia. Mindy said that Talia was the go-to person. “Is there a theme? Should we buy specific outfits?”
Talia had no idea how to answer this. Talia had a hunch that this was the part of setting up Marcy, but other than a few hints she got from Maya, Mindy, and Kalina earlier that day, the girls didn’t tell her anything.
Unfortunately, Nora was looking at her, and so did everyone else, so Talia took a deep breath and improvised.
“It will be late afternoon and evening. Think about an upscale party, but not over the top that would make people stiff. Luna of the Shadow Fang pack should be someone who is dignified, yet down to Earth. Everyone will be looking at her even though she won’t attract attention. She can talk to Alphas as an equal, and she will take care of Omegas and their needs.”
Everyone at the table gaped at Talia.
‘No wonder Alpha Dayson is keeping her as his assistant…’, Marcy thought. Talia’s response was eloquent, and Marcy actually imagined herself showing up among hundreds of important people and being the center of attention.
Nora blinked. Talia said a lot, but she still didn’t get her answer. “So… should I dress up fancy or not?”
Kalina stifled a laugh. “Why are you worried? It’s not like you are going to be the next Luna of the Shadow Fang pack.”
Nora’s face fell and if a look could kill, Kalina would stop breathing the moment she finished that sentence.
“Don’t give them hard time, Nora.”, Marcy said magnanimously. She was obviously in a much better mood than before. “You can dress as fancy as you want. If you didn’t pack anything appropriate, I will ask Alpha Dayson to arrange for you an escort to take you shopping.”
Considering that Alpha Dayson was organizing a party for Marcy, Marcy was confident that he will indulge a small request like that.
Nora had mixed feelings about this. She was excited about the party, but she disliked that Marcy was the lucky one to get this attention. And why was that? The only advantage Marcy had over Nora was that Marcy’s father was an Alpha. Ah, if Nora’s father was an Alpha, Nora would be a Luna a long time ago.
And it was not just that Alpha Dayson had the title of an Alpha of the largest pack in North America, but he was also handsome, filthy rich, and perfect in every way possible.
The more Nora thought how that exquisite specimen was doting on Marcy and not her, the more Nora felt a sour taste in her throat.
Nora wanted to break the sour mood that descended on her. This was in public, and it was not the right time or place to be grumpy.
“How about we celebrate?”
“What do you have on your mind?”, Mindy asked Nora.
“Drinks!”, Nora exclaimed and waved at the waitress. “Bring us your finest wine. Do you have champagne?”
The waitress glanced at Maya questionably and Nora snorted.
“Why are you looking at Beta Maya when your future Luna is at this table? Snap-snap. Hurry with that wine.”
The waitress paused for a moment while wondering if she heard Nora right. Future Luna? Which one?
She concluded that it’s not Nora, and Maya and Kalina were mated so… Talia? Mindy? Marcy?
Maya didn’t want to clarify Nora’s words. After all, Nora was right. Their future Luna was at that table.
Maya waved at the waitress, indicating to her get the drink.
‘Pick any good wine you have.’, Maya told her through the mind-link.
Marcy’s chin when up with pride as she heard whispers from the patrons in the restaurant.
There were discussions about all three Luna candidates (Talia, Mindy, and Marcy), but soon the talks focused on Marcy.
After all, there were rumors already that Marcy and Alpha Dayson might be an item. To add to that, Marcy is the princess of the Red Moon pack. She is beautiful, educated, and mysterious, and now that she appeared at the Shadow Fang pack, and was sitting at the table with Maya (aka Beta), Talia (aka Alpha Dayson’s assistant), and other high-profile individuals, theories about Marcy and Dayson were sparked again.
No one noticed George’s expression darkening by the second and he fought mightily to reign in his wolf so that his aura doesn’t leak and expose him. He didn’t think that just trailing Marcy will be this challenging.
Talia didn’t get it. Why did Maya, Marcy, and Kalina make it sound like the party was for Marcy? Aren’t they just adding oil to the fire?
Yes, they said that they will make Marcy feel comfortable in order to slip, but isn’t it too much to make her think that Dayson accepted her as his Luna?
Talia could see Marcy’s demeanor changing and Talia didn’t like it, not even a little bit.
Marcy was showing a similar expression she had in the Red Moon pack, when Marcy acted like she was the queen of the Universe.
What if Marcy goes to Dayson after lunch and tries to give him a thank-you kiss? If he rejects her, he will blow up the lie, but if he accepts that kiss, Talia will blow up the packhouse.
Talia pushed her insecurities down and tried to shut down the noise.
Surely, her girlfriends know what they are doing, and Dayson is not an inexperienced teenager who can get tricked into a kiss. As for random people in the restaurant, they had no idea what they were talking about anyway.
Talia chanted internally that all this will pass, and she will be back in Dayson’s comforting embrace in no time.
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A middle-aged man with an apron around his waist entered the restaurant while pushing a serving cart in front of him.
Six sparkling bell-shaped plate covers attracted attention, and everyone fell into silence to see what he was up to.
The man stopped when he reached the table where Talia, Maya, Mindy, Kalina, Marcy, and Nora were sitting, and he bowed a little.
“I am Hamil”, the man introduced himself. “I am the owner of the sweetshop that’s down the street.” He gestured toward the covered plates on the cart in front of him. “Alpha Dayson sends his regards.”
With that, Hamil started removing six shiny covers, to reveal the sweet goodness, under numerous curious gazes.
Everyone in the restaurant was paying attention. After all, Alpha Dayson sent this, and nothing like that ever happened before. Didn’t this confirm their guess that Marcy from the Red Moon pack is their future Luna?
Each plate had an assortment of cakes and cookies that looked and smelled delicious.
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