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Chapter 21
Liora
The party for the pack’s initiation is in full swing, now that the ceremony is over. Everyone in Moon–I mean Ivory Fangs–is here in front of the pack house, laughing and dancing away while enjoying the food the men cook on the grill or that roasted meat from the boar Roy killed a few days ago. I knew that damned pig would
be on a fire spit before the end of the week, but damn, was it a pain to prep yesterday morning with the
omegas.
Speaking of the omegas, we decided they would also need a break to enjoy this day, and so other than them
preparing salads and sides for the party yesterday, the kitchen has been closed. I spy Luke and Roy dancing
with a bunch of pups, the little ones entertained by the two goofy warriors.
“Liora, have I introduced you to the friend who asked their alpha to allow us to join this pack?” I jump when
Dan asks this question, not realizing that he had snuck up on me while I was watching over my pack.
“Goddess, Dan, we are getting you a bell!” I practically shout at him, pressing a hand on my chest over my
frantically beating heart. Dan starts laughing at my reaction, apologizing for scaring me, while grinning and leaning against the maple tree I am under.
“And to answer your question, no you have not.” I roll my eyes at Dan. I know the name of the man that Dan is
referring to, Alexander Carter–Dan’s friend, and the one to convince the late alpha. He is up at the DJ table,
playing the music for the pack to dance to, talking with those who come up to him to socialize, and dancing
as well. From what I was told, he is an omega who went to law school, becoming the pack lawyer. He is in
charge of the businesses that were owned by the late alpha and Luna, and in a few days‘ time, we have a
meeting with him to discuss how we will transfer their ownership to Maya and Dan.
“Well, I know you are taking a few days off, so why don’t I introduce you to him now.” Before I can protest, Dan
reaches out and clasps his left hand around my wrist, then proceeds to drag me through the dancing crowd. I try to pull away, but Dan is adamant I meet this friend.
“Alexander!” Dan calls out as we grow closer to the DJ table. Alexander turns to the sound of his name, a
wide grin spreading across his face as he takes in our approach, and I am released as Dan rushes over to hug his friend.
“I can’t believe you are our Luna,” Alexander jokes, making Dan growl at him.
“It’s Luan,” he corrects in annoyance. This time I laugh, gaining a glare from Dan, who harrumphs in further
annoyance.
“I think I agree with Alexander. I like Luna better,” I tease back, elbowing Dan in the side playfully.
“You be quiet, or I will have Maya replace you as beta with Luke,” Dan playfully scolds, wrapping his arm
around my shoulders.
“Anyways, Alex, this is my goddaughter, Liora. Liora, this is the man that got us here.” I reach out my hand towards Alexander, the large man clasping mine in his and shaking it.
“Nice to meet you, Beta Liora. It’s nice to finally meet the she–wolf Dan would gush about being his goddaughter.” I blush at Alexander’s words, the love I feel coming from Dan in the familial bond washing over me. I am happy to hear that I am talked about, and know that Alexander has heard nothing but good things
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“It’s nice to meet you too, finally. I am sorry about having to push the meeting back, but I need to…take care
of something.” My voice cracks as the dam inside my mind pushes back. It is getting harder to control the
pain, to push it to the back of my mind. I just need to make it through tonight.
“Dan told me. Kazil is a damned fool.” Alexander gives me a sympathetic smile, and I sigh. I know Dan had to inform the previous alpha what made me a rogue, and I knew that would also mean Alexander would know. There was no way we could hide it.
“If you need to push the day back farther, let me know.” I thank Alexander for his understanding and excuse myself. I need to find a quiet place to breathe and force the dam back in place for just a little longer. Dan reaches out for me, giving me a questioning gaze, and I give him a reassuring smile.
He pulls me in for a hug and whispers that it’s okay if I want to leave now. That I have been strong for far too long. The dam cracks in my mind and I pull away, giving him another reassuring smile, and telling him I will stick around for another hour. After that, I walk away before Dan can say anything else.
Making my way through the crowd, I move towards the willow tree. Its long branches were gently pulled back for the ceremony, but now they hang low to the ground, gently blowing in the wind. I find solace there, hiding under the tree and leaning against the trunk.
“Breathe in, breathe out. In, out,” I mumble, as I try to force the pain back one last time. Just one last time for tonight. I can feel it working. Feel the crumbling dam in my mind become reinforced. Just another hour or two with Ivory Fangs, and then I will escape to my cottage.
“Liora?” Opening my eyes I find Luke staring at me with concern, his green eyes boring into mine.
“Are you okay?” His question is my undoing, and I fall to my knees as the pain I have kept back finally unleashes.
The dam broke.
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