Chapter 47
Eve POV
On the day of the party, I went to Michelle’s room, and she was giddy as ever. She says she has put all her other work on hold for me and made me an outfit for tonight’s party. She kept telling me how she had been with Willow in the library studying Luna’s. Getting inspiration from pictures and descriptions.
“From my research, Luna are warriors and ultimate mothers. They serve alongside the Alpha as the father of the pack. If the Alpha has to leave for whatever reason, he trusts his Luna to defend and protect the pack in his absence. They are also the person most connected with the Moon Goddess which is why packs look to her for guidance“.
She covers my eyes and walks me into her room.
“Ta–da“.
I am horrified. “I can not wear that. I’ll be practically naked“.
“Oh everything is covered“, she states while waving a hand at me.
“Thought you said Luna’s are mothers and role models“.
“And you are. That doesn’t mean you have to be drab. I know you like skirts with slits so have done that. The top shows that you are fierce and not be messed with but also sexy. The fabric is tough and in earth tones showing your grounded. It is to be worn with hair down and no shoes to give you more of a natural look and I have a gold necklace, earrings, and anklet to show your royal status. Courtesy of Conrad’s credit card“.
I replay everything she just said in my head. “Did you just refer to me as Luna“.
“Yep. Because whether you want to admit it or not that is what you are“. She states this so matter of fact that I stand there surprised.
“Mish, I’m not the Luna. The pack hasn’t even accepted me as a member yet let alone as someone of authority“.
“Sweetie. The only person stopping you from being accepted is you. Conrad is clearly smitten with you and they know he calls you his mate. Members from your old pack have been telling stories about what you did for them. Some kid called Ewan is calling Virago once all soldiers confirm information about your battle with the rogues. Arthur’s even been getting upset at everyone who has called you rouge since he was formally announced as your Beta. He keeps telling them that you were never a rouge as you never truly abandoned your pack“.
I think about what she said. I have still been keeping to myself and avoiding eye contact when I walk as I felt like I wasn’t wanted but is this not reality. I go over a touch the fabric of the outfit. Could I really do this?
“You really put a lot of thought into this didn’t you“. I nervously laugh at her. “I will try it on but I’m not promising anything“.
When I put it on, I was surprised at how perfect it was. The long skirt sat right on my hips. It had a high slit up my leg and gold stitch detailing. The top was basically halter in the same fabric and had a wide waistband just under my breasts leaving my stomach exposed. The gold jewelry and accents made it perfect.
“Ok. I’ll admit it. It’s gorgeous. Still think it is a bit much for me“.
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“Don’t be stupid. You look stunning. Can’t have the Alpha’s girl looking like everyone else“.
A wave of panic washes over me. “I don’t think I can do this Mish“.
“What do you mean“.
“Be the center of attention. It’s always been safer in the background“.
She starts laughing at me. “Honey. I remember watching you in your fighting classes. You took crap from no one. You knew you could defeat them all and that confidence showed. Just look at tonight’s party as another battle as you declare you are undefeatable in all aspects of your life. If being
with Conrad is what you want, then fight for it and focus on him“.
The four of us got ready together. Just like we used to when we went out. It felt like everything was normal again. The party was being held in the barn. As we approached we could hear the music playing and the laughter of pack members
enjoying the night.
We were 20 minutes late as Michelle always says you need to make an entrance when you arrive and walking into an empty room is pointless.
As I entered there were gasps and stares. I followed Michelle’s advice and just held my head high and focused on Conrad ignoring everyone else.
It was customary for all guests to go to the Alpha and greet him with a bow.
“Happy Birthday Alpha King Conrad“. I go to bow and he rushes to me.
“You never bow to me“.
We just pause and stare at each other having no idea what to say before I break the silence. The girls and I have our rules at parties for sticking together at the start.
“I’m going to go dance with the girls. Is that OK“.
“Errmm…yeah…if you… errrmm…dance…. I mean prefer“.
I just smile and say Ok. I have no idea what he was trying to say but promised the girls I would at least try and integrate into the pack tonight rather than hide in the corner.
I danced with the girls for more than an hour or so before we all broke apart to mingle.
I went up to Conrad and asked if he liked the evening. I was a bit concerned as he just stayed at the back.
I try to get him to talk to me. “Not a fan of large parties“.
“Not particularly, but I know it’s good for the pack“.
“Do you want me to stay here with you for a bit or do you want to come dance with me“.
“Trust me. No one wants to see that“, he says with a slight laugh. “You can keep dancing if you like. I don’t mind watching you“. He has a cheeky grin on his face.
“I’m pretty warn out now. I suppose it won’t be long now til things wrap as they have been going for about two hours”.
