Chapter 80: Ayla

Three days.

It had been three days since we had started the trial and it finally felt like we were getting close to a decision. We didn’t think we would get a unanimous agreement on the executions, but we didn’t need it. The majority support would be uncontestable in this situation. Protecting us from any retribution from other pack members.

After Theo had closed out the proceedings for the day, I invited the women for dinner and drinks in the cafeteria. I had reserved the private room off the main dining area thinking it would be a good opportunity to decompress before making any decisions the following day.

Annabelle had helped organize the get–together, which was a goddess- send with it being such short notice. I extended the invite to all Lunas, but it wasn’t a requirement, so I was curious to see who would attend. I was pleasantly surprised that all of them showed up.

It wasn’t a large group. Out of the nine packs, only five currently had mates. Six, if you included Theo and I as acting Alpha and Luna. However, there were three Beta’s mates that had also come along as well as Mina and Maggie, of course. But it was a nice balance. Even when the evening was in full swing, it still felt intimate.

“Thank you for coming,” I said as I handed Luna Victoria, Alpha Harden’s mate, a glass of wine. “It has been so nice to finally meet you. Alpha Harden has spoken so highly of you.”

“I can say the same about you, my dear,” Luna Victoria replied with a bright smile.

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“Well, I can only hope I live up to the expectations,” I replied. “I can’t say I was exactly prepared for this role.”

“Oh, honey, most Luna’s aren’t,” Luna Emma said. “Rarely do those who plan to be Luna actually become one.”

been a normal transition,”

commented. “Harden tells me you were just as surprised about your father’s identity as the

isn’t only Beta Briggs‘ mate. She’s also my cousin. Her mother was my father’s sister. Honestly, I

when there were questions about the more complicated rumors. Particularly the ones regarding Ma and Kylee and why I was at the annual Gathering

that you have been handling this impressively, my dear,” she said. She leaned in and

what I thought she did. I resisted the urge to reach for my stomach. I had begun to show, but not so much that I couldn’t hide it. And I had been meticulous in

nervously, “I’m not sure what you

squeeze of my arm, “your secret is safe, with me. I can

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Did Harden…?”

We older Luna’s are always on the lookout for the next generation of leaders. So being a newly mated couple, the

bumped into me, spilling the drink I

Luna,” a young man about my

with a smile as I took the offered towel. “Accidents happen. No harm done.”

let me get you another

drying myself off, returning to my conversation with Luna Victoria. Not long after, I noticed it was getting late. I wanted to thank everyone again for coming, so I called for the room’s attention. Annabelle came out just in

week,” I said. “I know that this issue with the Waar Pak is primarily affecting Theo and me and our pack, but I truly believe that they are a threat to us all. To have all of you strong women here shows an amount of support and respect I could have only dreamed of. I truly can’t express how much it means to me that I can move forward knowing I can rely on guidance and validation. From the

and a round of applause throughout the room before we

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