Chapter 52

Amelie

"I know. I am just excited. This will be the first time they will meet the girls, see the Packhouse and see me as a Luna." I squeeze his hand.

"You are a perfect Luna! It's like you were born to be one!" he winks at me. We both laugh together.

"Well, my lookouts tell me that the first of our guests are arriving soon." Gideon has strategically asked certain Alphas to come early today to discuss ongoing investigations and other inter-pack business. Since my family will stay a few extra days, they didn't come early but will handle pack business in the next few days.

"OK, I'm going to take the girls and head over to the main packhouse first and check on the staff." I take a few more bites of food before grabbing the girls and heading to the main Packhouse. Shay and Easton join us as Jorden takes Ryan to check on the ceremony preparations outside. It's now early spring, so that the evening will be perfect for an outdoor event.

I have Shay pull the packhouse staff together for a quick meeting. They all lineup. I had them wearing forest green polo shirts and black slacks. This way, the guest would recognize who to ask for help with without disturbing the warriors and investigators. Not that they couldn't help. It was just more organized this way.

"Thank you all for the hard work over the past two weeks. I couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. The prep work is done, and now the real challenge has finally arrived handling fussy Alphas and Lunas." Some giggle, and a few are in shock. "It's OK. It was a joke." I see their faces release tension. "Kind of. I want you all to know that you are important to this pack. Everyone is important, and I want you to do a good job. I know from experience how some packs treat Omegas. Please do not let anyone treat you without respect. If, for any reason, you are uncomfortable, please contact Beta Shay. She will take care of the situation right away. I know I can count on you all."

"Yeah, good job, everyone," Daisy yells out and Rose just waves. Everyone chuckles.

"Our first guests are arriving," Shay informs me.

"OK, everyone is dismissed. Please double-check your schedules for the next few days to make sure no changes have been made. Thank you." I tell everyone, and everyone goes on to their respective places.

The first to show are the Alpha and Luna of White Planes along with their daughter. Shortly after, a few more pack Alpha's show. Some are young and haven't found their mate. Whenever there are gatherings like this, it's always seen as an opportunity for unmated wolves to find their mates. Alphas will brings their sons and daughters in hopes they are mated and can strengthen the pack. It is a tradition that if a Luna comes from a high-ranking Alpha family, she keeps her last name. It more of a political power move than anything. It shows the two packs are connected, signaling other packs they have an alliance. I don't feel that Druit Guard needs to flaunt a partnership since they are the biggest pack in the US and are the enforcers for the Alpha Council and Elder Council. I will follow suit for appearance's sake. Gideon and my father don't need unnecessary gossip.

Gideon bond links me, "My Luna, your family will be here in 10 minutes."

"We will be right there." I cut the link.

"OK, girls, time to go to our wing. Your grandparents are almost here." They come running over and take my hand and start pulling me to leave.

"Come on, mommy, hurry." They both say over and over.

"Sorry, Shay. Can you take it from here?" I smile, and the twins are dragging me.

Shay chuckels, “Yes Luna. Easton and I are all over it."

"Bye, Rose. Bye Daisy. Let's play later." Easton waves, and the girls wave back as they keep pulling me.

We quickly make our way to our wing, and we make it right before my stepfather Logan bust through the door my mother and brother Riley close behind. "Where are my adorable granddaughters." He bellows.

Rose hides behind me, and Daisy stands her ground to the giant Alpha. "Hey, I'm Daisy, and I'm right here."

"Logan, Mom, Riley, this is Daisy and Rose." I scoot Rose out from behind me.

"You are scaring her." My mother slaps Logan's arm.

"Hello, pretty girls. I am your Grandma Ann, and this is your Grandpa Logan. Over there is your uncle Riley." My mother kneels down to be closer to the twin's level.

Rose walks over to my mother and gives her a soft hug, then looks up at me and asks, "Is Grandma Ann a Wuna?"

"Yes, she is," I answer

Her eyes get wide she looks at Logan. "Are you an Alpha too?" Logan nods his head. She looks over at Riley and points, "Is he an Alpha too?

We all laugh. Riley walks over and kneels, "I am an Alpha Heir. One day I will take over for my father."

"Wow!" Daisy says.

Everyone else shuffles in, and the girls are quickly intrigued with all the people and that they were their family. Daisy seemed to bond right away with my stepfather, and Rose quickly attached herself to Hope. It was cute. I could see right away that Phillip was watching Hope with Rose. He was thinking about having a pup of their own. I was so happy that they looked to be genuinely in love.

Gideon talked to my dad and James while I was talking to my Uncle Lucas and Aunt Sarah. The next thing I knew, Becky was pushing a cart of sandwiches, fruit, and veggies and dip into the living room. I whisper, "Thank you," as she slips out.

"If anyone is hungry, please have a snack. We will have dinner here in our Alpha wing, then head over to the main wing for cocktails with the visiting pack Alphas and Lunas." I announce.

Of course, James and Riley are the first to pick through the cart. They are not blood-related, but they spent a lot of time together due to me being their sister and Uncle Lucas and Mom. I was happy they go along so well.

"Gideon and I will show you all up to your rooms. You can unpack and freshen up before dinner. We don't normally have too much staff in this part of the house. I try to keep it more like our family home, just like you all do. If you need anything, let Gideon and I know we will make sure it happens."

Everyone grabs their bags and follows up the stairs. We show everyone to their rooms then head back downstairs. The food cart is still in the living room, and I nibble on a sandwich and give the girls some fruit. Slowly everyone trickles down to the living room again, and it feels so comfortable having everyone here. The afternoon quickly winded away, and soon everyone went to change into our cocktail attire. In other words, it was time to gear up and ready for battle!