The announcements went as well as expected over dinner. Afterward, | took a much-needed soak, mentally thanking Cara for


    the muscle soak. The rest of the week became a whirlwind.


    | began training with Eli and Carlos in the morning and again in the afternoon. Afternoons are now three hours of training, the first


    two are required for warriors in the pack and thest hour is for those that want to participate in the tournament. We found out


    that the packs can only take their top 20 individuals, so our members will have to battle for their right to represent our pack. Eli


    and | are both pleasantly surprised at the number of individuals that are vying for those positions. It seems our pack members


    are proud of their pack, officially named Safe Haven.


    That’s right. On Tuesday after we returned to our pack, Eli received a verbal notification from Alpha Anders that our pack was


    approved. We are official. Then on Wednesday, Eli informed Liam that 250 of our nearly 300 pack members want to be hired to


    rebuild our pack. | was stunned by the numbers. Basically, everyone that isn’t a pup will be helping at some level to rebuild. Eli


    wasn’t surprised at all. “Our peoplee from nothing Grace, the same as you and I. They left their packs with only the clothes


    on their backs in many instances. They understand the value of creating something for themselves and if they can make money


    for their family or future family in the process? Well, it’s the best opportunity that they''ve ever been given.”


    Liam said he would bring his job superintendent over on Friday afternoon, since he and Angel will be staying for our ranked


    member ceremony on Saturday.. We''ve also invited Rik, Cara, Anders and Calista to participate and witness our pack bing


    Official since they have helped us to make it happen.


    We sent another group out hunting for meat in preparation for the festivities on Saturday. The packhouse is bustling with the


    anticipation of having three visiting Alphas and Lunas. Summer has been making sure that the rooms are cleaned and cleared,


    with fresh linens. Autumn and Amber are working to create new work schedules starting on Monday since nearly every omega


    working in the kitchens and packhouse requested to assist at some level with the rebuilding effort.


    Our hunters caught three wild hogs, allowing us to n for arge barbeque with pork butts, loins and ribs. Because we have so


    many potatoes, we''ll be making potato sd and since | had purchased pounds of macaroni when | went shopping a week ago,


    we have what we need to make a macaroni sd. We''ll


    round that out with some baked beans, cooked slow with some bacon slices from the hogs and some freshly made rolls.


    On Friday morning, I’m approached by a couple of my pack members as | am finalizing everything for Saturday. As one woman


    approaches, everyone in the kitchen goes quiet.


    “Luna.” | turn, looking at her, as my eyes take in the room. Everyone has stopped what they are doing to watch our interaction.


    My name is Anna, | am Jeremy’s mate.”


    “Anna, it’s nice to meet you.” | say, having no idea what is going on or why everyone is watching us.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    “Luna, you may not know this, but | was a seamstress in my previous pack and we were able to find a sewing machine that my


    husband and | have restored.


    “That’s wonderful. | know many people here need new clothes and as a pack we still don’t have the money to pay for store


    bought clothes. Your skills will be very helpful to the pack members.”


    “Yes, well, that brings me to the reason | wanted to speak with you. Me and most of the females in this pack really appreciate


    what you and Alpha Eli are doing to give us a ce to live where we can be happy and are treated with respect. And, we know


    that you don’t have the money to purchase a gown for your Luna ceremony.”


    “That’s correct, but that’s okay. It’s about creating the pack, not about what | am wearing that’s important.”


    She smiles at me, looking around the room. “Well, we disagree Luna. We wanted our Luna to stand in front of our neighboring


    packs’ Alphas and Lunas dressed as you should be for your inauguration. So, we all pitched in and found material that | have


    used to create a gown for you. | hope you don’t mind that Summer went to your room to get your measurements, but we wanted


    to surprise you with a gift from us, your pack, for your inauguration.”


    | can feel my eyes burning and my throat constricting from the sudden flood of emotions | am feeling. As | stand there trying to


    get my emotions under control, another womanes up carrying a beautiful rose gold dress with a V-neck, red sleeves that


    wille to my elbows and a slit that wille up to mid- thigh. It''s beautiful and the sequins which adorn the entire dress make


    it feel elegant in its simplicity.


    “| don’t know what to say.” | whisper as | reach out to touch the gown. “It’s beautiful. | love it. Thank you all. Thank you all so


    much.” | say, and | fight hard,


    but a single tear escapes as the women all start toe up and hug me.


    “Grace?” Eli walks in, concern etched in his voice. He must have felt my


    emotional turmoil.


    “Eli. Look what the pack has gifted me for our ceremony tomorrow night.” | point to the dress, watching as a proud smile spreads


    across his face. He walks to me, wrapping his arm around my waist and kissing the side of my head.


    “This is beautiful. Thank you all for doing this for your Luna. It’s very generous.”


    They all look at each other before turning back to us. “We were able to create dresses for Beta Amber and Gamma Sirona as


    well, but we wanted to give Luna hers before Alpha Liam arrives and we lost our chance. We''re all very proud to be


    members of this pack.”


    “Would you like me to hang it in your closet, Luna?” Summer asks me.


    “No, thank you, I''ll take it.” | reach out, holding the dress up before turning to face the room again. “I cannot tell you all what this


    means to me. Thank you.”


    | take the dress to my room, careful to hang it so the bottom doesn’t touch the floor. As | step back, looking at what must have


    cost my pack members everyst penny they have, my heart is so full | feel like it might explode.


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    Next up, ranked member ceremonies!