Chapter nine

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I have just under a month to get everything done for my Luna ceremony, or so I thought.

I had just gotten dressed in some skinny jeans and a maroon halter top that is long enough to cover my booty a bit. It annoys me how people expect girls to always be showing too much skin. So to sorta combat that I try to make sure my clothes are tasteful and not overly revealing. Not that I'm a prude I just don't need to flaunt my assets to the world.

Slipping on some strappy sandals to complete my outfit I sit on the bed and French braid my hair. After I'm done I head downstairs.

Zeke had left an hour before I woke this morning to start on my Luna ceremony preparations. When I woke up I had linked him because his side of the bed was cold.

He told me not to worry about anything and sleep some more. I have to admit every time I move around it's like I can still feel him. Not a terrible feeling, but a tad distracting. Ignoring it I go make food cause I'm starving.

"Morning Artemis," Bell says around a yawn.

"Morning Bell, how come you're so tired?" I ask as he plops down on a chair at the table.

"I just got off patrol and Z forgot to make me coffee.... again." He yawns again.

"Why not go take a nap?" I barely get out and already he's shaking his head no. "Do you want some food then?" I smile and he shrugs letting his head hit the table. Poor guy can't function without his coffee.

The first thing I do is set up the coffeemaker, poor Bell is snoring lightly at the table. I throw together some omelettes, hashbrowns, and make some toast.

Thankfully I made plenty cause Zeke comes in just as I finish.

"Mmm something smells good," he says and Bell pops up like he just got jolted by a cattle prod.

"Breakfast is ready," I say serving the food. Looking at Bell I say, " So is the coffee."

"Shit I knew I forgot something sorry Bell," Zeke says looking chagrined.

Putting a cup of black coffee in front of him along with the sugar and milk I go to grab my own. I notice he puts in three tablespoons of sugar and a dash of milk. Then takes a large gulp before his eyes are fully open.

"Thankyou sis," Bell says chugging the rest.

"Your welcome want more?" I try not to smile as he nods his head. Bringing over the pot I refill his cup.

"If you can't tell Bell runs on coffee," Zeke says between bites and I smirk, "I can see that."

Turning my attention back to my mate I get an idea, "so how's your day going?" I ask trying to ferret out the details for my ceremony without being too conspicuous.

"Good" ...*shovels food in mouth* ....*chew chew* ...swallow ...."productive"... and that's all he gives me.

Narrowing my eyes at the lopsided smile he's giving me I roll my eyes. Ok let's try the direct approach.... "So what can I help you with in the planning?"

"Nothing I've got this.." he says drinking his little bit of coffee that Bell spared for him, reluctantly I may add.

"Seriously..?" I groan and he laughs at me.

"Are you bored? You can start training the pups?" He says and I bounce out of my chair heading for the door.

Bell yells at me, "Wait my coffee!!"

"Bring it with you," I say over my shoulder as I open the door but stop when I see someone waiting to knock.

"I'm sorry... I was just ...Good morning Luna," Nora says clearing her throat.

"Good morning Nora what brings you by?" I say tilting my head.

"I was just wondering if you were going to do any training today?" She says but has a look like she wants badly to fidget under my gaze.

"Yes, Bell and I were about to go train the pups in self defense would you like to assist?" I smile when she gets a funny look.

"Not her she has the patience of a squirrel on crack with its tail on fire," Bell grumbles as he comes carrying the biggest and fattest, I think it's a growler, filled with coffee that I've ever seen.

"That's not nice Bellion," I say as Nora glares daggers at him.

"If you weren't my Beta I would kick your ass Bellion!" She hisses like a cat who just had its tail stepped on.

"Not likely Skye, even if I wasn't the Beta I could still get you flat on your back and showing submission." He says then gulps some of his coffee.

Is it just me or is there some kind of sexual tension here?

Catching the look I'm giving they both say "HELL NO!"

"Sure whatever you guys say," I tell them unconvinced.

There is definitely a story there but I'm not going to push. If they wish to tell me they will. But I'm keeping a eye on those two.

"Anyway lets get moving."

We walk silently over to the preschool and talk with the teachers. They seem a bit nervous about this but libe the pups up for their "special activity class."

The pups are surprisingly focused when I step out infront of them, which is good.

"Ok class today in going to teach you how to protect yourself from those that would do you harm. It's not for playing around ok?" I ask in agebtal but firm voice.

"Yes Luna," they say in unison.

"Very good," I'm about to begin when a little boys hand goes up.

"Yes?"

"Luna, I was told to climb the nearest tall tree by my mama.." he says fidgeting like he's about to me scolded.

"If one is available and you are alone and out numbered.. yes you hide, you keep quiet and you link for help. Your mama is right, but if they grab you I'm going to teach you some moves to help get away. Your first priority is to hide and stay safe though alright? Ok now say they got to you before you could get way.. these are somethings that you can do.." I say moving to show them with the help of Nora.

My teaching lessons have begun.

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