Life was, in a nutshell, hectic for Mina.
To top off her pile of issues the full moon was drawing near and she had to prepare for the ceremony and celebration.
She had to make the official announcement that Bambam would be demoted and then she would have to deal with dozens of pack members trying to attain his old title of Beta.
Her stress levels were going to shoot through the roof until she was able to decide on a new Beta and even then she would have to deal with everyone trying to change her mind before the next full moon.
With a weary sigh Mina run a hand through her hair. She was returning home from her visit with the cooks, having made sure they were ready for tomorrow's celebration that would require a near mountain of food for the hungry pre-transformed werewolf pack, and was feeling the stress of everything starting to weigh down on her shoulders. If only the Alpha could take a vacation.
She nod in greeting to the passerby pack members, hiding her fatigue with a pleasant smile and a cheerful wave. She spot Sana a bouquet of flowers in her hands, chatting with Tzuyu and figured that was the perfect opportunity to get her mind off of things.
"Hello ladies" Mina call, waving as she approach the two.
"Oh! Madame Myoui" Chou Tzuyu nearly squeak, her slender frame straightening at the sight of their Alpha. "How are you?" she ask with a hint of nervousness.
Tzuyu had always been a silent, a bit mousy and a nervous young she-wolf that rarely ever let her claws out. Every time Mina speaks to her she had a slight stutter or a twitch, despite the fact Mina had been nothing but kind to the younger female. She wasn't good in the face of authority.
Which was a stark contrast to the bubbly, highly energetic oranged haired that is Minatozaki Sana.
"Alpha-sama!" Sana greets cheerily, using her special nickname for Mina. "To what do we owe the pleasure?"
"I'm doing fine, thank you for asking" Mina replies, smiling at Tzuyu who was practically hiding her tall self behind Sana. "I just thought I'd come by and see what the two of you were talking about."
"Oh, we're just discussing the upcoming ceremony just some innocent gossip about who may be getting mated this time around. Oh! Alpha-sama! Care to weigh in on the rumors? You would know who is getting Mated!" Sana presses
Mina shakes her head, smiling awkwardly. "Sorry but I can't reveal who's getting mated without their consent, you'll have to wait until I announce the new couples at the ceremony."
"Aww, c'mon!" Sana pouts, sticking out her bottom lip. "Just between us girls? right Tzuyu?"
Sana turn to Tzuyu for support but the younger dark haired she-wolf was no help as she shakes her head to indicate she wouldn't go against the Alpha even with this small, frivolous matter.
"Sorry those are the rules" she shrugs
"The ceremony is only a few days away you'll get to see the new couples then if there even are any." Mina wink as Sana brighten in awe.
She bid them a good day and left them to chatter, making her way back towards her home.
That had been exactly what she needed. A light conversation with others to help clear her head. She let a small smile spread across her face as she enter her house, humming a light tune as she made her way into her living room to relax for a moment before heading back out to check up on the delivery workers.
