After five years of bliss with my mate, tragedy struck. The pain of the loss caused my mate to become a person I no longer recognized. Two years of suffering followed before I finally made the decision to leave. I began a new life in a new pack, and...
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The party for the teens reaching mating age was held in the large backyard of the packhouse. The place looked great for a party focused on teens. Round tables were scattered around the backyard, and the center had been kept clear for dancing. The food was delivered and set up on one side, while a DJ was set up on the opposite side. Popular music played from speakers around the yard, and the DJ had set up multicolor lights. A little distance away from the main area, a few bouncy houses had been set up to occupy the younger kids.
I had helped plan it and had spent most of the day helping to set it up. Even so, my jaw almost dropped when I walked into the backyard. It looked different, filled with people and with the DJ's lights going.
It looked like I'd arrived just in time. I'd barely found a seat at an empty table when the Alpha and Beta couples strode onto a raised platform overlooking the backyard. Silence fell over the crowd instantly. The people dancing came to a stop, and the music was turned off.
"First, I'd like to thank everybody for coming tonight to help celebrate Kelley, Zoe, and Owen reaching maturity. I'm sure they appreciate it as well. Before we bring them up, there's one other thing I'd like to do while I have everyone here. Some of you may have noticed a new face around the pack." He pointed towards me, and I smiled awkwardly as everyone's heads swiveled to face me. "For those of you who haven't met her yet, that is Everleigh. She's staying with us for a while, and hopefully, that stay will become permanent. So help me make her feel welcome while she's here."
Polite words of welcome filled the air, and I nodded with a little wave. The Alpha and Beta couples all smiled at me from the platform, and my wolf growled in my head, catching me off guard. I looked around but saw nothing that would put her on edge.
"I'd also like to thank her publically. She came here to relax; instead, she's been a huge help in training, the after-school program, and helping to plan this party. Considering you haven't even decided to join this pack, you had no responsibility to help, but you stepped up every time I needed it. So, thank you," Becca said with a grin in my direction.
