A Matter of Perspective

Chapter 12

    I nodded my head at him which sent a smile to grace his face. "Okay. Okay." Panic starts to seep in and I get worried about what if I'm not good enough? What if I fail? What if I can't protect my pack? What if I'm not excepted? Kyle puts his hand on my shoulder and gives me an encouraging smile. "When do I meet them? I do meet them right?" He nodded his head while he laughed at my eagerness. I blushed and looked down. I lifted my head back up to meet his stare and he just put a fist in his mouth trying to hide his laughter. I frown and slapped him. I froze and retracted my hand from where I slapped him. My eyes were wide and those old thoughts started to creep back up. I took deep breaths and calmed myself down then looked back up only to find Kyle gone. As I started to panic his form rushed back in and he had his pearly whit teeth on show. "I have some good news. Do you want to meet everyone tonight? There was already a big event going on today, but we can turn it into a greeting for the new Luna. You. All I have to do is change the dress code and what the event is about. So do you?" My mouth fell open in shock but nevertheless nodded my head with a smile plastered to my face. His smile only grew bigger and grabbed my hand and took my through the long hallways of the house. When I think about it I don't know if we're in a house. He said he is a royal so, this might just be a castle. I ran into his back and he pushed me into the room I look and there are three people in there looking like they are ready to do work. I look back to ask what is going on but he's gone and I walk forward instead. The ladies heads snapped up to me and they went into action. They pulled me forward and started to take my clothes off. I interacted immediately. "What are you doing?!" They stopped and opened there mouths to speak. "We are supposed to get you ready for tonight's ball. Luna." My eyes widened. "Ball? I thought it was just a gathering to initiate me as a Luna." She smiled at me and said, "it is. But you are a royal now, you have to play the part. You are going to be put into the gown every Luna has worn before since the royal family was created. It's a great honor." I was shocked beyond anything. I didn't really think there was that many people in this pack. I nodded and told them this, "please don't mind my body it's kind of scarred. Is there anything you can do to cover them? I mean if it's okay?" They smiled and started to take my clothes off again when they lead me to a bath. "Luna we were ordered not to add anything but what the original Luna queen wore. I'm sorry. But, your scars are nothing to be afraid of. They give you a sign of strength. They show you aren't weak. They are a part of you. You should love your scars Luna."
My eyes pricked with tears at what they told me. "Thank you. I really mean it." By the time I composed myself and really thought about it I was in a robe and they were drying my hair. "Excuse me, but what your names?" They turn to me and said, "I'm Anne, this is Mary, and she is Lucy." She pointed to each individually. I noticed that Lucy doesn't talk very much she just might be shy.
They both all went in different directions and one came back with the prettiest dress I've ever seen. It was blue and white and had all different intricate designs and had lace. It wasn't really a dress it's a gown. It was beautiful. "Why is it white and blue? Why did all the Luna queens wear this?" They all clapped in excitement. "Well the color white represents the purity, light, goodness, innocence, safety, cleanliness, virginity, and most importantly, a successful beginning. Now the blue resents, loyalty, strength, wisdom and trust. This dress represents all the great qualities of a Luna queen. Like we said, it's a great honor to wear this dress." My eyes were so wide that I was afraid they would pop out of my head. How am I supposed to be all of that? I guess I'll find out. My hair was dry and Lucy started doing my hair while Mary put on my makeup.

"Okay, ready?" I bit my color coated lip and nodded. "Don't bite your lip you'll ruin my masterpiece. Now turn around." I did and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I actually looked beautiful. The dress was so big but it fit. I can't believe I'm being inaugurated into this pack.  My makeup was beautiful too it had gold glitter patted on my lid and yet it still looked like a smiley eye. I had a pale pink lipstick coating my lips. The hair was awesome. Then Lucy came around with a big box and she revealed it to be sapphires. I was shocked beyond belief. "These are the crowning jewels. Be careful they are old. The crown is for the crowning ceremony which will also happen today. I couldn't believe my eyes. I don't deserve any of this. My eyes started to water and I couldn't believe any of this. "Don't cry please." I smile at them all, "thank you." Mary took my hand and started to take me out of the room. "Your very welcome." Was the last thing I heard before I was dragged out of the room and down the corridor. "Okay, be ready because there is a lot of people waiting to meet there new Luna queen and they are happy to see the crowning. You'll be great I know you will be Luna." She gave me one last smile before I was pushed through the doors and into a ball room. This couldn't get any cheesier. But it did. Everyone looked at me as I walked down the steps. I was beyond nervous, but, somehow I knew everyone would except me even if they don't know me.

Some people were kinda shocked that I had wings. They sparkled under the light coming from the emasculate chandeliers. I was at the bottom before I could realize it. I thought there was another step and I tripped over my feet and luckily caught myself. I blushed in embarrassment and walked forward while Kyle's pack bowed. I was shocked to say the least when people started bowing. I don't know if you would feel the same, but if people started bowing before you, wouldn't that freak you out? No? Just me? I started to wring my hands together and I finally reached Kyle and what looks like a pope. His lips curved up slightly when he saw me. His eyes traveled up and down my body while I stood there feeling uncomfortable under his scrutinizing gaze. He leaned down and I felt his hot breath fanning my neck as he said five words, "are you ready for this?" I lifted my gaze to his and nodded my head. He turned and nodded to the pope lookin guy and it started.

     "Will you Luna, take the honor of charging, protecting, honoring, and staying loyal to this pack for as long as you live?" His hand tightened. "I do." The pope guy smiled and asked, "and do you promise to love, cherish, and stay loyal to your mate for as long as you live?" He squeezed harder. "I do." I squeezed back. "Then I now pronounce you Queen of this pack." He placed the ceremonial crown atop my head and I was welcomed by the new weight of it. He grabbed my hand and we turned around together as my new pack started to cheer for me. My last thought was, what Have I gotten myself into?

Thank you for reading my book this is the end because I don't really want to write anymore but I might add more to it later if I feel like it. But thanks for reading.
-Autumn🦉