The Beaten Path.

Chapter 15: Prepare

Kelly's POV

It's been a week since I returned to my pack. After I told everyone what happened while I was gone, we all decided it was best if we prepared for war. Even if we have to take the war to Skylight Pack, we will.

Today, we are not preparing, due to us adding two new members to our pack. That's right—Fay and Jarred are becoming Blood Night pack members.

Fay and I are closer than ever. She is like my soul sister. Jarred and she have completed the mating bond and are doing very well. As for me and Jarred, we are friends; there are still some things I can't get over, but we are working in the right direction.

As I'm finishing the last touches of my makeup, I hear a knock at the door. "Come in."

"Hey, beautiful! You ready to go?" Dom asks as he kisses me on the cheek.

"Yes, I am," I smile back at him.

We arrive in the backyard where everyone is waiting. They stand up as Dom and I take our place on stage.

"You all may be seated," Dom starts off.

"As you all know, we are here today to welcome two new pack members."

Everyone howls in joy at gaining two new members. We are all one big family that will protect each other at all costs.

Jarred and Fay make their way in front of me and Dom. They both bow their heads in respect of the Alpha and Luna.

"Fay, do you promise to protect and defend this pack at all costs?"

"I do," Fay responds with a smile as joy reflects in her eyes.

"Do you promise to ensure your Alpha and Luna's safety?"

"I do."

"Great, now please hold out your right hand so we can complete your bond to the pack."

Fay holds her hand up to Dom. Dom takes the knife and cuts his and her hand. They quickly put their hands together so the bond can be sealed.

Once they let go of each other, everyone cheers for Fay as they feel the connection form. Next is Jarred's turn.

"Jarred, as a former soon-to-be Alpha, I have to ask you: are you sure you want to give that birthright up? You do understand that means your pack will be combined with mine, and I will remain Alpha? Alphas, Alpha, I understand and am sure I want to give my rights up."

"Alright," Dom states and repeats what he said to Fay. He grabs the knife once again and cuts his and Jarred's hand, and the process is repeated.

"Blood Night pack, I am proud to introduce your two newest pack members," I state to the pack. Everyone howls in excitement once again.

"I have one last thing to announce," Dom states. Everyone looks confused but listens closely.

"As you all know, I do not have a Third in Command. With that being said, I would like to announce that I do now, as well as we now have a Third in Command female: Jarred and Fay."

Jarred and Fay's heads both snap to look at Dom. I smile so wide with joy for them.

"Are you serious, Alpha?" they both ask.

"Dom, just call me Dom, and yes, do you accept?"

"Yes!" they both say in unison.

Everyone cheers for their new Third in Command couple.

After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed each other's company. It's currently 11 PM, and only the high ranks are in the house.

"I can't believe you're staying with us in the same house now," I say to Fay.