Alison smiled once more to the guest's applause. At the same time, her mother, Luna Evelyn, brought a giant birthday cake with 18 candles in front of her, and everyone began singing happy birthday to her. Flashed with embarrassment, Alison attempted to blow out the candles. "Not before you make a wish, baby," Luna Evelyn said. She closed her eyes and made her wish. She took a long breath and blew out her candles. When she opened them, they were shining like stars-she was that happy. Alpha Joshua and Luna Evelyn both kissed her in turns, and her father asked her to address their guests with a short speech. Alison looked up, straightened her posture, and, smiling, spoke in a sweet voice, " Thank you all for being here today with us to celebrate the New Moon and my birthday too. I hope you