Untwisting Visions

A Welcoming

Riley

A black SUV is ready to pick us up as soon as we cross the water. Jace opens the door for me, and I get in. The seats are very comfortable, which is great because apparently it is a two hour drive to Moon Stone. 

I have just started to fully process that my best friend has been kidnapped, and I am leaving my only place I have called home. It didn't feel real until now. I feel sadness overcome my emotions, so I stay quiet. I don't want to go back to crying. Luckily Jace doesn't try to start a conversation. He just holds my hand firmly in his. 

A little over two hours later, we park outside a packhouse. I thought our packhouse was big, but this one looks twice as big. They must have a lot of members. Jace leads me inside. We are met by two people as soon as we walk into the common area. 

"I'm Kim and this is James. It's nice to meet you, Riley. We are Jace’s parents,” the woman says as she pulls me into a hug. "Welcome Riley, we have been waiting a long time for you. We are so glad that Jace has finally found you," James says as he pulls me into a hug too. They both seem very sweet and are genuinely happy to see me.

"Riley, I spoke with your mom on the phone and got you some basic clothes and dresses from one of our shop owners. It’s not much, but I hope you like them. I, also, hope one of the dresses can be used for your Luna ceremony. We are going to do it tonight. I am sorry everything is a little rushed; I promise when this is over, we will have a big welcoming party for both you and Laney," Kim tells us as she guides us to the elevator.

"I will leave you both to get settled," she says walking away. Jace pulls me inside and we go up to the eight floor. Their pack house has eight floors? Jeez. 

I step out onto the floor. This whole area looks so luxurious. The living area has a comfy looking couch and some chairs. I try to peak around, but I guess I will have to explore later as Jace pulls me into a bedroom. 

"I will give you a tour later. We have to get ready for the ceremony," he tells me. He opens a closet and guides me inside. This closet is almost the size of my room back home. "Please help yourself to whatever you would like to wear." 

He picks out a navy suit and walks out of the closet. 

When Kim said she picked out 'a few dresses,' it was a big understatement. I saw dresses of every shade and some of them were the same dress in different colors. I pick out a baby pink dress. It comes down to my feet. It's got a sweetheart neckline with a low back. It looks fitting up to the waist and flares out just a tad bit afterward. It's simple and elegant. 

I step back into the room to see a freshly showered, shirtless Jace. He has already put his pants on for which I am thankful for. He smiles at me as soon as he sees me. "There is a bathroom right there if you want to shower and change," he said pointing to a door. I nod as I shamelessly stare at his body. His eyes darken, and he lets out a low growl. It helps me come out of whatever spell he put on me, and I quite literally run to the bathroom. 

I get in and lock the door. Whew! I was about to completely lose it. 

I take a cold shower to calm by body down. I quickly change afterward. I find all the makeup I usually use on the counter. I guess Kim found out these things from my mom too. She is a very well put together person. I need to learn how to be like her.

I quickly put on some basic makeup. Time to find some shoes. 

Jace

I could feel her mood dampen as we got into the car. I tried to figure out how I could be a good mate to her but I was at a loss, so I stayed quiet the whole drive back to our territory. I have got to figure out something I can do...For now, I will give her some space and time to process everything. And hugs. 

My mom and dad greet us once we arrive. I can tell that even they don't know what to say to us. They are also all space, time, and hugs. I go up to our floor of the house and take her into our room. I show her the closet. 

My parents have been busy the last few hours. It seems like they completely filled up her side of the closet. Good. I want her to have all of that and more. I grab a suit and go shower. 

I am already half dressed by the time she comes out. I show her the bathroom, but she doesn't move from her spot. She slowly scans my body. I watch as her eyes go up and down, trying to take in every inch of me. The sweet smell of her arousal hits my nose. Oh, be careful what you wish for mate. I don't care if people are waiting, I am going to bury myself deep inside you until you scream my name. They can wait. 

I start to growl, but she snaps back out of her fantasy or is it 'vision?' She looks wide eyed and flustered, blushing head to toe. She runs into the bathroom and locks the door. Shame, it was just getting exciting. 

I hear the shower start. The thoughts of her naked in my shower start invading my mind. Space, time, hugs...I repeat over and over. Anything to keep my perverted mind in check. 

I go back to the closet and pick out a shirt. I finish putting on the rest of my suit when she steps out of the bathroom with a pink dress on. Deep breaths, deep breaths. Goddess, how am I going to survive with this tempting creature? 

"You look beautiful," I say putting my arm out. She comes and hooks her arm in mine. 

"Do I need shoes?"

"No, we are just going out to the balcony." 

The balcony is attached to the living area, so I lead her there. From what I can tell, most of the whole pack is down below. Even with little time to prepare, there is a huge turn out. Someone even made a large banner with 'Welcome Luna Riley.' My dad mindlinks me, asking for permission to enter our floor. I can't help chuckle. No one has ever asked permission before. It's good because I can't promise what my mate and I will be up to on our floor in the future. 

Soon both my parents were next to us. My mom puts a necklace and earrings on my mate. She looked stunning. It takes my breath away. I want her.so.bad. So bad!

Space, time, hugs. I repeat over and over. 

Trevor and Max mindlink asking for permission to enter. The boys introduce themselves to Riley and she gets more hugs and welcomes. It's nice to see how everyone has accepted her like she has always been with us.

I introduce Riley as our Luna. I slice my hand with a blade and repeat the action on her as I swear her in as our Luna. Our hands join, she is now officially my Luna. I hear the cheers and shouts of welcome. 

Riley

As soon as my bond forms with the pack. I get mindlinks coming from all these voices, just welcoming me. I can feel everyone's acceptance. I am humbled by their simple gestures.

"Thank you to everyone for your warm welcome. It's been a challenging day for me with a lot of changes. You all have made this transition easier. I am honored to be a member of this pack. I am honored to be your Luna. I look forward to meeting all of you in person," I try to speak from my heart. I turn around to see admiration from Jace's parents, Max, and Trevor. I didn't say or do much, but somehow I get respect from everyone. I have never felt so welcomed in my life. It was a nice exchange for how I was treated back in my old pack. I give them a smile and step back from the spotlight. 

"We will have a larger ceremony soon. Thank you all for coming out in the middle of the night on such a short notice," Jace says to the pack as he bids everyone a goodnight. Soon he and I were the only ones left on our floor. It was well past midnight. I sit down on one of the leather couches. 

All the energy I had that kept me going had left. I cover my face and start crying all over again. I feel Jace come and pull me onto his lap. He puts his arms around me protectively. "Shhh, I promise I will make it all better," he says. I don’t know how long he holds me because at some point I fall asleep in his arms.

"My love, why don't you change out of your dress. I will put you to bed," he says gently waking me up and giving me one of his shirts. I am too sleepy to care. I turn around and unzip my dress, letting it fall to the ground. I put on his shirt. He carries me to bed and tucks me in. I feel him kiss my forehead before I fall back into deep sleep.

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It's dark, wet. I feel cold. I open my eyes. Where am I? How long was I out? I look around.

I am in a mid century looking holding cell. How did I end up here? I get up. My knees feel weak. I walk to the bars and grab onto them. I feel the burn and immediately pull my hands back. Silver. I guess I am not leaving this place.

I start hyperventilating. 

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"Wake up, wake up Riley." I open my eyes to find a scared look on Jace's face. He is still holding me, except now he is only wearing boxers. Not this again. "Do you want to talk about it?"

His words echo Laney so well that I immediately feel sad and hopeless.

"I think they are holding her in some kind of dungeon. I am not sure where. It looked a little old timey. I had another vision," I tell him.

"Let's go get our search started."

We quickly get ready and head down to the first floor. "Welcome Luna." Max and Trevor say together as we came out of the elevator. "Please call me Riley. We are family now, so no formalities," I tell them.

Max and Trevor smile at me. They lead me to the dining area which had been decorated with a welcome sign that was filled with signatures. The table was full of pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and bacon. We all sit and eat quietly. Since we skipped dinner last night, I was famished. I fill up to the brim. It was going to be a long day and we all needed energy.