Finding Destiny

Planning

“There’s our guest of honor!” Elaine yelled from across the room. Her belly was swollen to the perfect size. Sitting next to her, Aly’s belly was just as round and swollen. Call me a sucker, but I’ve always thought pregnant women were absolutely stunning. The pregnancy glow is a very real thing.

“Hey Elaine, Aly. I see Reese has dragged you into the planning of the ball, too.”

“Dragged us into planning? Oh come on! You know us better than that! She said ball and we both came darting downstairs to help,” Aly said with a chuckle.

Dax and River gave their mates quick pecks on the cheeks and darted upstairs, obviously not wanting to be pulled into this mess. Lucky them. I’m the leader of a coven - I have people do this FOR me. Normally I’m not involved with all the details, but this is exactly what Lunas are for, where they excel. The excitement on all of the girls’ faces is too much to try and put a damper on - I couldn’t bare letting them down.

“Okay, so let’s get started! What colors are you thinking, Kai? I was thinking maybe decor in golds and blacks. Maybe a masquerade ball?? That would be fun! Everyone loves masquerade balls!” Reese starts in right away and starts pointing at different ideas on the boards. She has color swatches thrown all over the tables, backs of chairs and covering the sofas.

“Hmm..yeah, that’s a thought. Something different from the usual boring uppity balls. Let’s do it. Golds and blacks sound perfect,” I tell her. Maybe if I agree with everything she says right away this won’t last as long.

4 Hours Later

I was wrong. Very, very wrong. They had so many options and so many ideas. One thing is for sure - those girls can throw a party. Paid party planners have nothing on those she-wolves.

“Okay, so we need at least 2-3 weeks to get everything in order. I’ll coordinate with Kali and she can make sure the party info gets distributed to the coven. Elaine, Aly and I will send invites to the surrounding packs. Anything else, guys?”

Before anyone can add anything else to the conversation, I stand up abruptly and start making my way to the stairs. “No, I think you’ve covered it all, Ree! Thanks for your help guys. I really appreciate it. Everything will be perfect - you’ve got everything planned. If anything comes up, just get with Kali and she can help make any decisions! See you at dinner!” I hurry up the stairs. Just as I get to the first landing, all three girls burst out into giggles.

“I think we overwhelmed him!” Aly’s voice floats up the stairs.

“I can’t believe he lasted that long! Hunter and Eli would’ve been running after 15 minutes!”

“I win! I told you he would last over 3 hours - pay up, bitches!” Elaine’s triumphant voice rings out.

Rolling my eyes and smiling, I make my way to my bedroom ready for a little rest after training and party planning. A guy deserves a little nap after being put through party details with three women. I mean, did they honestly really even need me to be there?

Finally making it to my bedroom without anyone pulling me in a different direction, I kick off my shoes and shirts as I head into the bathroom. After a quick shower, my bed welcomes me like a long lost lover. As soon as my head hits my pillow, it’s lights out.

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The smell hits me before anything. Jasmine and coconut. It clouds around me and consumes me. It’s all I can focus on, until I catch a glimpse of her. Bronze skin, ebony curly hair just above the shoulder, curvy in all the right areas. And if that wasn’t enough to hold my attention, her eyes would’ve done it for me. Violet eyes. I’ve never seen anyone quite as stunning as her. Full lips that appear as soft as pillows, high cheekbones, and is that a freckle just above her lip? Who is this woman and why am I dreaming of her? Have I finally given in to my depressed state of not having a mate and given into the insanity of my mind? Have I dreamt up this perfect woman as a coping mechanism? And most importantly, what is she?