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The morning sun bathed the pack house in warm hues as I sat with Esme in her cozy room, going over the plans for my upcoming ceremony. The scent of fresh wildflowers filled the air, and the excitement for the evening's event buzzed around us like an electric current.
"Okay, Ava, so first, we'll have the ceremony at the Amaranthalas meadow," Esme began, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "It's the perfect place to honor the sacred bond between you and our pack."
I nodded, eager to learn about the details. "What happens during the ceremony?"
"Well, as the Alpha's sister, I'll lead you into the clearing," Esme explained, her hands gesturing animatedly. "Then, you will need to take an oath to prove your loyalty to us. After that, there is a ritual where you must place a drop of your b
