The Bonding Ceremony was fast approaching. Lucian felt like he was in a place between calm and about to lose his mind. But today, he remained calm on the outside, going about his daily business and tending to his responsibilities around the Territory—except with additional things he needed to help get done within a couple of days. Specifically, settling on a venue for his and Blue's Bonding Ceremony. He had already sent out the invitations to both Western Pack and Eastern Pack members this morning, after he had placed a kiss on a still sleeping Blue's forehead. Lucian hadn't denied himself that simple gesture, not when he and Blue had already kissed a few times. Not when they were about to become a mated pair before the end of the week. Lucian had decided on the clearing near the foo