Five minutes before the ceremony, and the whole clearing was packed. The werewolves usually tending to the terraces on the Northern Hill took the day off. Lucian's Pack members along with the guests from the Eastern and Western Packs filled out the area, much more than the chairs provided.
There were a few werewolves who usually played as a band during events within their Territory. Today, they played a soft-sounding, almost elegant tune as everyone found their spots in anticipation, dressed up a bit more than they usually would.
Lucian stood next to a podium, wearing a Ceremonial Bonding Top which his and Lai's father had worn when the man had become Bonded to their mother. The cream-colored cloth had been well-kept over the years, having needed only a few adjustments in certain place
