The swearing-in went off without a hitch. There was a quiet sense of nostalgia when Sam had said the words her dad spoke to the first Garrisons. The previous few who were still with them stood and saluted Sam. She had to look away when tears welled. But when Amber's hand closed around hers, she squeezed her hand and smiled her thanks. She may be fighting against being the Luna, but she did all the things a Luna would. Sam knew there would be many who fought against it. But most of her wolves seemed to accept it. She realized that most of them knew Amber for a long time. Sam was tired and her body ached. She wished the day was over. But celebrations were still in full swing and the pack would need to see her around town. She'd lost Amber after the Garrison ceremony. And after talking to her
