Gabriella's POV

LUNA CELEBRATION RITES

The ceremony was set to take place in the woods, while the final party, to crown it all, would be held in the hall at Nick's home.

I dressed in a red gown, with my hair pulled up, and adorned a rare necklace of the Blood Moon Pack. I was told that the Luna is permitted to wear it as a symbol of authority. My daughter wasn't present; she was with her peers in the living room watching children's movies.

Alpha Nicklaus was also dressed in red. Now, I understand why the Blood Moon Pack favors this color so much.

I walked slowly toward where...