~Aria~

The moment I walked into the pack hall, it erupted into pleasant cheers.

Little pups ran into my arms, smiling innocently up at me.

“Luna Aria, we missed you!” their voices echoed innocently.

“My Luna, you look really delightful!” Bennie’s mom squealed as she waved from where she stood.

“Oh my goodness! Such a beautiful dress, my Luna,” Aurora’s mom expressed delightedly. “It matches your smooth fair skin so aptly!”

On and on, they went. Their mothers each had something heartwarming to say.

Tears blurred my eyes as I stood there, nodding, waving and smiling. My heart was filled with joy.

I never believed this day would come.

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